Experience Lapland in the Arctic Circle
Go reindeer sledding through the snowy wilderness and stay in the extraordinary ICEHOTEL
Join us in the Arctic Circle, Lapland, and meet the Sami people, drive a reindeer sled, enjoy huskie rides, snowshoeing and at night time, drive your snowmobile on a safari to dine in a cabin in the forest wilderness. Jump on an icebreaker ship and do a ‘dry suit’ swim in the frozen Baltic Sea. Stay in Santa’s cottages, Kemi’s extraordinary Glass Villas and an amazing Ice Hotel. Visit an Ice castle, dine in an Ice restaurant and gaze in awe at the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights - dancing a slow ballet above you… what an adventure!
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This tour has a baggage restriction of 23kg per person checked baggage and 8kg per person hand luggage due to the internal flights that form part of this tour. Any excess baggage is to be paid locally per flight by the traveller directly and is subject to the carriage conditions of the airline. Albatross Tours is not liable for any additional luggage costs incurred while travelling Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach
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Welcome drink in Helsinki and at the ICEHOTEL 18 meals including buffet breakfast daily (B), 2 lunches (L) and 8 evening meals (D)
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Free WiFi at most hotels (where available) 8 nights authentic, specially selected hotel accommodation as described Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available)
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ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Local guides as described in the itinerary Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
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All excursions, internal flights, drives, sightseeing, activities and entrances as described
Tour itinerary
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Northern Lights, Ice Hotels & Huskies
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Hand Selected Experiences
These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.
Arctic Reindeer Centre
Go reindeer sledding
Visit the Arctic Reindeer centre to learn about reindeer and how to drive your own sleigh.Snow Shoe Walk
Through the Local Countryside
A wonderful snow activity, exploring the snow covered woods in snow shoes.Ice Breaker Cruise
Baltic Ice Breaker & swim with icebergs
Board an amazing Ice Breaker cruise and crack through the ice out to the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Do a ‘dry suit’ swim in the frozen Baltic Sea and float amongst the ice chunks. A stunning experienceSámi Village
Visit the Sámi Village Cultural Park
Take a guided walk through the reconstructed village and cultural centre to learn about the local Sámi tribes.Jukkasjärvi
Stay in the famous ICEHOTEL
Time Magazine listed this ICEHOTEL among the top 100 places to see on our entire planet! Each year when the wild River Torne freezes deeply, they cut out the clear Arctic ice to build an absolutely astonishing ice complex. We stay 2 nights! On arrival we explore the giant white hallways with frozen pillars and ice chandeliers, the wedding chapel with its ice pews, and the bedrooms and suites lovingly carved by Ice Artists.ICEHOTEL Ice Bar
Enjoy a drink in the famous Ice Bar
Imagine drinking a cool cocktail in your handmade ice glass in the stunning Ice Bar.Husky Ride
Ride with huskies in the Swedish wilderness
Following forested pathways along the River Torne we ride with huskies in a 4-person sleigh in the crisp sub-freezing morning air.Snowmobile Safari
Enjoy an escorted night time safari
Learn how to drive snowmobiles and go on a fabulous night time wilderness safari with expert guides.Dates and Prices
* Dates, prices, itineraries and hotels shown may be subject to change on specific departures. Please contact our European Tour Specialists for further details.
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Tour Suitability
- Our Christmas, New Year and Northern Lights tours travel throughout the European winter months. The weather can get cold, and roads and pathways can be slippery. When outdoors, please take extra care when navigating slippery surfaces.
- We recommend sturdy waterproof shoes with good grip (hiking shoes, rather than sneakers), thick socks, a woollen beanie, thermal underclothes, gloves and sunglasses. Walking poles can be helpful to give you more confidence, if desired. Layering some light clothes is advisable, as you will often come in from the picturesque cold to warm spaces inside, so layering enables you to adjust to each environment for your optimal comfort. You will also be very comfortable when travelling as your modern touring coach is fitted with heaters and double glazed windows. Once you arrive at your hotel you will be greeted with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
- The ‘Northern Lights’ are absolutely at the behest of nature. We will be staying virtually a week in the north of Scandinavia and at some of the very best Aurora spotting locations to be found. We even go on an Aurora snowmobile safari. The chances of catching a wonderful display are very high however, as you will understand, cannot be guaranteed.
- Due to the nature of some of the included excursions on these tours, this tour may not be suitable for anyone with mobility limitations. On these tours you may encounter deeper snow fields, uneven surfaces and icy pathways. These tours are are not suitable for travellers who are unable to walk without assistance.
- Please contact our European Tour Specialists to discuss your specific needs.
Please refer to our Tour Suitability section for more information.
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