Welcome to the amazing Lapland Adventure Lodge, beautifully situated next to the river and surrounded by pristine Arctic nature, offering breathtaking views of the mountains.
There are a total of 9 cabins, each featuring a double room, a small loft, and a
private bathroom. From your cabin, you can embark on your own small
adventures with snowshoes or try cross-country skiing, venturing straight into
the beautiful winter wonderland.
Additionally, you have access to the lounge tipi where you can enjoy a drink to
the music of the crackling fireplace and admire the mountain views from the
panorama Tipi, or witness the northern lights illuminating the dark night sky.
All meals are served in the small restaurant cabin, featuring unique Lapland
flavours.
Location
Sweden
Duration
4 Nights
Available dates
Dec - Mar
Price per person (excl. flights)
from £2,200
Overview
Highlights
- 4 Nights in Exclusive Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge Cabins
- Drive your own Husky Team
- Snowmobile Adventure
- Northern Lights chase
- Visit to the Ice Hotel
- Sami & Reindeer Experience
What’s included
- Transfers to/from Kiruna Airport
- 4 Nights at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge
- Cabin based on a Full Board Basis including Winter Kit Hire
- Northern Lights Experience
- Dogsledding Ride with a Guide
- Views over Lapland with Snowmobile
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
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Arrival
Your arrival at Máttaráhkká Lodge will be smooth and comfortable. We’ll pick you up directly from either Kiruna Airport or the train station, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure. To keep you warm and cozy during your stay, we’ll provide you with a full set of arctic clothing, including a down jacket, pants, boots, hat, and gloves. After a scenic 40-minute transfer to the lodge, you’ll be met by our friendly staff and checked in. In the evening, you can unwind and savor a delicious 3-course meal featuring the best flavors of Lapland, prepared by our talented team Alex.
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Dogsledding
Get ready to meet the incredible crew at Husky Home! These folks aren’t just dog owners, they’re passionate adventurers who live and breathe the Arctic lifestyle. As their guest, you have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience this firsthand. Imagine yourself in a pristine, snow-covered landscape, the crisp air invigorating your senses. Here, you’ll take the reins of your very own sled dog team, guided by your newfound Husky Home friend. Feel the exhilarating rush as the powerful huskies pull you through the untouched wilderness, surrounded by breathtaking Arctic scenery. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife – you might spot reindeer, foxes, or even an arctic hare darting across the snowy expanse.
After your unforgettable adventure, you’ll return to the warm and welcoming kennel, where a hearty lunch will be waiting to refuel you. The day isn’t over yet! Back at the Adventure Lodge, our talented chefs have prepared a delicious 3-course dinner featuring the finest local ingredients. Savour the flavours of the Arctic as you unwind and share stories of your incredible dog sledding expedition.
3
Wildlife safari by snowmobile
Strap in and get ready to explore the heart of Lapland on an unforgettable half-day snowmobile safari! This meticulously crafted adventure will take you on a thrilling journey unlike any other. Your snowmobile will become your trusty steed as you cruise across the vast expanse of Lapland, the wind whipping through your hair and the snow sparkling beneath your tracks.
As you venture deeper, the landscape will transform, revealing the breathtaking edge of the Arctic tundra. Here, you’ll leave the tree line behind and ascend to the majestic Lapland viewpoint. Prepare to be speechless as panoramic views unfold before you. Witness the pristine wilderness stretch out as far as the eye can see, and lose yourself in the grandeur of Sweden’s highest mountain range.
The adventure doesn’t stop there! Descend back into the enchanting forestland, where you might just encounter a true Lapland royalty – the magnificent moose. Keep your eyes peeled for these gentle giants as they roam their natural habitat.
After your exhilarating exploration, you’ll return to the cozy cabins feeling invigorated and ready to refuel. A delicious 2-course lunch will be waiting to satisfy your appetite and warm you up from the inside out. As the day winds down, head back to the Adventure Lodge, where a delightful 3-course meal awaits, bursting with the irresistible flavours of Lapland. Prepare to unwind, share stories of your arctic adventure, and savour the taste of a truly unforgettable experience.
