Swedish Lapland, Arctic Bath & Northern Lights - 5 Days

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.