5 days | Independent | Dec-Jan | Kiruna
Join our special Christmas tour to Sweden this year. For four nights, make yourself at home in an authentic, family-run property in a remote location in Swedish Lapland, 150 km above the Arctic Circle. Owned by Johan and Eva Stenevad, this boutique guesthouse has a homely, rustic feel with a personal, informal touch. With only 5 traditional wooden cottages with a total of 13 rooms, this is a great little hideaway with plenty of adventures in the surrounding wilderness – perfect for someone looking for something truly authentic.
Disconnect from the world and immerse yourself in the traditions and Christmas hospitality of Lapland. Its magical atmosphere and hauntingly beautiful setting will make this Christmas one not to forget. The Christmas lights will be twinkling and the snow ready for snow angels, toboggining and your family.
Highlights include
- Spend Christmas in a secluded family-run guesthouse deep in Swedish Lapland, 150km above the Arctic Circle
- Stay in a cosy boutique wilderness retreat with welcoming hosts, home-cooked meals and an authentic local atmosphere
- Visit the world-famous ICEHOTEL and discover its incredible ice art and architecture on a guided tour
- Experience the serenity of ice fishing on a frozen Arctic lake, surrounded by pristine snowy landscapes
- Enjoy the chance to have your freshly caught fish prepared for dinner by the guesthouse chef
- Travel by snowmobile through forests and wilderness to meet Lapland's iconic reindeer
- Learn about Sámi culture and the important role reindeer have played in Arctic life for centuries
- Embark on a memorable 4-hour husky safari through frozen wetlands and snow-covered forests.
- Experience the unique silence of dog sledding through untouched winter wilderness
- Celebrate Christmas Eve with a special festive dinner featuring local Lapland flavours
- Stay in a remote dark-sky location with excellent opportunities to witness the Northern Lights
- Enjoy a traditional Lapland Christmas away from the crowds, surrounded by nature and Arctic hospitality
- Day 1
- Arrive Kiruna, visit the ICEHOTEL with guided tour then drive to guesthouse
- Day 2
- Ice-fishing and then optional warm up in the Sauna before cooking your catch
- Day 3
- Visit the Reindeers by Snowmobile
- Day 4
- Husky Safari and Festive Dinner
- Day 5
- Return to Kiruna Airport and depart
- Start/End Place
- Kiruna, Sweden
- Country Visited
- Sweden
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Start Date
- Scheduled
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Adventurous Christmas holiday, minimum age: 4 years old
- Code
- 50DN0275
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Local transfers
Included
- Airport transfers from/to Kiruna Airport
- Accommodation in large superior room with half board (breakfast and dinner) (Drinks paid locally)
- ICEHOTEL visit including lunch, entrance fee and guide
- Snowmobiling and Reindeer with lunch
- 4hrs Husky Safari in Lappish Nature with outdoor lunch
- Ice fishing 4hrs with outdoor lunch
- Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve
- Outdoor clothing for complete stay
- Daily itinerary will be provided upon arrival
- All taxes (VAT)
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Drinks including alcoholic beverages, juice, soft drinks and hot beverages
- Sauna and Jacuzzi
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Kiruna, visit the ICEHOTEL with guided tour then drive to guesthouse
Arrive Kiruna and transfer to your lodge. Located on the banks of the Lainio River in the small village of Kangos in northern Sweden, it’s a two-hour drive through a winter wonderland. Stop along the way at the famous Swedish ICEHOTEL and take your time exploring with a guide and lunch.
Upon arrival at this small family run lodge, check into your cabin and receive your winter gear near reception. For families, there is a very comfortable Viking Cabin, which fuses a snow-inspired and Viking theme. It feels like a home away from home, with two bedrooms, a loft, a living area and a bathroom, not to mention a lovely fireplace that keep you toasty warm each evening.
Enjoy a two-course dinner before settling in somewhere to see if the Northern Lights makes a show.
Meals
1 Lunch1 Dinner
Accommodation
Lapland GuesthouseDay 2 - Ice-fishing and then optional warm up in the Sauna before cooking your catch
Imagine walking straight out into the middle of a lake, sitting down in the frosty landscape. This is reality when you go ice-fishing. Venturing out on a lake, drilling a hole and visiting the world below. Your guides will make a fire to prepare hot coffee and lunch on.
Ice-Fishing is a truly serene experience which takes some patience but really gives you time to adore the surrounding nature. This truly lets you wind down from the buzz of the world and is quite the thrill when you feel movement on the rod.
Back at the guesthouse you can warm up in the optional sauna. Then hopefully, the chef will cook your catch or something similar and trade stories around the dinner table. Delicious meals are served at a large communal table each evening. Locally sourced and home-cooked, the dishes are inspired by traditional Lapland cuisine and your hosts are happy to cater to fussy kids and any special dietary requirements.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Lapland GuesthouseDay 3 - Visit the Reindeers by Snowmobile
Experience the Arctic wilderness on an unforgettable excursion that combines the thrill of snowmobiling with a visit to one of Lapland's most iconic animals. Reindeer have been an important part of life in Sápmi (Lapland) for centuries, and this tour offers the opportunity to meet them up close while learning about their role in local traditions and culture.
Travel by snowmobile through beautiful snowy landscapes, passing forests and open wilderness along the way. With plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and take in the scenery, this experience is suitable for both first-time and experienced snowmobilers.
Two people share a snowmobile, taking turns driving along the route. A valid driver's licence is required to operate a snowmobile, while guests without a licence, children, or those who prefer not to drive can travel comfortably as passengers on the snowmobile or in a sleigh.
Warm thermal outerwear and helmets suitable for Arctic conditions are provided, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience throughout the excursion.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Lapland GuesthouseDay 4 - Husky Safari and Festive Dinner
The forest is covered with a thick snow cover and the ice crystals sparkle in the sunlight. At the husky farm the eager dogs are waiting, loudly barking and ready for adventure. When the sleigh is released, the dogs go silent in an instant, focused on the task and soon you are out on the track through frozen wetlands.
Today, you will ride through the breathtaking winter landscape behind the beautiful huskies. Not a sound is heard – except your own breathing and the sleigh skids sliding on the snow. Travelling in silence with a dog sleigh cannot be fully described in words – it must be experienced. It is a peaceful feeling, being in nature and following the dogs rhythm over the snow.
The dog sleigh safaris are led by experienced husky guides who work small-scale with great care for their dogs as well as for the pristine nature.
After your adventure, return to the guesthouse and celebrate your final evening with a festive dinner, the perfect way to round off your Lapland experience.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Lapland GuesthouseDay 5 - Return to Kiruna Airport and depart
After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight.
Meals
1 BreakfastPrice per person in Superior room dbl/twin share. Family price on request.
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Important Information
Optional activities can be added to your tour - Afternoon Quad biking or an evening Northern Lights tours.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. For multi-activity stays, often the order of the activities will be confirmed locally on arrival. Activities might vary slightly in their duration or location due to the weather and local conditions. Any activities that are unable to be re-scheduled due to weather conditions, will be refunded as a general practice, as determined by the activity provider.
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