Arctic Trail, Boundary Stone & Abisko National Reserve
5 days / 4 nights, Ice Hotel / Sweden - Kilpisjärvi - Boundary Stone / Norway -Abisko National Reserve - Kiruna / Finland | The Arctic Trail is a trail system crossing the borders between three countries - Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Experience the northernmost part of Scandinavia via snowmobile trails -travel without borders across three countries! Enjoy the fascinating wintry countryside of the Scandinavian Peninsula and Lapland. From the dense pine forests in the subarctic region through snow-covered and high mountains. Follow one of the Arctic trails highest located routes in Swedish Lapland. The Northern Scandinavian mountain region stretches from Vuosko to Kilpisjärvi.
See Taiga, the massive, native pine-forest belt, the tundra, the high alpine mountain region and the Arctic Ocean in the very North. Listen to the silence. Feel the freedom. Experience polar darkness and the natural phenomenon of Northern Lights. See glaciers and travel around in a safe snow paradise. Allow yourself to be fascinated and inspired by a magical and serene, yet vast landscape of pine forests in the sub arctic region and snow-covered mountains.
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| Departure | Departure: April 7th, 2010 |
| Price | $3,495 per person in double room |
| Included | Taxi transfers from/to Kiruna Airport - Hotel Accommodation in cabins/lodges/wilderness camps or hotel according to the program Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast day 5 Snowmobile rental (Polaris IQ FS Touring), 1 snowmobile per person All gasoline/oil Guide service throughout the safari Equipment and clothing (overall, boots, hat/helmet and gloves) |
| Not Included | Flight to/from Kiruna Personal insurance / personal items Beverages other than lingonberry juice / ice water Self-excess of SEK 8000 in case of crashed/damaged snowmobile to be paid by driver Gratuities $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | This tour is for experienced riders. |
| Tour Options | Additional nights at the ICEHOTEL Pre or Post tour Stockholm |
Day 1 KIRUNA - ICEHOTEL (D) Arrival at Kiruna Airport. Briefing of the safari and snowmobile education during the afternoon. Guided visit at the ICEHOTEL. Dinner at the local Inn. Overnight in cabins in double rooms.
Day 2 ICEHOTEL - KILPISJÄRVI (B, L, D) We travel approx 115 mi. towards the mountainside and passes the Sámi village of Vuosko before we start to climb up to the tundra area. Sauna, dinner and overnight in at the Finnish side of the border in the village of Kilpisjärvi. Dinner at restaurant and accommodation in cabins.
Day 3 KILPISJÄRVI - ABISKO (B, L, D) Kilpisjärvi - Abisko or Låktatjåkko mountain hut approx 120 mi. Snowmobile driving above the tree limit of the Swedish mountains almost the whole day. The day starts with a visit at the boundary stone were three Nordic countries meets. Sweden, Finland and Norway. Wilderness lunch outdoors. After a long day surrounded with snow covered mountains we reach Abisko National Reserve. Dinner at the local restaurant and accommodation in cottages or at the mountain hut (weather depending).
Day 4 ABISKO - KIRUNA (B, L, D) Before we continue our safari, approx. 80 mi, we make a short visit at Abisko Naturum, an exhibition informing us about the nature and culture of the Abisko area. Wilderness lunch outdoors. Dinner and overnight in Kiruna or Jukkasjärvi.
Day 5 KIRUNA DEPARTURE (B) Departure day. After breakfast a short transfer to Kiruna airport.