4
Sami & Reindeers, the Ice Hotel, and Northern Lights Chase
Your Lapland adventure takes a fascinating turn as you visit your friend Håkan in a traditional Sámi village. Immerse yourself in their rich culture and witness firsthand their way of life. You’ll savor a delicious lunch prepared over a crackling fire, followed by a magical sleigh ride with reindeer through the wintry wonderland that is the Lapland countryside.
Prepare to be awestruck as you step into the world-famous ICEHOTEL. Marvel at the breathtaking artistry of the individual Art Suites, each meticulously crafted by leading artists from around the globe. Don’t miss the chance to sip on a specialty cocktail served in a unique ice glass at the sculpted ice bar – a truly unforgettable experience!
As the night deepens, embark on a thrilling Northern Lights safari by snowmobile. Fuel up for adventure with a delicious 2-course dinner before setting off on your snowmobile journey. Your expert guide will lead you to a breathtaking mountaintop vantage point, where the hope of witnessing the majestic Aurora Borealis dancing across the night sky becomes a reality. Breathtaking scenery and the captivating aurora borealis will create memories that will last a lifetime. Throughout the evening, your guide will be there to capture unforgettable moments with their camera, ensuring you have a visual record of this magical night.
5
Check Out
Transfer back to Kiruna Airport or train station.
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Where You'll Stay
Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge
We are proud to offer this small intimate lodge, run by one of our long standing partners, Andreas Mikko, for exclusive use by our clients.
This 7 room intimate lodge is situated in a super location on a slight elevation with magnificent views across the arctic tundra to the Abisko alps. The emphasis at the lodge is on two elements, Sami culture and ensuring you have the best chance of seeing the northern lights.
This small intimate lodge used to be a Sami handicraft centre until the owners had the idea to turn it into an exclusive retreat. With only 7 bedrooms and an open plan lounge and dining room, the emphasis is on relaxing in a cosy environment. The rooms have a downstairs en-suite room with a staircase leading to a loft sitting room.
If you are a group of 8 or more friends or family traveling together and wish to have the lodge privately please let us know. This is a great way of celebrating a big birthday or wedding anniversary
The lodge has a fabulous sauna and a very unusual northern lights hot tub on the roof where you can star gaze or hunt for the Aurora. (This carries an extra charge).
Other benefits of a stay here mean that you can snowmobile straight from your doorstep into the Arctic wilderness.
Evenings are focused on good food, relaxation and the Northern Lights so if you are looking for a ‘home away from home’ experience then look no further.
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Reviews
See what our clients say
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
We did the aurora nights break and had a great time overall. Everything related to flights, hire car, and hotels ran smoothly. There were a few issues largely relating to the weather and driving conditions (we travelled in mid March), but what we did manage to do was amazing.
The blue lagoon was easy to access from the airport and was a brilliant experience. We booked the standard package and it came with a free drink and face mask. Facilities were clean and organised with free toiletries in the shower rooms, which helps if you’ve gone there straight from the airport.
The drive to Hotel Ranga afterwards was long but fine (check out the road on google streetview to know what to expect). The hotel and staff were great. We were limited to one option as vegetarians on the bar and a la carte menus, but the food was lovely and if you are a meat eater you will see options of unusual dishes like puffin and reindeer.
Our northern lights super jeep trip was cancelled on both nights due to a poor forecast, but we were lucky enough to get an aurora wake up call from Hotel Ranga the first night. We couldn’t use the hottubs as there are only a few and they were always taken in the limited time we spent at the hotel, so don’t go expecting to get lots of time in one and you won’t be disappointed. View them as an add on if you can time it right. We were travelling with an 11 year old, so we didn’t stay up really late. If you are a couple you probably have a better chance of getting one later on.
The glacier/volcano super jeep trip was outstanding. Our driver, Íbí was excellent. She went above and beyond and gave us such an awesome experience. We were also super lucky with the weather the first two days and had great views across Iceland.
