Best of Lapland 2010/11

Swedish Lapland is widely recognised as one of the best winter holiday destinations, with the perfect combination of innovation, design, wilderness and genuine small scale winter activities. ICEHOTEL and Treehotel are leading the way in new building techniques, inventing new ways to build in ice and in the treetops, attracting guests from across the globe, yet keeping the environment at the top of the agenda.

Snowmobile, sami and husky tours allow you to look at the everyday life of the local people and sami reindeer herders. Take a step into the wilderness to listen to natures' voice and experience Europe's Last Wilderness.

Day 1 - Treehotel
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. Check in to your room at Treehotel. You may feel your room swaying gently in the breeze - all part of the Treehotel experience. Take your pick from a range of activities at Treehotel.

Day 2 - 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.

Day 3 - Overnight Husky or Snowmobile
You will be woken with a hot cup of lingon berry juice at your bedside. Enjoy a morning sauna and a relaxing breakfast before departing on your overnight wilderness tour. One of the best ways to explore Swedish Lapland and also offers some of the best chances to see the Northern Lights. You decide whether it's by modern snowmobile or more traditional husky sled.

Days 4 - ICE HOTEL (warm accommodation)
After a wilderness breakfast at the wilderness log cabins there is a little more time to enjoy the Lapland countryside before returning to ICEHOTEL. Check in to your spacious and comfortable warm accommodation at ICE HOTEL and indulge 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.

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

Prices for 2010/11 from £1695 per person
Book the Best of Lapland Holiday
Price based upon 2 adults sharing a double / twin room and includes flights from UK to Luleå, transfer to Treehotel, 1 night b&b at Treehotel, transfer to train station, train to Kiruna, transfer to ICEHOTEL, 1 night in a snowroom b&b,, 1 night half board by snowmobile or husky, 1 night warm accommodation b&b, warm outer clothing at ICEHOTEL and for overnight tour, transfer to Kiruna airport and flight back to UK.