ICEHOTEL® – Tailor-Made
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Important Information
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
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.
Itinerary
Your driver will be waiting at the airport and will take you to the transfer vehicle. It’s just a short drive from Kiruna Airport to Jukkasjarvi and the ICEHOTEL® where you’ll check-in and be shown to your room constructed entirely of ice and snow! For guests who have upgraded to the warm room, you will be guided to the hotel. The great thing about our tailor-made holidays is that you can choose your preferred duration as well as the activities. The basic holiday price includes your transfers, and accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis for the duration of your stay. You simply select the activities you would like to do from the list shown in the Extras section, ensuring your holiday can be as active or gentle as you wish.
Included Meals: None
You can fill your stay with as many or as few activities as you please. We have listed all the winter activities available here in Swedish Lapland in the Extras section. If you need advice on any of them then please just ask our Travel Experts who will be delighted to help you piece together your dream itinerary.
Included Meals: Breakfast
You can fill your stay with as many or as few activities as you please. We have listed all the winter activities available here in Swedish Lapland in the Extras section. If you need advice on any of them then please just ask our Travel Experts who will be delighted to help you piece together your dream itinerary.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Your transfer will take you back to Kiruna Airport in good time for your homebound flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Flights from London to Kiruna (via Stockholm). Flight routes subject to change
- Shared airport transfers
- 1 night in an ice room and 2 nights in a Kaamos warm room
- Meals: 3 breakfasts
- 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 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 a reservation at either the fine-dining Icehotel Restaurant (which offers both a la carte and a tasting
Accommodation
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| The ICEHOTEL® at Jukkasjärvi has the impressive claim of being the world’s first ice hotel and was developed from a concept beginning in 1989. A local entrepreneur by the name of Yngve Bergqvist who ran a thriving tourism business in the summer decided to attract tourists in the winter by offering ice carving workshops and creating a small ice igloo as a gallery to showcase these designs. This igloo grew in scale each year until one night a group of guests, equipped with reindeer skins and sleeping bags asked to spend the night, creating the concept of the ice hotel in the process! Although Ice and snow hotels can be found across Lapland, the ICEHOTEL® remains the original. What’s more, 2018 saw the ICEHOTEL® become the first-ever Nordic Swan Ecolabel hotel made completely of ice and snow. The certification process looks at all areas, from energy and water consumption to waste management; understandably, this presented many challenges when measuring a hotel whose rooms melt away at the end of each winter season! The eco-label adds to a growing list of certifications for the ICEHOTEL® who is also certified a Sustainable Arctic Destination. Certification ensures guests are choosing environmentally conscious products and the ICEHOTEL® are – rightly so – very proud to receive such recognition. ICEHOTEL 365The hotel now boasts ICEHOTEL 365, a permanent structure, allowing it to be a year-round destination to visitors who travel the world to sleep in a room of ice and snow. 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. Alongside this is the classic ICEHOTEL® building, constructed purely of ice and snow and carefully crafted each December, utilising blocks from the nearby Torne River. Home to ice rooms, winter suites and a chapel the structure is a marvel to see and, come summer, simply melts back into the river from which it came. Each year, architects, designers and artists submit designs for the hotel’s features and a handful are chosen to go forward with their theme. The hotel consists of several buildings including the main ice building and ICEHOTEL 365. We cannot guarantee which area our guests will stay in. The rooms which are contained within the ice and snow building will not be available until after the 14th of December. Check-in time for the cold rooms is usually around 6 pm and for the warm rooms, it is approximately 3 pm. The ICEHOTEL® is open to members of the public for viewing between 10 am and 6 pm. You will check out after breakfast. Hotel facilities
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Enjoy dog sledding from the comfort of the passenger seat as you sit in the guide's sled and enjoy the wonderful surroundings.
This mini-expedition will take you into the stunning snowy plains to appreciate the scale of the winter environment. The dogs are likely to be loud and excitable before you set off, but once they settle into their pace, this becomes a relaxing way to appreciate the serenity of the surroundings.
The sled takes up to 4 people.
