Embark on an unforgettable 4-night journey to Abisko Mountain Lodge, nestled in the heart of Swedish Lapland. Renowned for its exceptional Northern Lights viewing opportunities, Abisko offers a magical Arctic escape right in the heart of Swedish Lapland. This package provides accommodation in a superior room with thrilling wintre snow activities, and delectable dining, creating the perfect winter wonderland experience. With one night in a Kamos superior room in the famous IceHotel.
Enjoy activities included in your trip, snowmobiling through winter landscapes, a fast paced dog sledding adventure, a morning hike in Abisko National park, an ultimate aurora photo adventure and opportunities to go out each night and hunt for the Norhtern Lights. relax in a sauna in your spare time, and enjoy breakfast, lunch and your eveing meal as part of the package.
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Location
Sweden
Duration
4 Nights
Available dates
Nov - Apr
Price per person (excl. flights)
£3,240*
Overview
Highlights
- Panorama Snowmobile Tour
- Morning hike in Abisko National park
- The ultimate aurora photo adventure – Photographing the Northern Lights
- Dog sledding lunch tour
- Northern lights dinner at the aurora sky station with private transfers
What’s included
- 3 nights at the Abisko Mountain Retreat with breakfast (superior room)
- 1 night in the Ice Hotel – Kamos superior room
- Northern Lights Hunting in the evening
- Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Meals
- Northern lights dinner at the aurora sky station with private transfers
- Transfers from Airport to hotel and back
- Option to upgrade to Private Transfers and Private Tours
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
Arrival & Snowmobiling Excitement
Upon arrival at Kiruna Airport (KRN), you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred directly to the Abisko Mountain Lodge, approximately 1.5hrs drive time. A delicious 3-course dinner awaits you at the lodge. Once you are settled in your room, there may be an opportunity to head out and see the Northern Lights.
The Abisko Mountain Lodge is a beautiful mountain retreat is tucked away in the quiet south of Abisko Village where the views surrounding you of the world famous Mt. Lapporten are truly stunning. Your modern yet rustic room offers a private bathroom, free WiFi and it’s always cosy and warm. You have access to the relaxation area and sauna, which is hot between 16:00 and 19:00, please speak to your hosts for more information
Day 2
Snowmobiling, Relaxation, and a Sky Station Northern Lights Dinner
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Abisko Mountain Lodge, fueling up for an exciting day of Arctic adventures.
Morning: Prepare for an unforgettable panorama snowmobile tour, approximately 2 hours in duration. This shared snowmobile experience will take you through the stunning landscapes surrounding Abisko, gliding across the snow-covered wilderness, with breathtaking views of frozen lakes, snow-capped forests, and majestic mountains stretching to the horizon. Feel the crisp Arctic air on your face as you explore the beauty of Lapland from a unique perspective. Experience riding through Björkliden, known for its beautiful snow-covered landscapes and panoramic views. Your guide will give you instructions before you head out into the frozen lakes and snowy terrain. During your thrilling adventure, you’ll take a break to enjoy hot drinks and tasty snacks with scenic views, and your experience guide will share exciting stories about the winter wonderland. There will be an opportunity to swap drivers along the way
Lunch: After your thrilling snowmobile excursion, warm up with a delicious and comforting soup for lunch, the perfect way to refuel and reflect on the morning’s adventures.
Afternoon: The afternoon is yours to unwind and rejuvenate. Take advantage of the lodge’s amenities and relax in the sauna, a perfect way to soothe your muscles after the snowmobile tour. Perhaps curl up by the fire with a good book, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Abisko Mountain Lodge.
Evening: As dusk approaches, prepare for a truly magical evening. You’ll be whisked away by private transfer to the world-renowned Aurora Sky Station. This exceptional location offers unparalleled views of the night sky, far from any light pollution, making it an ideal place to witness the awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis. Enjoy a special Northern Lights dinner at the Sky Station, savoring delicious cuisine while anticipating the celestial display. After your unforgettable dining experience and hopefully a spectacular Northern Lights showing, your private transfer will return you to Abisko Mountain Lodge, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Day 3
Hiking, Dining, and Capturing the Aurora
Begin your day with a nourishing breakfast at Abisko Mountain Lodge, preparing you for a day of exploration in the stunning Abisko National Park.
