Our clients come from all over the world
Spectacular Arctic Bath & Tree Hotel Experience Break
Break Available: December 2022 - March 2023
Price Per Person: From £2450
The 2020-21 Season saw the launch of a new Icon for northern lights travelers – the Arctic bath in Swedish Lapland. It joins the ICEHOTEL, Tree Hotel and Abisko as the must do things on a trip to see the northern lights!
Spend two nights at the Arctic Bath in an Arctic Bath Water Cabin nestled in the ice of the frozen Lule river with 2 nights at the Tree Hotel for a simply special experience.
Who would have thought it possible to be in a cabin, nestled in a Borreal Forest in Lapland one night and then in a floating SPA the next.
Highlights
- 2 nights at the Arctic Bath Spa Retreat in an Arctic Bath water cabin
- 2 Nights at the Iconic Tree Hotel. Stay in two different rooms if you like!
- Dinner bed and Breakfast in Both Hotels
- Access to the Arctic Spa for 2 days including bathrobe, bathing suit or shorts and natural spa products from Kerstin Florian all of which you can use or take home with you
- Menu of arctic experiences to choose from at the Tree Hotel
Transfers and private options
Private Transfers
Most Transfers are Private but if you wish to have a guaranteed private transfer this can be booked for a supplementary fee
Private Accommodation
Both the 7th Room and the Dragon Fly at the Tree Hotel take 4 people -so great for friends or families! Also you can have private dining in your tree house if you are staying in either one.
Private Activities
If you are celebrating a special occasion then a great experience at the Tree Hotel is the dinner on ice served in an authentic Tepee with fire & candlelight.
DAY 1
Fly to Lapland & Transfer to Tree Hotel
DAY 1
Fly to Lapland & Transfer to Tree Hotel
Fly to Lulea in Swedish Lapland, where you will be met and transferred to Harads, a small hamlet, home to the now Iconic Tree Hotel.
The idea of creating a TreeHotel was conceived up by our close partner and friend Kent Lindvall whilst on a fishing trip in the depths of Russian wilderness. What he and his wife Britta have created is truly unique and continually attracts the attention of style magazines and architects from around the world.
The Tree hotel comprises 7 unique themed Tree Rooms. These are the Mirrorcube, Bird’s Nest, Cabin, Blue Cone, Dragonfly, UFO & 7th room all nestled in pine trees in a Boreal forest.
We offer our clients the ability to stay in two different rooms on separate nights during your stay. Popular combinations are the cabin and Birds Nest and the Mirrorcube and UFO!
After settling in enjoy a three course dinner in the restaurant before escaping to your home in the trees for the night!
Meals Included: Dinner
DAY 2
Relax at the Tree Hotel or Choose an Optional Extra. Overnight in Tree Hotel.
DAY 2
Relax at the Tree Hotel or Choose an Optional Extra. Overnight in Tree Hotel.
Have a leisurely breakfast prior to either a day of relaxation exploring the forest around the Tree Hotel or book an optional activity to add more impact to you break. Take a look at the optional extras below but you could be out experiencing the arctic snowmobiling through the Boreal forest, having a Sami Culture introduction day, ice-fishing and cross country skiing!
This evening back at The Tree Hotel enjoy the wholesome cooking served in the Restaurant.If you are celebrating a special occasion or just wanting to do something very memorable consider the Dining on Ice experience where you enjoy a dinner served in a candlelit tepee where you are waited on with a gourmet dinner!
You have the option of staying in the same tree cabin or moving and trying an alternative! The Northern Lights are frequently spotted around the area so if they are out its worth finding a private viewing spot to enjoy the show – the perfect after dinner entertainment!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Winter Experiences at the Tree Hotel
- Dinner on Ice at the Tree Hotel
A la Carte Optional Extras
Winter Experiences at the Tree Hotel
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI through beautiful winter landscapes is a liberating feeling,just like surfing or riding a motorbike. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a must. If you have, you’re going to want to do it again.
Includes: 2 persons per snowmobile , guide and Swedish Fika. Price: £150 per person
SNOW SHOE WALK through soft, metre-deep snow in the beautiful winter landscape.
Includes: Private guide for 3 hours, transfer, snowshoes, hot drinks, home baked pastry, locally, produced delicacies, outdoor lunch.Price: £158 per person for 3 hours and £217 per person for 5 hours with outdoor lunch
ICE FISHING (with or without snow shoes or skis) – you will make your way to places that would otherwise be difficult to reach in the deep snow. Ice fishing is an exciting way to fish, where we drill holes in thick ice and teach you the tricks you need to catch fish. During the tour, an outdoor lunch will be made over an open fire.
