Christmas Northern Lights Holiday

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Christmas Northern Lights Holiday in Abisko National Park

Travel into one of the last true wildernesses in Europe, Björkliden, which nestles in the mountains of Arctic Sweden. From your cosy cabin you can spend the days experiencing the great winter activities on offer, whilst at night you will have a chance at witnessing the magical Aurora Borealis. This holiday includes a visit to Santa's very own Ski Lodge and an adventure into the surrounding mountains in search of the Northern Lights. Downhill skiing is available at this resort between February and April.

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Northern Lights Experience (Credit: Chad Blakley)

Your luxury chalet with access to ski slopes by day and appearances of the Northern Lights by night.

ITINERARY

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

DAY 1:

On arrival at Kiruna airport you will be greeted by our local representatives.You will embark on your journey into the wilderness with your hosts who will ensure a smooth start to your holiday. During the journey you will have the opportunity to take in the views and start to acclimatize to the Arctic setting. Once at Björkliden you settle into your accommodation and explore the frozen wilderness.

DAY 2

Your day begins with an exhilarating dog-sled excursion. You will be comfortably seated in a sled, pulled along by a team of excitable huskies. thrilled to be ruunning across the frozen tundra of untouched nature. Enjoy snow covered mountains and magnificent views, as far as the eye can see

This afternoon it is time for the Christmas experience of a lifetime, a visit to Santa's very own ski lodge in the Swedish mountains. Here you can meet Santa and his family, help the elf's make ornaments and handcrafts, bake gingerbread with Santa, drink yummy hot chocolate with marshmallows or just relax by the big log fire, truly magical. No visit to Santa's ski lodge is complete without stepping outside to play in the Winter park. Feel the thrill of ice skating outdoors on a small pond, rush downhill on a sledge and maybe throw a snowball or two.

DAY 3

Spend the daytime enjoying a snowmobiling excursion, exploring the beautiful landscapes where other vehicles are unable to travel. Your guides will provide you with an introduction to the snowmobile and once you are comfortable, head off into the white wilderness. You will visit places that you cannot reach on foot and make plenty of stops for those important photo opportunities. This is an activity that the whole family can enjoy. Please note: You need a valid drivers licence to drive a snowmobile.

This evening embark on a beautiful Arctic experience, a sumptous dinner in the mountains, which with a little luck will be accompanied by the dance of the Northern Lights. Your guide will take you on snowshoes into the surrounding mountains of Bjorkliden, to a special viewpoint with amazing views of the national park on clear nights. During the evening your guides will cook a 3-course dinner over an open fire in a toasty wooden tipi.

DAY 4

Return to the airport with your local guides for the flight home. If you wish we can extend your holiday in Swedish Lapland with a visit or overnight in the world-famous ICEHOTEL or perhaps a train ride to the east and a stay at the fascinating Treehotel. Sweden is oveflowing with exciting places to stay over the festive holidays.

PRICE

From £1395 per person (excluding flights) based on 2 persons travelling, £595 per child (Aged 5-12 yrs)

£1395.00 GBP roughly converts to: 1,604 EUR | 1,827 USD

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Price Includes

Three night's accommodation at Bjorkliden in a chalet with a private sauna and balcony
Breakfast and a Festive dinner
Return transfers from Kiruna Airport
Visit to Santa's Ski Lodge and Winter activity park
Northern lights dinner experience
Snow mobile excursion
Dog-sledding excursion

All our trips include:

24/7 emergency line and concierge service
Personalised travel documents
Exclusive access to our client travel app where you'll find your travel documents, destination guides, maps, practical tips, Arctic Library and pre-trip inspiration

Price Excludes

International Flights
Personal extras
Optional activities
Lunch and evening meals. Half board is available for a supplement of £135 per person and full board £180 per person

Additional Info

This trip has flexible daily departures

Many of trips can be tailored to your requirements and departure dates. Please get in touch with us for a tailored quotation and details of availability for your preferred travel dates. All trips and departures are subject to availability.