Morning: Embark on a guided morning hike through the breathtaking landscapes of Abisko National Park. With your trusted guide, this hike will be approximately 2 hours in duration, and will immerse you in the park’s natural beauty. Traverse through snowy forests, alongside frozen rivers, and perhaps even glimpse some of the local wildlife. Your experienced guide will share insights into the park’s unique ecosystem, geology, and history, making this hike both educational and invigorating. Your guide will lead you down one of the beautiful local trails. A good example is the trail which meanders along the scenic Abisko river canyon. You will wander through an ancient mountain birch forest, enjoy stunning open views of the Abisko river delta, marvel at soaring mountain peaks, take in all the beautiful scenery around the incredible Lake Torneträsk and much more. All of our guides are highly trained and will share their deep pool of knowledge about tracks left behind by our local wildlife, local indigenous people of the region and what it is like to live in the Arctic
Lunch: After your invigorating hike, replenish your energy with a warm and comforting soup for lunch. This will be the perfect opportunity to relax and discuss the morning’s discoveries with your fellow hikers.
Afternoon/Evening: The afternoon is yours to unwind and prepare for an exciting evening. Perhaps revisit a favorite spot in the park, relax in the sauna at the lodge, or simply enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings.
As evening approaches, prepare for the highlight of the day: The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure! This shared excursion, approximately 4 hours long, is designed to maximise your chances of witnessing and capturing the magic of the Northern Lights. Led by expert guides, you’ll venture into prime viewing locations within Abisko National Park, far from any light pollution. Your guides will not only help you find the best spots for aurora viewing but also provide valuable tips and assistance on how to capture stunning photographs of this celestial phenomenon. Even if you’re a beginner photographer, you’ll learn how to adjust your camera settings to capture the dancing lights. A delicious 3-course dinner will be included during the excursion, adding to the magic of the evening. Return to Abisko Mountain Lodge with incredible memories and hopefully some stunning photographs of the Aurora Borealis.
Day 4
ICEHOTEL Dreams & Dog Sledding Delights
Awaken to a delicious breakfast, fueling you for an extraordinary day that combines the magic of the ICEHOTEL with the thrill of dog sledding.
Morning: After breakfast, your private transfer will whisk you away on a scenic journey to the world-famous ICEHOTEL, approximately a 1.5-hour drive. Prepare to be amazed as you arrive at this unique and awe-inspiring destination, a masterpiece of ice and snow artistry.
Mid-day: Get ready for an unforgettable dog sledding adventure! Embark on a dog sledding lunch tour, approximately 4 hours in duration. Snuggle into the sled and let a team of enthusiastic huskies guide you through the Arctic wilderness. Enjoy the stunning views and the peaceful serenity of the snowy landscape. A warming lunch will be included during the tour, providing a delightful break amidst the Arctic beauty. Note: While this tour involves sitting on the sled, an upgrade to self-driving the dog sled may be available upon request, offering a more hands-on experience.
Afternoon: The afternoon is yours to explore the wonders of the ICEHOTEL at your leisure. Your admission to the ICEHOTEL is included during your stay, allowing you ample time to wander through its intricately designed ice rooms, admire the stunning ice sculptures, and marvel at the architectural ingenuity of this frozen marvel. Discover the unique art suites, each crafted by different artists from around the world, and experience the surreal atmosphere of this extraordinary hotel, and enjoy a drink at the ice bar.
Evening: As the day transitions into evening, prepare for a culinary delight: an ice menu dinner at the ICEHOTEL restaurant. Savor a delectable meal, crafted with locally sourced ingredients and presented in a truly unique setting, perhaps even served on plates made of ice!
