Aurora Nights Abisko

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1 For Expert Advice Call for Swedish and Norwegian Lapland for Iceland and Greenland A unique occasion deserves a unique experience. Aurora Nights Abisko Break available: 1st - 19th Dec & 3rd Jan - 31st Mar 3 Nights Abisko and the Aurora fit together like hand and glove! There are fewer better places for consistent sightings of the Northern Lights and this break gives you the best opportunities on 3 fantastic nights of aurora hunting! We pioneered Northern Lights Holidays to Abisko and have an in depth knowledge of this leading Northern Lights destination. This is our entry level break to Abisko and is heavily focused on the Northern Lights but does include a train trip down to the Norwegian Fjords and visit to the original ICEHOTEL. Highlights 3 Night Break staying at Abisko Mountain Lodge - Full Board Exclusive Dinner at Famous Aurora Sky Station in Abisko Magical 'Lights over Lapland' Photographic evening in Abisko National Park An evening searching for the Lights after a fantastic Lappish Meal Visit the original ICEHOTEL Train Trip to Narvik in Norwegian Fjords Explore Abisko National Park Day by Day Itinerary DAY 1 Fly To Kiruna in Swedish Lapland. Lappish Meal & Aurora Hunt page 1/10

2 Fly to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland where a guide will meet and transfer you to Abisko Mountain Lodge, your base for the next 3 nights. After check in kit yourselves out with the complimentary arctic clothing we provide. Mina and Dick Johansson, your hosts, run a really friendly and warming lodge, with a restaurant serving excellent meals using local ingredients. This evening enjoy the fantastic cuisine at Mountain Lodge as you partake in their traditional Lappish menu which includes Reindeer, Arctic Char and Cloudberries 3 of the unique ingredients to the area. The only thing that can interrupt your evening is the Aurora Call. Abisko Mountain Lodge is in a fantastic location for northern lights viewing so if they are out you may be tempted to step out the door and gaze skywards! After Dinner venture out on a Northern Lights hunt. The adventure takes you to where the guides believe the best viewing location might be. This can include being pulled on a snowmobile sled to a couple of locations on the frozen Lake Tornetrask. The silhouette of Mt. Noulja creates a stunning backdrop for Northern Lights photos. Take your cameras and the guides can help with basic settings plus there are a few tripods that can be used. Warm drinks and snacks are included. Meals Included: Dinner A la Carte Optional Extras Upgrade to Abisko Mountain Lodge Superior Room 2015 saw the addition of 4 superior rooms at the Lodge. Housed in a separate annexe across the courtyard these rooms add additional comfort and space. All are en suite and are for exclusive use by our clients. This is a highly recommended upgrade for the marginal increase in cost Cost: 48 per person per night subject to availability DAY 2 Train Trip to Norwegian Fjords. Lights Over Lapland Northern Lights Photo Experience page 2/10

3 Enjoy the Lodge breakfast before a day trip to Norway! Take the train from the station near the Lodge and follow the famous iron ore railroad with beautiful mountain vistas, frozen waterfalls and stunning Arctic valleys. Once you cross into Norway enjoy the magnificent views and take photos before continuing up and over Björnfjell a stunning Norwegian mountain dotted with small grass roofed cottages. Meander down the mountain, where small birch trees give way to large evergreens and dramatic mountains fall steeply down into the Norwegian Fjord. Once in Narvik you will have around 3 hours to explore town before the return trip. You have the opportunity to ascend to the observation deck of the Scandic Hotel and take coffee or lunch (not included), do some souvenir shopping or visit the newly built Peace Museum. This state of the art facility offers a glimpse of what life looked like in these majestic Fjords during the Second World War Nazi occupation. This evening enjoy the fine menu at Abisko Mountain Lodge prior to joining the Lights Over Lapland team for their exclusive Northern Lights photo tour designed for Weekend a la Carte. This gives you fantastic opportunities to see and photograph the aurora borealis in the wilderness of Abisko National Park. Walk right out the Lodge front door and a snowmobile transfer will take you to our exclusive location with commanding views over the mountains and the lake, both of which provide wonderful backdrops for aurora photos! You will have 2 guides, one to instruct you and the other to look after you and make drinks etc. We have a yurt set up with a fire so you can warm up if necessary. You will be supplied with cameras preset for Aurora photography and spend the evening in Abisko National Park. Whether you are a Pro or have never taken a picture in your life you have a great chance of going home after your Northern Lights holiday with some beautiful aurora photographs and memories that will last a lifetime! Overnight at Abisko Mountain Lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner DAY 3 Explore Abisko National park or Choose Optional Experience. Exclusive Dinner at the Aurora Sky Station page 3/10

