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1 +44 (0) Travel deep into the heart of Swedish Lapland and spend a few days enjoying the unique hospitality of the Bråndön Lodge. Located overlooking the frozen waters of the Luleå archipelago, the lodge provides the perfect setting for an exhilarating snowshoe safari, as well as a chance to enjoy a unique wilderness dinner in a Sami lavvu tent. Continuing the journey by train, you then reach the highlight of your stay, the Icehotel in Kiruna. Spend one night in a warm room before spending your second evening in a room carved from the ice of the Torne River. Sample flavours of the region from a five-course menu, served on ice plates and on an ice table. You ll then head deep into the beautiful winter wilderness, to spend two nights at Abisko Mountain Lodge. Abisko National Park is home to the renowned Abisko Sky Station, whose location, high on the slopes of Mount Nuolja, makes it one of the best places on earth to view the incredible spectacle of the Northern Lights. HIGHLIGHTS: Spend a night in an ice room at the famous Ice Hotel Mush your own dog team through the Arctic wilderness Experience a unique dining opportunity with dinner served on ice Enjoy dedicated aurora hunts with your expert guides Learn skills for survival in Arctic conditions TOUR INCLUDES: 2 nights Brändön Lodge, 2 nights Abisko Mountain Lodge and 2 nights Ice Hotel 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners Train from Lulea to Kiruna and Kiruna to Abisko Guided excursions Shared transfers to and from airport Rental of winter clothing *Please note the prices shown above are based on two persons sharing a twin or double room

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3 ITINERARY DAY 1: LULEA - BRANDON LODGE On arrival you will be transferred for 30 minutes along the Swedish coast to the Bråndön Lodge, located on a small island overlooking the frozen waters of the Lulea archipelago. After being welcomed by your hosts, dinner will be served up in the lodge's main restaurant, after which you will embark on a sled tour for some stargazing and Aurora hunting. (D) DAY 2: HUSKY SAFARI AND DINNER ON ICE After breakfast this morning, you will be briefed on how to use snowshoes for your 3 hour journey into the forest. You will learn winter survival skills activity such as how to make a fire in the snow, how to make tea and coffee over your open fire and learn about the forest and wildlife of Sweden's northernmost region. At lunchtime you will take a break in a traditional Sami hut, where you will make a typical outdoor wilderness lunch and enjoy it on the reindeer pelts around the fire. Then, following relaxation and dinner, spend the evening utilizing your new snowshoe skills in search of the Northern Lights. (B,L,D) DAY 3: BRANDON LODGE - LULEA - KIRUNA - ICEHOTEL Departing by train this morning, your journey takes you deep into the heart of Swedish Lapland today, as you head towards the fell and forest scenery around Kiruna. A journey of some four and a half hours, you will be met at the station and transferred to the world famous Icehotel. Check into your hot room. Tonight you will head out into the wilderness on a snowmobile in search of the Northern Lights, enjoying dinner by an open fire. (B,D) DAY 4: ICEHOTEL Tonight is the highlight of the tour as you will be spending the night in a cold room, made entirely from the ice and snow of the Torne River. Following a morning of dog sledding through the landscape and enjoying a meal in the wilderness, you will retire to your ice room carved from the landscape itself. Head to the restaurant for a five-course meal from chef Alexander Meier, using local ingredients and flavours of the region, served on ice plates. (B,L,D) DAY 5: ICEHOTEL - KIRUNA - ABISKO - ABISKO MOUNTAIN LODGE Continuing the train journey today, you head next towards the spectacular setting of the Abisko National Park, close to the Norwegian border. Staying at the Abisko Mountain Lodge, this region is famous for its Northern Lights activity and your transfer to the lodge on arrival will take you through some of the most dramatic scenery imaginable. This evening is at leisure. (B)

4 DAY 6: ABISKO MOUNTAIN LODGE Spend your last day in Swedish winter paradise at leisure. There are numerous activities from the lodge you can book during the day including ice climbing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, husky sledding and skiing. Following dinner this evening you will head out with an expert Aurora photographer to enjoy a chance to capture the spectacle on camera. (B) DAY 7: ABISKO - KIRUNA Depart this morning for the transfer back to the airport at Kiruna. (B)

5 ACCOMMODATION KIRUNA ICEHOTEL Staying at the world famous and iconic Icehotel in Swedish Lapland is truly a memorable experience. The Icehotel is located in the small village of Jukkasjärvi with only 1000 inhabitants, 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, and backs onto the river Torne from which iceblocks are harvested in the springtime to recreate the icehotel each year. The hotel offers warm, and of course, cold rooms! The warm rooms are well-equipped with bright, modern and fresh furnishings typically Scandinavian style with ensuite bathrooms. The ice rooms vary in style from simple plain rooms to dramatic artistic displays. Sleep on ice beds within a thermal sleeping bag, you will be quite cosy but if in the morning you feel a little chilled, you can warm up in the sauna. Washing facilities are located close by to the ice rooms. The Icehotel offers a variety of winter activities, two restaurants giving a choice of high end gastronomy or more rustic fare and the Absolute Bar. LULEA BRÄNDÖN LODGE Set on an island, overlooking the frozen waters and scattered islands of the Luleå archipelago, Brändön Lodge is an adventure camp offering a choice of 15 recently renovated cabins. Each comes equipped with a bathroom, two twin-bedded rooms, a lounge area and a front facing covered porch. The camp s main building includes a restaurant and relaxing lounge and guests are provided with winter clothing to make the most of the spectacular landscapes that surround it. Activities include tours of the pack ice by hovercraft and spectacular snowmobile safaris across the metre-thick ice of the frozen archipelago. Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel Ltd Tel +44 (0) info@wildfrontierstravel.com Website wildfrontierstravel.com