ICEHOTEL - Wilderness Camps
ICEHOTEL with a twist! Choose from 2 wilderness camps featuring snowmobiles or huskies 250km inside the Arctic Circle.
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ICEHOTEL with a twist! Choose from 2 wilderness camps featuring snowmobiles or huskies 250km inside the Arctic Circle.
The traditional ICEHOTEL holiday and a magical experience in Swedish Lapland.
Fly from the UK to Kiruna and enjoy two nights at the world famous and original ICEHOTEL. You land in this magical winter wonderland at Kiruna airport in the early afternoon. The transfer to ICEHOTEL takes just twenty minutes. Check in at the main reception, collect your warm outer clothing and explore this incredible structure.
Included is a guided tour of ICEHOTEL and some useful information about how to sleep well at -5C. One night in a room of ice, snow and snice (snow and ice) plus a room in a warm hotel room surrounded by stunning beauty and the frozen Torne River. Choose from a wide range of activities enjoy the nature.
There are 2 wilderness options to choose from
Overnight Snowmobile
Travel by snowmobile through fairy tale snow-covered forests and along the frozen Torne River to this wilderness camp perched on a peninsular in the ice. You will find running water and electricity - a genuine luxury in the wilderness. Relax in the hot tub and with any luck a star studded night sky and colourful ribbons of northern lights.
Overnight Husky
A back to basics hands on traditional winter experience. No running water, no electricity - this is how modern mushers spend their spare time. Completely free from artificial light and a great place to see the northern lights.
This holiday is about relaxation, enjoying the scenery and enjoying something quite special.
The Simply Sweden experience
All the sensations from ICEHOTEL plus an experience to remember in the wilderness. Hot tubs and northern lights on the snowmobile tour. We made some really good four-legged friends on the husky tour.
Day 1
Fly from UK to Kiruna in Lapland (via Stockholm)
Transfer from Kiruna airport to ICEHOTEL (20 mins)
Guided tour of ICEHOTEL
Check into your cold room at ICEHOTEL
Day 2
Breakfast
Check out of your cold room at ICEHOTEL
Optional excursions / activities
Check in to your warm room at ICEHOTEL
Day 3
Breakfast
Morning at leisure or optional excursions / activities
Snowmobiles & Hot Tubs
Approx 3.30pm transfer to the snowmobile garage - 15 mins
Safety briefing and snowmobile introduction
Approx. 2hrs on the snowmobiles to wilderness camp
Wilderness evening meal
Relax in the hot tub under the starry sky
or
Overnight Husky
Approx 1.30pm transfer to the husky kennels - 15 mins
Safety briefing and introduction
Approx. 4pm arrival at the wilderness cabin
Wilderness evening meal
Relax in the wood fired sauna
Day 4
Wake up in the Wilderness.
Breakfast.
Snowmobile or husky back to the garage or kennels.
Transfer to Kiruna airport or continue your holiday in Swedish Lapland with Simply Sweden.
Flight back to the UK (via Stockholm)
Located 200 miles within the Arctic Circle in the tiny village of Jukkasjärvi, ICEHOTEL has been redesigned and rebuilt every year since 1990 using one of the purest materials on earth - water. ICE HOTEL, the designers and photographers are rightly proud of their unique artwork and designs. Here at Simply Sweden we give you the opportunity to witness one of the greatest architectural structures and finest art galleries in the world - ICEHOTEL.
Room Types
ICEHOTEL ICErooms
Each room will be decorated with hand crafted ICEart and feature ICEfurniture. Space for up to 3 people.
ICEHOTEL Northern Lights Rooms
Similar to ICErooms with the northern lights recreated on the ceiling. Space for up to 3 people.
ICEHOTEL ARTsuites
ARTsuites are elaborately decorated with ICEart and ICEsculptures. These suites are designed by carefully selected renowned artists from across the globe. Space for up to 3 people.
