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The Iconic ICEHOTEL & Abisko Aurora Chase
Break Available: December - March
4 Nights
Price Per Person: From £2250
This break combines two ‘Arctic Icons’!
Experience 2 nights at the original, and in our minds the best, IceHotel staying 1 night in an individually designed Art Suite and the other in a Cabin or Kaamos Room, with 2 nights in Abisko widely regarded as ‘the Best Place’ for consistent sightings of the Aurora Borealis.
Whats more our Husky and snowmobile experiences are small scale adventures in beautiful locations with 2 of our longest serving partners, Ylva Forssen and Andreas Mikko.
As far as Northern Lights hunting goes, Abisko should be on everyone’s radar, and you have two great experiences provided to allow you to see one of nature’s miracles.
Highlights
- 2 Nights at the ICEHOTEL with one in an individually designed Art Suite
- 2 Nights in Abisko staying at Abisko Mountain Lodge
- Majestic Husky and Snowmobile Wilderness Adventures
- Northern Lights Hunting at Abisko
- Guided Walk of Stunning Abisko National Park or train trip to Narvik
Transfers and private options
Private Transfers
We can provide Private Airport Transfers to and from the ICEHOTEL
Alternatively you can have a private husky sled tour transfer to the ICEHOTEL
Private Activities
We can offer private snowmobile and sled dog safaris whilst staying at any of our Kiruna Hotels, including the ICEHOTEL
DAY 1:
Fly to Lapland. Overnight in an Art Suite at the ICEHOTEL.
DAY 1:
Fly to Lapland. Overnight in an Art Suite at the ICEHOTEL.
Fly to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland where, on arrival, you will be met by Petri Tuominen or one of the guides and transferred to the ICEHOTEL where you will be provided with the use of Protective Arctic Outdoor Clothing: Arctic Jacket, Trousers, Snowboots, Hat & Gloves.
The ICEHOTEL has been Wowing guests for 30 years and while many destinations have copied the concept none offer the scale and beauty of the original. Check in for your 2 Night stay, one in an Individually designed Art Suite created by an international Ice Artist and the other in a cabin or Kaamos Room. Take the residents tour which will give you an overview of how to make the most of your night in this amazing structure.
Tonight we will make a dinner reservation for you at the IceHotel restaurant.
Meals included: None
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Upgrade to a Deluxe Art Suite at the ICEHOTEL
A la Carte Optional Extras
Upgrade to a Deluxe Art Suite at the ICEHOTEL
The Deluxe Suites are individually designed and sculpted thematic suites. The artists, perhaps from Sweden, Germany, UK or the US have been picked from over two-hundred applicants and invited to make the suite you’ll be sleeping in. Each suite is unique and has never been created before.
The Big Benefit is that you have your own private heated bathroom and relaxation space directly connected to the bedroom. The relaxation area also provides storage for your belongings while the suite has a door with lock so you have total privacy.
You also have a glass of champagne awaiting you so as to get your unique experience off to a special start.
Upgrade Cost: From £85 – £180 per person per night depending on season of travel and deluxe art suite chosen.
DAY 2:
Day Snowmobile Adventure. Overnight in Warm Accommodation at the ICEHOTEL
DAY 2:
Day Snowmobile Adventure. Overnight in Warm Accommodation at the ICEHOTEL
Enjoy the excellent IceHotel breakfast. Andreas Mikko, your snowmobile guide, will meet and transfer you to Máttárahkká Northern Lights Lodge for your adventure along one of his private snowmobile trails. The beauty of being based at Máttárahkká is that you can snowmobile straight from the front door!
Explore forests and frozen lakes where the chances of seeing reindeer and moose in their natural habitat are good. Continue your excursion up to Mount Eatnamvárri, a real vantage point from where you have spectacular views in front of you. Miles and miles of untouched wilderness stretch out before you on one side of the mountain and on the other side, Kiruna nestles between the Loussavaara and Kirunavaara Mountains.
Back at the Lodge enjoy a traditional Sami lunch before dropping back to the ICEHOTEL. This evening switch to warm accommodation at the Ice Hotel. We will make a dinner reservation for you.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3:
Drive your own Husky Adventure in Pristine Wilderness. Evening at World Famous Aurora Sky Station in Abisko
DAY 3:
Drive your own Husky Adventure in Pristine Wilderness. Evening at World Famous Aurora Sky Station in Abisko
After breakfast enjoy what for many is the favourite day of a trip to Lapland – driving your own sled dog team.
