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Luxurious Coast and Forest Aurora Retreats
Break Available: January - April
4 Nights
Price Per Person: From £3999
We do many special occasion breaks for clients wishing to get away as a couple or small family group.
If you are looking for a luxurious Northern Lights break staying in two authentic and stylish lodges set in magnificent locations then the combination of the annexe at Pine Bay Lodge and the fabulous Aurora Retreat make for a memorable trip.
Combine exploring the frozen seas of the gulf of Bothnia on one of the most dramatic snowmobile adventures that we offer with a day out with Richard Karlsson and his pure bred Siberian huskies in the forest areas around the Arctic Retreat.
Great food and excellent hosts are the icing on the cake for this very special 4 night break.
Highlights
- 2 nights at Pine Bay Lodge set on the edge of the frozen seas of the Lulea Archipelago
- 2 nights at the luxurious Arctic Retreat set in a forest by the river
- Pack Ice Snowmobile adventure – one of the best in Lapland (From Mid-Februay to March)!
- Wilderness Husky Sled dog experience in the wilderness around Arctic Retreat
Day 1
Fly to Lulea. Meet and Greet & Transfer to secluded Pine Bay Lodge.
Day 1
Fly to Lulea. Meet and Greet & Transfer to secluded Pine Bay Lodge.
Fly to Lulea in Swedish Lapland, where you will be met and transferred to Pine Bay Lodge (Furufjärden in Swedish).
Pine Bay Lodge, owned by Goran, is situated on the coastal edge of the Luleå Archipelago, which has a total of 1300 islands and only 100 residents and is a unique wilderness environment where the sea around the island freezes up to a metre thick in winter. The Lodge is a lovely traditional Swedish red cottage with a very homely feel and has a luxurious annexe in the grounds.
This will be your base for the next two nights. You will be kitted out with arctic clothing.
Enjoy a wholesome 3 course dinner prepared using local ingredients served in your private annexe.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2
Snowmobile Tour and Sauna
Day 2
Snowmobile Tour and Sauna
A four-hour nature-focused tour by snowmobile through Luleås snow-covered forests and over its frozen sea and lakes. Your nature guides will meet you by the lodge for a briefing about the days adventure. Safety instructions are given as well as background information regarding what we are about to experience. Our main focus being the regions nature, people and culture and the history of the area.
You will use modern snowmobiles as our transportation. This is the natural way for locals to move around the forest and over the frozen lakes as they go about their daily life. The nature guides will lead you along the established snowmobile trails so that you have an easy experience and we leave a minimal impact on our environment.
Along the narrow trails stops are made for tea and coffee and lunch and the guide will tell you about the surroundings.
This evening relax in a traditional Swedish Sauna overlooking the frozen sea before enjoying a 3 course dinner. Spend the rest of the evening by the fireplace or venture outside in search of the dancing lights.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3
Transfer to the Arctic Retreat. Relax, Enjoy your private Hot Tub & Dinner
Day 3
Transfer to the Arctic Retreat. Relax, Enjoy your private Hot Tub & Dinner
After breakfast transfer to the Arctic Retreat.
The 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 among the tall pine trees lies the wonderful Arctic Retreat, this exclusive camp comprises 4 log cabins, each with an individual style but all have luxurious details. They comprise a loft room bedroom with a downstairs living room. Details not normally associated with wilderness cabins are comfy double beds, log burner, Nespresso Machine, Private Hot Tub looking out towards the Northern Lights and ensuite shower and toilet.
The separate restaurant cabin comprises just two tables and overlooks the river bend. Lisa 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’!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Snack Lunch and Dinner
Day 4
Fabulous Husky Experience in Pristine Arctic wilderness
Day 4
Fabulous Husky Experience in Pristine Arctic wilderness
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting off for a fabulous husky adventure in the forests near the Arctic Retreat
Return to the lodge for a late lunch and time at leisure. You can relax in your private hot tub overlooking the river, go for a short walk or just soak up the unique atmosphere.
This evening enjoy dinner in the cosy log cabin restaurant.
Day 5
Airport Transfer & Flight home or extend your holiday
Day 5
Airport Transfer & Flight home or extend your holiday
After breakfast at leisure prior to transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Alternatively you could extend your stay by a night to include the unique Tree Hotel which is located around 45 minutes away from the Arctic Retreat.
For those of you who would like to take the opportunity of a mini break to Stockholm, Scandinavia’s capital city and one of the most picturesque capital cities in Europe, we have a two night extension staying at the Rival Hotel which is owned by Benny Anderson of ABBA fame.