Includes: Private guide, transfer, skis, ski,poles, snowshoes, hot drinks, home baked pastry, locally produced delicacies, outdoor lunch . Price: £217 per person for 5 hours with lunch
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – glide through the natural beauty of winter landscapes with classic skis. The tour is tailored according to your skiing experience, taking a break whenever needed and serve you tea or coffee with snacks by a warming campfire.
Includes: Private guide, transfer, skis, ski poles, hot drinks, home baked pastry, locally, produced delicacies, outdoor lunch (on 5 hour tour) £158 per person for 3 hours and £217 per person for 5 hours with outdoor lunch
NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY – Your guide is the professional nature and adventure photographer Håkan Hjort. If you are
interested he gives you tips on basic photography such as composition, exposure, lens selection and angles for taking pictures of the
northern lights. Yes, maybe he can even photograph you with the northern lights in the background. An 8GB SD memory card is provided for you to keep with the memories of the evening included. Price: £186 per person
MEET THE SAMI CULTURE AND ARCTIC CIRCLE VISIT – Visit Lars Eriksson (who featured on the Hairy Bikers tour of Swedish Lapland) whose family has lived in remote Flakaberg as Sami’s for seven generations. You will come close to his reindeers and Lars will tell you stories about his native lifestyle. This will give unique insights in to the Sami culture. In Lars cabin you’ll be served a lunch made by his lovely wife Annette. On the way back we make a stop at the Arctic Circle Monument to remember you how far north you are. This tour will give you memories for life.
Includes: Private guide, transfer, lunch, home made pastry, hot and cold drinks. Price: £245 per person
Dinner on Ice at the Tree Hotel
If you are away celebrating a special occasion and want to have a totally unique dining experience the Tree Hotel have the fantastic Dinner on Ice. The evening is lit by torches and candles while a 3 course dinner is served in a heated tepee on an ice covered lake. Sit on reindeer skins while you enjoy a fantastic meal over 2 and half hours. This is a beautiful experience either beneath the arctic stars or the northern lights. The dinner includes alcoholic beverages.
Cost: £265 per person for private dinner
DAY 3
Morning at Leisure to Choose an Activity. Transfer and Overnight at Arctic Bath.
DAY 3
Morning at Leisure to Choose an Activity. Transfer and Overnight at Arctic Bath.
After breakfast you have some time to take in another activity before transferring for your afternoon check in at the fabulous Arctic Bath.
This intriguing structure is set in the frozen Lule River and is inspired by the history of logging on the river. Shaped like a doughnut its unique structure is covered with a seemingly haphazard arrangement of tree trunks.
Sauna and steam cabins, treatment rooms and outdoor hydrotherapy pools curve around the cold plunge pool. The hotel’s restaurant ,a cozy environment, serving exquisite healthy meals overlooks the central pool.
There are two levels of accommodation. The Arctic Bath Water cabin, located in the river and accessed via a pontoon is simple in design, en suite and are clad in Scandinavian pine. Alternatively ( and for a supplement) choose an Arctic Bath Land Suite cabin set on stilts and built on the tree-lined shore. These were designed by co-owner and designer Annkathrin Lundqvist and feature spiral staircases with upstairs bedrooms, dark and moody stone-clad bathrooms and minimalist furniture. The glass walls accompanying the latter offer the most amazing views of the northern sky and the surrounding natural environment.
Your stay includes entry to the spa and unlimited use of the facilities.” This is a place to be silent, be at one with yourself, and be at peace with the world.”
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4
Day of Mindfulness at the Arctic Bath.
Day 4
Day of Mindfulness at the Arctic Bath.
Breakfast overlooking the majestic frozen Lule River.
Today is all about the pursuit of mindful wellness. Guests are also given a pack of Kerstin Florian products, robes and swimsuits in so that you can carry out a spa ritual alone. From sauna to steam, shower to stream, you can take your time, soaking up the unique atmosphere and let time slip by as you lose yourself in the pursuit of mindful wellness.
If you would like to take advantage of the SPA to the full you may wish to consider one of the massage treatments available. please see the optional list below.
The evening is spent having a delicious dinner in the restaurant where meals are focused on health and provide a modern take on traditional Swedish Cuisine, prepared with locally sourced ingredients like honey, beef, fresh herbs, reindeer, moose and berries. All of the meat and fish served at the hotel comes from the wild.