Following your memorable dinner, keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights! The ICEHOTEL’s location, away from city lights, offers excellent opportunities for aurora viewing. Step outside and scan the night sky for the mesmerising dance of the Aurora Borealis. This magical ending to an already extraordinary day will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Day 5
Farewell Abisko - A Fond Farewell
Enjoy one last, leisurely breakfast at the IceHotel, savoring the flavors of Lapland and reflecting on the incredible experiences of your Arctic adventure. Perhaps take a final stroll around the IceHotel, breathing in the crisp, clean air and capturing some last-minute photos of the stunning winter scenes around you.
Departure:
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to Sweden. Your private transfer will arrive to escort you to Kiruna Airport (KRN) for your flight home. As you journey to the airport, allow the memories of your trip to flood back: the thrill of snowmobiling through pristine landscapes, the wonder of witnessing the Aurora Borealis dance across the night sky, the warmth of the lodge, the delicious meals, and the friendly faces you’ve encountered.
As your plane takes off and you soar above the snow-covered landscapes, take a moment to appreciate the magic of Abisko. Remember the feeling of awe as you gazed at the Northern Lights, the exhilaration of exploring the wilderness, and the peaceful serenity of the Arctic environment. Let these memories stay with you, a reminder of the extraordinary journey you’ve undertaken. Share stories of your adventure with friends and family, and cherish the unforgettable moments you’ve created in the heart of Lapland. Until next time, Abisko!
Where You'll Stay
The Original ICEHOTEL - Swedish Lapland
The Original ICEHOTEL is situated in Jukassjarvi Swedish Lapland and is a feat of engineering and artistic creation. We recommend staying in an Art Suite to appreciate the full ICEHOTEL experience and our itineraries feature these rooms as standard. They cost a little more but add hugely to your appreciation of this Once in a Lifetime experience.
The ICEHOTEL consists of 2 structures – the temporary hotel is rebuilt each year from blocks of ice harvested from the Torne river which runs adjacent to the IceHotel. These blocks are stored for the summer in a huge warehouse and as the late Autumn temperature in Jukkasjärvi drops below zero ice artists arrive from all over the world to build this magnificent creation. They build the 4 levels of rooms, the ice chapel and the ice bar. Their art is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the spring sun.
The new ICEHOTEL 365 is a permanent ICEHOTEL and a feat of engineering which offers visitors the chance of staying the whole year round. It houses both Art suites and the Deluxe Art Suites (which we offer as an upgrade) with their luxury en suite bathrooms. It is also home to the celebrated ICEBAR.
You have your own private locker room where you can change and leave your bags whilst having access to the adjacent service block where there are saunas, toilets and showers.
Wake up to a hot Lingonberry juice served in your room prior to the very substantial ICEHOTEL breakfast served in the main restaurant.
For Dinner the ICEHOTEL has 2 restaurants, one serving gourmet food, whilst the more informal Homestead restaurant serves hearty traditional food.
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 also a sauna.
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Reviews
See what our clients say
This vacation has without without doubt, has been the best experience we have ever had. The organisation from the minute we landed in Kiruna until we departed at the close of our trip was second to none. The transition between hotels was always seamless and punctual. Everywhere we stayed was beautifully clean and the meals were top quality. Every driver was polite, entertaining and very knowledgeable, furnishing us with invaluable information about Sweden and the activities in which we were to participate. The snowmobiling was wonderful giving access via our guide, to stunning panoramic views of the mountain whilst viewing reindeer in their natural habitat.
Our guide demonstrated how to use the snowmobile safely he was pleasant and informative. When visiting the reindeer on the Sami reservation; we found the brother and sister team who hosted lovely. Again they were so hospitable and helpful and feeding the reindeer up close was a wonderful experience.