Meals Included: Breakfast
A la Carte Optional Extras
- A night in the Iconic Tree Hotel
- Extension to See Stockholm Scandinavia's Capital City
A la Carte Optional Extras
A night in the Iconic Tree Hotel
If you would like to stay a night in the Tree Hotel during your trip then rather than spending your last night at Brandon Lodge why not take a room in the trees!
The Treehotel comprises 7 unique themed Tree Rooms, created by 7 separate architects. These are the Mirrorcube, Bird’s Nest, Cabin, Blue Cone, dragon fly, UFO and 7th Room!
The rooms are set between 4-6 meters from the ground in pine trees and rooms are accessed by either a ramp or sturdy stairs. They can house between 2 and 4 people and the larger rooms, The Dragon Fly and the 7th Room have separate bedrooms and carry an extra supplement.
Every Tree Room has its own living and sleeping area and is equipped with a state of the art eco-friendly incineration toilet and water efficient hand basin, which means there is no artificial plumbing.
The emphasis is on running the hotel consistent with values of low impact on the surrounding forest and every aspect of the operation compliments this aim
Price: From £325 per person to include Dinner and Transfer
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
Pine Bay Lodge
Pine Bay Lodge
Pine Bay Lodge (Furufjärden in Swedish), run by Goran Widén, is situated on the edge of the Lulea Archipelago. The Luleå archipelago has a total of 1300 islands and only 100 residents. It is a unique wilderness environment where the sea around the island freezes up to a metre thick in winter. You will access the lodge by snowmobiling on the frozen sea on your first day making it quite unique in terms of experience!
Small, cosy and inviting this is the perfect short break retreat in the arctic.
The lodge is a lovely traditional Swedish red cottage with homely feel. On entering the lodge a lounge area and dining area with warm open fireplace welcomes you. This is home away from home and an area that you will relax in after your day's adventures.
There are only 7 guest rooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom. Furufjärden's kitchen will prepare wonderful dinners for you using only the best local ingredients.
Outside is the traditional Swedish Sauna house where you can relax and enjoy one of the local's favourite pastimes.
The Arctic Retreat
The Arctic Retreat
If a luxury log cabin set in an Idyllic wilderness location is your dream trip to Lapland then the Arctic Retreat should tick all the boxes.
This small luxury camp is situated on a bend in the Lulea River surrounded by beech and pine forests. Constructed in the traditional way this camp is the brainchild of Nick and Liza who searched Swedish Lapland for the perfect place to realise their dream.
This exclusive camp comprises 4 log cabins, each with an individual style but all have luxurious details. They comprise a loft room bedroom with downstairs living room. Details not normally associated with wilderness cabins are comfy double beds, log burner, Nespresso Machine, private Hot Tub looking out towards the northern Lights and ensuite shower and toilet.
The separate restaurant cabin comprises just two tables and overlooks the river bend. Lisa 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 a fitting way to spend an evening.
If location, authenticity and style were not enough some of the best guides in Lapland provide guests with adventures through the aurora season that will live in the heart and mind for years.
Unreservedly one of the most special retreats in Swedish Lapland.
A night in the Iconic Tree Hotel
If you would like to stay a night in the Tree Hotel during your trip then rather than spending your last night at Brandon Lodge why not take a room in the trees!
The Treehotel comprises 7 unique themed Tree Rooms, created by 7 separate architects. These are the Mirrorcube, Bird’s Nest, Cabin, Blue Cone, dragon fly, UFO and 7th Room!
The rooms are set between 4-6 meters from the ground in pine trees and rooms are accessed by either a ramp or sturdy stairs. They can house between 2 and 4 people and the larger rooms, The Dragon Fly and the 7th Room have separate bedrooms and carry an extra supplement.
Every Tree Room has its own living and sleeping area and is equipped with a state of the art eco-friendly incineration toilet and water efficient hand basin, which means there is no artificial plumbing.
The emphasis is on running the hotel consistent with values of low impact on the surrounding forest and every aspect of the operation compliments this aim
Price: From £325 per person to include Dinner and Transfer
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
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What's Included?
- 2 Nights full board at Pine Bay Lodge
- 2 nights full board at the Arctic Retreat in luxury log cabin
- Daytime Snowmobile tour
- Daytime Private Husky tour with only pure bred Siberian Husky team in Swedish Lapland
- Transfers
- Arctic clothing