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Sweden - Lapland - Norway - Lofoten Islands
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Your winter escape starts today with a flight from the UK to Swedish Lapland. On arrival in Kiruna, you’ll be greeted by your driver and privately transferred to your hotel in Jukkasjarvi.
You’ll be staying in the Ice Hotel, a unique setting by the Torne River; from the furniture to the facilities, the hotel is almost entirely carved from ice – it’s a real work of art.
To make sure your stay is comfortable, we’ll book you into a ‘warm room’, an organic cocoon lined with wood. Settle in for your first evening in Lapland and enjoy a delicious dinner tonight.
Today you’ll set out to explore this diverse landscape by snowmobile. Along the way, pass by frozen lakes and rolling countryside, soaking in the panoramic views and the tranquility of the region.
Stop for a fika break (a typically Swedish snack, often sweet and accompanied by coffee) by the fireside to warm up.
If you’d rather, we could also arrange a dog sledding trip for today.
This morning, you’ll travel north by private transfer to Kiruna Station, then board a scenic one-hour train journey to Abisko National Park, set at the foot of the Scandinavian Mountains. On arrival, settle into your overnight accommodation surrounded by pristine nature near the shores of Lake Torneträsk, where simple yet comfortable rooms offer soothing views of the wilderness outside.
This evening, enjoy a memorable gourmet dinner at the Aurora Sky Observation Station. Reached by chairlift, this elevated restaurant overlooks the national park and serves traditional Lapland cuisine beside a glowing wood fire. With sweeping panoramic views and minimal light pollution, the setting is ideal for Northern Lights viewing, weather permitting.
You’ll continue your journey today with a scenic train ride lasting approximately one hour and forty minutes, crossing the Norwegian border to reach the working city of Narvik. Historically significant as a vital hub for the railway that transports iron ore south from the Arctic region, Narvik is less about postcard prettiness and more about its dramatic setting and strategic past.
Settle in for an overnight stay at a centrally located hotel, which blends modern comfort with traditional touches. From here, enjoy expansive views over the Ofotfjord and appreciate Narvik’s role as a gateway to untamed wilderness and the nearby Lofoten Islands.
Drive west on a half-day journey to arrive in Svolvær at around lunchtime, where rugged mountains, a bustling port and charming wooden houses along the docks create an unforgettable introduction to the Lofoten Islands. As the archipelago’s capital, Svolvær is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding islands and their dramatic landscapes.
Spend three nights in a traditional rorbuer perched on stilts over the water – a truly authentic and memorable place to stay. Dine at a local restaurant, set in a historic warehouse dating back to 1828, where the menu highlights the freshest ingredients from the archipelago and surrounding waters.
After supper, we could arrange a Northern Lights excursion to give you the best chance of seeing the phenomena (usually only possible until March).
Over the next two days, you’ll discover why Svolvær is known as the fishing capital of the Lofoten Islands, where cod dominates both the waters and the plates. In winter, the town also attracts skiers as well as artists, who flock here for the extraordinary light. Add in a lively nightlife and music scene, and Svolvær has a vibrant atmosphere.
During your stay, enjoy a guided sea kayaking adventure along the town’s coastline, exploring bays, islets and traditional fishing hamlets, with deserted beaches as your backdrop (the exact route will depend on weather conditions).
You can also embark on a snowshoe expedition into the serene hinterland, where the only sound is snow crunching underfoot across pristine, snow-covered plains.
Round off your trip with a delicious dinner at one of the archipelago’s finest restaurants, where you can toast to your Nordic adventure.
Sadly it’s time to wrap up your winter escape today. Head to the airport, where you’ll catch an internal flight to Oslo, before an international flight home to the UK.
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Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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