The ice cave tour was also incredible and the guides running it were excellent. The group size was much bigger than expected (especially after the more exclusive volcano super jeep tour), but it was broken down into smaller groups that were managed well, with plenty of time factored in for photographs. There were several unexplained delays getting to the cave during the tour that meant we weren’t able to ‘mini tour’ the rest of the South Coast afterwards, so if you plan to do the ice cave don’t overplan for the afternoon as you may not have much time. Not a huge disappointment for us as we got to experience the cave, but I imagine someone who planned a full itinerary afterwards might be frustrated by the estamiated timings not always being right and subject to change with the weather (which was wicked that day).
Driving around Reykjavik was a horrible experience as we arrived around rush hour and weren’t prepared for all the traffic, having only experienced quiet roads along the south coast. It was difficult finding a parking space, so be prepared to drive around a little when you arrive. If you haven’t driven on the right before and are not a confident driver this could leave you feeling stressed. Again, check out the roads into Reykjavik on Google maps to get a sense of what awaits if you aren’t used to self-driving.
We didn’t get to tour the golden circle because of road conditions/ice/road closures, so we spent the day in Reykjavik instead. This turned out okay for us as we did some of the attractions (Lava Centre and Fly Over Iceland – both hughly recommended), but it ended up being an extra expense and we missed out on the golden attractions. Again, not a big issue if you are aware this could happen. The weather is so changeable that having a plan B is a good approach.
Weekend a la Carte sent us a text warning us about the bad weather conditions, which we’d already seen on the Safe Iceland app, but we were grateful for anyway. It was good to know they were looking out for us!
All in all, a remarkable trip, with some unique experiences. If you book this in the knowledge that nature will have her own way, and you may not see everything you want (especially in winter), you will have a great time. Ranga is definitely the best place to maximise your chances of seeing the lights.
Sarah Brooks
An excellent holiday which was enjoyed by all. The super jeep ride on the second day to the Eyjafjallajokull volcano was memorable and thanks to our driver Margaret who proved to be a really good guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the facilities in the hotel Ranga. The staff were very helpful and we managed to see the Northern Lights. The Hotel Reykjavik Centrum was very nice with amazingly helpful staff. All in all, the whole holiday was brilliant.
Brian Coombs
We enjoyed both the hotels that were arranged by weekend a la Carte Aurora nights. The Porsmork trip was very enjoyable, both guides were fantastic and informative.
The Northern Light hunt trip out of Reykjavik with Superjeep was an adventure and we got to see the lights, worth braving the cold at -6.
David Rogers
We have never before experienced such friendly and simultaneously professional service! Alex’s communication was super prompt, questions encouraged and welcomed and attended to with great care and detail. Everything was well organised and available on beautifully designed and very useful platforms. Our destination (Mattarahkka Northern Lights Lodge) was fabulous on so many different levels – exquisite views, friendly interactions from everyone on the team, great food, exciting activities, perfectly situated to see the northern lights (seen twice in 4 nights’ stay), a great fire place, and not to mention our fantastic guide Fabio. Their provision of winter kit (hats, down jacket, snow trousers, leather gloves and boots) offered everything we needed to be comfortable outside. All we needed to have packed really were base layers, a few layers of clothing and woollen socks. Defintely somewhere we would highly recommend and return to when possible!
Inge Elliott
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The Abisko Mountain Lodge was fantastic, every member of staff was friendly welcoming and charming. Accommodation, upgraded room was excellent. The food in the lodge definitely deserves the high reviews. Good breakfast, great hime made lunch soups and extremely tasty evening dinners.
The included trips were great. The only let down was the camera night, couldn’t see the lights no one fault, but we were walked through thigh high snow to be left on a frozen lake for the duration of the trip. There was no warning of the difficult walk and we had a 91 year old with us and I have hip problems! That said the guide was great, as were the ones on the skimobile and husky rides. We went up to the sky station in a snow storm with high winds, added to the experience!
Would go back in a heart beat.
We had little communication with Weekend a la carte, no need as all communications were clear and contained all the information we needed. Very informative emails
Would use again if going back
June Day
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
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