Ice Hotel Ultimate VIP

From our Ice Hotel Expert:

‘This ultimate 3-night VIP Experience break to Sweden’s famous Ice Hotel includes a range of meals, activities and upgraded accommodation to make for a very special once in a lifetime trip.’

Summary:

• Departs most days Dec - Mar

• VIP break with arrival transfer by husky sled, upgraded rooms, two unique excursions & a selection of meals

• Top suite for your cold night with private luxury bathroom

• Return flights from the UK & resort transfers

• Option to add on more activities

• 3 nights from £2,499 per person

Day 1: Ice Hotel, Warm Accommodation, Husky Transfer & Ice Dining

Fly via Stockholm and arrive into Kiruna, the nearest airport to the ICEHOTEL.  Transfer to the ICEHOTEL by husky sled. Sit back in the sled and enjoy the surroundings of your exciting adventure in Swedish Lapland while your luggage is being transported separately. The tour takes about 75 minutes and includes thermal clothing to keep you warm.

On arrival at the hotel there will be time to look around before checking into your room.

For dinner, we have included a special 5-course Ice Menu served in the warm and classic Icehotel Restaurant. Enjoy a dining experience beyond the ordinary. With carefully selected local ingredients, their international kitchen brigade creates modern dishes and flavors with the northern of Sweden as an inspiration. Here you will enjoy a fantastic menu where some selected dishes will be served on plates consisting of ice from Torne River.

Later you will no doubt wish to enjoy a drink in the Ice Bar and maybe you will see the Northern Lights in the sky on your way back to your room.

Tonight will be your first of two nights upgraded warm accommodation. These take the form of standard hotel rooms, or chalets and we can discuss the options with you. Some are 2-bedroom units which are great for families or friends.

Day 2: Ice Hotel, Warm Accommodation & Northern Lights by Snowmobile

After waking up, enjoy a complimentary sauna before heading over the road to the Ice Hotel restaurant for breakfast.

Today is at leisure (consider pre booking an additional activity or excursion). You will have time to explore the wonderful ice creations by the ice artists from all over the world. The hotel is open as a visitors attraction until late afternoon so there is plenty of time to see as many different rooms as possible, as well as the chapel. You may also want to venture down into the small village of Jukkasjärvi to explore the outdoor Sami museum and local church.

A buffet lunch is included for you to enjoy at the Ice Hotel Restaurant.

This evening is one of the exciting highlights of the trip; the Northern Lights by shared snowmobile excursion with 2-course traditional dinner. You will go in search of the magical Northern Lights in the unspoiled wilderness surrounding the ICEHOTEL. Away from all artificial lights, your eyes will be drawn upwards towards the heavens and, should conditions permit, the colourful waves of Lady Aurora. An evening meal is served in a wilderness camp during which your guide will tell you truths and tales about the celestial phenomenon. You will depart around 1930 and return around 2300hrs.

Overnight in upgraded warm accommodation.

Day 3: Ice Hotel, Deluxe Suite, Extended Husky Excursion & Sauna Ritual

After breakfast you will join a very special, extended Trap Line Dog Sled Excursion with light lunch where you can learn to mush your own husky sled. You will be collected from the Ice hotel and driven to the kennels which is owned by well-known local family who have won awards for their excursions. This is one of our top recommendations and we always receive excellent feedback from our clients who take part.

The kennels of Bert Ove Johansson are located in Laxforsen 10km from Kiruna, and have been certified by the ‘Nature’s Best’ environmental award. After meeting your team of huskies at the kennels, you will depart for a tour of the surrounding Arctic wilderness. Watch the white landscape glide past from your seat or from the mushers/driver’s position – It is a truly wonderful experience.

Light refreshments will be served in a wilderness hut whilst the guide tells stories about the huskies and the traditional way of light and survival techniques used in the area. It is possible to take a short snow shoe walk in the surroundings of the hut. Return to kennels by dog sled. One passenger is included to learn in the main cost, you can pay a supplement for a private sled each. Children are required to sit in the guides sled.

Later in the afternoon take part in a traditional Swedish Sauna ritual. The locals call it an all-over body massage! There is nothing more refreshing and soothing than a hot sauna, a roll in the snow and a dip in an ice hole. This is what the locals do!

For dinner, a table reservation will be made at the more casual Homestead restaurant (payable locally).

Tonight will be the highlight of your trip, your chance to sleep on Ice in your upgraded Deluxe Suite 365 with your own private luxury bathroom. You will be issued with your sleeping bag and guided on how to get a good night sleep. We will also provide a guide and tips on what to pack and how to make the most of your experience before you travel.

Overnight in a Deluxe Suite 365 with private bathroom.

Day 4: Home

Sadly, today it is time to leave magical Swedish Lapland. After breakfast you may have some free time depending on your flight arrangements before your transfer to Kiruna airport for your flight via Stockholm back to London.

Inclusions:

• Flights from London, ask about other departure points

• Arrival transfer from Kiruna airport to the Ice Hotel by Husky dog sled

• 1 night in a Deluxe Suite 365 at the Ice Hotel

• 2 nights in upgraded warm accommodation at the Ice Hotel

• 5-course “Ice Menu” dinner at ICEHOTEL restaurant

• Northern Lights by shared snowmobile with traditional dinner

• Sauna Ritual activity (we can discuss alternatives if you prefer)

• Raidu: Meet the Reindeer OR 4hr Trap Line: Learn to drive Husky excursion (both come with a light lunch)

• Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 2 dinners with table reservations

• Thermal clothing hire

• Exclusive ‘ICEHOTEL’ dossier written by our Ice Hotel expert Oliver

• Instructions and guidance on how to sleep well in your cold accommodation

• A guided tour of the ICEHOTEL

• You own personal ICEHOTEL diploma

• ATOL & ABTA protection for your financial security

• RB Collection ‘VIP Experience’ service

Optional Extras:

• Additional activities & excursions

• Wine pairing with Ice Menu meal

• Stop-over in Stockholm

• Extra nights

• Twin with another amazing hotel such as the Tree Hotel in the West of Sweden

Useful Information:

• Prices are based on 2 people sharing in low season. Prices will vary depending on current availability, we strongly advise booking early

• We offer a fully flexible service using any scheduled flight and hotel combination

• Departures on most days of the week from London (other airports may be possible depending on the day of the week and may require an overnight in Stockholm)

• Main winter season is from mid December to March (the ICEHOTEL 365 building is open all-year-round however snow based activities only operate during the winter season

• Travel mid-week and avoid school holidays and bank holidays for better value

• Solo traveller supplements are approximately 50%