For Expert Advice Call 01722 445959 for Swedish and Norwegian Lapland 01722 445901 for Iceland and Greenland A unique occasion deserves a unique experience. https://www.aurora-nights.co.uk/northern-lights-holidays/new-year-christmas-trips/abisko-break/ New Year Northern Lights in Abisko Break available: 30th December 2018-2nd January 2019 Duration: 3 Nights Abisko is simply one of the best places in the world for consistent sightings of the northern lights. This New Year Break not only brings you 3 evenings to search and witness the magic of the aurora but a full programme of daytime arctic experiences designed to turn a New Year getaway into a once in a lifetime experience! This break has limited availability and sells out months in advance so early booking is essential. Highlights Husky Safari & Snowmobile safaris in beautiful Abisko National Park. Exclusive Northern Lights Photo Evening in Abisko. Night Visit to the renowned Aurora Sky Station in Abisko. Traditional Lappish New Year Dinner & Celebration. Visit the Original ICEHOTEL and the New ICEHOTEL 365. Day by Day Itinerary DAY 1-30 December 2018 Fly to Swedish Lapland -Aurora Sky Station Night Visit Fly to Kiruna via Stockholm in Swedish Lapland where you will be met and transferred to Abisko, about 1 hour s travel time. On check-in you will be kitted out with complimentary arctic clothing, yours to use for the duration of your break. This evening after dinner in the lodge, transfer to Abisko Sky Station, widely regarded as the best place in the world to see the Northern Lights. Take the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the observatory which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask.From this advantageous position with commanding views looking north across Lake Tornetrask, the northern lights always seem more dramatic. If you would like to Celebrate in Style tonight then consider upgrading to the exclusive dinner at the Sky Station. Head back to the Lodge around midnight. Meals Included: Dinner page 1/6
A la Carte Optional Extras Upgrade to Dinner at the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko This evening rather than having dinner at the Lodge experience the gourmet dinner at the iconic Aurora Sky Station, allowing you an extra 3 hours in the Sky Station. Take the chairlift up Mount Nuolja to the observatory which offers visitors a panoramic view over Lapporten, the Abisko Alps and Tornetrask. Enjoy a delicious three course meal at the sky station prepared using the best local ingredients. Your chances of seeing the aurora are good. Abisko is blessed with many long, dark nights. In addition, there is minimal artificial light. Abisko is situated 250km north of the Arctic Circle and has the most cloud-free sky in Sweden. Price Per Person: 125 per person Timing: 6pm Midnight Includes: Transfers, chairlift pass & exclusive 3 course dinner DAY 2-31 December 2017 Snowmobile Safari. Lappish New Year Celebration After breakfast venture out into the wilds of Abisko National Park on a snowmobile adventure. Peter your Snowmobile guide, will meet you at the lodge and take you out for a 2 hour exploration of Abisko National Park. As Abisko National Park surrounds Abisko Mountain Lodge you don t have to go far to get some awe inspiring views of the frozen Lake Tornetrask and the unique glacial formation of Laporten, which rises like a beacon out of the white desert! Return to the lodge for lunch and some downtime before dinner. This evening the chefs at Abisko Mountain Lodge will prepare an authentic Lappish new year dinner combining some of the traditional ingredients like Reindeer, Arctic Char and Cloudberries. As midnight approaches top up your glasses and venture outside to toast the New Year. With any luck your northern lights holiday will be complete with the Aurora blazing above you. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner page 2/6
DAY 3-01 January 2019 Husky Safari Adventure. Aurora Photo Experience in Abisko National Park After breakfast venture out for a 2 hour Alaskan Trapper Husky experience. This half day activity allows you to experience the sensation of being pulled through the snow by your enthusiastic sled dogs. Admire the beautiful landscapes within Abisko National Park whilst your guide does all the work! Return for lunch and then at leisure. 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 guests staying at Abisko Mountain Lodge. 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 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! Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch and Dinner DAY 4-02 January 2019 Visit Original ICEHOTEL. After breakfast at leisure until departure for Jukkasjarvi, home to the original ICEHOTEL. Now in its 27th edition (as it is built from scratch every year) it gets more impressive each year. This incredible structure is built afresh each year and is a must see for anyone visiting Kiruna. Its Art suites are works of art and additionally there is the icebar, chapel and the excellent shop to visit. You will also see the revolutionary design and function of ICEHOTEL 365, the new permanent edition of the ICEHOTEL. The driver will then take you onto the airport in time for your flight home at the end of your action packed New Year northern lights holiday to Abisko. Why not look at some of the other breaks we offer to Abisko or you an combine Abisko with the Best of Swedish Lapland including the Original ICEHOTEL or on a Multi Country Northern Lights Holiday. Meals included: Breakfast A la Carte Optional Extras page 3/6
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 250-290 Per Person ( Weekend vs Week Day ) Includes 2 nights in standard double room bed and breakfast, private airport transfers to and from Arlanda airport 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 that 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 2015. 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. page 4/6
Testimonials "All in all, a wonderful holiday and an unforgettable way to spend New Year. It was one of the best holidays we ve ever had certainly one of the most memorable. You might be interested to know that we ve bought some lingonberry bushes to grow in the garden this year!" Allan We had the best New Year ever! I've never been so amazed by such natural beauty, the never ending amounts of snow against magical skies and even the Northern Lights on two occasions! The excursions were incredible and we both felt so lucky to have so much time experiencing them (in comparison with other holidays we looked at). The guides were a real bonus too - extremely friendly and helpful, while providing us with 'real' information about Sami life. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Lucy Price 1,695 per person ( Gatwick) What's Included? Flights (from the UK) with one hold bag per person 3 nights at Abisko Mountain Lodge Northern Lights hunt at Aurora Sky station in Abisko Northern Lights Photo evening Lappish New Year Dinner Sled Dog and Snowmobile Day Experiences Ice Hotel visit and entrance All Meals Arctic Clothing loan Transfers Departure Dates: 30th December 2018 2nd January 2019 Departure Airports: Gatwick Heathrow Stockholm For our international Clients we can provide just the ground arrangements for you if you have your flights booked we can provide the domestic flights in Sweden for you page 5/6
2017 Weekend a la Carte For Expert Advice Call 01722 671073 for Lapland 01722 671079 for Iceland page 6/6