Duration: 1.5 hours
This evening activity takes you into the hidden wilderness areas of Jukkasjärvi to get you away from any light pollution and into darker skies, ready for a potential Northern Lights display. While you wait in anticipation, your expert local guide will teach you the basics of nighttime photography and how to capture the Northern Lights on camera. Warm drinks are also included.
Child age restriction of 10-15 years.
Please note: Equipment (camera and tripod) is included, however, the memory card must be brought (at least 8GB)
Duration: 4-4.5 hours
Photography enthusiasts or those who simply want to see more of the stunning landscape and wildlife will love this nature photography tour into the surrounding wilderness.
The activity starts with a minivan transfer and your first stop will be all about familiarising yourself with the camera and your surroundings with the assistance of your guide.
Once you're comfortable with getting a great shot, the tour will move on to find the most photogenic locations and hopefully, some Arctic animals will make an appearance too.
Child age restriction of 8-15 years.
Please note: Camera equipment is provided (camera with 300mm telelens) and a memory card can be bought on-site.
Duration: 4 hours
This wildlife experience brings you closer to the wonderful natural surroundings as you ride an Icelandic horse directly through the moose's grazing land.
Your day starts with a transfer to the Ofelas Icelandic horse farm where you will help to prepare the animals for your ride.
Then you will set off to travel through the grazing land of the wild moose where hopefully, you will get to spot some of the animals. This area provides amazing views over Sweden's highest mountain range, Kebnekaise and is a brilliant way to see more of the winter landscape in daylight.
After returning to the farm, you will help to unsaddle the horses before enjoying a three-course traditional lunch.
Suitable for: 12 years and older; max. weight 90kg
Duration: 6 hours in total (including transfers)
Combine two of the Arctic's most-loved activities when you take your own team of sled dogs on an overnight Aurora hunting adventure.
This mini-expedition starts with a transfer to the husky kennel, where you will meet with your loyal team.
After full instructions and a safety briefing, you will step into the role of musher and head out into the winter wilds.
Your destination is a secluded wilderness camp with welcoming cabins that are situated far away from light pollution and in prime Northern Lights territory. Upon arrival, you can unwind in the traditional sauna before enjoying a three -course dinner. Throughout the evening, make sure you're keeping an eye on the sky for a potential display.
The cabins are simple yet cosy retreats in the Arctic wilds and come equipped with a shared double room. In the morning, you will be served breakfast and then help to harness the dogs before driving your team back to the kennels.
Duration: 3:30pm - 11am
Enjoy dog sledding from the comfort of the passenger seat as you sit in the guide's sled and enjoy the wonderful surroundings.
This mini-expedition will take you into the stunning snowy plains to appreciate the scale of the winter environment. The dogs are likely to be loud and excitable before you set off, but once they settle into their pace, this becomes a relaxing way to appreciate the serenity of the surroundings.
Halfway through, you will stop at a cosy cabin for a traditional lunch using local ingredients. The sled takes up to 4 people.
Duration: 4 hours in total
Dog sledding is a much-loved Arctic pastime but it is also one of the best ways to see more of the stunning landscape. During this trip, you will get to try your hand as a musher, driving your own team of dogs further into the winter wilderness. This mini-expedition starts with a transfer to the husky kennel, where the dogs will more than likely be barking with excitement to get on the trails.
After a full safety briefing and instructions, you will stand on your sled behind your team of dogs and set off with the guide leading the way into the wilds. Halfway, you'll stop at a cosy cabin for a traditional lunch and then you will drive your team back to the kennels where you can help unharness the loyal dogs and take some pictures with them.
Please note: you must be at least 15 years old. Passengers are not allowed to ride with other guests, only with a guide.
Duration: 4 hours in total
Once you've seen the remarkable sculptures at the ICEHOTEL®, you can try creating your own during this masterclass in ice sculpting.
You'll start by learning all about how the crystal-clear ice is harvested from the Torne River and then your guide will teach you how to use the carving tools. From here, let your creativity take over and watch the ice take shape.
