Christmas at the Icehotel
Overview
For a guaranteed White Christmas head above the Arctic Circle to the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland. With its snow covered landscapes, thrilling winter activities and delicious Scandinavian cuisine, this is a truly special festive break. Whether you celebrate with family or friends, discover the spirit of Lapland this Christmas.
Highlights
- Join the Christmas Day torchlight procession and traditional carol concert
- Enjoy the Christmas Games on the frozen Torne River
- Experience sleeping on ice for a Christmas with a difference!
- Special appearance by Santa on Christmas Eve
- Explore Swedish Lapland on a range of optional activities, including snowmobiling and husky sledding
- Look out for the aurora borealis in the dark skies above
What's Included
- Return flights from Heathrow to Kiruna
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- 1 night in an Ice Room with shared facilities
- Daily breakfast
- Festive activities as per itinerary
Full description
What better way to celebrate the festive season than to spend it somewhere that boasts a spectacular Icehotel and perfect Christmas-card scenery. As if a holiday at the Icehotel isn't special enough, at Christmas it takes on a whole new ambience, lit with twinkling lights and decorated trees, as festive aromas punctuate your senses, warming Glögg full of Christmas spices and that consummate favourite, traditional gingerbread - available throughout the day . You'll have no problem getting into the festive spirit and we don't just mean by visiting the Icebar!
Departing on 23rd December, you’ll spend 3 nights surrounded by a real-life winter wonderland. With a wide range of exciting winter activities on offer, there are plenty of options for exploring the snow covered wilderness areas surrounding the quaint Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi.
On Christmas Day you can choose to join the special torchlight procession to the village's picturesque church for a Christmas Day carol concert. And don’t forget to keep a look out for the northern lights. Surely the perfect way to spend the most wonderful time of the year!
This magical departure is one not to miss. With only one direct flight from London Heathrow to Kiruna, availability is limited so early booking is advisable.
Also consider
- 3-night Icehotel Break (Dec - Apr)
- 4-night New Year at the Icehotel (29 Dec)
Prices & Dates
Prices from per person based on two sharing; travelling on our exclusive direct flight from Heathrow to Kiruna, spending one night sleeping on ice and two nights in warm accommodation
| Departure | Duration | Ice Room | Art Suite | Deluxe Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2018 | 3 nights | £1,240 | £1,316 | £1,464 |
| 24 Dec 2019 | 3 nights | £1,330 | £1,426 | £1,574 |
| 3 nights | |
|---|---|
| Additional Adult | £1,130 |
| Single | £1,729 |
| Child (aged 8-14) | £947 |
What's Included
- Return flights from London Heathrow to Kiruna (with complimentary in-flight meal, beer, wine and soft drinks)
- Accommodation in a Kaamos room with private bathroom
- 1 night in an Ice Room with shared facilities
- Daily breakfast
- Morning sauna
- Torchlight procession and carol concert
- Santa Visit on Christmas Eve
- Thermal one-piece suit, boots and mittens to use while staying at the Icehotel
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Services of a Discover the World representative
Festive meals
Please ask our travel specialist to make a table reservation for you for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners, to ensure you have the meals at preferred times.
Direct Flight Times:
Heathrow to Kiruna SK7896 Departs: 07:05 | Arrives: 11:25
Kiruna to Heathrow SK7895 Departs: 14.25 | Arrives: 17:00
Itinerary & Accommodation
Itinerary & Accommodation
Day 1: Kiruna - Icehotel
Fly from the UK to Kiruna direct and transfer to Jukkasjarvi. Check in at the Icehotel for 3 nights (one in a standard Ice Room) and get kitted out in your thermal clothing, on loan for the duration of your stay. Then take a guided tour.
Day 2: Christmas Eve at the Icehotel
Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Icehotel restaurant then the day is free to explore your scenic surrounds or one of the many available optional excursions. There are also a number of other activities in and around the Icehotel to help fill your day.
Day 3: Christmas Day at the Icehotel
Be as active or relaxed as you wish today ' don't forget it's advisable to book many of the optional excursions in advance, or at least soon after you check in to ensure availability. In the late afternoon there is a torchlight procession down to the picturesque little church at the end of the village. Here you'll listen to a very Christmassy carol concert with traditional Swedish and English songs.
