Ultimate Lapland
TRAVEL PERIOD: 08.12.2024-31.03.2025
Ultimate Lapland
This tour including Stockholm, Kiruna, Icehotel, Abisko, Narvik & Tromsø is ideal for those of you that would like to have a winter package that offers it all. Cool capitals, arctic scenery, a wilderness escape, and a visit to the worldfamous ice hotel. One of our best sellers, this tour starts in the beautiful capital, Stockholm from there to Sweden’s cool winter hot spot – the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. Enjoy the Arctic scenery as you cross from Sweden to Norway. The last stop is Tromsø, Norways’ winter capital, also known as Paris of the North.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Stockholm Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary. Sweden’s Capital is charming, vibrant and surrounded by beauty and water – hence its nickname, Venice of the North. Stockholm city has an abundance of charm, history and tradition. This urban and trendy city will impress you with its interesting museums and castles. The city keeps its warm atmosphere apparent in the old town. Take time to explore the small and winding alleyways – the perfect area to find a suitable restaurant for the evening. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Stockholm city
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Day 2: Stockholm – Kiruna
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your day in the capital, before departing later in the evening by train from Stockholm to Kiruna.
Accommodation onboard the overnight train, private compartment. - Day 3: Kiruna & ICEHOTEL Breakfast is available on the train at your own cost. Transfer from the train station to the Icehotel, where your day is at leisure. Your accommodation for tonight will be in an ice room at minus 5 degrees, you sleep in a thermal sleeping bag on reindeer skins. Your special bed is made purely out of snow and ice. Accommodation in ice room at the icehotel
- Day 4: ICEHOTEL This morning you are awakened with a cup of hot lingon-berry juice at your bedside. Breakfast buffet with morning sauna and towels are included.The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings. See our optional activity list for excursions. Accommodation in warm room at the icehotel.
- Day 5: Kiruna – Abisko Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station for your train journey from Kiruna to Abikso STF Mountain Station. The mountain station is located in the heart of Abisko National Park, 250 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. This area offers the perfect opportunity to view the magical Northern lights. Accommodation in Abisko.
- Day 6: Snowshoe Excursion & Aurora Dinner Breakfast at the hotel. This morning’s excursion is all about snowshoes, as you explore the Abikso national park. Included in the excursion is a light snack and a hot beverage (a classic Swedish Fika). This evening a chairlift will take you up to the Aurora sky station. At the top of Abisko, a fourcourse dinner influenced by Nordic cuisine is served. Accommodation in Abisko
- Day 7: Abisko – Narvik Breakfast at the hotel and departure by train to Narvik. This city has islands to the west, fjords stretching from the North to the South and mountains in every other direction. This working city is a gem located in Northern Norway. Accommodation in 3’ hotel Narvik city center.
- Day 8: Narvik – Tromsø Breakfast is served at the hotel. Today view Narvik from the top, to get there you must take the 1810-meter long cable car to the highest point of the station where the breath-taking views over Narvik City, the deep Ofotfjord and the surrounding mountains can be seen. Later board the Arctic bus as your journey continues to the city of Tromsø. Accommodation in 3* hotel Tromsø city center
- Day 9: Tromsø Breakfast at the hotel before enjoying the spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands, mountains and fjords by taking the Cable Car. The city is situated in the heart of the Northern lights zone, known as Aurora Borealis, and therefore belongs to one of the best places on earth to experience this mysterious phenomenon. The cable car, from where you can Tromsø’s spectacular surroundings, is open from 10:00 to 23:00. Accommodation in 3* hotel Tromsø city center
- Day 10: Departure Breakfast at your hotel and departure according to your own itinerary.
Services included:
Accommodation
• 1 night in a centrally located hotel in Stockholm with breakfast
• 1 night in an Ice Room at the ICEHOTEL
• 1 night in a Warm Room at the ICEHOTEL
• 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Abisko with breakfast
• 1 night in a centrally located hotel in Narvik with breakfast
• 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Tromso with breakfast
Transport & Transfers
• Overnight Train to Kiruna (Private Compartment)
• Transfer to and from ICEHOTEL
• Train to Abisko
• Bus to Tromso
• Train to Narvik
Activities
• Snow Shoe Hike
• Aurora Dinner at Sky Station in Abisko
• Cable Car in Narvik
• Cable Car in Tromso
Local Tip
Tromsø: Be sure to pay a visit to Svermeriet Café. Here you can taste the flavours of Northern Norway. Our personal recommendation: They do a lovely fish soup!
