Absolute Beginners
Come to Swedish Lapland and we will teach the art of cross country skiing; learn all about how to deal with snow and ice, ride snowmobiles and also make a visit to the famous Tree Hotel!
In Swedish Lapland we offer wonderful skiing facilities which are equal to any to be found in the famous ski-resorts in Finland. This holiday will give you the ultimate skiing experience through interesting trails, while enroute to some beautiful attractions.
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Day 1
Greeted on arrival at Luleå-Kallax Airport by your hosts,
Road transfer to Boden the journey time is approximately 35 minutes, enroute your driver will be happy to answer any question you may have. You will be provided with high quality winter clothing for the duration of your stay.
Reach Boden , check in to your cabin or hotel accommodation, light refreshments along with a starter/breakfast pack
Day 2
Guide to join you and will begin by introducing you to in basic cross-country skiing,
Intro to many trails, just outside your front porch often illuminated the routes and head off in various directions.
Lunch time, take a breakat the nearby Norrigården Inn.
More Skiing, afternoon continue to practice on the gentle slopes of the Church Hill or on the local tracks.
Evening visit to the nearby Gourmet Faculty of Björknäs for a three-course dinner.
Day 3
Begin by taking the 3 kilometre illuminated trail to the Pagla Slopes & Ski Stadium.
Arrive, we find a fireplace where we make up a real log-fire before enjoying your wilderness lunch.
More skiing, chance to further improving you're skiing
Break time, time for another hot drink
Head back, before we get too tired we point the tips of our skis homeward and make for Boden.
Break, option to maybe take a sauna
On the move again, .we strap-on our skis once again and take off
Arrival at waterfront restaurant which lies on the on the other side of the frozen lake
Day 4
On the move again in a different direction, carrying our lunch pack in our backpack
Climb a local mountain, we will climb a local mountain to inspect an abandoned fortress
Lunch time and story time, enjoyed by a warming log-fire while we tell you the fascinating story of this amazing mountain.
Snowcaves, we end the day by digging our own snow caves, those who are brave enough may wish to spend the night it.
Evening meal. this evening you will be provided with a voucher for dinner at restaurant of your choice.
Day 5
Tree Hotel Visit: Road journey through the stunning frozen countryside to make a guided visit to the latest tourist attraction in Lapland – the amazing Tree Hotel,
Visit to the time warp, travel back in time relax and take lunch in the style of days gone by at "Britta's Place" an experience not to be missed!
Snowmobile afternoon ride, revert to an exciting and modern day form of transport enjoy the thrills of petrol power with a snowmobile through the frozen forests to the Storklinten Ski Centre,
Arrival to Ski Centre, settle into the cabin accommodation
Evening snack and drink in the restaurant where the Friday Night After-Ski is in progress, sometimes with a troubadour and sing along
Day 6
No programmed activities which enables you to enjoy the day doing in whichever activity you enjoy most.
Ski-lifts will be running from 10 am to 4 pm Après-ski with live music in the evening.
Day 7
Last full day in Lapland, another free day for your leisure
In the evening there is a special après-ski and dinner for our group in the restaurant which would otherwise be closed
Day 8
Time to leave, there is a direct transfer from Storklinten to Lulea airport.
Check-in and depart for your homebound flights
A full itinenary is provide for an actioned packed ski break, additional activities are avialable through speaking to your tour guide.
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Availability Weekly January to early April
Price Adult £ TBA Child Price Under 12 years £ TBA
This package is ideal for families or groups of 6–8 persons, but can also be acquired by smaller groups a supplement will be charged.
The package price is based as shown above with a minimum of four persons sharing the accommodation supplements will be charged for smaller groups. It aslo includes local airport transfers, ski instruction, skis, Ssi-poles,ski passes and all meals.
Weather conditions
Occasionally the weather conditions may be unsuitable or other circumstances may cause changes to the itinerary. We reserve the right to change the program if this should be the case
Clothing
Although we provide all guests with high quality extreme weather clothing for the duration of their visit; in the form of hats, boots, suits and mitts. We must point out to all visitors that we strongly recommend that you travel in warm clothing; waterproof footwear and wear hats and gloves. Additional personal clothing should include thermal under garments, wool or thermal socks and additional layers of lightweight clothing such as vests. The temperatures really can be quite extreme and it is much more fun when you are warm!
Insurance
Should you wish to source winter holiday insurance; please visit the Columbus link
Flight Information
Arctic Discovery Flight Policy - The way forward
In order to provide our customers with the most cost effective package available we have taken the decision not to include flights in the cost of your holiday. Instead we now provide a comprehensive range of complete ground packages all of which are described on our web site; along with these a flight guidance service is provided which ensures that our customers will always benefit from the cheapest available flights at the time of making a booking.
Buy your own tickets to Swedish Lapland and benefit from the best possible flight prices, we will advise you of the best available prices at the time of booking and guide you with the purchase procedure. We believe that by offering this totally new service we provide our customers the opportunity to save money as well as the security of knowing that by purchasing your own tickets you will have a direct airline guarantee for your flights and connections therefore giving you not only the best available price but total peace of mind! We will take care of the rest – a ground package which includes accommodation, local airport transfers, instruction, skis, ski-poles, ski pass and all meals! We meet you upon arrival at the Luleå-Kallax Airport and then take care of you until we return you for your homeward flights
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