ICEHOTEL® – Arctic Adventure
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Itinerary
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only. Your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which will be emailed to you around a week prior to departure), or upon arrival.
Activities
Please note that if you are travelling early in the winter season and there is not enough snowfall, then some activities may be adapted by the local team, or alternatives provided, to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. For more information on this, please see our booking terms and conditions.
Meals
Other than the two-course dinner included on the Snowmobile Safari we do not include lunch or evening meals at the Icehotel so you have the freedom to decide where and when you would like to dine. We can assist in making reservations at either the fine-dining Icehotel Restaurant (which offers both a la carte and a tasting menu) or the more traditional and rustic Homestead. The Lounge also serves hot drinks, snacks and light meals through the day.
Itinerary
Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport for the short transfer from Kiruna Airport to Jukkasjärvi and the world-famous ICEHOTEL®. On arrival, you will check in and be shown to your room, crafted entirely from ice and snow for a truly unforgettable Arctic experience.
In your ice room, the bed is topped with a thick mattress, soft reindeer hides and a cosy Arctic-grade sleeping bag, ensuring a surprisingly warm and comfortable night’s sleep. Instead of traditional doors, the rooms feature curtains, creating a private and peaceful atmosphere.
Guests staying in an ice room also have access to a personal storage locker in the heated Riverside Lobby, located on the banks of the Torne River. Here you will also find changing rooms, bathrooms and separate saunas for men and women, offering a warm and comfortable retreat before and after your night on ice.
For dinner this evening, why not begin your Arctic break in style with a table at the cosy Homestead restaurant, where a rustic menu and welcoming atmosphere provide the perfect start to your stay?
Included Meals: None
After your night on ice, start the day in the warm Riverside Lobby with a comforting glass of hot lingonberry juice – the perfect way to wake up before heading on to breakfast.
Today, you will have the opportunity to create your own ice sculpture from pristine natural ice. Your class begins with an introduction from the instructor, who will tell you about your block of crystal-clear ice, harvested from the Torne River, before demonstrating the tools and teaching you the basics of ice sculpting. With expert guidance, you’ll soon be crafting your own frozen masterpiece.
Lunch is not included today, giving you the flexibility to dine locally at your leisure before checking into your warm accommodation, where you will spend the next two nights in comfort.
Your day concludes with an exciting Northern Lights snowmobile safari. Sharing a snowmobile and taking turns driving, you will venture out into the dark winter landscape, following your guide through the Arctic wilderness. Along the way, there will be frequent stops where your guide will explain the fascinating science behind the Northern Lights, while giving you time to admire the skies and capture your own photographs. To drive a snowmobile, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence; otherwise, you are welcome to join as a passenger. During the safari, you will stop at a warm wilderness cabin where your guide will serve a delicious two-course dinner. The adventure continues as you journey back beneath the Arctic night sky, with the hope that the Northern Lights will put on a dazzling display before you return to the ICEHOTEL®.
Included Meals: None
Enjoy a hearty breakfast this morning before setting off to visit the huskies for an unforgettable Arctic adventure. Experience the dogs’ tremendous enthusiasm to run and pull as you set off on a husky sled ride through the beautiful winter landscapes of northern Lapland. Sit back and enjoy the journey as the silence of the Arctic wilderness is broken only by the gentle whoosh of the sled runners gliding across the snow. During this memorable 1.5-hour excursion, you will pause to enjoy wilderness coffee and cake served around an open fire, adding to the magic of the experience.
Lunch today is left at your leisure, giving you the flexibility to dine locally at a time that suits you.
This afternoon is free for you to enjoy at your own pace. You may wish to book another optional activity, simply relax and soak up the Arctic surroundings, or perhaps unwind with a traditional sauna experience.
Dinner this evening is once again left open for you to choose from the hotel’s range of dining options, and pre-booking is strongly recommended to secure your preferred restaurant.
As this is your final night in Swedish Lapland, it offers one last chance to step outside and look to the skies in the hope of witnessing the magical Northern Lights dancing overhead.
Included Meals: None
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to Swedish Lapland as your transfer takes you to Kiruna Airport in good time for your homebound flight. As you depart, take with you unforgettable memories of Arctic adventures, snowy landscapes and, perhaps, the magical sight of the Northern Lights dancing across the night sky.
Included Meals: None
What's included?
- Flights: Return from London to Kiruna (via Stockholm) (Flight routes subject to change)
- Transfers: Shared airport transfers
- Accommodation: 1 night in an ice room and 2 nights in a Kaamos warm room
- Meals: 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner on safari
- Husky Safari Passenger
- Ice Sculpting
- Northern Lights Snowmobile
- Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
- Outdoor winter wear such as warm overalls, warm boots, hats and mittens are included during your stay at the Icehotel
Excluded
- We do not include lunch or evening meals at the Icehotel so you have the freedom to decide where and when you would like to dine.
