Overview:
Join this Arctic adventure on the Polar Express Train, traveling through Swedish and Norwegian Lapland. On this independent and eco-friendly journey, you will travel from Kiruna in Swedish Lapland all the way to the west to Narvik in Arctic Norway. On the way you will venture through the Abisko National Park and get to enjoy a thrilling dog sledding safari.
Holiday price is from £ 1,295 per person based on availability and 2 persons sharing standard room accommodation throughout. Single supplement upon request.
Departure Dates:
| SEASON |
DEPARTURES |
01 Dec - 30 Apr
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Daily |
*** No departures over Christmas and New Year ***
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Swedish Lapland
Arrival in Kiruna. We recommend taking a taxi from Kiruna Airport to Camp Ripan for your first 2 nights in Swedish Lapland. At Camp Ripan you will enjoy a night in their cosy and Nordic inspired hotel rooms, with the opportunity to dine at their own restaurant specialising in Nordic foods based on local produce according to the season. In the evening you can go for a walk in the vicinity to scout for the elusive Northern Lights. Overnight in a standard double/twin room at Camp Ripan.
Day 2: Dog Sledding Safari
After breakfast at Camp Ripan join an exciting 2-hour Dog Sledding Safari trhough the magical winter landscape of Lapland. Half way trhough the adventure we stop at the lavvu, a traditional Sami style tent, where you have the chance to warm up around a roaring fire and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate, and home made apple pie! You have plenty of time to cuddle the dogs before returning back to the Camp, and we may even spot some reindeer along the way. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. The in-house Aurora Spa is well worth a visit this evening. Offering a self-spa package, including a facial scrub, body oil and coal rocks for a soothing footbath, you will also enjoy a wide selection of saunas, an outdoor jacuzzi and indoor pool. Overnight in a standard double/twin room at Camp Ripan.
Day 3: Kiruna - Narvik, Norway
Breakfast at Camp Ripan and time to enjoy your morning before taking the Polar Express train north-bound across the border into Norway via Bjorkliden and Abisko National Park. After check-in at your hotel you can explore the Arctic city of Narvik or we can assist in pre-book a selection of excursions such as a Northern Lights Chase, visit to the Polar Park or a trip to one of the many museums exhibiting the history and culture of northern Norway. Overnight in a standard double/twin room at Scandic Hotel Narvik.
Day 4: Exploring Narvik
Breakfast at the hotel and day to explore Narvik, the town between fjords and mountains. This arctic town offers a great mix of cultural and natural wonders with interesting war time history and countless possibilities for outdoor activities. Spend your day meeting the bears, moose and wolves in the Polar Park or learn more abou the rich Sami culture in the area. In the evening you can catch a ride with the cable car to the top of Mountain Narvikfjellet to watch the northern lights.
Day 5: Farewell Arctic Norway
Breakfast at your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day before your return flight back to the UK.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London Gatwick via Oslo to Kiruna and return from Narvik on Norwegian Airlines (Other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- Train: Kiruna - Narvik
- 2 nights' accommodation at Camp Ripan, Kiruna
- 2 nights' accommodation at Scandic Hotel Narvik, Narvik
- Breakfast daily
- 2-hour dogsledding safari in Kiruna
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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