Experience Sweden in winter on this 7 Nights / 8 Days journey through Stockholm, Abisko and Kiruna. Walk the old town of Gamla Stan, fly north into Swedish Lapland, watch the aurora from Abisko under its famous Blue Hole in the sky, visit the original Icehotel and meet the indigenous Sami people.
Route: Stockholm – Abisko – Kiruna
Tour Highlights
- Gamla Stan Walking Tour & Royal Palace
- The Vasa Museum and Its 17th Century Warship
- Abisko’s Blue Hole, Among the World’s Best for Aurora
- Easy Hike in Abisko National Park
- Northern Lights Chase by Minivan
- The Original Icehotel, Founded 1989
- Nutti Sami Village Experience
- Husky Sledding & Aurora Chase by Snowmobile
01
Day 1
Arrival in Stockholm
- Welcome to the capital of Sweden. Meet our representative at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Day at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in Stockholm.
02
Day 2
Stockholm City Tour
- After breakfast, join the small group historical walking tour of Stockholm’s old town.
- Explore Gamla Stan, the city’s historical centre and its most legendary neighbourhood, discovering hidden corners and old tales.
- See top attractions including the 17th century Baroque Royal Palace.
- Visit the Vasa Museum, home to the salvaged 17th century warship.
- Overnight stay in Stockholm.
03
Day 3
Stockholm to Abisko via Kiruna
- After breakfast, check out and take the domestic flight from Stockholm to Kiruna.
- On arrival at Kiruna Airport, transfer privately to your hotel in Abisko.
- Abisko is known for its Blue Hole in the sky, a weather phenomenon that makes it scientifically one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
- Watch for the aurora from the windows of your accommodation. Overnight stay in Abisko.
04
Day 4
Abisko National Park Hike & Northern Lights
- After breakfast, set out on a morning hike in the Arctic wilderness with one of the best outfitters in Abisko.
- Your guide leads you along a local trail, such as the one following the scenic Abisko river canyon, through ancient mountain birch forest with open views over the river delta, soaring peaks and Lake Torneträsk.
- In the evening, join the Northern Lights chase by minivan. Your guide checks conditions within a 100 km radius and drives to the best viewing spot, maximising your chances of seeing and photographing the aurora.
- Overnight stay in Abisko.
05
Day 5
Abisko to Kiruna (90 km / 1 hr)
- After breakfast, check out and transfer privately from Abisko to Kiruna.
- Check in at your hotel. Kiruna is Sweden’s northernmost city, some 200 km above the Arctic Circle, and part of Swedish Lapland, an area covering about a quarter of the country.
- Day and evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kiruna.
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Day 6
Icehotel & Nutti Sami Tour
- After breakfast, set out on the full day Icehotel and Nutti Sami tour.
- The Icehotel, founded in 1989, is the original ice hotel and a world class destination, rebuilt from snow and ice each winter.
- Meet the indigenous Sami people and learn about their reindeer herding traditions and way of life in the Arctic.
- Overnight stay in Kiruna.
07
Day 7
Husky Sledding & Aurora Chase by Snowmobile
- After breakfast, enjoy a husky sledding experience through the Lapland winter landscape.
- In the evening, join the aurora chase by snowmobile for a different perspective on the Northern Lights.
- Overnight stay in Kiruna.
08
Day 8
Departure from Kiruna
- After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport.
- End your Swedish winter adventure with wonderful memories!
INCLUSIONS
- 02 Nights accommodation in Stockholm
- 02 Nights accommodation in Abisko
- 03 Nights accommodation in Kiruna
- Breakfast on all days
- Private airport transfers
- Private transfer Kiruna – Abisko – Kiruna
- Activities and entrances as listed. Meeting points are near the hotel and reached on your own
- Small group city sightseeing walking tour in Stockholm
- Vasa Museum
- Northern Lights tour
- Icehotel and Sami village tour
- Husky sledding
- Easy hiking tour in Abisko
- Aurora chase by snowmobile
EXCLUSIONS
- 5% GST
- Air fare
- Lunch and dinner
- Travel insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry and liquor
- Any increase in government taxes
- Any other item not specified in the package inclusions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Visa: a valid Schengen visa is required for Indian passport holders.
- Season: this is a winter itinerary. Northern Lights sightings depend on clear skies and solar activity and can never be guaranteed.
- Clothing: Kiruna and Abisko sit above the Arctic Circle and temperatures fall well below freezing. Thermal layers, insulated waterproof boots, gloves and a warm hat are essential.
- Specialist equipment for husky sledding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing is provided by the local operators.
- Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK). Sweden is largely cashless and cards are accepted almost everywhere.
- Electricity: Sweden uses Type C and Type F plugs with a 230V supply.
- Daylight hours are very short this far north in winter, so activities are scheduled around the available light.