4 Breakfast at the Lodge. Abisko National Park is sandwiched between picturesque mountains and Lake Tornetrask one of Sweden s largest and which freezes during winter. The team at Abisko Mountain Lodge will provide information on trails you can explore. Alternatively from mid February mid March you can take the chairlift up Mt. Nujola to view the spectacular landscapes from 300 meters up! For those of you wishing to add in more excitement we offer a range of added optional extras full details below. This evening enjoy the Exclusive Dinner at the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, widely regarded as the best place in the world to see the Northern Lights, which is located approx. 100km north of Kiruna. Take the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the observatory which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask. Enjoy the excellent 4 couse dinner at the Sky Station During the winter nights when it is dark, depending on the correct weather conditions, it is possible to see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky around you from this fantastic vantage point. The Aurora Sky Station has an exhibition about the Aurora Borealis, created by IRF, the Institute of Space Physics in Kiruna. Here you will learn more about the phenomenon before going out on the viewing deck to begin your night sky gazing. Transfer back to Abisko Mountain Lodge around midnight. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner A la Carte Optional Extras More Snowmobiling Options in Abisko National Park Snowmobiling is a great way of getting deeper into Abisko National Park to appreciate the expanse and the beauty of the surrounding area. Here are the costs of the snowmobile options all based on 2 people sharing 2 Hour Snowmobile Experience 130 per person (note if you have 2 hours already in your itinerary the upgrade cost to 4 hours is 60 per person) 4 Hour Snowmobile Experience 190 per person Upgrade to a single snowmobile per person 50 per person Dog sledding in Abisko National Park page 4/10

5 This is probably our most popular day time activity and one that brings you close to nature in a very special way. We have two options for this this half day experience. Option 1 is to journey Alaskan Trapper style which allows you to experience the sensation of being pulled through the snow by your enthusiastic sled dogs, admiring the beautiful landscape whilst your guide does all the work! Sitting comfortably on a large sled, not dissimilar to the old mail sleds used in Alaska over 100 years ago, learn to understand why dog is man s best friend and appreciate the power and endurance these magnificent animals can generate in the tough Arctic climate. Price: 175 per person Option 2 is to take charge of your own sled for the trip (shared with your partner) and feel the sensation of driving 6 enthusiastic huskies through pristine snow and wilderness Price: 225 per person Introduction to The Life of the Sami Take a day trip to the Sámi village of Rávttas, 45 minutes east of Abisko and experience a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the reindeer people. This exclusive, once in a lifetime opportunity allows you to experience the amazing lifestyle of the Sámi people and to get up close and personal with Lapland s most iconic creature the reindeer. During this exciting adventure you will have an opportunity to feed the reindeer and absorb the magical relationship between the Sámi and their most cherished resource. During your visit to Rávttas you will also have an opportunity to enjoy a short ride on a traditional sled behind a reindeer just as the Sámi people have done for hundreds of years. After your ride you will have a chance to learn how to identify different reindeer in the herd based on personal characteristics and behaviour. All of this excitement will most certainly make you hungry your guide will lead you to one of our traditional Sámi lavvus (teepee) where you will be served a fresh and delicious meal around an open fire. Enjoy lunch with smoked meats (suovas) and bread (gahkku) aound the open fire in a Sami tepee (lavvu) while Håkan imparts the history and culture of the Sami people. This glimpse into traditional Sámi life will be one of the highlights of your visit! Cost: 189 per person from Kiruna. Includes: Transfers, guides, sled ride and lunch Cost: 249 per person from Abisko. Includes: Transfers, guides, sled ride and lunch page 5/10

6 DAY 4 Visit Original ICEHOTEL. Flight Home After Breakfast and prior to dropping you at the airport, visit the world famous and original ICEHOTEL. Its Art Suites are works of art and additionally there is the Icebar, chapel and the excellent shop to visit. If you fancy staying a night and experiencing this unique hotel then we can arrange this. Alternatively why not consider extending your break by adding in our Aurora Addicts Extension into Norway, or another option is to take time out and see Scandinavia s capital city, Stockholm. Meals included: Breakfast A la Carte Optional Extras Aurora Addicts Extension into Norway page 6/10

7 This fantastic 3 night extension to your break enables you to extend your holiday into Norway and visit 2 more dramatic sky station locations. We will manage this bolt on to your itinerary so that it logistically ties in with what you are doing in Abisko. DAY 1 Catch the train from Abisko to Narvik traveling on an historic rail journey with great scenery. In Narvik check into the Grand Hotel. Visit the war museum this afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner at the Hotel before pick up for a night of Northern Lights hunting. From Narvik town, you will be lifted up to the top of Narvik Fjellet by gondola to a stunning newly renovated lodge to search for Northern Lights alongside an expert Aurora guide. Amazing views over the Fjords and hopefully an aurora display await DAY 2 Catch the bus via the Polar Park to Tromso. The Polar Park is home to many of the indigenous wildlife of the region. Wolves, bears, Moose and lynx are just a few. On arrival in Tromso check into your hotel the Scandic Ishavshotel your base for the next 2 nights. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel DAY 3 Explore Tromso, Paris of the North. We include entrance to the Polar Musuem and a visit to the Arctic Cathedral. Tonight finish your holiday with a final northern lights hunt and dinner as you Experience Tromsø s best view! The cable car runs from Solliveien up to the mountain ledge in just four minutes. From the viewing platform and restaurant at the upper station enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø, surrounding islands, mountains and fjords and hopefully the Northern Lights! DAY 4 At Leisure until flybus transfer to the airport for your flight home. Price: From 795 per person Includes: 3 Nights accommodation with Breakfast, 3 dinners, trains, buses and transfers, 2 sky station experiences as described, entrance to Polar Park and museums in Narvik and Tromso. Night in World Famous Ice Hotel page 7/10

