As the old cliche suggests “it has to be seen to be believed”. Well this is certainly the case of the ICEHOTEL in Swedish Lapland. There have been different versions of this unique concept, but the original ICEHOTEL near the town of Kiruna, 200 km above the Arctic Circle was the first and is still the best of its kind. First created in 1989, it has been welcoming adventurous guests for over thirty five years.
Each season, the River Torne freezes and so begins the yearly cycle of building and ice harvesting for the construction of the famous ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi. Guests travel from all corners of the globe to experience a night in one of the intricately crafted ice rooms which remain at a constant temperature below freezing. It gives off an ethereal glow both inside and out and simply takes your breath away.
On our Classic Icehotel Break you get the chance to sleep overnight in one of the amazing Ice rooms, as well as the well appointed warm rooms, enjoying delicious meals from the restaurants, taking part in some of the wonderful winter activities and keeping watch for the aurora borealis, creating an enchanting short break, longer holiday or honeymoon.
This is one of those bucket list moments not to be missed!
From £1,188 per person (excluding flights)
This is based on two people sharing an Ice Room for 1 night and a Kaamos Hotel Room for 3 nights on a breakfast basis, excursions as described, winter clothing and return airport transfers.
This roughly converts to 1,414 EUR | 1,533 USD
After breakfast, show off your creative side with an Ice Sculpting class. The guide will show you the technique using the hand tools provided, then create your own ice sculpture from pure Torne River ice. The experience is relaxing and quite addictive as your piece of art evolves. The afternoon is free to enjoy the peaceful surroundings - walk to the village, across the frozen river or explore the magical Art rooms of the Icehotel itself.
In the evening head out for a thrilling Snowmobile adventure in search of the Northern Lights. Driving in pairs, hit the trails through the forest away from the light pollution. The guide will make short stops to talk about this natural phenomenon and local area, stopping towards the end of the tour for a two-course rustic dinner in a wilderness cabin by the open fire.
Hunt the northern lights on a snowmobile. Take the snowmobile out in the wilderness where the northern lights are most visible and savor a dinner in a warm cabin.
A clear sky, darkness and some patience are the best ingredients for hunting the northern lights. On this tour, you take a snowmobile out in the wilderness, where the northern lights are most visible, away from light pollution. An exciting adventure where you both get to drive a snowmobile and have a chance to see the northern lights.
In the morning, after breakfast, get prepared for trying a traditional method of transportation in the arctic regions - nordic skiing, otherwise known as cross-country skiing. This is a very popular pastime in this area and great way to explore the snowy landscape.
