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Northern Lights Adventure Break at Brandon Lodge

Enjoy a taste of Swedish Lapland on this fantastic winter holiday suitable for couples and families. The rustic Lodge and cabins overlook the frozen coastline and islands of the Lulea archipelago,offering a perfect wilderness environment to experience the winter wonders of this area using snowmobiles, snowshoes and by husky sled. Explore the frozen archipelago with its towering pack ice and search for signs of Arctic wildlife during daytime adventures. At night, with very little light pollution look to the dark starry skies for a glimpse of the magical northern lights.
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From £1,599 per person (excluding flights)

This is based on two people sharing a cabin for 4 nights on full board (some lunches are taken when on an activity),  excursions as described and return airport transfers.

This roughly converts to 1,903 EUR | 2,063 USD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Departure days: This tour has flexible arrival days from Mid-December to early April.
Note: There are other activities which can be added to your trip – it can be tailored to your requirements. Speak to our team if you’d like a customised itinerary.

ITINERARY

Arrive in Lulea airport and take the arranged transfer to Brandon Lodge, a 30 minute drive away. Check-in to your accommodation before enjoying a 2-course evening meal in the restaurant, hoping that the magical Northern Lights may make an appearance on your first night.
Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.

After breakfast, it is time to embark on your first thrilling adventure. You will meet a local dog musher and transfer to a nearby kennel with around 60 friendly dogs, all waiting with anticipation for a run out. After a safety briefing you’ll learn how to drive your own team of dogs and driving in pairs, you take it in turns to navigate through the forests on trails while enjoying the snowy scenery and the thrill of dog-sledding. The experience lasts approximately 90 minutes in total and will leave you with fantastic memories.

Return to the lodge and enjoy lunch followed by some free time - perhaps rent some snowshoes to explore the area, book a private sauna session or sit back and relax in your cabin. In the evening, enjoy dinner served at the restaurant in the main lodge.
Brandon Lodge Dog Sledding

Brandon Lodge Dog Sledding

After introductions at the kennel, a safety briefing and information on the journey ahead, you and a partner will learn to take control of the husky team and drive them along a forest and lake trail. Along the way you will be able to enjoy the scenery and thrill of driving the husky team. On stops the guide will inform you about the life of a husky musher in the frozen north, the dogs as well as the fantastic arctic nature all around you.
Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.

Today begins with a snowshoe adventure. The guide takes you on a 3 hour journey into the forests and leads you through an adventurous and informative excursion. Learn how to use the snowshoes on the thick snow, start a fire and make hot drinks, while relaxing and enjoying the arctic nature. Afterwards, take a break in the teepee where you help to make a typical outdoor lunch.

After the excursion, relax in the afternoon at your own pace before enjoying dinner in the log restaurant, followed by an evening activity searching for the Northern Lights. On this adventure you will sit in a snowmobile drawn sled filled with reindeer pelts and blankets to keep you warm. The guide drives you across the frozen sea, seeking clear skies for aurora activity. On the way, stops are made and the guide tells you about the local nature as well as a chance to make a fire to make hot drinks, tell stories and wait for the Northern Lights to appear.
Northern Lights Nature Tour by Sled

Northern Lights Nature Tour by Sled

Join a two-hour search for the Northern Lights as your nature guide shares the science behind this incredible phenomenon. Seated in a sled lined with reindeer pelts and blankets, you'll be pulled by a snowmobile across the frozen sea, stopping along the way to learn about the local nature and Arctic way of life.

Midway through the journey, you'll pause to make a fire in the snow, enjoying hot drinks as you wait for the Aurora to light up the sky.

Nordic Winter Skills on snowshoes - incl lunch

Nordic Winter Skills on snowshoes - incl lunch

Immerse yourself in the art of winter survival and enjoyment in Swedish Lapland. Begin by gearing up with warm outdoor clothing before strapping on snowshoes for an adventurous three-hour journey into the snowy forests near the lodge. Guided by experts, you’ll learn essential skills such as snowshoeing, fire-making in snowy conditions, and brewing tea or coffee over an open flame. Along the way, your guide will share captivating stories about Arctic life and insights into the forest, sea, and wildlife of Sweden’s northernmost region.
 
At midday, take a well-earned break in a traditional Sami teepee, where you’ll prepare and enjoy a wilderness lunch together, seated on reindeer pelts around the fire. This experience not only teaches valuable winter skills but also embraces the Lapland way of relaxing, connecting, and appreciating the unique Subarctic environment.
Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.
After breakfast, put on your winter clothing and get ready for a thrilling winter adventure. Following a safety briefing, you’ll learn how to drive a snowmobile, then head out on the thick frozen pack ice to explore some of the 1300 little islands which make up the archipelago and inhabited by only 100 people. Along the way stops are made and the nature guide informs you about the natural surroundings and tells stories about life in the northern wilderness. If conditions are favourable you will aim for Brandoskar, an idyllic fishing village dating back to the 17th century. You will visit a local chapel which dates from 1774 and pass fishing huts on the outermost islands on the frozen Bothnian Bay. A stop is made for lunch and hot drinks cooked over an open fire. The duration of this trip is 4 hours available from early January to the end of March. There is also the option of a 4 hour snowmobiling tour through the forest on trails or a shorter 2 hour forest adventure if you prefer.
Pack Ice Nature Tour by Snowmobile

Pack Ice Nature Tour by Snowmobile

Explore the Luleå archipelago by snowmobile on this four-hour adventure across the frozen sea and islands. Led by an experienced nature guide, you'll learn about the region’s unique wildlife, history, and Arctic way of life. Along the way, visit remote fishing villages frozen in time, marvel at striking ice formations, and hear stories about life in the northern wilderness. Regular stops allow time to take in the surroundings, with a hot drink and an open-fire-cooked lunch included.

Following established snowmobile trails, the journey aims to reach the outermost islands, including Brändöskär, a 17th-century fishing village with a historic chapel. Beyond the islands lies the vast frozen expanse of the Bothnian Bay, where towering ice formations can appear in winter. This tour runs from early January to early April, with shorter options available in December, depending on conditions.

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.

After breakfast take the transfer back to Lulea airport in time for your journey home.

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.

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