Transfer to the kennel on the road to Nikkaluokta through a river valley where moose congregate in winter.
Ylva Forssén is one of a select group of accomplished ‘lady’ husky guides, whose kennel is in a remote valley from where she runs very personal sled dog trips. As you will discover she has a very special relationship with her dogs and it is a thrill to visit her kennel and spend time with her dogs.
Once you arrive at the kennels get acquainted with the dogs and receive detailed instructions about how to drive them. Harness the dogs and feel their excitement as you attach the sled. Head out into the frozen river valley where you will have opportunities to take turns in driving the team whilst making stops to take photos. The location is outside the major tourist areas and we can almost promise that you will enjoy pristine arctic nature alone.
You will be out for around 2 hours before heading back to base for a warming lunch in the traditional ‘Kota’ adjacent to the family home.
To make it more exclusive we only take a maximum of 8 guests (4 sled dog teams) at the time.
After Lunch transfer to Abisko Mountain Lodge run by our long standing partners Dick and Mina Johansson. The Lodge offers two levels of accommodation set in the heart of the village. The service is personal and the cuisine is a particular feature. We have returning clients who remark that the meals they had in Abisko are some of the best they have ever enjoyed!
After dinner at the lodge visit the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, widely regarded as the best place in the world to see the Northern Lights. Take the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the Observatory which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask.
During the winter nights this location enjoys one of the most consistent sightings of Northern Lights in Lapland and it is a magnificent vantage point. The Aurora Sky Station has an exhibition about the Aurora Borealis, created by IRF, the Institute of Space Physics in Kiruna. Here you will learn more about the phenomenon before going out on the viewing deck to begin your night sky gazing.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Upgrade to Abisko Mountain Lodge Superior Room
- Extend Your Husky Sledding Experience
- Upgrade to Northern Lights Dinner at Aurora Sky Station
A la Carte Optional Extras
Upgrade to Abisko Mountain Lodge Superior Room
2015 saw the addition of 4 superior rooms at the Lodge. Housed in a separate annexe across the courtyard these rooms add additional comfort and space. All are en suite and are for exclusive use by our clients.
This is a highly recommended upgrade for the marginal increase in cost
Cost: £58 per person per night subject to availability
Extend Your Husky Sledding Experience
Many of our clients return from their holiday and feedback to us that they would like to have spent more time with Ylva and her dogs. So we have arranged for you to have this opportunity.
After your morning tour and lunch in the family home embark upon an afternoon husky sled adventure in this magical part of Swedish Lapland. This will also allow you to get to know the dogs better and build a rapport with these incredible animals. You will also be able to witness at closer quarters the special relationship Ylva has with the dogs. If you have been to a husky kennel before you will know just how calm and unique Husky Home is!
This certainly make the most of this day of your holiday and will leave you with a host of memories.
Cost £ 120 per person
Includes: Your own sled dog team for 2 people. Return transfer to your lodge /hotel
Upgrade to Northern Lights Dinner at Aurora Sky Station
Northern Lights Dinner
Rather than having dinner at the Lodge experience the northern lights dinner at the iconic Aurora Sky Station, allowing you an extra 3 hours in the Sky Station.
Take the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the observatory which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask. Enjoy a delicious three course meal at the sky station prepared using the best local ingredients.
Your chances of seeing the aurora are good. Abisko is blessed with many long, dark nights. In addition, there is minimal artificial light. Abisko is situated 250km north of the Arctic Circle and has the most cloud-free sky in Sweden.
Price Per Person: £135 per person
Timing: 6pm – Midnight
Includes: Transfers, chairlift pass & 4 course dinner
DAY 4:
Train Trip to Narvik in Norwegian Fjords or Explore Stunning Abisko National Park. Northern Lights wilderness Photo Adventure
DAY 4:
Train Trip to Narvik in Norwegian Fjords or Explore Stunning Abisko National Park. Northern Lights wilderness Photo Adventure
Enjoy the lodge breakfast before a day trip to Norway or exploration of Abisko National Park!
