Summary
Short description
A four-day break in beautiful Norwegian Lapland
Highlights
- Spend an unforgettable stay at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
- Enjoy two nights at the stunning Arctic Wilderness Lodge
- Relax with included dining, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients
- Head out into the wilderness on a programme of included winter tours
- Hunt for the Northern Lights with an expert guide
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | Ice hotels | January holidays | Northern Lights | Short break
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Enjoy included UK airport lounge access before your flight, via Oslo, to Alta, the northern gateway to the Norwegian Arctic. Here, an included transfer will bring you to the Arctic Wilderness Lodge. Check in to your river view room with its private balcony, sky-view window and ultra-stylish bathroom, before heading to the excellent restaurant for the first of your three-course dinners, all included in your stay – think heart reindeer dishes, local seafood and berries foraged in the wilderness, all accompanied by an superb wine list.
Stay: Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Meals: D
Day
2
Arctic Wilderness Lodge
After a buffet breakfast at the lodge, it's time to head out on the first of your included excursions, where you'll meet reindeer and the local Sami people who care for them. To begin with, your Sami guide will talk you through events that highlight their past and present culture before you enjoy the chance to drive your own reindeer sled before warming up by the fire in a traditional Sami lavvu tent. Then, with a free afternoon, perhaps take the chance to make use of the snowshoes and kick-sleds, or take advantage of the lodge's excellent spa before indulging in another three-course dinner. Later, wrap up and head out on a thrilling hunt for the Northern Lights.
Stay: Arctic Wilerness Lodge
Meals: B L D
Day
3
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Today starts with a thrilling snowmobile safari and the chance to spot Arctic foxes and lynx as you speed through the frozen wilderness. Return to the lodge for lunch and a tour of Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel where you'll spend tonight. Afterwards. you might wish to take part in one of the highly recommended dog sledding excursions before settling in for your final dinner. Then, it's time for a trip highlight as you retire to your snow room, where temperatures reside between a frosty -4°C and -7°C. You’ll spend the night in a thermal sleeping bag, cosy and warm on a bed of reindeer fur. It's a truly memorable experience.
Stay: Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Alta, Norway (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
4
Alta/UK
After breakfast, make your way to Alta airport where you’ll board a flight, via Oslo, back to the UK.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
4-day tailor-made break
from £1,955 pp incl. flights
Standard
Low Season
from £1,955 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £2,440 pp. incl. flights
Package includes:
- Return flights to/from Alta incl hold luggage
- Return airport shuttle transfers
- 2 nights at the Arctic Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night in an Ice Room at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
- Breakfast & 3-course culinary fine dining experiences.
- Lunch on Day 2 and 3
- 1 x Reindeer & Sami experience
- 1 x Northern Lights Hunt by Car
- 1 x Arctic Light Snowmobile Safari
- Sauna
- Complimentary use of snowshoes and kicksleds
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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