Sweden: Northern Lights and Lapland
The trip in a nutshell
Self-driven tour
This is a self-driven tour - it isn’t compulsory to drive, however if you are willing to, then please tick the box when booking your trip.
We start our adventure in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. You might wonder why our arrival point is so far from Lapland? Well, Stockholm is much easier to get to from the UK and this way we get to experience a beautiful night train (a unique experience in itself!) that allows us to travel through the country without losing time!
We will wake up directly in Kiruna, the country's northernmost town, in the heart of Lapland. Our objective: admire and photograph the incredible Northern Lights! The conditions here are perfect. We are beyond the Arctic Circle and the light pollution present in the big cities we live in is not a problem here. In winter here there are almost 24 hours of complete darkness! There will be no getting bored though, because we can also try out dog sledding, cross-country skiing, and/or just relax in a sauna. Pack something warm and get ready to go!
Trip type
Northern Lights - be ready for early wake up calls, long nights and cold temperatures to witness this magical phenomenon! Make sure to bring warm and waterproof clothing with you.
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in Stockholm. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day we will arrive in Stockholm via night train around 11am. We recommend that you book your return flight in the afternoon to avoid any inconvenience in the event of a train delay.
What's included
6 nights accommodation in shared rooms
Overnight train from Stockholm to Kiruna on day 2 and 6
Premium 4x4 SUV car rental from day 4 to day 6
Dog sledding in Kiruna day 3
Arctic adventure with snowmobile on day 6
Lunch on day 6
Travel Coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Welcome to Sweden
Stockholm
To Swedish Lapland
Abisko
Kiruna
Kiruna
Stockholm
The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Visas and Vaccinations
Before booking, please ensure you check what documents, visas, and vaccinations are required to enter the country you are visiting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Arrival and Departure Times
We always advise trying to get to the meet-up point for the first day of your tour by 5pm. On the last day of the trip, you will arrive back in Stockholm late morning. As such, we suggest getting a flight in the afternoon.
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.