Swedish Lapland, Arctic Bath & Northern Lights
PRIVATE TOUR: Embark on an unforgettable journey to Swedish Lapland on this 5 day tour, where adventure meets relaxation. Experience the thrill of an Icebreaker cruise, dog sledding through snowy forests, and a guided hunt for the Northern Lights. Unwind at the luxurious Arctic Bath, a floating wellness retreat offering stunning views and top-tier spa treatments. Explore the charming city of Lulea, with its rich history and unique natural surroundings.
For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more.
Tour Overview
Duration
5 daysHotel Rating
4 star hotels & Arctic Bath wellness retreatStarts
LuleaEnds
LuleaMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Sweden that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
NoCountry
SwedenMeals Included
Breakfast: 4, Dinner: 1Passengers
$5,440.00
$1,632.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 1 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
On this tour, all arrangements such as accommodation and transportation are pre-arranged for you. You may enjoy included activities and guided sightseeing, but you will need to navigate your way through the tour by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A relaxed pace, with extended stays in one location and a mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at leisure.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
NoGroup Size
Min 1 / Max Private TourRange
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
On this tour, all arrangements such as accommodation and transportation are pre-arranged for you. You may enjoy included activities and guided sightseeing, but you will need to navigate your way through the tour by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A relaxed pace, with extended stays in one location and a mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at leisure.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Lulea & Leisure Day
Make your way independently to your hotel, then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Lulea, the capital of Norrbotten County, is Sweden's northernmost city, located on the northwest Gulf of Bothnia. This relaxed yet vibrant city boasts top-tier dining and serves as an ideal base for Arctic adventures.
Day 2 - Icebreaker Cruise
This morning, embark on a two-hour icebreaker excursion. A bus will pick you up from central Lulea and take you to the cruise terminal.
Onboard, experience the thrill of breaking through thick ice, hear the hull crushing the frozen sea, and take a walk on the ice. Enjoy a hot drink and, for the adventurous, float among ice floes in a survival suit. Warm clothing, footwear, and equipment are provided.
Return to Lulea by bus and have lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon, explore Lulea at your own pace. The city is home to the historic Gammelstad Church Town, the 15th-century Nederlulea Church, and Norrbottens Museum. Offshore, the Bay of Bothnia features over 1,000 islands with beaches, cottages, and wildlife.
Day 3 - Winter Adventure & Northern Lights Hunt
Today, you can choose from optional winter activities (at an additional cost.)
For an adrenaline-filled adventure, try dog sledding. After a transfer to a husky farm, an experienced guide will teach you how to drive the sled and lead the dogs. Once harnessed, the dogs will pull you through snowy forests, following the guide’s lead. Back at camp, warm up with hot drinks and sandwiches in a barbecue hut.
In the afternoon, you may opt to visit a moose and reindeer park, where you can get up close with Scandinavia’s largest wild animal. Stand face-to-face with "The King of the Forest" and even feed the moose by hand. (Additional cost applies.)
In the evening, embark on an included guided Northern Lights hunt. Departing at 20:00, this three-hour tour takes you to at least three locations with optimal conditions for spotting the Aurora Borealis. If the skies are clear, you’ll have a great chance to witness this stunning phenomenon and capture breathtaking photos. Your guide will share insights about the Northern Lights while you enjoy a traditional Swedish fika—something sweet to eat and a hot drink.
Day 4 - Arctic Bath Wellness & Relaxation
In the morning, enjoy a private transfer to Arctic Bath, a unique wellness retreat blending Northern heritage with luxury. Floating on the Lulea River in Harads, a small village 1.5 hours from Lulea Airport, this serene escape connects to land via wooden walkways.
The main building houses the reception, a cozy lounge with a fireplace, a restaurant serving locally inspired cuisine, and spa facilities. Guests can relax in a steam sauna, two dry saunas, outdoor jacuzzis, and the famous cold river bath. Massages are also available in two treatment rooms. Spa access and a Mindful Sauna Ritual are included. Arctic Bath offers prime views of the Northern Lights, whether from your cabin or the spa.
You'll spend the night in a water cabin, a floating double hotel room, connected to the shore by a floating walkway. A large wooden deck is available outside the cabin. During the summer, the cabin is free-floating, whilst it is frozen on the Lulea River in winter.
Day 5 -
Depending on your flight time, take in the beautiful surroundings and unwind in the spa. Later, enjoy a private transfer to the airport from Arctic Bath.
Tour Reviews
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Additional night in Lulea
Additional night in Stockholm
Additional Extras
Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.
Guided snowmobile tour including lunch
You start about 30km outside of Luleå in the village Möron, where all the snowmobiles and the equipment are located. It is a very good starting point as you will be close to the forest and the lakes with the ice and open fields. During the trip, you will take a short break and enjoy the nature before taking us out on the ice. There you drive to a nice barbecue area where you stop and prepare our lunch. Lunch could be for example grilled sausages with bread. The last bit back on the snowmobile tour is on the thick ice that offers nice, white-bedded views. Clothes, helmet, shoes, gloves, lunch, liability insurance are all included. Solo price.
Guided Northern Lights hunt by snowmobile including Fika
Experiencing the Northern Lights from the snowmobile is a very special experience. With the snowmobile, you can go to the best spots and the darkest places to get the best chances to see the Aurora. You will drive in the forest and through the ice on the sea. The ice is also a very good place to see the Northern Lights from. During the tour, they also serve you the typical “Swedish fika” (Something sweet to eat and hot to drink). You must have a valid driving license of B category in order to drive a snowmobile. Solo price.
Guided Northern Lights hunt by snowmobile including Fika (3 hours)
Experiencing the Northern Lights from the snowmobile is a very special experience. With the snowmobile, you can go to the best spots and the darkest places to get the best chances to see the Aurora. You will drive in the forest and through the ice on the sea. The ice is also a very good place to see the Northern Lights from. During the tour, they also serve you the typical “Swedish fika” (Something sweet to eat and hot to drink). You must have a valid driving license of B category in order to drive a snowmobile.
Guided snowmobile tour including lunch (4 hours)
You start about 30km outside of Luleå in the village Möron, where all the snowmobiles and the equipment are located. It is a very good starting point as you will be close to the forest and the lakes with the ice and open fields. During the trip, you will take a short break and enjoy the nature before taking us out on the ice. There you drive to a nice barbecue area where you stop and prepare our lunch. Lunch could be for example grilled sausages with bread. The last bit back on the snowmobile tour is on the thick ice that offers nice, white-bedded views. Clothes, helmet, shoes, gloves, lunch, liability insurance are all included.
Guided Husky Safari
This is a perfect dog sled tour for the entire family taking you through snow-covered forests and open fields. The tour will end with coffee in a grill hut. When you arrive, you will go through instructions asn safety before it’s time to harness and conntect the dogs to the team. The guide will take you on a dog sled ride through which you will also get to experience nature around Ale very closely.
Aurora Spa
Hot tub, Ice tub and Sauna! Come and relax in the middle of winter wonderland and enjoy a warm bath in the typical Nordic hot tub. Enjoy the bath in the wood-burning outdoor pool surrounded by snow and ice. When you finished swimming, dive into the ice tub before relaxing in the wood-burning sauna. The beautiful view from the sauna or from the hot tub can even give you the chance to see the Northern Lights dancing in the middle of a beautiful starry sky. Swimwear is mandatory, slippers are included and please bring your towel.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. Child pricing is available for those aged 12 or under, travelling with a minimum of 2 adults - please contact us for this. We can operate this tour for solo travellers, though a supplement will apply - please contact us for this.
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