Björkliden and Laktatjakko Mountain Station

Tours

Up in the mountains, 250km north of the Arctic Circle, lies Sweden’s highest mountain lodge, Laktatjakko, offering ten simple rooms, a wood-panelled bar, sauna, hearty country cooking and direct access to world-beating hiking and ski trails. Arriving by snowcat – which ploughs through the snow on tank-like tracks – for a night at Laktatjakko is just one of the highlights of this five-day tour, which begins with a train ride from Kiruna to Björkliden, itself surrounded by breathtaking views of Lapland and Lake Torneträsk. Your base in Björkliden will be Hotel Fjället, from which – if you’re lucky – you may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. After returning to Kiruna by train, a final night is spent at the incredible Ice Hotel, tucked up in a sleeping bag on a bed made of ice.

PRICES & DATES

Price includes return flights from Heathrow to Kiruna (via Stockholm) with SAS, 2nd class train from Kiruna station to Bjorkliden, 3 nights at Hotel Fjallet in double room (one of which is duplicate to Mountain Lodge) inc. breakfast, return transfers by snowcat to Laktatjakko Mountain Lodge and overnight at the Lodge, 2nd class train from Bjorkliden to Kiruna, transfer from Kiruna train station to Ice Hotel, 1 night in Snow room at Ice Hotel inc. breakfast, guided tour of Ice hotel and transfer from Ice Hotel to Kiruna airport.

Departures on Thursdays during 8 February-13 April 2013. From 1 March, departures are available all days.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Thursday
Fly to Kiruna and make your way to Kiruna train station for train to Bjorkliden.

Check in to Hotel Fjallet for 3 nights.

Situated 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, this is just about as exotic as it gets. Nestled between the mighty mountains of the last European wilderness, Björkliden is surrounded by breathtaking views of Lapland and Lake Torneträsk and not far away from the world famous Ice Hotel.

Day 2 - Friday
Today you travel to Laktatjakko Mountain Lodge.

We travel up to Låkta Mountain resort with a comfortable Snowcat. A truly ”must” for everyone who visits Björkliden. You will keep your room at Hotel Fjallet for the night so can leave heavy luggage there and take only an overnight bag with you. Here you stay in real wilderness and at the same time you can enjoy luxuries such as a warm sauna, gourmet food and a sparkling fire. Surrounding the lodge are many great hiking trails and interesting spots to visit on a daytrip. Some would rather take it easy reading a book in the sitting room or bask in the sun while enjoying the sweeping views of Lapland’s mountain region. During the day our restaurant serves the famous Låkta waffles, lunches and snacks. In the evenings it features culinary delicacies from northern Sweden.

Day 3 - Saturday
After a night at the mountain lodge, return to Hotel Fjallet by snowcat and check back in to your hotel room.

Enjoy the hotel or pop out for a downhill skiing. During the winter Björkliden accommodates skiers of all levels. If you are lucky you may be able to witness shimmering Northern Lights in the skies!

Day 4 - Sunday
Breakfast and checkout. Take a train to Kiruna where you will be met for a transfer to Ice Hotel. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour of Ice Hotel during which you learn how the hotel is built.

Tonight you will sleep in snow room for 1 night. (upgrades to Ice room and Art suites on request). In this simple but spacious snow room you’ll get a good night’s sleep in -5 degrees. You sleep in thermal sleeping bags on a special bed built of snow and ice, on reindeer skins.

Evening is free for optional excursions.

Day 5 - Monday
You are awakened in the morning with a cup of hot lingonberry juice at your bedside. Breakfast buffet and a warming morning sauna are waiting for you.

Transfer to Kiruna airport and flights home via Stockholm.

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Hotel, Activity and Local Information

Hotel Fjallet

Hotel Fjället is situated up on the mountain, in amazing alpine surroundings. The hotel has 46 rooms – single, double, twin and family rooms. All rooms have showers, toilets, cable TV and telephones and are non-smoking. Your rooms are accessible from 3pm on the date of arrival until 11am on the date of departure. The hotel foyer is a pleasant meeting place. Order a drink (hot or cold) from the Lobby Bar, take a seat in front of the fire, and enjoy the panoramic mountain views. The Lobby Bar also has snacks for sale – cinnamon buns, sandwiches etc. You can borrow board games, and buy sweets, ice creams, toiletries and souvenirs at the hotel reception. There is also a guest office you can hire with internet (broadband) accessible via our PC or your own lap top. The hotel also has a conference room, sauna, solarium and a small gym. Just off the lobby is a play room for children.

Ice Hotel

Ice Hotel is located in a small village 200 km above the Arctic Circle by river Torne. Each year a new embodiment of the world famous hotel is created and thousands of guests spend a night between its glittering walls. You sleep on a bed of warm insulating reindeer hides in an ultra-warm sleeping bag that is provided. A complete set of thermal clothing is included in your stay Ice Hotel. Ice Hotel has 3 different types of warm and ice accommodation. For that special stay we recommend upgrading to ice suite! Choose warm accommodation from Northern Lights Hotel Chalet (2 separate bedrooms and a roof window to see Northern Lights while laying in your bed), Kaamos Hotel Room (double and twin rooms with contemporary Scandinavian design) and Nordic Hotel Chalet (2 separate bedrooms). All warm rooms with private facilities. Ice accommodation consists of Snow Rooms (standard), Ice rooms (with ice furniture and unique art work made of ice), Art suite (spacios room with ice sculptures and amazing design, perfect for special occasions!).

Laktatjakko Mountain Station

Låktatjåkko Mountain Lodge, the crown jewel of Swedish Lapland, is situated in spectacular surroundings in a pass between two peaks, 9 km from Björkliden. Here you stay in real wilderness and at the same time you can enjoy luxuries such as a warm sauna, gourmet food and a sparkling fire. Surrounding the lodge are many great hiking trails and interesting spots to visit on a daytrip. Some would rather take it easy reading a book in the sitting room or bask in the sun while enjoying the sweeping views of Lapland’s mountain region. The mountain lodge has 10 rooms with 18 beds, a restaurant, bar, sitting room with fireplace, sauna, toilets and showers. During the day our restaurant serves the famous Låkta waffles, lunches and snacks. In the evenings it features culinary delicacies from northern Sweden. We can guarantee a memorable experience with excellent food and wine, good service and a wonderful relaxing atmosphere.

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