The region sits on the Arctic Circle so sightings are common and can be very picturesque against the backdrop of the frozen river and tree lined bank
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Spa Treatments at the Arctic Bath
A la Carte Optional Extras
Spa Treatments at the Arctic Bath
Facial Treatment ( £147) – Rejuvenate the skin with an Ancient Art of Gua Sha combined with selected Kerstin Florian products for a visibly firm, contoured and glowing complexion. Expert massage techniques with specialized Jade tools stimulate lymphatic drainage, release toxins, improve circulation and enhance natural hydration while botanical essences nourish, replenish and fortify skin. Tension is released, puffiness is reduced, and clarity is enhanced, leaving the face, neck and décolleté visibly smoother, tighter and more radiant. For all skin types.
Timmerbäck ( £147) – Inhale the calming, balancing benefits of wild lavender as you relax and enjoy a rejuvenating scrub, a warm cocooning wrap and a full body massage. Let lavender´s healing and warming properties invigorate and nourish in this pampering head-to-toe experience with total massage application including head, neck and foot massage.
Full body and Facial Treatment ( £147) – Go with the flow treatment combining both gentle and stimulating motions to relieve muscle tension and heightened sense of relaxation for your body and face. A full body purifying dry brush to exfoliate and leave the skin soft and ready for a nourishing Algae wrap on your back, followed by a face cleansing, facial mask and a stimulating deep tissue body massage.
CHOICE OF FULL BODY MASSAGE ( £147)
- Swedish Classic Massage – Intensive treatment for tired and stiff muscles. In consultation with your therapist, the treatment is adapted to your own needs and problem areas combined with stretching and rocking
- Mindfulness Massage – A total experience for body and mind. Total presence combined with the power of pure essential oils with a specific massage technique to ease away the jet-lag or the day´s effort to bring yourself back to mindfulness
- Stone Massage – A relaxing body massage where both ancient and modern cultures meet. Oils, ”healing stones” and jojk have been used by the Sami people in the north for thousands of years to protect the body and soul.
Day 5
Fly Home
Day 5
Fly Home
After breakfast you have a little time at leisure before a guide will pick you up from the Arctic Bath and transfer you to the airport. Alternatively why not include a Stopover to see Scandinavia’s capital city – Stockholm.
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?
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
Arctic Bath Spa Hotel Harads
Arctic Bath Spa Hotel Harads
New for 2020! This amazing floating Spa is situated on the Lule River in Harads, Swedish Lapland. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this unique experience set within the river's frozen winter ice. A perfect location for chilling out and searching the dark skies at the night for the aurora borealis
The inspiration for the Arctic Bath is drawn from the days when logs were floated down the river to the mill or port for processing and is a reminder of the historic role the magnificent surrounding forests once played in the livelihoods of the local population.
The main Spa building resembles a wood jam as would have been seen on the river and is constructed in a circular shape around a cold bath formed by the river. The surrounding building includes the Spa rooms with Saunas treatment rooms, hot and cold baths, lounge, bar and restaurant which serves gourmet healthy meals!
There are 12 cabins in total in 3 different categories:
Floating cabins: a double room floating on the river connected to the shore by a walkway with its own wooden decking. The room includes queen size bed, pellet heating fire, mini bar, spa bar, en suite shower and toilet and wifi.
Arctic Bath Land room - Situated on the river bank and set on stilts with a private deck. These split level rooms house a queen bed in the loft and a spacious living room on the ground level. The ensuite bathroom has a bathtub and shower.
Arctic Bath Land Suite - Larger cabin in the configuration of the room above but with 3 bed in the loft and and a Kingsize bed on the ground level.
SPA-access (Bathrobe, slippers and swimwear) is included in all room rates
The Treehotel
The Treehotel
Dreamt up on a fishing trip in Kamchatka, Russia, but part of a living Boreal forest in Swedish Lapland, this is a hotel with a difference!
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!
In addition there is a sauna and relaxation area and nearby is the Brittas Pensionat where meals are served.
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 Dragonfly and the 7th Room, have separate bedrooms.
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.
Winter Experiences at the Tree Hotel
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI through beautiful winter landscapes is a liberating feeling,just like surfing or riding a motorbike. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a must. If you have, you’re going to want to do it again.
Includes: 2 persons per snowmobile , guide and Swedish Fika. Price: £150 per person
SNOW SHOE WALK through soft, metre-deep snow in the beautiful winter landscape.
