Midnight Sun and Autumn Colours at the Icehotel
Midnight Sun and Autumn Colours at the Icehotel
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Highlights
Enjoy optional excursions such as river rafting and ice sculpting
Enjoy the long days of the midnight sun (Jun-Jul)
Sample some of the local and traditional delicacies
Explore the beautiful Arctic wilderness
Sample a cocktail or two out of ice glasses in the Icebar
Watch out for the northern lights from late August
Why this trip...
Weekend escape
This is the ideal trip for a weekend escape or perhaps a mid-week getaway
Activity based
This itinerary features a range of optional activities during your stay
Amazing accommodation
Stay in accommodation that is far more than just a place to rest your head
Overview
Stay 200 km north of the Arctic Circle on this independent short break combining the long days of the Arctic summer with the chance to spend a night sleeping on ice in the extraordinary Icehotel 365. With a range of activities available, including ice-sculpting workshops, dinner in the wilderness and exhilarating river rafting on Torne River immerse yourself in beautiful nature and exquisite ice art.
You get to choose the pace during your stay and with long days and light nights there’s plenty of time for outdoor activities as well as relaxing in the riverside sauna.
Join a local guide and learn wilderness skills and how to survive in the Arctic nature or focus on photographing wildlife and nature. Perhaps take part in a Nordic sauna ritual and finish the night off at the mouthwatering chef’s table in the Icehotel restaurant - a fantastic fusion of atmosphere and traditional and local cuisine.
Midnight Sun or Autumn Colours
Experience the Arctic summer under the magic of the midnight sun, which from early May to the end of July sun does not set. During August the sun starts dipping below the horizon at night though the days are still long.
Autumn in the Arctic is a magical time. By day, the fells and forests glow with vibrant hues of red and gold, while night sees the return of the spellbinding northern lights. Autumn is also harvest time, with wild berries and mushrooms adding a seasonal twist to mouth-watering Swedish cuisine, tempting visitors and wildlife alike.
Itinerary
Day 1 arrive at the Icehotel
Fly to Kiruna via Stockholm and transfer to Jukkasjarvi or choose to hire a rental vehicle for the duration of your stay, handy for exploring the local area. Check in at the Icehotel for a 3-night stay. Speak to our Icehotel specialists should you wish to include a night in an Art Suite or Deluxe Suite during your stay.
Fly to Kiruna via Stockholm and transfer to Jukkasjarvi or choose to hire a rental vehicle for the duration of your stay, handy for exploring the local area. Check in at the Icehotel for a 3-night stay. Speak to our Icehotel specialists should you wish to include a night in an Art Suite or Deluxe Suite during your stay.
Days 2-3 time at leisure
Spend your time as you choose, enjoying optional activities, such as ice sculpting, wilderness skills, fishing or the famous chef's table, or treat yourself to a sauna ritual or wilderness dinner. To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend you book your activities and excursions prior to departure. Should you need any assistance with choosing your activities, please contact our expert team who have first hand knowledge.
Spend your time as you choose, enjoying optional activities, such as ice sculpting, wilderness skills, fishing or the famous chef's table, or treat yourself to a sauna ritual or wilderness dinner. To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend you book your activities and excursions prior to departure. Should you need any assistance with choosing your activities, please contact our expert team who have first hand knowledge.
Day 4 depart Sweden
Check out of the Icehotel and transfer or drive to Kiruna Airport for the return flight to the UK via Stockholm. Or perhaps extend your holiday and stopover in Stockholm or travel to the Lofoten Islands in Norway.
Check out of the Icehotel and transfer or drive to Kiruna Airport for the return flight to the UK via Stockholm. Or perhaps extend your holiday and stopover in Stockholm or travel to the Lofoten Islands in Norway.
Accommodation
Icehotel Accommodation
While the Icehotel’s main draw is it’s rooms made entirely of ice and snow, it also features heated accommodation, which this holiday is based on. Kaamos rooms are hotel-style rooms in contemporary Scandinavian style and sleep two mostly in twin beds. There are also Arctic Chalets sleeping up to three people and Nordic chalets sleeping up to four. Both types of chalet has separate bedrooms and living area.
Icehotel 365
This permanent building offers a year-round ice experience, with individually designed and carved Art and Deluxe Suites that have to be seen to be believed. You can chill out at the Icebar, sipping cocktails from ice glasses and experience ‘winter’, even when it is summer outside.
You can upgrade to spend a night in an amazing Art Suite from £58 per person per night or a Deluxe Suite from £355 per person per night.
Read moreExcursions
Enhance your holiday by pre-booking a selection of excursions and activities. View or download the pdf and then talk to our Travel Specialists about how best to fit these into your holiday.
Open Excursions PDFCombine with the Treehotel
Turn this summer break into an unforgettable self-drive from Jukkasjarvi to Harads near the Lulea archipelago. With long hours of daylight, excellent roads and little traffic, driving in Lapland during summer is not only easy, but you’ll have plenty of time to dawdle and enjoy the stunning views of pristine forests, sparkling lakes and distant mountains.
With a choice of seven ingenious ‘tree rooms’ that seem to float through the forest canopy, the Treehotel is another remarkable place to stay. Room 7 has a stargazing net and large windows with views across the Lule River Valley. Then there’s the perfectly mirrored Cube, the camouflaged Bird’s Nest, the gravity-defying Cabin and mesmerising UFO – each one a unique creation by Scandinavia’s leading architects. Suspended 4-10 metres above ground, all tree rooms have a stylish interior with underfloor heating and bathroom. Your stay includes one night in a tree room and one night at Britta’s Guesthouse – Treehotel’s cosy reception lodge where you can also enjoy breakfast and dinner and plan optional activities ranging from fishing and canoeing to horse riding, hiking and mountain biking.
Prices and Departures
Price from £734 including flights
What's Included
- Return flights from Heathrow to Kiruna via Stockholm
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- Daily breakfast
- Morning sauna
- Airport transfers and taxes
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
Prices from per person
Based on two sharing, unless stated otherwise
| Departure | Duration | Twin Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun - Sep 2021 | 3 nights | £734 |
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