Ice Hotel Essentials Plus

From our Ice Hotel Expert:

‘This package takes our budget conscious package PLUS two of the most popular winter activities; the short husky ride and the Northern Lights by shared snowmobile excursions.’

Summary:

• Departs most days Dec - Mar

• Budget conscious break with two popular excursions

• Return flights from the UK & resort transfers

• Option to add on more activities & upgrade rooms

• 3 nights from £1,359 per person

Day 1: Ice Hotel, Warm Accommodation

Fly via Stockholm and arrive into Kiruna, the nearest airport to the ICEHOTEL.  Transfer to the ICEHOTEL by shared vehicle (approx. 15 minutes) where you will be given your thermal clothing and boots to keep throughout your stay. 

For dinner, you have the choice of two restaurants; the Ice hotel Restaurant or the Homestead which is a short walk into the village and more casual. We will make table reservations for you and you can settle your bill upon check out.

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 ‘warm’ accommodation, on site. 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.

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 19:30 and return around 2300hrs.

Overnight in warm accommodation.

Day 3: Ice Hotel, Ice Room & Husky Excursion

After breakfast you will join the short husky ride (approx 1.5hr) excursion. On this tour you will observe the sheer joy experienced by husky dogs as they prepare to run. You will also hear the fall of silence as the journey begins. Sit back on your sled as it is steered by your musher-guide and watch the snow-covered landscape pass by. Coffee and cake is served around a camp fire. (If you would like to learn how to mush yourself, we suggest upgrading to the longer 4 hour Trap Line excursion with us).

In the afternoon, you can enjoy a range of activities at the Ice Hotel such as a Moose Safari, Ice Sculpting, Snowshoeing, Reindeer Safari. You can also have a walk down to the village church and visit the outdoor Sami Museum.

Tonight will be the highlight of your trip, your chance to sleep on Ice in your special Ice Room, or why not upgrade to an Art Suite! 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 an Ice Room.

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.

Extend your stay: Stay extra nights or stop – over in Stockholm on your outward or return journey . We can make these arrangements for you, ask for details.

Inclusions:

• Flights from London, ask about other departure points

• Return Kiruna airport transfers

• 1 night in an Ice Room, 2 nights in warm accommodation

• Northern Lights by shared snowmobile excursion with traditional dinner

• Short husky dog sled excursion (we recommend upgrading to the longer husky excursion where you can learn how to mush yourselves)

• Breakfast daily

• 1 evening meal

• Table reservations for dinner

• 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:

• Activities & excursions

• Art or Deluxe Suite upgrade

• Airport transfer by husky sled

• 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%