Arctic Fauna and Lappish Cuisine
Arctic Fauna and Lappish Cuisine– Sweden –3 days / 2 nights, snowmobiling, Kiruna - Nikkaluokta - Lappesuando - Vittangivaara - ICEHOTELThe ICEHOTEL is the start of our journey on snowmobiles through Swedish Lapland. Travel along ancient trails, visit reindeer's nursery areas, follow the moose migration routes and search for grouse and capercaillie. Learn about culture and daily life of the Sami, a life in harmony with animals and nature. We round off each day by dining with Sami hosts who serve the finest delicacies from rich Sami traditions of Lapland game, fish, fowl and meat.
| Operation | April 7 - 9, 2012 |
| Departure | April 7, 2012 |
| Price | From $2,995 per person |
| Included | Taxi transfers from/to Kiruna Airport - Hotel Accommodation in wilderness camp Breakfast daily Full board from dinner on day one to breakfast day 3 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. 2 days snowmobiling. |
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Day 1 KIRUNA - NIKKALUOKTA (D) Kiruna Airport - Nikkaluokta, approximately 85 km / 55 mi.
Arrival at Kiruna Airport. This Lapland adventure begins inside the welcome kåta - or Sami-style tent - called Guossagoathi, which is just outside the airport gates. We start with lunch, consisting of small dishes prepared according to local traditions. Then we mount our snowmobiles and take off to the foot of the highest mountain in Lapland, Kebnekaise. Dine with Sami hosts who serve the best from the rich Sami traditions. We spend the night in cabins.
Day 2 ICEHOTEL - LAPPESUANDO (B, L, D) Nikkaluokta - Lappesuando, approximately 160 km / 100 mi.
Snowmobiles transport us to the mountains of Lapland and to our camp deep in the pine forest surrounding the Kaitum nature conservation area. We enjoy an outdoor lunch prepared over a campfire by our guide and outdoor cook. The evening meal consists of a variety of dishes based on Lapland game - fish, fowl and meat. We spend the night in timber cabins.
Day 3 LAPPESUANDO - ICEHOTEL (B, L, D) Lappesuando - Vittangivaara - ICEHOTEL, approximately 120 km / 75 mi.
We leave Lappesuando and travel to Jukkasjärvi and ICEHOTEL, stopping for an outdoor lunch on the way. On our arrival at ICEHOTEL, we are given a guided tour of the hotel, before taking a sauna and a dip in our hot tubs. Dinner served on ice plates made from the pure ice of the Torne River will provide a culinary experience to remember. Sleeping accommodation in ICEHOTEL.
Day 4 KIRUNA DEPARTURE (B) Departure day. After breakfast a short transfer to Kiruna airport.
Additional nights and activities are available on request.