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Wilderness Cabins & Abisko's Aurora Nights
Break Available: December - March
4 Nights
From £2550
Combine the anticipation of seeing a fabulous Northern lights Display in Abisko with 2 nights of escapism at the Arctic Gourmet Wilderness Cabins.
Abisko has one of the highest incidences of witnessing the Auroras of any place on earth and we give you two unique experiences during your stay to witness them in amazing settings.
The Arctic Gourmet cabins offer an exclusive low key retreat where you can enjoy the arctic wilderness, fine hospitality and food and 2 wonderful arctic experiences, snowmobiling and handing your own sled dog team.
Highlights
- 2 Night in Abisko staying at Abisko Mountain Lodge
- 2 Nights at the Arctic Gourmet wilderness cabins
- Day Husky sled experience in pristine river valley
- Day Snowmobile adventure on private trail to vantage point looking over Sweden’s tallest mountain
- Capture the northern lights on camera on a guided evening in Abisko National Park
- Option to See Stockholm or stay at the World Famous ICEHOTEL
Transfers and private options
Private Accommodation
With only 2 Cabins the Arctic Gourmet Retreat offers the maximum of 4 people a wonderfully authentic, cozy and private retreat.
DAY 1:
Fly to Swedish Lapland. Transfer to Wilderness Cabins. Aurora Hot Tub & Gourmet Dinner
DAY 1:
Fly to Swedish Lapland. Transfer to Wilderness Cabins. Aurora Hot Tub & Gourmet Dinner
Fly to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland where you will be and transferred to the Arctic Gourmet wilderness cabins.
On arrival at the Arctic Gourmet wilderness cabins Johan and Malin, the owners, will meet and settle you into your cabin. After your travels, the perfect tonic is to relax in the Northern Lights hot tub and soak up the arctic evening.
Dinner will be served in the cosy dining room adjacent to the cabin. Johan is a trained chef and his pride and joy is the ‘Chef’s table’. This has to be the smallest restaurant in Sweden with just 2 tables with views over the valley and a fitted kitchen where Johan will cook and serve your Gourmet evening meals!
Sit outside afterwards around the campfire, take a soothing sauna or jump back into the outdoor hot tub and relax with the prospect of a Northern Lights display flashing above you.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2:
Husky Wilderness Safari. Relaxing Evening at Arctic Gourmet Cabins
DAY 2:
Husky Wilderness Safari. Relaxing Evening at Arctic Gourmet Cabins
After breakfast your guide will pick you up for one of the highlights of your trip, driving a husky sled team in pristine arctic wilderness.
Ylva Forssén is one of a select group of accomplished ‘lady’ husky guides, whose kennels are deep into the valley from where she runs very personal sled dog experiences. She has a very unique relationship with her dogs and we always feel it is a privilege to spend time with her.
Once you arrive at the kennels get acquainted with the dogs and receive detailed instructions about how to drive a team. 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 with the family. You are welcomed right into the heart of Ylva and Peter’s home for lunch.
Either return to the cabins for some siesta time or why not extend your husky experience by taking another wilderness husky tour in the afternoon. You will also be able to assist with the ‘warming down’ of the dogs and learn a bit about kennel craft. ( see optional extra)
This evening enjoy dinner served by Johan and another night of relaxation around the outside fire or take a sauna or hot tub for a great sense of wellbeing.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3:
Snowmobile Safari on Private Trails. Transfer to Abisko the Northern Lights Capital
DAY 3:
Snowmobile Safari on Private Trails. Transfer to Abisko the Northern Lights Capital
After breakfast experience a snowmobile trek through part of Europe’s last untouched wilderness. Driving out from Mattarahkka Lodge, run by our long term partner Andreas Mikko, the adventure takes you out in the wilderness following the guide’s own private snowmobile trails.
You will drive your snowmobile through the forest, over frozen lakes and the chance of seeing reindeer and moose in their natural habitat are always present.
Continue your excursion up to the mountain Eatnamvárri where fantastic scenery will display in front of you; miles and miles of untouched wilderness towards Kebnakaise, Sweden’s tallest mountain.
Back at the Lodge enjoy a traditional Sami lunch.
This afternoon transfer to Abisko, around a 1 hour journey. Check into Abisko Mountain Lodge, owned by Mina and Dick Johannson, and be issued with your Arctic clothing for the rest of your Northern Lights holiday.
This evening enjoy the fantastic cuisine at Abisko Mountain Lodge as you partake in their traditional Lappish menu which includes Reindeer, Arctic Char and Cloudberries – 3 of the unique ingredients to the area (vegetarian options are available).
During the winter nights when it is dark, depending on the correct weather conditions, it is possible to see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky around you from this fantastic vantage point
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Upgrade to Abisko Mountain Lodge Superior Room
- 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
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
Explore Abisko National Park and then an Evening Northern Lights Photo Tour
Day 4
Explore Abisko National Park and then an Evening Northern Lights Photo Tour
Enjoy the lodge breakfast before a guided exploration of Abisko National Park!
is to explore Abisko National Park with its frozen rivers, lake and canyon.