Includes: Private guide for 3 hours, transfer, snowshoes, hot drinks, home baked pastry, locally, produced delicacies, outdoor lunch.Price: £158 per person for 3 hours and £217 per person for 5 hours with outdoor lunch
ICE FISHING (with or without snow shoes or skis) – you will make your way to places that would otherwise be difficult to reach in the deep snow. Ice fishing is an exciting way to fish, where we drill holes in thick ice and teach you the tricks you need to catch fish. During the tour, an outdoor lunch will be made over an open fire.
Includes: Private guide, transfer, skis, ski,poles, snowshoes, hot drinks, home baked pastry, locally produced delicacies, outdoor lunch . Price: £217 per person for 5 hours with lunch
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING – glide through the natural beauty of winter landscapes with classic skis. The tour is tailored according to your skiing experience, taking a break whenever needed and serve you tea or coffee with snacks by a warming campfire.
Includes: Private guide, transfer, skis, ski poles, hot drinks, home baked pastry, locally, produced delicacies, outdoor lunch (on 5 hour tour) £158 per person for 3 hours and £217 per person for 5 hours with outdoor lunch
NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY – Your guide is the professional nature and adventure photographer Håkan Hjort. If you are
interested he gives you tips on basic photography such as composition, exposure, lens selection and angles for taking pictures of the
northern lights. Yes, maybe he can even photograph you with the northern lights in the background. An 8GB SD memory card is provided for you to keep with the memories of the evening included. Price: £186 per person
MEET THE SAMI CULTURE AND ARCTIC CIRCLE VISIT – Visit Lars Eriksson (who featured on the Hairy Bikers tour of Swedish Lapland) whose family has lived in remote Flakaberg as Sami’s for seven generations. You will come close to his reindeers and Lars will tell you stories about his native lifestyle. This will give unique insights in to the Sami culture. In Lars cabin you’ll be served a lunch made by his lovely wife Annette. On the way back we make a stop at the Arctic Circle Monument to remember you how far north you are. This tour will give you memories for life.
Includes: Private guide, transfer, lunch, home made pastry, hot and cold drinks. Price: £245 per person
Dinner on Ice at the Tree Hotel
If you are away celebrating a special occasion and want to have a totally unique dining experience the Tree Hotel have the fantastic Dinner on Ice. The evening is lit by torches and candles while a 3 course dinner is served in a heated tepee on an ice covered lake. Sit on reindeer skins while you enjoy a fantastic meal over 2 and half hours. This is a beautiful experience either beneath the arctic stars or the northern lights. The dinner includes alcoholic beverages.
Cost: £265 per person for private dinner
Spa Treatments at the Arctic Bath
Facial Treatment ( £147) – Rejuvenate the skin with an Ancient Art of Gua Sha combined with selected Kerstin Florian products for a visibly firm, contoured and glowing complexion. Expert massage techniques with specialized Jade tools stimulate lymphatic drainage, release toxins, improve circulation and enhance natural hydration while botanical essences nourish, replenish and fortify skin. Tension is released, puffiness is reduced, and clarity is enhanced, leaving the face, neck and décolleté visibly smoother, tighter and more radiant. For all skin types.
Timmerbäck ( £147) – Inhale the calming, balancing benefits of wild lavender as you relax and enjoy a rejuvenating scrub, a warm cocooning wrap and a full body massage. Let lavender´s healing and warming properties invigorate and nourish in this pampering head-to-toe experience with total massage application including head, neck and foot massage.
Full body and Facial Treatment ( £147) – Go with the flow treatment combining both gentle and stimulating motions to relieve muscle tension and heightened sense of relaxation for your body and face. A full body purifying dry brush to exfoliate and leave the skin soft and ready for a nourishing Algae wrap on your back, followed by a face cleansing, facial mask and a stimulating deep tissue body massage.
CHOICE OF FULL BODY MASSAGE ( £147)
- Swedish Classic Massage – Intensive treatment for tired and stiff muscles. In consultation with your therapist, the treatment is adapted to your own needs and problem areas combined with stretching and rocking
- Mindfulness Massage – A total experience for body and mind. Total presence combined with the power of pure essential oils with a specific massage technique to ease away the jet-lag or the day´s effort to bring yourself back to mindfulness
- Stone Massage – A relaxing body massage where both ancient and modern cultures meet. Oils, ”healing stones” and jojk have been used by the Sami people in the north for thousands of years to protect the body and soul.
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?
- 2 nights Accommodation in Tree Hotel with breakfast
- 2 Nights at the Arctic Baths in Arctic Bath water cabin (upgrade to Arctic Bath Land Suite for a supplement)
- 4 Breakfast and 4 dinners
- Transfers
- Spa Ritual in the Arctic Bath