ICEHOTEL Deluxe Suite
2 very special suites of ICE for that special occasion. Extensively decorated with ICEart and ICEsculptures. Maximum 2 people.
Family rooms
There are 2 rooms with space for 4 people.
Click on the image for more photos.
These are comfortable rooms in a typical modern Scandinavian design. There are 3 different room categories. The Kaamos rooms are double / twin rooms with private bathroom facilities. Arctic Chalets are cosy chalets with 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 single) with a small living area with table and chairs, a fridge and bathroom. Nordic Chalets have a double / twin bedroom and 1 bedroom with bunk beds. For families with 3 children an extra bed can be included. Once again there is a bathroom, table chairs and fridge. Wifi is available for those who need to stay in touch.
Click on the image for more photos.
You will be collected from your hotel after lunch for the short transfer to the husky kennels. Meet your own team of 3 or 4 huskies for the following 20 hrs (approx.) of wilderness adventure. You will be provided with warm clothing and brief instructions about how to guide your team of huskies through the ancient snow covered forests of Swedish Lapland. Experience the silence of nature as you glide silently over the magical white snow.
This is a genuine hands-on, back to basics wilderness experience in Swedish Lapland. You will come close to your new friends as you help to harness, feed and take care of your loyal team.
The wilderness cabin usually used on this tour is basic yet comfortable. There is no electricity and water is sourced from the frozen lake just 100m from the cabin. There is a comfortable lounge / dining area with wood burning stove. The large bedroom has space for up to 8 people with bunk beds and warm sleeping bags. In the evening you can relax in the wood fired sauna while your guide prepares your evening wilderness meal. Don’t forget to keep your eyes on the night sky for the Northern Lights!
You will ride 1 or 2 people per sled and take it in turns to drive. We can make a request to drive your own team of huskies but local conditions may mean this is not possible.
You head out to this comfortable wilderness camp by snowmobile. Weaving through the magical snow covered forests of Swedish Lapland and across frozen rivers thick with ice. During this tour there is a chance of seeing moose, reindeer and you will drive 30-60km depending on conditions. Book the extended version for more snowmobiling! It takes approximately two hours to reach the cabins.
At the Wilderness Camp there are 3 wilderness suites with en suite facilities and a large 5 bedroom log cabin with private rooms (shared facilities) on the banks of the Torne River each with a log fire. There is running water and electricity - a genuine luxury in the wilderness! You will be catered for on a half board basis including evening meal and breakfast. The meals are prepared in the log cabin at the Wilderness Camp over a hot stove. At the Wilderness Camp you will find WC's, showers and saunas. Your evening also includes time in a wood fired hot tub which will be kept warm for up to 3 hours. Look to the night skies for the northern lights and a glittering array of stars.
This is a short list of our recommended excursions available during your stay at ICEHOTEL.
Snowmobile Excursions
Northern Lights Excursion by snowmobile
A guided snowmobile tour in search of the Northern Lights. Includes supper. (6pm 4hrs). £111pp 2 per snowmobile. £175 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
High Mountain Tour
This tour comes highly recommended by many of our guests. A magnificent small and personal tour to one of the most beautiful spots in Sweden, Lake Ladtjojaure with views of Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise. Great opportunities to see wildlife such as moose. During the break you have the chance to try some ice fishing and enjoy lunch with local delicacies. You really will appreciate just how big nature is. (8.30am 6hrs). £233pp 2 per snowmobile. £347 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Husky Excursions
Drive Your Own Husky Team
One of the most exciting ways to see the snow covered countryside of Lapland. After some short instructions your guide will lead the way and you will have control of your own team of 3 or 4 huskies. Approx 25km and Includes lunch. (9am 4hr30)
£156pp - 2 people per sled (take it in turns to drive)
£186pp - 1 person per sled
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Sami & Cultural Activities
Sami and Reindeer Experience (Raidu)
Enjoy traditional Sami food prepared over a campfire, experience a short reindeer sleigh excursion and indulge yourself in the everyday life and rich culture of the Sami. 1330-1700 daily (not 24Dec). Extra tour 14Dec - 6Jan 0830-1200.
