Cosy up in Arctic Heaven in a luxury log cabin, at the exclusive Arctic Retreat camp. Combine relaxation with thrilling excursions, surrounded by stunning peaceful winter landscapes.
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Arctic Heaven - Auroras and Luxury Cabins
Credit Graeme Richardson
Credit Graeme Richardson
The Northern Lights are never far away either!
These luxury cabins have all the comforts you could wish for. Sitting in the comfortable living room with its huge floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the frozen River Thane, towards the northern skies is a great way to relax and observe nature from the comfort of your warm lounge, or for pure indulgence you also have a private hot tub overlooking the wonderful snowy forests.
If you would like to book the whole of the Arctic Retreat for a family-and-friends for a special occasion we can design a tailor-made trip just for you!
Location
Sweden
Duration
3 Nights
Available dates
Dec - Mar
Price per person (excl. flights)
from £3,500
Overview
Highlights
- 3 nights at the luxurious Arctic Retreat
- Super Luxury Log Cabins
- Idylic Setting in peaceful woodlands, on the bend of the River Thane
- Wonderful hosts there to ensure your stay is memorable
- 3 exciting winter-based excursions
What’s included
- 3 nights at the Arctic Retreat on a full board basis
- Transfers to/from the airport
- 3 privately guided excursions
A note on flights
While flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply ask one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Lulea in Swedish Lapland where you will be met and transferred to your luxury log cabin a the Arctic Retreat.
The private transfer, which takes around an hour, will take you from the open expanse of the Archipelago to the forest lands of the interior. You will head off-the-beaten-track as you wind your way down to the river valley.
Set on a bend in the River Thane among the tall pine trees lies the wonderful Arctic Retreat, the brainchild of Nick and Liza, who searched Swedish Lapland for the perfect place to realise their dream.
This exclusive retreat comprises just four luxury log cabins, each built with an individual style, with luxurious details. They comprise a loft room bedroom with downstairs living room. These luxury cabins have large double beds, ensuite shower and toilet, log burner, Nespresso Machine, and private hot tub on the terrace, overlooking the forests towards the Northern Lights.
There is a separate restaurant cabin comprising of just two tables that overlooks the river bend. Liza is an accomplished cook who prepares wonderful meals from locally sourced produce. Sitting here with a glass of wine in hand, savouring fine food and enjoying the scenery is what we call ‘Arctic Heaven’!
Day 2
Relax, Enjoy your Luxury Cabin or Choose a Guided Wilderness Experience
Start the day in relaxing fashion with a leisurely breakfast and then you will be heading out for an epic winter adventure by snowmobile as you get to explore your surroundings with your private guide. You will stop for lunch before heading back to enjoy the luxury of your cabin and its peaceful view. Immerse yourself in your private hot tub and relax in the serenity of the forest, you can even book a Swedish massage.
In the evening, if the Northern Lights are out, they will be visible above the retreat. This might be the moment to slide into your hot tub and toast the Aurora Gods with a glass of bubbly!
Meals will be served during the day in the separate restaurant at the Arctic Retreat.
Day 3
Today you will experience a day out with the huskies and learn the art of mushing as you are taken out on a memorable and exciting private dog sledding excursion from your retreat. This is a magical way to explore the landscape that surrounds you and fully immerse yourself in this winter paradise.
Back at the cabins you can have a relaxing afternoon before preparing for some fun in the evening as you head out to try Aurora snowshoeing. Every night is an opportunity to see the Northern Lights here in Sweden, and it is always fun to mix it with an activity !
Day 4
Airport Transfer & Flight home or extend your holiday
After breakfast, at leisure prior to your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Alternatively, you could extend your stay to include the unique Tree Hotel which is located about one hour away from the Arctic Retreat. Or take the opportunity to enjoy a mini break in Stockholm, one of the most picturesque capital cities in Europe.
Where You'll Stay
Arctic Retreat
Arctic Retreat is an intimate, high-quality eco-lodge just 50 kilometers north of Lulea and a short distance south of the Arctic Circle. In the heart of Swedish Lapland, next to a secluded river bend, this hidden gem has just three cabins. Mixing the traditional rustic log cabin look with contemporary Scandi chic, this intimate hideaway seamlessly blends style, comfort, and adventure.
Each cabin boasts a private deck with a fire pit and hot tub for added indulgence. Compact yet well-appointed bathrooms feature locally sourced products like lingonberry shampoo.
