Winter Break at Brandon Lodge

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Winter’s Dream at Brandon Lodge

from £1020 excluding flights

4 nights
Jan-Mar, Dec

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Highlights

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Explore the frozen landscapes around the Lulea archipelago

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Stay in a great location for seeing the northern lights

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Enjoy an excellent range of activities

Relax in the cosy lounge, hot tub or sauna

Why this trip...

Where you stay

This holiday offers a choice of accommodation options which are part of the overall experience

Festive getaway

This holiday can also be taken at Christmas or New Year adding a dose of magic to the festive season

Activity based

This itinerary features a range of optional activities during your stay

Overview

Lulea and the surrounding area in Swedish Lapland is a land of complete contrast. With an archipelago of over 1,300 islands, vast woodland and river valleys it hosts a wealth of charming experiences for an unforgettable winter break. This 4-night break offers the chance to experience the delightful Brandon Lodge with an array of exciting winter activities to choose from and situated just below the Arctic Circle, the location is also a great choice for those in search of the phenomenal northern lights!

Your adventure is set in the Lulea Archipelago, a vast landscape of snow and ice across the frozen Gulf of Bothnia to the horizon in the distance, a truly mesmerising place – and the perfect setting to try your hand at the thrilling winter activities.

Optional Activities

A trip to Swedish Lapland wouldn’t be complete without taking part in some of the winter activities available. There is a selection of optional activities to take part in, including drive your own dog sled; snowmobile forest safari and a northern lights sled tour.

Accommodation

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Brandon Lodge, Lulea Archipelago

Situated just 30 minutes from the airport and city of Lulea. Brandon Lodge is located on an island surrounded by frozen sea and comprises of 15 detached cabins offering comfortable accommodation for up to four people, each with two bedrooms, bathroom and lounge area with seating, table and chairs and small kitchenette – perfect to make a hot drink after a day in the snow! The cabins are scattered in the forest edge overlooking the frozen sea and just a few steps away from the main building which houses the restaurant on the first floor and comfortable lounge and bar area on the ground floor.

On site there is a small aurora cabin where guests can light the log burner and use to keep warm while keeping a watch for the aurora in the clear skies above. There is also a sauna which can be privately booked at an additional charge and a hot tub which can be added for that special occasion.

Itinerary

On arrival at Lulea Airport you are met and transferred to Brandon Lodge. Check in to your cabin accommodation before having your evening meal in the restaurant.

The next three days are filled with winter fun activities and time to relax in the snowy surrounds. There are many optional excursions available to pre-book. The exact schedule order for the activities will be confirmed locally due to weather conditions and group sizes, but there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy the facilities. Perhaps book a sauna and hot tub session, feed the reindeer in their enclosure on site or read a book in front of the fire place in the lodge’s lounge. Note: dinner on New Year’s eve is four courses with a glass of champagne at midnight.

Note: dinner on New Year’s eve is four courses with a glass of champagne at midnight.

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Depending on the flight departure you may have time in the morning at the lodge before the taxi transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

Excursions

There is plenty of time to add any excursions you may wish to experience, such as a hovercraft on ice tour, Nordic winter skills, northern lights snowshoe walks, northern lights snowmobile tour, ice fishing and a romantic dinner on ice.

Sweden

Drive Your Own Dogsled

from £183

1.5 hours | Jan-Apr, Dec

Enjoy the chance to mush a team of dogs through the forest and over a frozen lake leaving you with some fantastic…

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Sweden

Nordic Winter Skills

from £125

3 hours | Jan-Apr, Dec

The guide will teach you how to make a fire in the snow, make tea and coffee over an open fire and…

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Sweden

Northern Lights Sled Tour

from £125

2 hours | Jan-Apr, Dec

Travel by sled pulled by the guides snowmobile through the forest in search of the Northern Lights*. You will be taken to…

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Sweden

Snowmobile Forest Tour

from £133

2 hours | Jan-Apr, Dec

The favorite winter past time of the locals, a snowmobile drive through the snow-covered forests.

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Sweden

Snowmobile Safari to the Lulea Archipelago Pack Ice

from £208

4 hours | Jan-Apr

On this excursion take to the glistening ice and islands of the Lulea archipelago on a snowmobile.

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Sweden

Aurora Hideaway Dinner

from £208

2.5 hours | Jan-Apr, Dec

Dine on the frozen archipelago with a candle lit dinner while waiting for the aurora

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Also Consider

As well as our popular winter break at Brandon you may like to consider alternative options either visiting in autumn or staying at nearby Pine Bay Lodge. Speak to our Travel Specialists about the best option to suit you.

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Autumn Colours at Brandon

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Brandon, with rich colours adorning the surrounding nature. The days are crisp but not yet freezing, ideal for outdoor pursuits while in the evening the nights become darker, enabling the first opportunities for seeing the northern lights. Some of the best aurora viewing conditions come around the time of autumn equinox.

We recommend including the the following three excursions during an autumn visit to Brandon: Nordic wilderness skills walk (3 hours); Guided northern lights walk (3 hours); Excursion to Gammelstad church village (3 hours).

Pine Bay Lodge

The smaller sister property of Brandon, Pine Bay Lodge is nearby and comprises of just 9 guest rooms. There is a large open plan lounge and dining area with a big fireplace where guests can relax after a day out in the snowy landscape. On site there is also a sauna overlooking the frozen sea which can be privately booked at an additional charge.

Activities can be pre-booked and your stay is on a half-board basis.

Prices and Departures

Price from £1020 excluding flights

Airfares are quoted separately to the holiday price and start from around £330 per person with SAS, or from around £550 per person during peak times such as Christmas and New Year. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.

What's Included

Accommodation in cabins with private bathroom on a full board basis
Taxi transfer from and to the airport
24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
No surcharge guarantee
Full financial protection

This itinerary starts from around £1,020 per person based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom

Prices may vary depending on departure date and booking date, as well as any changes to the included components. The final cost of a tailored holiday will be based on style of accommodation, included activities, travel season, and how far in advance it is booked. We will confirm the exact price for your holiday in your individual quotation, based on your chosen travel dates and inclusions.

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from £1410 excluding flights

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Winter’s Dream at Brandon Lodge

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