£165pp. Children 3-12yrs £83.
Other Activities
Winter Survival Introduction
Learn the basic of survival in the Arctic. Light a fire with a flint, navigate using the signs of nature and much more. (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 1pm for 3hrs) £94pp.
Ice Sculpting
Spend the day carving your own masterpiece under the expert guidance of the ICEHOTEL artists. £60pp (8.30am approx 3hrs. Min age 12)
A full list of activities provided by ICEHOTEL can be found here.
This holiday is dependent on ICEHOTEL being open.
2015/16 - ICEHOTEL opens on Friday 11th December and closes in mid-April.
Prices from
£1055 per person for the overnight snowmobile & hot tubs
£1095 per person for the overnight husky
ICEHOTEL options from
£100pp weekend supplement (Thur-Sun)
Upgrade from an ICEroom to ....
Northern Lights Room from £21pp
Artsuite from £55pp
Wilderness Snowmobile upgrades from
£55pp to drive individual snowmobile
£70pp for a wilderness suite with private sauna and shower
Extend the tour by 5hrs - collection at 10am ...
£108pp for shared snowmobile
£149pp individual snowmobile
Wilderness Husky upgrades from
£175pp to upgrade to a wilderness suite with hottubs and private sauna & shower
Includes
Price based upon 2 adults sharing a double / twin room and includes flights from UK to Kiruna, transfer to ICEHOTEL, 1 night in a ICEroom, 1 night warm room at ICEHOTEL, 1 night at the wilderness camp of your choice. Breakfast is included at ICEHOTEL and at the wilderness camp. An evening meal is also included at the wilderness camp. Transfer to Kiruna airport and flight back to UK. Warm outer clothing included throughout.
Useful information about the Northern Lights >>
Useful information about ICEHOTEL >>
This is an extremely flexible holiday and can be combined with many of our winter holidays in Swedish Lapland >>
The traditional ICEHOTEL holiday and a magical experience in Swedish Lapland.
Fly from the UK to Kiruna and enjoy two nights at the world famous and original ICEHOTEL. You land in this magical winter wonderland at Kiruna airport in the early afternoon. The transfer to ICEHOTEL takes just twenty minutes. Check in at the main reception, collect your warm outer clothing and explore this incredible structure.
Included is a guided tour of ICEHOTEL and some useful information about how to sleep well at -5C. One night in a room of ice, snow and snice (snow and ice) plus a room in a warm hotel room surrounded by stunning beauty and the frozen Torne River. Choose from a wide range of activities enjoy the nature.
There are 2 wilderness options to choose from
Overnight Snowmobile
Travel by snowmobile through fairy tale snow-covered forests and along the frozen Torne River to this wilderness camp perched on a peninsular in the ice. You will find running water and electricity - a genuine luxury in the wilderness. Relax in the hot tub and with any luck a star studded night sky and colourful ribbons of northern lights.
Overnight Husky
A back to basics hands on traditional winter experience. No running water, no electricity - this is how modern mushers spend their spare time. Completely free from artificial light and a great place to see the northern lights.
This holiday is about relaxation, enjoying the scenery and enjoying something quite special.
The Simply Sweden experience
All the sensations from ICEHOTEL plus an experience to remember in the wilderness. Hot tubs and northern lights on the snowmobile tour. We made some really good four-legged friends on the husky tour.