8 Swedish Lapland is home to the original and most dramatic ICEHOTEL. Now in its 27th edition. The hotel has two editions: Permanent ICEHOTEL 365. (open all year) This revolutionary design has allowed visitors from around the world to experience the ICEHOTEL all year round. Through a unique cooling system the designers have built all the features of the original icehotel into this amazing structure. Art suites and deluxe art suites are housed in 365 Temporary ICEHOTEL (open Mid December End March) This hotel is rebuilt from blocks of ice harvested from the Torne river. As the temperature in Jukkasjärvi drops below zero Ice Artists arrive from the world over to build this magnificent creation. They build the 4 levels of rooms, the ice chapel and ice bar. Their art is created with imagination and hard work, only to melt away under the unforgiving rays of the sun come spring. We offer all categories of room from cabins to Art Suites and the new en suite deluxe art suites in ICEHOTEL 365. We will make a reservation in the restuarant for you so you can experience some of the region s best cuisine (a la carte menu paid for locally) From 120 per person bed and breakfast (cabin) 480 per person (deluxe art suite) depending on room choice including arctic clothing in winter and transfers to the airport at the end of your stay. Extension to See Stockholm Scandinavia's Capital City Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and always rates in the top 10 most desirable cities in the world to live in. It is also the perfect contrast to a break in the arctic. The old town in Stockholm is very picturesque and compact and can be done in a full day. Your time will be spent exploring some fascinating landmarks. The VASA museum is world class, the Nobel museum of local interest and for ABBA fans; new in 2013 is the ABBA interactive museum. Also in December Stockholm has many Christmas markets so a break can allow you to do some shopping and get into the Christmas spirit. You will stay in the Rival Hotel owned by Benny Anderson of Abba fame. The hotel is an excellent 4* hotel in a quiet square but within walking distance of the old town. Cost Per Person ( Weekend vs Week Day ) Includes 2 nights in standard double room bed and breakfast, private airport transfers to and from Arlanda airport page 8/10

9 Where You'll Stay Abisko Mountain Lodge Abisko Mountain Lodge offers genuine accommodation in an old-fashioned mountain hotel setting. The service is personal and the cuisine is centred on raw ingredients. It is accredited by the Sapmi Slow Food movement, an award which took 4 years to achieve. Chefs are dedicated slow-food addicts and produce wonderful nightly meals! The 16 standard rooms in the low red 'Swedish style house' are all en-suite. Although basic they are warm and cosy. There are no televisions in the rooms as time is spent meeting guests around the bar or in the wonderful lounge area. Additionally there are 4 new superior rooms added in early These four rooms are in a separate annexe and are used exclusively by Aurora nights. Order a coffee or a glass of wine at the bar, read a magazine or spin a yarn about your arctic adventures and the magnificent aurora displays you have seen. For those wanting to soothe the muscles there is a sauna. Testimonials Just back from our trip to Sweden - and just wanted to let you know that we had a fab time. Everything worked well, everyone was lovely and all the trips were excellent. We will defi-nitely be recommending you to friends - and I've already looked at other weekends on your website. Thank you." Kathy The Sami experience, Husky safari, snowmobile tour, the hot tub on the roof, the Reindeer safari, and the night up the Abisko Sky Station were all such fun, well organized and great value for money. We also did the Lights Over Lapland photo experience and we were lucky enough to witness the most awesome display of the Northern Lights and capture it on camera with the help of Chad. Claire Price Per Person: From 1,350 (Inc Flights) What's Included? page 9/10

10 Flights (from the UK) with one hold bag per person 3 nights at Abisko Mountain Lodge Dinner at the Aurora Sky Station Photography Evening in Abisko National Park Lappish Meal & Aurora Hunt Original Ice Hotel Visit All meals Transfers Arctic Clothing loan Break Available: 1st-19th December, 3rd January -31st March Departure Airports: Heathrow Gatwick Manchester (limited) Stockholm For clients wishing to travel from the USA, Australia and Asia we can advise of best options. If you have booked your own flights we can organise ground plans only 2017 Weekend a la Carte For Expert Advice Call for Lapland for Iceland page 10/10