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Finland & Sweden Northern Lights Multi-Adventure Tour
Arctic Adventures & Nordic Culture
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From: $7,499 - $8,349 pp dbl occ
Plus $300 internal air
($2,500 for sgl occ)
When you find yourself this close to the Arctic Circle, you're likely far, far away from home! You've been transported to a winter wonderland where smoked reindeer and hot lingonberry juice are on the menu. Pristine and snowy landscapes amaze as you trek through Swedish and Finnish Lapland. And where else can you snuggle into a bedroom sculpted from ice and snow and gaze at the Northern Lights through the ceiling of your very own glass igloo?
Snowshoe
Walk/Hike
Finland & Sweden Northern Lights Multi-Adventure Tour map
Sweden & Finland
Start Stockholm / End Levi
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Snowshoe in some of Sweden and Finland's most stunning landscapes, trekking through glittering snow and ice, reminiscent of Narnia
- Chase the dancing hues of the northern lights in some of the world's best places for spotting this mesmerizing natural phenomenon
- Discover insights into Sámi, Swedish and Finnish culture while warming your hands over open fires, enjoying a sauna and meeting resident reindeer
- Unwind in magical hotels—sleep in a unique ice sculpture at the Icehotel and view the captivating sky from a private glass igloo
Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-2
Description
Embark on a historic walking tour of Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden which dates to the 10th century and still retains much of its medieval charm | Board a flight to the Swedish Lapland town of Kiruna and head to the village of Jukkasjärvi on the wild Torne River | Welcome to the Icehotel, created anew each year from snow and the river's ice by artists from around the globe | Strap into your snowshoes and trek along the river | Discover Swedish culture, including fika, the tradition of sipping a coffee while having a chat | At the Sámi Siida outdoor exhibition learn about the Sámi indigenous people who have lived with reindeer for millennia and have a fierce respect for sápmi (the land).
Accommodations
Icehotel
Jukkasjärvi
| Premiere Hotel Northern Sweden's otherworldly Icehotel boasts rooms whose walls, floor, ceiling and bed are made of ice. Each art suite has a unique theme, sculpted by artists each year from snow and the Torne River's ice.
Days 3-4
Description
In Kangos, we arrive in the remote village of Särkimukka—home to about 20 times more dogs than people | Snowshoe or cross-country ski beneath towering pines and pastel skies, venturing through a magical taiga forest | Cross into Finland and head to your private glass igloo, where you're surrounded by a snowy display of beauty, and possibly the northern lights if the nights are clear | Snowshoe in Finland's Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, forging a trail above the tree line and through boreal forest | Pop into a kota (traditional Sámi hut) to warm your hands over the fire.
Accommodations
Levin Iglut
Kittilä
| Premiere Hotel Whether or not the northern lights come out to play, Levin Iglut's private glass domes are the perfect place to witness uninterrupted views anytime of day or night.
Days 5-6
Description
Feel an adrenaline rush as you guide your team of huskies on a dogsledding adventure | Walk over a frozen lake and alongside the Kätkätunturi fell | A visit to Finnish Lapland wouldn't be complete without time in a sauna, a revered part of the culture | After your calming sauna, dare to take a plunge in the icy lake! | Glide through the forest on a kick-sled to end your Lapland adventure.
Accommodations
Design Hotel Levi
Levi
| Premiere Hotel This new boutique luxury hotel set in the heart of the famous Finnish resort of Levi features an aesthetic blending traditional Lappish and modern design. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024
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Activity Level:
1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
Snowshoeing is different to walking and hiking and takes more exertion. Snow conditions can add to the exertion level. Fresh or deep snow requires some agility and more effort and can make even the shorter options feel more challenging than expected. Our level ratings for snowshoeing are based on firm snow conditions.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
Snowshoeing is different to walking and hiking and takes more exertion. Snow conditions can add to the exertion level. Fresh or deep snow requires some agility and more effort and can make even the shorter options feel more challenging than expected. Our level ratings for snowshoeing are based on firm snow conditions.
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Internal Flight
On this trip we travel by plane to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer. We'll be flying commercially with Scandinavian Airlines aboard a narrow-body jet that seats 141 passengers.
Arctic Circle Unpredictability
Our journey through the Nordic Lapland regions is a magical adventure full of the planet's most remarkable natural treasures. Northern lights are an incredible natural phenomenon and as such, are unpredictable. The probability of sightings are affected by weather, the phase of the moon and many other factors, so sightings are not guaranteed (our experience has been 50/50).
Accommodations & Meals
Luxury Lapland-style means modern, simple and uniquely appointed rooms. Please note that, due to the remoteness of our properties, breakfasts tend toward a local buffet-style affair and dinners are pre-ordered with limited-choice menus, which is simply a part of the cultural experience of Lapland.
Shuttle Time
To access the best routes and most unique hotels in this expansive region, we've incorporated multiple shuttles into your itinerary.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Internal Flight
On this trip we travel by plane to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer. We'll be flying commercially with Scandinavian Airlines aboard a narrow-body jet that seats 141 passengers.
Arctic Circle Unpredictability
Our journey through the Nordic Lapland regions is a magical adventure full of the planet's most remarkable natural treasures. Northern lights are an incredible natural phenomenon and as such, are unpredictable. The probability of sightings are affected by weather, the phase of the moon and many other factors, so sightings are not guaranteed (our experience has been 50/50).
Accommodations & Meals
Luxury Lapland-style means modern, simple and uniquely appointed rooms. Please note that, due to the remoteness of our properties, breakfasts tend toward a local buffet-style affair and dinners are pre-ordered with limited-choice menus, which is simply a part of the cultural experience of Lapland.
Shuttle Time
To access the best routes and most unique hotels in this expansive region, we've incorporated multiple shuttles into your itinerary.
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