Swedish Lapland is adorned by many unique and wonderful experiences for the discerning traveller. Our flexible seven night itinerary takes you on an unforgettable train journey through the snowy wilderness from Kiruna in the north to the Bay of Bothnia in the south, visiting authentic and iconic places and experiencing the magic of this region – sleep on ice and be amazed by the ice creations at the original ICEHOTEL, meet your Sami host at the Sapmi Nature Camp and learn all about the culture and traditions of a reindeer herder, stay overnight among the treetops at the spellbinding Treehotel, finally ending your adventure at Brandon Lodge, a relaxed cabin stay located by the frozen Bothnian Sea. All this, and the chance to witness the mesmerising northern lights for the ultimate winter holiday experience.
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From £3,280 per person (excluding flights)
This is based on 7 nights’ accommodation on a breakfast basis, listed excursions, and return airport transfers.
This roughly converts to 3,903 EUR | 4,231 USD
On arrival, you are met and transferred to Sapmi Nature Camp in the heart of Sjavnja National Reserve and part of the Laponia UNESCO World Heritage site. This is a small-scale resort, only taking a few guests at a time and providing a very personal and authentic Sami experience. Your host, Lennart, tends to your every need, sharing his traditions as a reindeer herder and culture of the Sami people, preparing your meals and guiding you throughout your stay. This is a very special experience!
A stay at the camp brings you closer to nature, along with the Sami people who have grown up here. You can help and be involved in the daily workings at the camp, or you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquillity and comfort of this unique place. Accommodation is based in a deluxe lavvu, offering the comforts of a hotel room with the charm and rustic luxury of staying in a glamping pod. The meals are prepared and served in the small timber cabin which acts as the dining room and main lounge, based on Sami cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. On your two night stay, there are two evening meals, one lunch and two breakfasts included.
The use of nordic skis and snowshoes are included during your stay so you can explore the area on the prepared tracks at your own pace, warming up afterwards in the wood-fired sauna. Situated in a remote spot, away from artificial light, there is no need to venture out on vehicles in search of clear skies - the fire will be burning, keeping you warm while you sit and wait for the aurora to appear. The perfect ending to a magical experience.
After breakfast, say goodbye to your host and transfer back to Gallivare station for the train connection, heading south again to the small village of Boden. The train journey takes approximately 2 hours, a winter activity in itself!
On arrival you are met and transferred to the Treehotel, 40 minutes away. You check-in at the guesthouse, where you’ll find the cosy reception and dining area before making your way to the tree room accommodation, located in the forest a few minutes walk away by a gravel path. There are eight individual rooms to choose from, all unique and offering something a little different. Being literally ‘in the trees’ you have a wow feeling and a sense of being somewhere unique and remarkable. The evening meal is served at the guesthouse, with a 3-course meal based on local produce.Your evening can be spent at the cosy guesthouse, enjoying the privacy of your accommodation or taking part in an optional 2-hour night time safari, taking you to a remote place away from artificial light, learning about the aurora and trying local delicacies around the open fire.
Treehotel is located deep in the Boreal Forest in Swedish Lapland, with stunning views over the Lulea River valley.It is connected to Britta’s Pensionat (guesthouse) where you’ll meet your hosts and enjoy your meals. Britta’s wonderful home cooked meals feature Lapland’s finest, freshest and wildest ingredients including reindeer, moose, Arctic Char and Salmon. The guesthouse has an authentic 1930-1950s theme with a restaurant, bar, sauna and relaxation area, TV and free internet. When you arrive at Treehotel, you’ll check in at Britta’s Pensionat where you will leave your main luggage, carrying an overnight bag to your treeroom.All rooms have a unique view on the surrounding forest and valley. The interior of each Tree Room is uniquely designed by the architect, with its own furniture and lighting to complement the individual theme.
After a delicious buffet breakfast, there may be time for a morning activity or sauna, before being transferred to Boden Station and your last train journey, taking 50 minutes, south to the town of Lulea on the Bay of Bothnia. You are met and taken on a guided transfer to Brandon Lodge, approximately 30 minutes away.
The setting is simply stunning - perched on the forest edge overlooking the vast frozen sea, the impressive lodge houses the lounge area with comfortable seating by the open fire and a small bar area. On the first floor is the restaurant where all the meals are served. Scattered by the lodge are 15 wooden cabins offering a very warm and cosy stay for two nights, based on a half-board basis.In the grounds of the lodge, just by the frozen sea there are two fire pits and also a small log cabin with a log burner where you can light a fire and enjoy the tranquillity of nature, keeping watch at the starry sky above, waiting for the northern lights to appear. There are also some optional evening and northern lights activities which can be booked, including an Aurora Hideaway dinner, Northern Lights nature tour by snowmobile pulled sled, snowshoe walk with dinner, Arctic astronomy tour and Northern Lights snowmobile safari. All of these can be pre-booked, which we recommend to guarantee availability during busy periods.
Treehotel is located deep in the Boreal Forest in Swedish Lapland, with stunning views over the Lulea River valley.It is connected to Britta’s Pensionat (guesthouse) where you’ll meet your hosts and enjoy your meals. Britta’s wonderful home cooked meals feature Lapland’s finest, freshest and wildest ingredients including reindeer, moose, Arctic Char and Salmon. The guesthouse has an authentic 1930-1950s theme with a restaurant, bar, sauna and relaxation area, TV and free internet. When you arrive at Treehotel, you’ll check in at Britta’s Pensionat where you will leave your main luggage, carrying an overnight bag to your treeroom.All rooms have a unique view on the surrounding forest and valley. The interior of each Tree Room is uniquely designed by the architect, with its own furniture and lighting to complement the individual theme.
Your final full day of the tour gives you a last opportunity to take part in one of the amazing winter excursions you can do in the arctic. At Brandon Lodge there are a great selection of high quality daytime activities, making use of the frozen sea and vast forest area including a Snowmobile Forest Tour, Snowmobile Archipelago Adventure, Dog-sledding short trip, a full-day dog-sledding safari, dog-sledding sled tour, Nordic winter skills, Ice fishing, Cross-country skiing, Sami Reindeer Experience and IceBreaker trip in Pitea. You can also hire snowshoes, nordic skis and fat bikes from the lodge to explore the area at leisure.
After the evening meal head outside, either by the lodge or on one of the excursions for your final chance to witness the magical aurora borealis, the perfect way to end your Swedish Lapland Adventure.
After breakfast, take the transfer to Lulea airport in time for the flight home.
This itinerary is a guide and includes just some of the wonderful experiences found in the region. There are other options available and our sales team would be happy to discuss and tailor-make your perfect winter holiday.