Minimum age: 13 years old
Duration: 1.5 hours
Combine snowmobiling with the dreamy display of the Northern Lights in this exhilarating adventure. Drive a snowmobile through the Arctic in the evening while in search of the Northern Lights; hopefully you will be in luck tonight. Your guide will lead you through the blanket white wilderness of the Alta River valley, ascending to the inland plateau where minimal light pollution increases your chances of witnessing the majestic Aurora Borealis. Enjoy an interesting, scientific explanation behind the Northern Lights from your guide offering insight what makes these lights so stunning. Along the journey, your guide will also share captivating tales and myths, including Norwegian folklore where the Aurora Borealis is thought to be the heavenly dance of old maids' souls. Join us on a snowmobile trip to Finnmarksvidda, where you can wave and dance with the enchanting natural spectacle.
Following full tuition, you will travel two per snowmobile with the opportunity to swap drivers along the way. Please note, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile.
Minimum age for participation is 12 years.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Embark on an Arctic Light Snowmobile adventure, sit tight on your snowmobile, as you glide off through the Alta River valley's wilderness to the inland plateau. Despite the sun's absence in winter, the Arctic light will glisten brightly on the horizon creating a breathtaking display. This adventure merges the thrill of snowmobiling with the tranquillity of the Arctic wilderness, spotlighted by the magical polar light. Your guide will equip you with a thermal suit, boots, gloves, and a helmet, and will provide expert instruction for a safe and exhilarating journey into Alta's beautiful wilderness
You will travel two per snowmobile with the opportunity to swap drivers along the way. Please note, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile.
Duration: 3 hours
After some time exploring the Arctic, you'll see why saunas are hugely traditional in Sweden. During this activity, you'll get the full experience of a Swedish sauna ritual. The positive effects of the hot and cold contrast are said to be plentiful which is why there are 10 steps to this ritual ranging from a traditional sauna to a plunge in the icy Torne River. You can even wash with tar soap and relax further in the heated outdoor bathtubs (please bring your own swimsuit).
Please note: It is recommended that pregnant women or people with cardiovascular diseases do not take part in the ice plunge part of the sauna ritual.
Price: £506 per group of up to six people
Duration: 2.5 hours
Start or end your Lapland experience with a dog sledding adventure to or from the airport. We'll take care of your luggage so all you have to concentrate on is enjoying your time as a musher, and either start or end your winter retreat in style.
The price is from £895 per sled per journey (1-4 people for arrival transfer, 1-3 pax for return to airport transfer)
Please note: minimum age requirement is 5 years old
Duration: 75 minutes
Travel out to a secluded camp and celebrate the best of the season with an authentic three-course wilderness dinner.
During the evening your guide will talk more about the Northern Light, the science behind the phenomenon and also the myths and legends that have built up around it.
Duration: 4 hours
Go in search of Mother Nature's greatest light show as you travel on horseback into the Arctic night.
Your evening adventure starts with a short bus transfer to the Ofelas Icelandic horse farm where you will meet the animals and help prepare your horse.
After full instructions, you will saddle up and follow the guide for a tranquil ride along Sweden's highest mountain range of Kebnekaise. Keep an eye out for moose and other wildlife which may be present here and of course, make sure you're looking up at the night sky as the Auroras could appear at any moment.
Back at the farm, you will help unsaddle your horse before heading to a traditional Sámi hut for a dinner made using local ingredients.
Suitable for: 12 years and older; max. 90kg
Duration: 5 hours
Drive a snowmobile through the snow covered forests of Swedish Lapland, and if that is not enough to make you feel just like a local, why not try your hand at ice fishing and hope for some grilled fish as your reward. After about an hour of snowmobiling, you will arrive at Camp Luspen. Here you will get an overview of how ice fishing works before trying your luck, after drilling a hole through the metre thick ice. While you enjoy the fishing your guide will prepare lunch over an open fire including anything you catch!
You will travel two per snowmobile with the opportunity to swap drivers. Please note, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile.
| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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| Tour Loaction: | Jukkasjarvi,Sweden |
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Additional Info
Price is based on 2 persons travelling
Tour terms, click here
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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