They provided additional activities for us to try and we were treated to a traditional Sami lunch in their hut. They provided us with invaluable information appertaining to their culture and caring for their reindeer. The reindeer were in superb condition and happy in their environment. Similarly, when out with the dog sleds the experience was magical. Two hours of beautiful scenery, and frozen lakes, finishing with a one-on-one experience massaging the dogs. Magic! We were so impressed with the care that was placed upon ensuring the dogs were comfortable, well-nourished and so loved by their owners/handlers.
Now to the photographic experience. A large group of us were treated to a demonstration of how to operate some serious camera equipment with tripod. Each of us was loaned the camera and given assistance setting up the camera on a frozen lake in preparation for the appearance of the Northern Lights. We were taken to this lake on large wooden sleighs pulled by a snowmobile. We cannot speak too highly of the two young men who accompanied us on this experience. They could not do enough for us. They were there to offer assistance with our cameras throughout the two-plus hours we were on this beautiful lake.
They advised where to position the camera and when the Lights appeared, what a performance. We had a two-hour display of this most breathtaking phenomenon. We were so fortunate to be able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for which we are so grateful. We will never forget this memorable holiday and cannot thank you and everyone who assisted in making a lifetime dream come true. Karen & Andrew Adamson
Andy Adamson
I appreciate the fast response to my inquiries regarding my trip. It would take decision making faster on my part, and plan my itinerary and activities being offered by the company accordingly.
Joey Emmanuel Serrina
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine
My daughter and I had an amazing time on our trip, we didn’t want it to end! Everything went according to plan, each excursion was well organized and everyone involved with each activity, as well as everyone at the lodge was kind, friendly, positive and happy, which makes such a difference to your whole experience. The food at The Abisko Mountain Lodge was also incredibly good. Our room was large, comfortable and well-furnished. The bathroom too was also spacious and well-equipped. The outdoor clothing provided was of very good quality which kept us warm, and the staff members are happy to change items if they are not quite the right size for you. This is my second trip with Weekend a la carte and I’m sure there will be more as I have complete trust in them. I highly recommend Aurora Nights, it was fabulous.
Jane Ashworth
Fantastic service, with every detail taken care of and communicated to your agencies and hotels. Would definitely recommend and will be using again.
Robin Higginson
I found Aurora nights just through a google search. Alex, my Aurora expert was so helpful in helping us have the perfect trip to the Arctic. He had personal experience of the activities and places to visit there that would make our trip really special. This followed through to a particularly unforgettable and wonderful holiday. Everything was sent to us with care and attention before hand and we were supported by the team throughout our holiday. All of the recomendations were wonderful especially the Ice Hotel, dog sledding and of course the beautiful Northern Lights. The transportation arrived on time every time. I would highly recomend this company for their experience in the field and their due care and attention to you as a customer. It was faultless and we had the most awesome time.
Heatherbelle Bates
Dear Abigail, We have safely returned from Iceland and we wanted to say a huge and sincere thank you for all the plans that you put into place to make this one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had. It was simply beautiful each and every day. The cabin was idyllic and so cosy and warm. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and friendly and the scenery was breathtaking. All the arrangements worked so well and we will remember the trip for a long time to come.
Thank you once again.
Gillian Griffiths
Thank you for arranging a fabulous holiday, we had a really enjoyable time and would love to return in the future. Hotel Ranga is a lovely place to stay and the owner greeted guests in the restaurant, which was an unexpected welcoming touch. We didn’t see the Northern Lights due to the weather and the trip to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier and volcano was substituted by an excursion to Thorsmork, also due to the weather, which we thoroughly enjoyed; the brochure description doesn’t do it justice. We found Iceland and the people there really charismatic. Although the wind and snow cut short the amount of travelling we could do, we still covered a reasonable amount of what we wanted to see and our appetites are whetted for a return, perhaps in Spring or Summer. We found a couple of great places to eat near the Hotel in Reykjavik. Messin does tasty fish dishes and the Icelandic Street Food restaurant was excellent, offering simple but hearty soups with refills included in the price – great value.
Nigel Goadsby