Option 1: Train trip to Narvik ( Weather and train schedule dependent)
Take the train, which is weather and schedule dependent, from the station near the lodge and follow the famous iron ore railroad with beautiful mountain vistas, frozen waterfalls and stunning Arctic valleys. Once you cross into Norway enjoy the magnificent views and take photos before continuing up and over Björnfjell – a stunning Norwegian mountain dotted with small grass roofed cottages. Meander down the mountain, where small birch trees give way to large evergreens and dramatic mountains fall steeply down into the Norwegian Fjord.
In Narvik you have the opportunity to take the Gondola up to a vantage point with extensive views out towards the Lofoten Islands, ascend the observation deck of the Scandic Hotel and take coffee or lunch (not included) or visit the newly built Peace Museum. This state of the art facility offers a glimpse of what life looked like in these majestic Fjords during the Second World War Nazi occupation.
Option 2: Guided Walk in Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park is sandwiched between picturesque mountains and Lake Tornetrask one of Sweden’s largest and which freezes during winter. Your guide will meet you at the lodge and give you an easy walking tour of the lower part of the park. Be sure to take your camera to photograph some of the spectacular Vistas
This evening enjoy the fantastic cuisine at Mountain Lodge a. Abisko Mountain Lodge is in a fantastic location for northern lights viewing so if they are out you may be tempted to step out the door and gaze skywards!
This evening enjoy the fine menu at Abisko Mountain Lodge prior to joining Chad or one of his team for their Ultimate Northern Lights Chase Photo Tour designed for The Adventure Tour Company guests staying at Abisko Mountain Lodge. This gives you fantastic opportunities to see and photograph the aurora borealis in the wilderness surrounding Abisko National Park.
The guides will be trying to work out where the best location for the evening is and you will head there in a minivan.
You will be supplied with cameras preset for Aurora photography and spend the evening in Abisko National Park. Whether you are a Pro or never taken a picture in your life, you have a great chance of going home after your Northern Lights holiday with some beautiful aurora photographs and memories that will last a lifetime!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5:
Fly Home or Why Not see Stockholm Scandinavia's Capital City?
DAY 5:
Fly Home or Why Not see Stockholm Scandinavia's Capital City?
After breakfast your driver will then take you to the airport for your flight home at the end of your Northern Lights holiday.
Alternatively, why not break your stay in Stockholm and see the capital of Scandinavia or consider extending your break by adding in our Aurora Addicts Extension into Norway. This journey takes you down to Narvik and then overland to Tromso, the Paris of the North.
Take a look at our other breaks that include Abisko
We have an extensive Northern Lights Information Hub if you need further information on anything from What are the Northern Lights? to Where can I see them? and when is the best time to see them?
Meals included: Breakfast
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Extension to See Stockholm Scandinavia's Capital City
A la Carte Optional Extras
Extension to See Stockholm Scandinavia's Capital City
Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and always rates in the top 10 most desirable cities in the world to live in. It is also the perfect place to ‘top or tail’ your break to see the northern lights.
The old town in Stockholm is very picturesque and compact and can be done in a full day. Your time will be spent exploring some fascinating landmarks. The VASA museum is world class, the Nobel museum of local interest and for ABBA fans ABBA interactive museum.You will stay in the Rival Hotel owned by Benny Anderson of ABBA fame. The hotel is an excellent 4* hotel in a quiet square but within walking distance of the old town.
We make it easy by including private return airport transfers in the package!
Costs:
£255 per person for Standard room ( weekend rate) £50 (supplement for week days)
£298 per person for Superior room (weekend rate) £60 (supplement for week days)
£395 per person for Deluxe Room (weekend rate) £65 (supplement for week days)
Includes: 2 nights – bed and breakfast, private airport transfers to and from Arlanda airport
Where You'll Stay
The Original ICEHOTEL - Art Suites
The Original ICEHOTEL - Art Suites
The Original ICEHOTEL is situated in Jukassjarvi Swedish Lapland and is a feat of engineering and artistic creation. We recommend staying in an Art Suite to appreciate the full ICEHOTEL experience and our itineraries feature these rooms as standard. They cost a little more but add hugely to your appreciation of this Once in a Lifetime experience.
