Magical Moments in Lapland

A 4 night holiday exploring Swedish Lapland and visiting some of the most innovative hotels and locations in Europe's Last Wilderness. By using and developing some of the most advanced modern technology to build these amazing structures, both ICE HOTEL and Treehotel are keen to protect the fragile environment they have grown up in. A huge amount of effort and energy has been used to develop ICE HOTEL and Treehotel into being some of the most environmentally friendly holidays in Sweden and Scandinavia.

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Itinerary - recommended December to March
Days 1 to 3- Treehotel (half board)

Fly from the UK to Luleå. Arrive in Luleå where you will be met by a representative from Treehotel. Approx. 1hr transfer from the airport to Treehotel. The journey to Treehotel takes you along the Luleå River valley, which is the base for some of the available activities at Treehotel.
Treehotel has taken the lead by using innovative building techniques to secure the cabins in the trees. By using securing brackets and by closely monitoring the growth rate of the trees, Treehotel has successfully built a hotel in the tree tops without using nails. Luleå university has also been closely involved as international companies and organisations look to use and adapt this innovative process. Breakfast is served at Britta's pensionat (part of Treehotel) and with a full range of winter activities to choose from, including cultural experiences and husky excursions you will find plenty to keep you occupied.

Days 3 to 5 - ICE HOTEL

After breakfast you will have some time to explore the village of Harads before your transfer to the train stn (approx 30 min transfer) for your train to Kiruna and Jukkasjärvi, home of ICE HOTEL. The train line exists as this is on the worlds most important iron ore trade routes. Kiruna is home to the worlds largest underground mine.
At Kiruna train station you will be met by an ICE HOTEL representative. Your transfer to ICEHOTEL takes just 20mins. Check in to ICEHOTEL and sleep in warmth as you bed is lined with a reindeer skin and you will sleep in sleeping bags specifically designed for ICE HOTEL.
You will be woken with a hot cup of lingon berry juice at your bedside. Enjoy a morning sauna and a relaxing breakfast before indulging in some activities at ICE HOTEL. There is also the option of a leisurely walk along the frozen river or simply admiring the snow and ice glistening on the trees. You will be accommodated in spacious warm accommodation at ICE HOTEL.

Day 5
Breakfast & transfers in time for your flight back to the UK.

Prices for 2012/13 from
£1470 per person (stay at ICE HOTEL Mon, Tue, Wed)
£1525 per person (stay at ICE HOTEL Thur to Sun)
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Price based upon 2 adults sharing a double / twin room and includes flights from UK to Luleå, transfer to Treehotel, 2 nights half board at Treehotel, transfer to train station, train to Kiruna, transfer to ICEHOTEL, 1 night in a snowroom b&b, 1 night warm accommodation b&b, warm outer clothing at ICEHOTEL, transfer to Kiruna airport and flight back to UK.