Day 1
Fly from UK to Kiruna in Lapland (via Stockholm)
Transfer from Kiruna airport to ICEHOTEL (20 mins)
Guided tour of ICEHOTEL
Check into your cold room at ICEHOTEL
Day 2
Breakfast
Check out of your cold room at ICEHOTEL
Optional excursions / activities
Check in to your warm room at ICEHOTEL
Day 3
Breakfast
Morning at leisure or optional excursions / activities
Snowmobiles & Hot Tubs
Approx 3.30pm transfer to the snowmobile garage - 15 mins
Safety briefing and snowmobile introduction
Approx. 2hrs on the snowmobiles to wilderness camp
Wilderness evening meal
Relax in the hot tub under the starry sky
or
Overnight Husky
Approx 1.30pm transfer to the husky kennels - 15 mins
Safety briefing and introduction
Approx. 4pm arrival at the wilderness cabin
Wilderness evening meal
Relax in the wood fired sauna
Day 4
Wake up in the Wilderness.
Breakfast.
Snowmobile or husky back to the garage or kennels.
Transfer to Kiruna airport or continue your holiday in Swedish Lapland with Simply Sweden.
Flight back to the UK (via Stockholm)
Located 200 miles within the Arctic Circle in the tiny village of Jukkasjärvi, ICEHOTEL has been redesigned and rebuilt every year since 1990 using one of the purest materials on earth - water. ICE HOTEL, the designers and photographers are rightly proud of their unique artwork and designs. Here at Simply Sweden we give you the opportunity to witness one of the greatest architectural structures and finest art galleries in the world - ICEHOTEL.
Room Types
ICEHOTEL ICErooms
Each room will be decorated with hand crafted ICEart and feature ICEfurniture. Space for up to 3 people.
ICEHOTEL Northern Lights Rooms
Similar to ICErooms with the northern lights recreated on the ceiling. Space for up to 3 people.
ICEHOTEL ARTsuites
ARTsuites are elaborately decorated with ICEart and ICEsculptures. These suites are designed by carefully selected renowned artists from across the globe. Space for up to 3 people.
ICEHOTEL Deluxe Suite
2 very special suites of ICE for that special occasion. Extensively decorated with ICEart and ICEsculptures. Maximum 2 people.
Family rooms
There are 2 rooms with space for 4 people.
Click on the image for more photos.
These are comfortable rooms in a typical modern Scandinavian design. There are 3 different room categories. The Kaamos rooms are double / twin rooms with private bathroom facilities. Arctic Chalets are cosy chalets with 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 single) with a small living area with table and chairs, a fridge and bathroom. Nordic Chalets have a double / twin bedroom and 1 bedroom with bunk beds. For families with 3 children an extra bed can be included. Once again there is a bathroom, table chairs and fridge. Wifi is available for those who need to stay in touch.
Click on the image for more photos.
You will be collected from your hotel after lunch for the short transfer to the husky kennels. Meet your own team of 3 or 4 huskies for the following 20 hrs (approx.) of wilderness adventure. You will be provided with warm clothing and brief instructions about how to guide your team of huskies through the ancient snow covered forests of Swedish Lapland. Experience the silence of nature as you glide silently over the magical white snow.
This is a genuine hands-on, back to basics wilderness experience in Swedish Lapland. You will come close to your new friends as you help to harness, feed and take care of your loyal team.
The wilderness cabin usually used on this tour is basic yet comfortable. There is no electricity and water is sourced from the frozen lake just 100m from the cabin. There is a comfortable lounge / dining area with wood burning stove. The large bedroom has space for up to 8 people with bunk beds and warm sleeping bags. In the evening you can relax in the wood fired sauna while your guide prepares your evening wilderness meal. Don’t forget to keep your eyes on the night sky for the Northern Lights!
You will ride 1 or 2 people per sled and take it in turns to drive. We can make a request to drive your own team of huskies but local conditions may mean this is not possible.
You head out to this comfortable wilderness camp by snowmobile. Weaving through the magical snow covered forests of Swedish Lapland and across frozen rivers thick with ice. During this tour there is a chance of seeing moose, reindeer and you will drive 30-60km depending on conditions. Book the extended version for more snowmobiling! It takes approximately two hours to reach the cabins.