The ICEHOTEL consists of 2 structures - the temporary hotel is rebuilt each year from blocks of ice harvested from the Torne river which runs adjacent to the IceHotel. These blocks are stored for the summer in a huge warehouse and as the late Autumn temperature in Jukkasjärvi drops below zero ice artists arrive from all over the world to build this magnificent creation. They build the 4 levels of rooms, the ice chapel and the ice bar. Their art is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the spring sun.
The new ICEHOTEL 365 is a permanent ICEHOTEL and a feat of engineering which offers visitors the chance of staying the whole year round. It houses both Art suites and the Deluxe Art Suites (which we offer as an upgrade) with their luxury en suite bathrooms. It is also home to the celebrated ICEBAR.
You have your own private locker room where you can change and leave your bags whilst having access to the adjacent service block where there are saunas, toilets and showers.
Wake up to a hot Lingonberry juice served in your room prior to the very substantial ICEHOTEL breakfast served in the main restaurant.
For Dinner the ICEHOTEL has 2 restaurants, one serving gourmet food, whilst the more informal Homestead restaurant serves hearty traditional food.
ICEHOTEL warm accommodation - Cabins and Kaamos Rooms
ICEHOTEL warm accommodation - Cabins and Kaamos Rooms
Situated within the ICEHOTEL complex are three accommodation options that offer both comfort and warmth!
Kaamos Rooms - Perfect for couples these rooms are spacious and comfortable with a calm feel. Natural materials are complemented by organic shades of white, grey and brown that tone into the colours of Lapland. Kaamos have 2 beds side by side, desk and a seating area with two armchairs and a small coffee table. The hallway and en-suite tiled bathroom have heated stone floors. Each room has two floor-to-ceiling corner windows that let in plenty of light and overlook spruce and birch growing wild
Nordic Chalets - These apartments have two bedrooms, a kitchenette and a simple lounge area, ideal for family or friends sharing. The décor is calm and classic Scandinavian, with white-washed wooden panel walls, birch wood details, heated tiled floors and shades of natural shades of grey, white and brown.
The apartment is spacious with two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with a bunk bed, and sleeps four. There is also a small lounge and kitchenette and heated tiled flooring in the hallway, lounge and bedrooms.
Arctic Chalets - have a rustic character, with pine wood paneled walls, tiled floors and birchwood details complemented by shades of dark blue, grey and white. The master bedroom is furnished with a comfortable Carpe Diem Bed (160 x 200 cm). There is also one single bedroom, a small lounge, kitchenette and a bathroom with shower.
Abisko Mountain Lodge
Abisko Mountain Lodge
Right in the small hamlet of Abisko, world renowned for the Northern Lights, lies a small welcoming Lodge run by our good friends Mina and Dick Johansson. Dick is one of the most qualified mountain guides in Sweden and looks after all the adventure whilst Mina can be described as a Skier, Creative CEO and ray of sunshine who lights up the Lodge.
Abisko Mountain Lodge offers genuine accommodation in an old-fashioned mountain hotel setting. The service is personal and the cuisine is centred on raw ingredients. It is accredited by the Sapmi Slow Food movement, an award which took 4 years to achieve. Chefs are dedicated slow-food addicts and produce wonderful nightly meals!
The 16 standard rooms in the low red 'Swedish style house' are all en-suite. Although basic they are warm and cosy. There are no televisions in the rooms as time is spent meeting guests around the bar or in the wonderful lounge area.
Additionally there are 4 new superior rooms added in early 2015. These four rooms are in a separate annexe and are used exclusively by Aurora nights.
Order a coffee or a glass of wine at the bar, read a magazine or spin a yarn about your arctic adventures and the magnificent aurora displays you have seen.
For those wanting to soothe the muscles there is a sauna.
Hotel Rival Stockholm
Hotel Rival Stockholm
For those clients wishing to stay in Stockholm overnight we recommend the Rival Hotel. The Rival has its own cinema built 1937 where film previews, concerts and other events are held.
Located at the Mariatorget park on the South Island within short walking distance from the Old Town and 3 stops on the subway from the Central Railway Station.
When opening a decade ago the Rival was widely hailed as Stockholm’s first boutique hotel. Some things have changed since but Rival continues to exude charm and often takes the top spot on Tripadvisor.
