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Pine Bay Lodge & Aurora Wilderness Escape
Break Available: 4th Jan - 31st March
3 Nights
Price Per Person: From £2500
If you are looking for a high impact 3 night short break to mark a special occasion then a combination of the boutique Pine bay Lodge with a celebratory luxury wilderness dinner set on the expanse of the frozen Bay of Bothnia followed by a night in the snug Aurora Yurt makes for a totally unique experience!
We also add in for good measure 2 fabulous adventures that show off this dramatic corner of Swedish Lapland.
Get away from it all and immerse yourself in fabulous surroundings for a few days with some unique experiences that make this northern lights short break something special!
Highlights
- 2 nights at Pine Bay Lodge situated on the edge of the Lulea Archipelago
- Pack Ice Snowmobile adventure – one of the best in Lapland!
- Wilderness drive your own Husky Sled dog team in forest setting
- Wilderness dinner served in Private restaurant
Transfers and private options
Private Transfers
Private Transfers can be arranged for this break
Private Accommodation
Pine Bay Lodge is the perfect Special Occasion Retreat. for 7+ people travelling together we can offer it to you on a private basis. This is our most popular private celebration retreat!
Pine Bay Lodge has a luxurious Annexe which is perfect for families / friends of 4 travelling together looking for a private space
Private Activities
All activities for groups are with a private guide
Day 1
Fly to Lulea. Transfer or Snowmobile to secluded Pine Bay Lodge.
Day 1
Fly to Lulea. Transfer or Snowmobile to secluded Pine Bay Lodge.
Fly to Lulea in Swedish Lapland, where you will be met and transferred to Brändö where a welcome warming drink will be served around the open fire whilst you kit up with your arctic clothing.
Depending on your arrival time either snowmobile or 4WD to Pine Bay Lodge (Furufjärden in Swedish) over the frozen Archipelago. Start your Northern Lights holiday with hopefully a full horizon Aurora over the frozen Bay of Bothnia.
Goran Widen’s Pine Bay Lodge 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. There are only 8 ensuite guest rooms.
The recently redesigned 2 bedroom Annexe provides an extra level of comfort which we offer as a free upgrade for any group of 4 or as a supplement if you wish to have your own privacy.
Enjoy a wholesome 2 course dinner prepared using local ingredients.
Meals Included: Dinner
A la Carte Optional Extras
- Upgrade to the Annexe at Pine Bay Lodge
A la Carte Optional Extras
Upgrade to the Annexe at Pine Bay Lodge
Pine Bay lodge has an annexe set away from the main lodge.
The 2 room Annexe to the Lodge is the perfect retreat for either a couple or a family of up to 4 people. If you are looking for some private space with access to some fabulous experiences then this is what you get!
Its rooms were recently redecorated and have a fresh contemporary feel. There is a spacious en suite bathroom in the annexe too.
In the evenings enjoy your private annexe where meals can be served or relax around the fire in the main lodge and enjoy a drink at the bar.
Cost: £227 per person for 2 night upgrade
Day 2
Pack Ice Snowmobile Tour, Island lunch and Sauna.
Day 2
Pack Ice Snowmobile Tour, Island lunch and Sauna.
Today do what is simply one of the best snowmobile trips available in Lapland – a 4 hour adventure on the frozen seas in the Luleå Archipelago!
Along the way the guide Patrick Carlman will tell you about the surroundings and about life in the northern wilderness. Stop for hot drinks and, depending on conditions, a chance at ice fishing. Your destination is the island of Brändöskär in the outermost archipelago, an idyllic fishing village dating from the 17th century. From here you can look out over the frozen Bothnian Bay with its seemingly endless fields of pack ice and snow. Some years the blue ice piles up into formations about 10 metres high – a mighty experience!
Make a lunch stop on the island of Hindersön. This will be cooked on the outdoor BBQ overlooking the frozen seas but served in the cosy community hut with its windows overlooking the arctic expanse.
After lunch head back to the lodge having had a truly amazing experience out in the Bay of Bothnia!
This evening relax in a traditional Swedish Sauna 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
Drive Sled Dog Team. Fantastic Northern Lights Wilderness Dinner & Aurora Yurt
Day 3
Drive Sled Dog Team. Fantastic Northern Lights Wilderness Dinner & Aurora Yurt
After breakfast your guide will transfer you to the kennel about 15kms away from the lodge. With 2 people per team learn to take control of a husky team and have the satisfaction of mushing them as you drive on the forest and lake trail. The experience lasts 2 hours and is sure to leave you with some fantastic memories.
This evening as darkness descends venture out with a guide. He will drive you across the flat horizon of the frozen sea to your secluded base camp comprising your own private restaurant and your home for the night the snug Aurora Yurt.
On arrival at the Aurora Hideaway you will be offered a drink of your choice. Your guide will then serve a hot steamy soup as your first dish. The stove in the Aurora Hideaway has a sparkling fire roaring and the candles and tealights create a magic atmosphere.
While the guide prepares the main course over the outdoor fire you have a chance to go outside to look for the Northern Lights or find a spot to enjoy the absolute silence and the stars in the sky.
After dinner enjoy dessert and tea/coffee before retiring to your yurt for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Snack Lunch and Dinner
Day 4
Airport Transfer and Flight Home
Day 4
Airport Transfer and Flight Home
After breakfast served in your yurt your guide will transfer you back to Pine Bay Lodge where you will be able to freshen up prior to transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Alternatively you could opt to extend your break by including either the unique Tree Hotel with its iconic rooms ranging from the UFO to the mirror Cube or spend a couple of nights in Stockholm, Scandinavia’s capital city and one of the most picturesque capital cities in Europe.
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.
Upgrade to the Annexe at Pine Bay Lodge
Pine Bay lodge has an annexe set away from the main lodge.
The 2 room Annexe to the Lodge is the perfect retreat for either a couple or a family of up to 4 people. If you are looking for some private space with access to some fabulous experiences then this is what you get!
Its rooms were recently redecorated and have a fresh contemporary feel. There is a spacious en suite bathroom in the annexe too.
In the evenings enjoy your private annexe where meals can be served or relax around the fire in the main lodge and enjoy a drink at the bar.
Cost: £227 per person for 2 night upgrade
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
Testimonials
What's Included?
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Pine Bay lodge
- Wilderness dinner served in Private restaurant
- 1 Night in the Aurora Yurt
- Fabulous Snowmobile adventure to the edge of the Ice Pack
- Drive your own huskies in Forest setting
- Transfers
- Arctic Clothing loan
- All meals