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ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE IN SWEDISH LAPLAND View Full Screen Itinerary

5 NIGHTS; ROMANTIC ICE CHURCH BLESSING, ARCTIC CIRCLE, NORTHERN LIGHTS, SAMI CULTURE, HUSKY DOG SLEDDING/SNOW MOBILES, AMAZING ACCOMMODATION

Your romantic trip to Swedish Lapland will open your eyes to a winter getaway of tranquility and beauty, adventure and romance. This destination has become sought after by honeymooners and romantic couples who seek a land of pristine wilderness, unspoilt and so different to the UK. Your romance and adventure holiday has been designed by Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions so that you can enjoy and explore all that Swedish Lapland has to offer by taking part in exhilarating activities such as dog sledding or snowmobiling. For the romantics out there, you will be hunting the dancing colours of the Northern Lights as well as having the option to visit the Ice Church where you can bless your relationship via a unique and memorable ceremony. Much is to be said however, for simply soaking up the stunning nature, learning and witnessing first hand cultures of Swedish Lapland and enjoying traditional practices such as Swedish saunas, whilst of course indulging in local tasty cuisine. This is a truly special trip.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The magnificent Ice Hotel
  • Ice Church Marriage/Relationship Blessing
  • Horseback Northern Lights Safari
  • Husky Dog Sledding/Snow-Mobiling Excursions
  • The special Tree Hotel
  • Northern Lights Photography Lesson
  • Sami Culture Visit and Arctic Circle Explore
  • The African camp in Sweden - Aurora Safari Camp
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site of Village of Gammelstad Church Town
  • Lulea luxury final evening with lovely Clarion Sense Hotel
Day 1

Day 1: Arrival; Ice Hotel; Northern Lights on Horse Back

Your holiday will begin by flying into Kiruna Airport (KRN). Here you will be greeted by your private driver who will transport you to your accommodation; the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi. This beautiful unique hotel will be your romantic home for two nights and provides guests with the option of 'cold' or 'warm' rooms depending on how adventurous...

Your holiday will begin by flying into Kiruna Airport (KRN). Here you will be greeted by your private driver who will transport you to your accommodation; the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi. This beautiful unique hotel will be your romantic home for two nights and provides guests with the option of 'cold' or 'warm' rooms depending on how adventurous you wish your stay to be.

Once you have checked-in to the hotel, you will have the opportunity at some point in the afternoon to meet the priest who will be blessing your relationship/marriage in your romantic ceremony in the Ice Church the following day. 

Around mid-afternoon as the sun sets you will go on your first advenure, a horseback safari in search of the northern lights and moose. You will be transported to the foothills of Kebnekaise approximately one hours drive from the Ice Hotel. This is a pristine area of beauty with natural forests and undulating hills. You will ride out on Icelandic Horses in search of the northern lights and moose with an expert guide. Dinner will be cooked and served as a part of the excursion with local ingredients at a wilderness camp. *there are alternative activities should you wish opt for something alternative, e.g. snow mobile safari.

After dinner you will be transported back to the Ice Hotel, where if you feel like another experience to remember, you can try out the famous Ice Bar and raise a glass of something special with your loved one...in ice glasses of course!

 

 

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Day 2

Day 2: Husky Tour, Ice Church Blessing

After a leisurely breakfast and morning you will be heading out at 11:00 on a husky dog excursion in winter wonderland. Take a seat in the sled, or experience mushing itself as you head out into the isolated wilderness. After the excursion assist with the management and unharnessing of the dogs, and experience the feeling of handling these...

After a leisurely breakfast and morning you will be heading out at 11:00 on a husky dog excursion in winter wonderland. Take a seat in the sled, or experience mushing itself as you head out into the isolated wilderness. After the excursion assist with the management and unharnessing of the dogs, and experience the feeling of handling these wonderful pack animals in their natural environment. Traditional Swedish lunch is included during the excursion.

You will then return to the Ice Hotel for your late afternoon blessing - a special ceremony in the Ice Church. The priest will meet you and guide you through the entire ceremony. You can enhance your day if you wish to invite friends and family to witness your blessing, the Ice Church can accommodate up to 30 people. It may be that you wish to consider the venue for your wedding itself; again this can be organised for you.

Following your blessing you will enjoy drinks at the famous Ice Bar before indulging in a luxury Swedish Sauna. You will be given the 10 step guide to theJukkasjari sauna ritual, benefit from a private sauna host guiding you through the sauna, enjoy a wood-fired outdoor bath, ice plunge in the river, use natural spa products from Swedish Lapland and enjoy light snacks accompanied with drinks. Robes and slippers will be provided.

Your evening will be spent enjoying dinner at a select restaurant. Sandgrouse Travel will assist with the selection, but Ice Bar Restaurant or the Homestead, a traditional rustic restaurant which dates back to 1768 come highly recommended.

 

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Day 3

Day 3: Tree Hotel, Northern Lights Photography

The best way of getting introduced into Swedish Lapland is to have a private guide accompany you. Today you will travelling south from the Ice Hotel. After an enjoyable breakfast, your private guide will meet you by car at Ice Hotel. You will be given the opportunity to learn about the...