The hotel has 7 floors of comfortable rooms. Birch panelling keeps decoration light although in contrast to many other Scandinavian boutique hotels the Rival uses colours and heavy fabrics in a stylish Art Deco-way. The furniture consists mostly of design classics from well-known names such as Claesson and Erik Gunnar Asplund. Portraits of movie stars adorn the comfortable guestrooms. All rooms have 32-inch plasma TV, DVD, iPod dock and Wi-Fi. The front desk has a large collection of DVDs available free to guests.
Little touches are evident throughout the decor and with its cafe and restaurant we think its the best hotel to offer our guests!
Upgrade to a Deluxe Art Suite at the ICEHOTEL
The Deluxe Suites are individually designed and sculpted thematic suites. The artists, perhaps from Sweden, Germany, UK or the US have been picked from over two-hundred applicants and invited to make the suite you’ll be sleeping in. Each suite is unique and has never been created before.
The Big Benefit is that you have your own private heated bathroom and relaxation space directly connected to the bedroom. The relaxation area also provides storage for your belongings while the suite has a door with lock so you have total privacy.
You also have a glass of champagne awaiting you so as to get your unique experience off to a special start.
Upgrade Cost: From £85 – £180 per person per night depending on season of travel and deluxe art suite chosen.
Upgrade to Abisko Mountain Lodge Superior Room
2015 saw the addition of 4 superior rooms at the Lodge. Housed in a separate annexe across the courtyard these rooms add additional comfort and space. All are en suite and are for exclusive use by our clients.
This is a highly recommended upgrade for the marginal increase in cost
Cost: £58 per person per night subject to availability
Extend Your Husky Sledding Experience
Many of our clients return from their holiday and feedback to us that they would like to have spent more time with Ylva and her dogs. So we have arranged for you to have this opportunity.
After your morning tour and lunch in the family home embark upon an afternoon husky sled adventure in this magical part of Swedish Lapland. This will also allow you to get to know the dogs better and build a rapport with these incredible animals. You will also be able to witness at closer quarters the special relationship Ylva has with the dogs. If you have been to a husky kennel before you will know just how calm and unique Husky Home is!
This certainly make the most of this day of your holiday and will leave you with a host of memories.
Cost £ 120 per person
Includes: Your own sled dog team for 2 people. Return transfer to your lodge /hotel
Upgrade to Northern Lights Dinner at Aurora Sky Station
Northern Lights Dinner
Rather than having dinner at the Lodge experience the northern lights dinner at the iconic Aurora Sky Station, allowing you an extra 3 hours in the Sky Station.
Take the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the observatory which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask. Enjoy a delicious three course meal at the sky station prepared using the best local ingredients.
Your chances of seeing the aurora are good. Abisko is blessed with many long, dark nights. In addition, there is minimal artificial light. Abisko is situated 250km north of the Arctic Circle and has the most cloud-free sky in Sweden.
Price Per Person: £135 per person
Timing: 6pm – Midnight
Includes: Transfers, chairlift pass & 4 course dinner
Extension to See Stockholm Scandinavia's Capital City
Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and always rates in the top 10 most desirable cities in the world to live in. It is also the perfect place to ‘top or tail’ your break to see the northern lights.
The old town in Stockholm is very picturesque and compact and can be done in a full day. Your time will be spent exploring some fascinating landmarks. The VASA museum is world class, the Nobel museum of local interest and for ABBA fans ABBA interactive museum.You will stay in the Rival Hotel owned by Benny Anderson of ABBA fame. The hotel is an excellent 4* hotel in a quiet square but within walking distance of the old town.
We make it easy by including private return airport transfers in the package!
Costs:
£255 per person for Standard room ( weekend rate) £50 (supplement for week days)
£298 per person for Superior room (weekend rate) £60 (supplement for week days)
£395 per person for Deluxe Room (weekend rate) £65 (supplement for week days)
Includes: 2 nights – bed and breakfast, private airport transfers to and from Arlanda airport
Testimonials
What's Included?
- 4 nights Accommodation with breakfast
- Snowmobiling Tour on pristine trails with great views
- Husky Safari in Kiruna
- Guided Walk in Abisko National Park
- Aurora Photography in Abisko National Park
- Explore Abisko National Park
- 3 lunches & 2 dinners
- Transfers, Guide & Arctic clothing loan