Sweden : Northern Lights (Abisko) and the ICEHOTEL

Departures: Dec-Mar Duration: 3 nights Price: from £1,195

This tantalising short break offers superb chances of witnessing one of nature’s most incredible phenomena from a mountain base in Abisko in the heart of Swedish Lapland combined with a 2 or 3 night stay at the magnificent Icehotel. The unique location of the Aurora Sky Station, accessible only by a chairlift and high up above the light pollution of the village, makes this one of the best places to see the northern lights. Direct Flight - Premium Class now available.

FULLY BOOKED for Feb 2012 - contact us to book for next winter!

 

Itinerary

3 Night Itinerary

Day 1 fly from Heathrow to Kiruna and transfer to the Abisko Mountain Station. After a 3-course dinner buffet take a short walk to the base of the mountain, where you’ll be kitted out in warm clothing before a 20-minute ride on a chairlift to the Aurora Sky Station. Here you can learn more about the northern lights and spend time enjoying this amazing natural phenomenon, before returning to your accommodation. 

Day 2 after breakfast transfer to the ICEHOTEL for a 2 night stay (1 night in a Snow Room and 1 night in warm accommodation). Optional excursions or time at leisure. 

Day 3 time to enjoy optional excursions or just soak up your surrounds. 

Day 4 check out of the hotel, transfer to Kiruna and fly back to UK.


4 Night Itinerary
(Christmas departure on 23 Dec 2011)

Day 1 fly from Heathrow to Kiruna and transfer to the Abisko Mountain Station. After a 3-course dinner buffet take a short walk to the base of the mountain, where you’ll be kitted out in warm clothing before a 20-minute ride on a chairlift to the Aurora Sky Station. Here you can learn more about the northern lights and spend time enjoying this amazing natural phenomenon, before returning to your accommodation. 

Day 2 after breakfast transfer to the ICEHOTEL for a three night stay (1 night in a Snow Room and 2 nights in warm accommodation). Optional excursions or time at leisure. 

Day 3 time to enjoy optional excursions or just soak up your surrounds. 

Day 4 time to enjoy optional excursions or just soak up your surrounds. 

Day 5 check out of the hotel, transfer to Kiruna and fly back to UK.

 

4 Night Itinerary
(Departures on 30 Dec 2011 and 14 Feb 2012)

Day 1 fly from Heathrow direct to Kiruna on our exclusive direct flight and transfer to the ICEHOTEL for a three night stay (with one night in a Snow Room).

Day 2 at leisure to enjoy optional excursions.

Day 3 at leisure to enjoy optional excursions.

Day 4 morning at leisure. transfer to the Abisko Mountain Station. After a 3-course dinner buffet take a short walk to the base of the mountain, where you’ll be kitted out in warm clothing before a 20-minute ride on a chairlift to the Aurora Sky Station. Here you can learn more about the northern lights and spend time enjoying this amazing natural phenomenon, before returning to your accommodation. 

Day 5 morning at leisure to soak up your incredibly scenic surrounds. Transfer to Kiruna for the flight home.

Please note the itinerary above may also operate in reverse with the first night spent at Abisko, please speak to one of our team for more details.

 


 

Please note sightings of the aurora borealis cannot be guaranteed. Should it not be possible to go to the Aurora Sky Station, an alternative viewing area will be chosen subject to local conditions.

 

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We were all totally engrossed in this magical experience and when the lights finally came to an abrupt end, we just stood there completely speechless.

Ms Turner, Abisko Sky Station
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