The best way of getting introduced into Swedish Lapland is to have a private guide accompany you. Today you will travelling south from the Ice Hotel. After an enjoyable breakfast, your private guide will meet you by car at Ice Hotel. You will be given the opportunity to learn about the Swedish Lapland region and the arctic lifestyle. Your guide will drive you along the historical and beautiful Lule River Valley. Using expert local knowledge your guide will stop at points of interest along the route such as Porjus, Jokkmmokk and the Arctic Circle. You will be able to hear stories from your guide along the way explaining your surroundings, the natural environment and the local area. You will be served hot and cold drinks and snacks during the day.

You will arrive at the famous Tree Hotel where you will be staying tonight, where there are seven individual bespoke tree cabins to choose from. Each cabin has been beautifully designed by a nordic architect, each with their own unique charm and style. Guests who stay at Tree Hotel find themselves staying deep in the Swedish Pine forest, totally at one with nature in this stunning environment. This is truly a hotel to remember.

Before dinner you will have time to unwind in a private traditional wood-fired sauna as well as enjoy the jacuzzi hot tub. Dinner will be served for you in the guest house restaurant where you will receive a warm welcome from the family who run this hotel. They will do their best to ensure you enjoy a hearty, home-cooked dinner with traditional ingredients.

After dinner, your private guide will collect you and take you on a northern lights photography lesson. This is another opportunity for you to see the northern lights, although we stress that sightings are not guaranteed.

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Day 4

Day 4: Sami Culture Tour, Aurora Safari Camp

You will enjoy breakfast at Treehotel’s Guest House. Your private guide will then collect you to take you on your Sami Culture and Arctic Circle Visit.

Today you will be introduced to the Sami culture and its way of life by personally meeting and spending time with your own private Sami,...

You will enjoy breakfast at Treehotel’s Guest House. Your private guide will then collect you to take you on your Sami Culture and Arctic Circle Visit.

Today you will be introduced to the Sami culture and its way of life by personally meeting and spending time with your own private Sami, the legendary 72 year old Lars Eriksson. Lars has been working with and alongside reindeer his entire life and has great knowledge of the way things work in the reindeer herding community as well as the overall way of life in Swedish Lapland. Lars will guide you and give you insight into the unique history of Sami life and culture and break down the history of reindeer herding for you from today compared to what it was like 50 years ago. When Lars calls his reindeer, you will be amazed at how quickly he will have up to 30 or more reindeer coming in very close to him and your by his side. Lars will guide you and educate you on the animal’s feeding habits and you will have the opportunity to hand feed the reindeer. Lars and his family have lived in the same location for 7 generations.

You will enjoy a wonderful lunch cooked and served by Lars’ wife using local traditional ingredients.

After saying goodbye to Lars and his family your private guide will transfer you to Aurora Safari Camp in the Sub-Arctic. This exciting camp is now running in its third year of operations, ever evolving in the enriching and sensitive environment that we live in. You will be transported to the camp across the frozen Rane River by snow mobile sleigh to the camp base which is located in a picturesque setting on the banks of the Rane River. There is no artificial light at all to be seen from the camp meaning the milky way can be seen above and of course, the aurora northern lights.

Here at the Aurora Safari camp, you can unwind properly, enjoying the romantic and tranquil setting. You can savour the Swedish sauna on ice, star gaze with uninterupted dark skies and enjoy dinner prepared for you in a safari style tent with roaring fires. All this sharing and sampling of the wildnerness and the elements is done in camp comfort; Aurora Safari Camp style!

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Day 5

Day 5: Gammelstad Church Town Tour, Lulea Explore

After breakfast at Aurora Safari Camp, your private transfer will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gammelstad Church Town. This town is the best preserved example of a type of town that was once widespread throughout northern Scandinavia. At its centre is the 15th Century Nederlulea Church surrounded by...

After breakfast at Aurora Safari Camp, your private transfer will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gammelstad Church Town. This town is the best preserved example of a type of town that was once widespread throughout northern Scandinavia. At its centre is the 15th Century Nederlulea Church surrounded by 424 wood built houses. Here you will enjoy a private guided tour with historian and expert.  

Your private transfer will then take you to Lulea where you will be shown other sights of interest. This is an opportunity for you to enjoy the shops for souvenirs or find a museum of interest.

You will then be taken by private transfer to your four star hotel in Lulea, the Clarion Hotel Sense, the perfect hotel for you to relax in on your final night. Here you can stay in style, enjoying the spacious hotel layout and the formidable silhoutte of the city of Lulea nearby. There is a fitness centre and also a fabulous spa for you to enjoy during your stay.

Your restaurant for dinner is recommended by Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions. We would always recommend dinner at CG, located in central Lulea, where simple traditions are adhered to exceptionally well. 

 

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Day 6

Day 6: Departure

After a breakfast at Clarion Hotel Sense, you will depart for Lulea Airport (LLU) which is a short ten minute drive from the hotel.

Your romantic adventure holiday has come to an end, but hopefully you will cherish the memories of your trip forever.

After a breakfast at Clarion Hotel Sense, you will depart for Lulea Airport (LLU) which is a short ten minute drive from the hotel.

Your romantic adventure holiday has come to an end, but hopefully you will cherish the memories of your trip forever.

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