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ARCTIC TRAIL,
ICEHOTEL
TO ARCTIC SEA
SNOW MOBILE SAFARI JUKKASJÄRVI -
ICEHOTEL -
KAMASJÄRVI - KILPISJÄRVI - NORWEGIAN SEA - SOPPERO - KIRUNA
5 days / 4 nights, Sweden - Finland - Norway
Departure: Mar 26, 2009
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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. Explore
the landscape of Sami culture in Lapland. The daily
life of the Sami, bartering on the shores of the
Arctic Ocean, reindeer migration and the summer
homesteads tell of a life in harmony with animals
and nature. Travel along the ancient trails of this
aboriginal people, through the forest and over the
mountains to the Norwegian Sea.
From the dense pine forests in
the sub arctic region through snow covered and high
mountains. Follow one of the Arctic trails highest
located routes in Swedish Lapland. Try your luck ice fishing for Arctic char, trout and
grayling. Enjoy sauna, dinner and accommodation at a
wilderness camp at the Rostujavri lake.
ICEHOTEL
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Day 1 KIRUNA - ICEHOTEL (D)
Arrival day, Kiruna airport. English speaking guide meets at
the airport. Transfer to ICEHOTEL®.
Briefing of the safari and snowmobile education during the
afternoon. Guided visit at the ICEHOTEL®. Dinner at
the ICEHOTEL restaurant. Overnight in cabins, double rooms.
Day 2 ICEHOTEL - ROSTUJAVRI LAKE (B, L, D)
ICEHOTEL to Råstojaure, approximately 140 kilometers. We
travel towards the mountains, passing the village of Vuosko
before climbing toward the tundra. Sauna, dinner and
accommodation at a wilderness camp at the large Rostujavri
Lake.
Day 3 KILPISJÄRVI - FJORDS - KILPISJÄRVI
(B, L, D)
Råstojaure - Kilpisjärvi -(fiords) - Kilpisjärvi, approximately
150 kilometers. We cross the Finnish-Norwegian border and
drive down toward the North Atlantic Ocean, weather
permitting. Dinner and accommodation in cabins.
Day 4 KILPISJÄRVI - SOPPERO (B, L, D)
Kilpisjärvi–Soppero, approximately 130
kilometers. We continue our safari and today we try our luck
at ice-fishing. Char, trout and grayling are common catches
in these waters. Outdoor wilderness lunch. Dinner and
accommodation at wilderness camp.
Day 5 SOPPERO - KIRUNA (B)
Soppero – ICEHOTEL, approximately 60
kilometers. On the very final day of our snowmobile safari,
we conclude our adventure in Jukkasjärvi at the ABSOLUT
ICEBAR, one of the world’s coolest bars. Following a brief
ceremony to present the Arctic Circle and Arctic Trail
diplomas, it is time for transfer to Kiruna Airport.
Additional nights
and activities are available on request.
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Departure Date |
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Mar 26, 2009
and on request for
groups of min 6 persons
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Prices
in US Dollar |
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Per person in double room / from |
3,025 |
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Bringing your own snowmobile |
1,995 |
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Included |
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Taxi transfers from/to Kiruna
Airport - Hotel -
Accommodation in wilderness
camp, cabins/lodges or hotel
according to the program -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet
daily
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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)
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Not Included |
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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
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Please note |
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This tour is for experienced riders.
Photos: All photos courtesy of the
ICEHOTEL
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1
Cabins near ICEHOTEL
Jukkasjärvi / Sweden |
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Night 2 & 3
Cabins/Hotel
Kilpisjärvi / Sweden |
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Night 4
Wilderness Camp
Soppero / Sweden |
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