At the Wilderness Camp there are 3 wilderness suites with en suite facilities and a large 5 bedroom log cabin with private rooms (shared facilities) on the banks of the Torne River each with a log fire. There is running water and electricity - a genuine luxury in the wilderness! You will be catered for on a half board basis including evening meal and breakfast. The meals are prepared in the log cabin at the Wilderness Camp over a hot stove. At the Wilderness Camp you will find WC's, showers and saunas. Your evening also includes time in a wood fired hot tub which will be kept warm for up to 3 hours. Look to the night skies for the northern lights and a glittering array of stars.
This is a short list of our recommended excursions available during your stay at ICEHOTEL.
Snowmobile Excursions
Northern Lights Excursion by snowmobile
A guided snowmobile tour in search of the Northern Lights. Includes supper. (6pm 4hrs). £111pp 2 per snowmobile. £175 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
High Mountain Tour
This tour comes highly recommended by many of our guests. A magnificent small and personal tour to one of the most beautiful spots in Sweden, Lake Ladtjojaure with views of Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise. Great opportunities to see wildlife such as moose. During the break you have the chance to try some ice fishing and enjoy lunch with local delicacies. You really will appreciate just how big nature is. (8.30am 6hrs). £233pp 2 per snowmobile. £347 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Husky Excursions
Drive Your Own Husky Team
One of the most exciting ways to see the snow covered countryside of Lapland. After some short instructions your guide will lead the way and you will have control of your own team of 3 or 4 huskies. Approx 25km and Includes lunch. (9am 4hr30)
£156pp - 2 people per sled (take it in turns to drive)
£186pp - 1 person per sled
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Sami & Cultural Activities
Sami and Reindeer Experience (Raidu)
Enjoy traditional Sami food prepared over a campfire, experience a short reindeer sleigh excursion and indulge yourself in the everyday life and rich culture of the Sami. 1330-1700 daily (not 24Dec). Extra tour 14Dec - 6Jan 0830-1200.
£165pp. Children 3-12yrs £83.
Other Activities
Winter Survival Introduction
Learn the basic of survival in the Arctic. Light a fire with a flint, navigate using the signs of nature and much more. (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun 1pm for 3hrs) £94pp.
Ice Sculpting
Spend the day carving your own masterpiece under the expert guidance of the ICEHOTEL artists. £60pp (8.30am approx 3hrs. Min age 12)
A full list of activities provided by ICEHOTEL can be found here.
This holiday is dependent on ICEHOTEL being open.
2015/16 - ICEHOTEL opens on Friday 11th December and closes in mid-April.
Prices from
£1055 per person for the overnight snowmobile & hot tubs
£1095 per person for the overnight husky
ICEHOTEL options from
£100pp weekend supplement (Thur-Sun)
Upgrade from an ICEroom to ....
Northern Lights Room from £21pp
Artsuite from £55pp
Wilderness Snowmobile upgrades from
£55pp to drive individual snowmobile
£70pp for a wilderness suite with private sauna and shower
Extend the tour by 5hrs - collection at 10am ...
£108pp for shared snowmobile
£149pp individual snowmobile
Wilderness Husky upgrades from
£175pp to upgrade to a wilderness suite with hottubs and private sauna & shower
Includes
Price based upon 2 adults sharing a double / twin room and includes flights from UK to Kiruna, transfer to ICEHOTEL, 1 night in a ICEroom, 1 night warm room at ICEHOTEL, 1 night at the wilderness camp of your choice. Breakfast is included at ICEHOTEL and at the wilderness camp. An evening meal is also included at the wilderness camp. Transfer to Kiruna airport and flight back to UK. Warm outer clothing included throughout.
Useful information about the Northern Lights >>
Useful information about ICEHOTEL >>
This is an extremely flexible holiday and can be combined with many of our winter holidays in Swedish Lapland >>