This evening enjoy the fantastic cuisine at Mountain Lodge as you partake in their traditional Lappish menu which includes Reindeer, Arctic Char and Cloudberries – 3 of the unique ingredients to the area. The only thing that can interrupt your evening is the Aurora Call. 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 provides a great opportunity to see and photograph the aurora borealis in the wilderness of Abisko National Park with The Ultimate Aurora Photography Tour.
Abisko is situated in a low precipitation zone and has the lowest levels of rain and snow in Lapland. What this means is lots of perfect nights for aurora-watching.
Walk right out the lodge front door and a snowmobile transfer will take you to an exclusive location with commanding views over the mountains and the lake, both of which provide wonderful backdrops for aurora photos! You will have 2 guides, one to instruct you and the other to look after you and make drinks etc. We have a yurt set up with a fire so you can warm up if necessary.
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 Extend your Holiday
Day 5
Fly Home or Extend your Holiday
After Breakfast at leisure until your airport transfer.
Alternatively why not consider spending a night in the original ICEHOTEL or spending a few days exploring Stockholm, Scandinavia’s capital city.
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
- Night in World Famous Ice Hotel
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
Night in World Famous Ice Hotel
Swedish Lapland is home to the original and most dramatic ICEHOTEL. Now in its 30th edition.
The hotel has two editions:
Permanent ICEHOTEL 365. (open all year)
This revolutionary design has allowed visitors from around the world to experience the ICEHOTEL all year round. Through a unique cooling system the designers have built all the features of the original icehotel into this amazing structure. Art suites and deluxe art suites are housed in 365
Temporary ICEHOTEL (open Mid December – End March)
This hotel is rebuilt from blocks of ice harvested from the Torne river. As the temperature in Jukkasjärvi drops below zero Ice Artists arrive from the world over to build this magnificent creation. They build the 4 levels of rooms, the ice chapel and ice bar. Their art is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the sun come spring.
We offer all categories of room from cabins to Art Suites and the new en suite deluxe art suites in ICEHOTEL 365.
We will make a reservation in the restaurant for you so you can experience some of the region’s best cuisine (a la carte menu paid for locally)
From £120 per person bed and breakfast (Kamoos room or cabin) to £480 per person (deluxe art suite) depending on room choice and season of travel. This includes arctic clothing in winter and transfers to the airport at the end of your stay.
Where You'll Stay
Arctic Gourmet Wilderness Cabins
Arctic Gourmet Wilderness Cabins
This is the inspiration of husband and wife team Johan and Malin who have developed a totally unique concept. They have 2 cosy wilderness cabins adjacent to the smallest restaurant in Sweden - where Johan acts as a private chef to our guests.
Arctic Gourmet Wilderness Cabins are new builds and combine wilderness with creature comforts not normally associated with a wilderness experience.
Situated in a picturesque valley they are perfectly placed for guests to combine both a northern lights and arctic adventure. For those of you that appreciate good food, meals prepared and served in the smallest restaurant in Sweden are a delight.
There are two cosy double bedded cabins with large glass windows facing north towards the northern lights horizon. Modern styling includes satellite TV!
There is an adjacent toilet and shower block and an outdoor hot tub which guests are invited to use.
After dinner sit around the outdoor fire, gaze at the stars and hopefully the aurora, enjoy a hot drink or a whisky and appreciate how special it is to own a piece of Lapland for moment in time!
Being away from it all in your own private space with the auroras roaring overhead is simply breath-taking and the perfect special occasion retreat!
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.
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
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
Night in World Famous Ice Hotel
Swedish Lapland is home to the original and most dramatic ICEHOTEL. Now in its 30th edition.
The hotel has two editions:
Permanent ICEHOTEL 365. (open all year)
This revolutionary design has allowed visitors from around the world to experience the ICEHOTEL all year round. Through a unique cooling system the designers have built all the features of the original icehotel into this amazing structure. Art suites and deluxe art suites are housed in 365
Temporary ICEHOTEL (open Mid December – End March)
This hotel is rebuilt from blocks of ice harvested from the Torne river. As the temperature in Jukkasjärvi drops below zero Ice Artists arrive from the world over to build this magnificent creation. They build the 4 levels of rooms, the ice chapel and ice bar. Their art is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the sun come spring.
We offer all categories of room from cabins to Art Suites and the new en suite deluxe art suites in ICEHOTEL 365.
We will make a reservation in the restaurant for you so you can experience some of the region’s best cuisine (a la carte menu paid for locally)
From £120 per person bed and breakfast (Kamoos room or cabin) to £480 per person (deluxe art suite) depending on room choice and season of travel. This includes arctic clothing in winter and transfers to the airport at the end of your stay.
What's Included?
- 2 nights at Arctic Gourmet Cabins Dinner, bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at Abisko Mountain Lodge – Full Board
- Night visit to the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko
- Northern Lights Photographic Evening in Abisko National Park
- Husky sled dog Excursion in pristine wilderness
- Snowmobile adventure through Scenic landscapes
- Transfers, Guides & full Arctic clothing loan.