At Arctic Retreat, guests dine together in a small dining cabin for shared breakfasts and dinners – although the option to enjoy meals in your cabin is also available. Breakfasts are a delightful mix of simplicity and heartiness, featuring eggs, toast, cereals, local jams, and fruits. Lunch, enjoyed outdoors between activities, showcases the rich variety of local produce, from reindeer stew to campfire-cooked salmon. In the evenings, local husky-sledding expert Richard Karlsson crafts inspired menus influenced by local cultures, creating feasts that can last up to three hours. All meals are included in the room rate, with additional charges for alcoholic drinks.
Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, Arctic Retreat caters to your preferences. Action-packed options include husky sledding, snowmobiling, and Northern Lights tours, while those desiring a more leisurely pace can enjoy culinary experiences, sauna rituals, and in-room massages. Embark on a moose safari to discover local wildlife, and on a clear night, look out for the northern lights.
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Reviews
See what our clients say
Cannot thank this company enough. Our break to Iceland was the second time we’ve let them organise everything for us and once again they didn’t disappoint. Everything ran seamlessly and the organised tours were wonderful. This company knows what they are doing. If you want to experience the geysers, the volcano, the northern lights and all the other exciting things that Iceland has to offer then this is the company to use.
Carol Wrack
We had the most fabulous time and everything worked like clockwork. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and extremely competent. The food was excellent and the experiences, especially Husky Homes, were brilliant. We saw the aurora lights at the mountain top in Abisko where the photography tour will be an enduring memory of a wonderful time. I would very much recommend Weekend a la Carte as a proficient tour operator.
Mark Nicholson
My wife and I had an awesome and memorable trip to Iceland thanks to Alex at Aurora Nights. Alex tailored the itinerary to exactly what we wanted to see and chose excellent hotels to stay at. We totally enjoyed the city of Reykjavik and the many beautiful waterfalls. He went above and beyond to not only recommend sights to see around the Golden Circle and Ring Road, but also mapped it out so we were prepared to drive through the country during unpredictable weather and road conditions. And we were especially pleased to see the Northern Lights on our visit. Alex was very flexible to make changes to our plans and choosing the wonderful Sky Lagoon to replace our tickets for the Blue Lagoon due to the closure from the volcanic activity. We highly recommend Alex and Aurora Nights.
Lisa Kovens-Harris
Hotel Ranga was perfect, with amazing food. It is in the middle of nowhere, very quiet and with the weather being bad there wasn’t the possibility of leaving the hotel in the evening so mightn’t suit all for that reason. Super Jeep tour we thoroughly enjoyed with 2 lovely guides.
Hotel Borg was in the perfect location. For us, one night in Reykjavik would be ample.
Blue Lagoon was a wonderful experience only heightened by the appearance of the northern lights on our walk home from dinner. All in all we had the best holiday and we plan to return to Iceland hopefully sooner rather than later.
Lisa McAleer
Overall very good. Staff excellent and helpful. Accomodation basic but was what we expected. Tour guides very good (nature walks, snow mobiles, dog sleighs). Sky station disappointing as we never got to go up due to the weather and this seem to be a recurring feature.The alternative walk at night and meal was a let down as a result.Overall would recommend to others.
John Kirby
This was a bucket list trip. The company are specialists and I’ve valued their advice. Everything from the when to go for the best opportunity to see the lights and equipment needed and provided.Our activities included, the Ice Hotel, night photo shoot, snowmobiling, guided walk and the sky station meal. All excellent and well run by knowledgeable experts and guides. The Abisko Lodge is warm comfortable and relaxing the food is excellent and the staff welcoming, friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a different and exciting experience.
Jean Lavender
An amazing trip and excellent service provided by all involved. Great value for money too. Food was excellent. Accommodation was wonderful and the trips booked were outstanding. An amazing trip
David Watson-Cammock
We had a wonderful time! The food at the lodge was amazing and there were some great vegetarian dishes. I had the best beetroot I’ve ever had (beetroot tartare).
Everyone was really friendly and all the guides were good fun and very knowledgeable.
A special thanks to William and Petri who were really friendly and really added a personal touch to our trip. The activities were really well planned and we especially enjoyed the trip with the huskies. The area we were in is stunning and the lodge was very nice. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.
Fiona Green