Accommodation
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| The ICEHOTEL® at Jukkasjärvi has the impressive claim of being the world’s first ice hotel, having been developed in 1989. Now it is one of the most well-known and exclusive hotels in the world, with only a handful of people being lucky enough to stay in each incarnation of this ice and snow masterpiece. Each year, architects, designers and artists submit designs for the classic hotel’s features and a handful are chosen to go forward with their theme. The structure is a marvel to see and, come summer, simply melts back into the river from which it came.
The hotel complex consists of several buildings including the classic ice building and ICEHOTEL 365 (the year-round structure). ICEHOTEL 365The hotel now boasts ICEHOTEL 365, a permanent structure, allowing guests to enjoy the experience year-round. Containing deluxe rooms, art suites, an ice bar and a sculpture hall, this environmentally sustainable building is a construct of glass, metal and concrete, but with the same incredible standard and visual design of snow and ice on the inside, with cooling tubes to keep it at a temperature of around -5 at all times. The Classic ICEHOTEL®The classic ICEHOTEL® building, is constructed purely of ice and snow and carefully crafted each December, utilising blocks of ice from the nearby Torne River.
Home to ice rooms, suites, and a chapel, it is a real thing of beauty.
The rooms which are contained within the ice and snow building tend to be available from mid-December (approximately 11-14th, depending on conditions) to the end of March. Check-in time for the cold rooms is usually around 6pm (and for the warm rooms, it is approximately 3pm). The ICEHOTEL® is open to members of the public for viewing between 10am and 6pm. You will check out after breakfast.
Hotel Facilities
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Ice Rooms in the classic ICEHOTEL® - Cold Accommodation
The ice rooms are the simplest rooms which are included as standard. These are made of ice and snow, and each contains a mattress topped with reindeer skins and also some ice furniture and simple carvings. They are closed off from the corridors via thick curtains as opposed to doors, but the thick walls of ice and snow allow for great sound insulation. There are typically around 15 rooms available for guests. Check-in is from 6pm once the structure closes to visitors.
Art Suites in the classic ICEHOTEL® - Cold Accommodation
These are uniquely and beautifully designed by chosen artists around the world each year and offer a wide variety of themes. As with the ice rooms, these have curtains instead of doors and there are around 15 in total for guests to book. Please note, that we cannot book a specific suite for you, so you will be allocated a suite on arrival, and we are not able to control which one. Check-in is from 6pm once the structure closes to visitors.
Deluxe Suites in the ICEHOTEL®365 - Cold Accommodation
The unique and enchanting Deluxe Suites 365 are individually themed and hand-carved by artists commissioned from around the world, with the designs changing each year. To spend a night amidst the lifelike and exquisite carvings is a surreal and magical experience. A sauna session then awaits you before you enjoy a delicious breakfast. The Deluxe Suites are part of the ICEHOTEL 365, available all year round thanks to a new specially designed building which is run on solar power. There are three different types of Deluxe suite available, please ask our team for details.
Art Suites in ICEHOTEL®365 - Cold Accommodation
These offer the same amenities as the art suites in the classic ice building but being part of the permanent building allows them to have a proper door. Each is independently designed by handpicked artists and architects to reflect the annual theme. There are 12 art suites in total.
Kaamos Standard/Deluxe/Superior Hotel Room - Warm Rooms
Light and airy, these en-suite rooms have modern décor and furnishings including a desk and a seating area. Each has a double bed (two twins together in the standard and the superior, 1 queen bed in the deluxe), TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, ensuite bathroom, ironing board and tea and coffee making facilities. They are housed in single storey buildings or between 6 and 8 rooms.
The superior and deluxe rooms offer little extras like bath robes, and Nespresso machines (the deluxe rooms include a complimentary non-alcoholic mini bar too).
Arctic Cabin - Warm Rooms
These modern yet rustic cabins are built in traditional style and offer a double and a single room, so are best suited to three people. Each chalet is en-suite and has a shower room, a small living area, fridge, kettle, TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities.
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Additional Info
Pricing: please note that the from prices listed below are subject to change based on availability, room type, and travel dates. Additional supplements may apply for weekends and peak season.
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and weekend dates as well as Christmas, New Year and Valentine’s Day may require additional supplements.
Price per adult based on 2 sharing an ice room for 1 night and a standard kaamos room for 2 nights
Payment and Cancellation Terms
Please note that the following cancellation terms supersede in part those mentioned in sections 7 of our general booking terms and conditions.
– Up to balance due date (This is normally 16 weeks prior to departure however some holidays differ. If this applies to your holiday you will be advised at the time of booking) – Loss of deposit (including the full cost of flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– between balance due date and 37 days prior to departure – 70%
– 36 or less days – 100%
Key Facts
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