Day 4: Icehotel - Kiruna
After breakfast enjoy a morning at leisure to take a few more treasured photos or perhaps try out your luck with ice fishing. Transfer to the airport at Kiruna and then fly back to the UK.
Icehotel Accommodation
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Grade: Superior
Type: Unique And Boutique
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Aurora Spa Visit with lunch (Icehotel)
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4.5 hours Jan-Apr, Dec
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After spending the morning taking part in an outdoor activity, why not relax and enjoy some treatments at the Aurora Spa.
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Cross-country Skiing (Icehotel)
from: £63
3 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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A skill that is not nearly as challenging as it appears and a mode of travel that is popular in many northern areas, this activity by cross country ski is a good introduction for beginners to the sport.
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Daily Life of the Sami (Rensjon)
from: £134
Dec-Mar Jan-Mar, Dec
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Experience the everyday life of a reindeer herding family at the Sami village of Rensjon.
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Daily Life of the Sami with a Reindeer Sleigh Ride (Rensjon)
from: £244
4–5 hours Jan-Mar, Dec
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Experience the everyday life of a reindeer herding family at the Sami village of Rensjon and take an exhillarating reindeer sleigh ride.
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Evening Husky Sledging (Icehotel)
from: £149
1.5 hours Jan-Mar, Dec
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Climb onto the back of a traditional husky sled for a relaxing evening journey through the silent forest.
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Ice Sculpting (Icehotel)
from: £65
2.5 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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A hotel that has been formed by the expert artistic…
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Moose Safari by Snowmobile (Icehotel)
from: £240
6 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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Your journey today begins with a trip by minibus to meet your snowmobiles, which will take you through the forest and into the heart of the area's pasture.
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Moose Safari on Horseback (Icehotel)
from: £183
6 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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Today's safari begins with a ride by minibus to the riding stables where the eager Icelandic horses are awaiting.
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Northern Lights Photography (Icehotel)
from: £157
4.5 hours Dec
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Focusing on capturing great images, join this nightly excursion that will take you out into the wilderness around Jukkasjärvi – away from artificial light making it easier to see the lights.
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Northern Lights Tour on Horseback (Icehotel)
from: £183
4–5 hours Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
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After transferring to the horse farm, guests will have the chance to meet and get familiar with the sure-footed Icelandic horse who will be their mount for the evening.
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Overnight Husky Safari (Icehotel)
from: £649
20 hours Jan-Apr, Dec
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An excursion for those who wish to get well into the wilderness of Swedish Lapland and experience a night in the great outdoors, this is an opportunity to drive your own team of huskies over the frozen winter landscape.
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Overnight Snowmobile Tour (Icehotel)
from: £470
18 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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This is a journey for those who want to spend more time on board a snowmobile in order to travel deeper into the forest and scenic surroundings of Jukkasjärvi.
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Sauna Ritual (Icehotel)
from: £397
3 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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Learn how to use the sauna like a Scandinavian with the Icehotel's ten-step sauna ritual.
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Snowmobile Adventure (Icehotel)
from: £114
3 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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The wilderness that surrounds the Icehotel is some of Swedish Lapland's most varied and idyllic, offering ice-covered lakes, rich green forests and lush, snow-covered marshland.
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Starlit Dinner at the Wilderness Camp (Icehotel)
from: £196
4 hours Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
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Few things are as memorable as dinner under the stars and this excursion seeks to top that one still.
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The Ultimate Husky Sledding Tour (Icehotel)
from: £255
4 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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Journey along the wilderness trails of the Swedish north on this thrilling excursion.
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Transfer by Husky Sledge (Icehotel)
from: £610
1h 15m Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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Wildlife Photography (Icehotel)
from: £157
4 hours Dec
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As the Arctic day breaks, you will head into the wilderness to take photos of the stunning scenery and hopefully some wildlife.
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Winter Survival Skills (Icehotel)
from: £107
3 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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The wilderness that surrounds the Icehotel is some of Swedish…
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Husky Sledding (Icehotel)
from: £122
1.5 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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This is one of the most popular and thrilling ways to explore the area.
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Northern Lights Snowmobiling (Icehotel)
from: £168
4 hours Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
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A guided snowmobile tour through snow-clad forests, this excursion carries riders across the whitened expanse of a frozen river and past the impressive Icehotel itself in search of the northern lights.
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