Finland & Sweden Northern Lights Snow Adventure Tour
Arctic Snowshoeing & Nordic Culture
Snowy trails, a hotel made of ice and luxuriously cozy spaces to fawn over bejeweled northern skies—because winter should be anything but ordinary.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $8,049 - $9,049/person
Includes $350 internal air
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Snowshoe through one of Northern Europe’s most breathtaking winter landscapes—an Arctic wonderland reminiscent of Narnia
- Witness sweeping mountain views as you hike through pristine wilderness in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
- Follow the shifting colors of the aurora borealis in some of the world’s best places for spotting this mesmerizing natural phenomenon
- Experience the heart of Sámi, Swedish and Finnish culture—gather around open fires, relax in a sauna and meet resident reindeer
- Stay in extraordinary Arctic retreats like the intricately carved Icehotel and gaze at a captivating sky from your private glass cabin
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Stockholm Airport & Travel Details
- Board a flight to the Swedish Lapland town of Kiruna and head to the village of Jukkasjärvi on the wild Torne River
- Welcome to the Icehotel, created anew each year from snow and the river’s ice by artists from around the globe
- Strap on your snowshoes and trek along the frozen river
- Discover Swedish culture, including fika, the tradition of sipping a coffee while having a chat
- At the Sámi Siida outdoor exhibition learn about the Sámi indigenous people who have lived with reindeer for millennia and have a fierce respect for sápmi (the land).
Nights 1-2
Luxury Hotel
Northern Sweden's otherworldly Icehotel boasts rooms whose walls, floor, ceiling and bed are made of ice. Each art suite has a unique theme, sculpted by artists each year from snow and the Torne River's ice.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Snowshoe or cross-country ski beneath towering pines and pastel skies, venturing through a magical taiga forest
- Experience the quiet thrill of ice fishing on the heart of a frozen lake
- Cross into Finland and head to your private luxury glass cabin, where you’re surrounded by a snowy display of beauty, and possibly the northern lights if the nights are clear
- Snowshoe in Finland’s Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, forging a trail above the tree line and through boreal forest
- Pop into a kota (traditional Sámi hut) to warm your hands over the fire.
Nights 3-4
Luxury Hotel
This fantastically immersive retreat features cozy cabins with glass roofs and windows letting in exquisite vistas of your pristine surroundings.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Feel an adrenaline rush as you guide your team of huskies on a dogsledding adventure
- Walk over a frozen lake and alongside the Kätkätunturi fell
- A visit to Finnish Lapland wouldn’t be complete without time in a sauna, a revered part of the culture
- After your calming sauna, dare to take a plunge in the icy lake!
- Glide through the forest on a kick-sled to end your Lapland adventure.
Night 5
Luxury Hotel
Experience the stillness of Finnish Lapland near Ylläs fell from spacious lodgings with floor-to-ceiling views, cozy fireplaces, outdoor hot tubs and private saunas.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Levi Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Snowshoes or Yaktraks (depending on activity)
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
