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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.

6 days, 5 nights

Luxury Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

Couples, Friends & Solos

From $8,049 - $9,049/person

Includes $350 internal air

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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

Snowshoe

Cross-Country Ski

Dogsled

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).

Icehotel

(Luxury Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

Entrance of building in the middle of a snow valley, with the Northern Lights in the sky

A liquor bar made of shaped ice, inside on an igloo-style room

Indoor lounge with black tables and chairs with candles on each table

Indoor dining table with menus and candles on the table, surrounded by wine glasses

Man holding a plate of food while holding a dome of fog over the plate

Nights 1-2

Icehotel

Jukkasjärvi

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.

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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.

Northern Lights Ranch

(Luxury Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

Woman sitting in a glass room looking up at the northern lights

View of fall tree from inside hotel room

Sky view of white buildings in a valley with grass fields and yellow trees

Nights 3-4

Northern Lights Ranch

Köngäs

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.

Jänkä Resort

(Luxury Hotel, 1 night)

Activity Options & Terrain

Sky view of a grassy valley with large, black cottages along a river

Hotel lounge with a wine rack to the right, and a fireplace and bench to the left

Exterior view of wooden building with large windows and a large valley in the back

Two glasses of champagne on a table in front of a fireplace

Corner of a large room with exposed wood walls and large windows

Night 5

Jänkä Resort

Äkäslompolo

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.

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Route & Terrain Notes

The snowshoeing terrain on this trip ranges from level to rolling with some steeper inclines. Our snowshoe routes may include a variety of conditions from firmly packed to fresh untracked snow. Snowshoeing requires more physical exertion as compared with walking and hiking—and snow conditions can greatly impact this. Fresh or deep snow requires more effort and can make even the shorter options feel more challenging than expected.

Day 1

Snowshoeing

Level 1

2 miles

minimal elevation gain

Level 2

3 miles

minimal elevation gain

Day 2

Snowshoeing

Level 1

1 mile

minimal elevation gain

Level 2

4 miles

300 ft. gain

Level 3

5 miles

700 ft. gain

Day 3

Snowshoeing

Level 1

2 miles

100 ft. gain

Cross-Country Skiing

2-4 miles

minimal elevation gain

Day 4

Snowshoeing

Level 1

2 miles

200 ft. gain

Level 2

3 miles

300 ft. gain

Level 3

6 miles

600 ft. gain

Day 5

Snowshoeing

Level 1

2 miles

minimal elevation gain

Dogsledding

2 hours

Day 6

Other

Lake Pikku Kaupinjärvi Excursion

1-2 miles

minimal elevation gain

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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Commercial Flight Schedules

This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.

Arctic Circle Unpredictability

Our journey through the Arctic region is a magical adventure full of the planet’s most remarkable natural treasures. Northern lights are an incredible natural phenomenon and as such, are unpredictable. The probability of sightings are affected by weather, the phase of the moon and many other factors, so sightings are not guaranteed (our experience has been 50/50).

Accommodations & Meals

Luxury Lapland-style means modern, simple and uniquely appointed rooms. Due to the remoteness of our properties, breakfasts tend to be a local buffet-style affair, and dinners are pre-ordered with limited choice menus, which is simply a part of the cultural experience.

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