Active Arctic & The Ice Hotel - Europe - The Adventure Company Worldwide Adventures 2012/3

no r w eGia n s e a n o r way russia Jukkasjarvi Ice hotel & Igloo building Kiruna Dog sledding Adventure Cultural Level Discovery A Nature & Wildlife Sweden 7 days Trip Code: LS finl and G u l f of B oT H i n a Active Arctic & The Ice Hotel Lead a team of huskies � Explore the wilderness by snowmobile and on snowshoes � Chill out in the Ice Hotel or sleep in your home-made igloo sweden To/From stockholm Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest dates & prices. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. This is a once in a lifetime experience - spending a week in beautiful remote areas of Lapland and trying your hand at a range of exciting winter activities such as dog sledding and snowmobiling. The accommodation is as varied as the activities, including the famous Ice Hotel, authentic wilderness lodges and perhaps an igloo you built yourself! There is also the possibility of seeing the spectacular northern lights brightening up the night sky. 2011 Thur 22 Dec - Wed 28 Dec Thur 29 Dec - Wed 4 Jan With flights Without flights Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Kiruna via Stockholm; transfer Experience traditional Sami culture and life, including reindeer sleigh rides. Drive to the wilderness lodge deep in the forests of Lapland and learn how to make fire and cook in an Arctic environment before relaxing in a traditional sauna. Day 3 Igloo Building & Fishing Build your very own igloo and enjoy some ice fishing. After savouring freshly caught fish for dinner (if you were lucky), there is the opportunity to sleep overnight in your igloo! Day 4 Ski/Snowshoe Choose to either cross-country ski or snowshoe through areas of breathtaking scenery. to your hotel in the city centre. you have the option to try out snowmobiling through vast wilderness areas (additional charge) or you can perfect the snowshoeing skills you learnt yesterday. In the afternoon travel to the amazing Ice Hotel, constructed entirely of ice and snow each year. Day 6 Dog sledding Drive your own team of husky dogs through snowy forests and across icy lakes before returning to the wilderness lodge for a final sauna. Day 7 Transfer to Kiruna; fly home via Stockholm. Essentials Day 5 Snowmobiling/Ice Hotel Today You will need to be reasonably fit to take part. Thermal outerwear is provided for outdoor activities. Valid driving licence required to drive a snowmobile. Activities Reindeer sleigh rides, igloo building, ice fishing, snowmobiling, dog sledding Transport Minibus, skis, snowshoes, reindeer-sled, dog-sled Accommodation Basic lodges (4nts, multi-share), hotel (1nt), Ice Hotel (1nt), optional igloo (1nt) Meals included 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 4 dinners 2012 �2,049 �2,099 With flights �1,699 �1,699 Without flights Fri 20 Jan - Thur 26 Jan Fri 10 Feb - Thur 16 Feb Fri 17 Feb - Thur 23 Feb Wed 22 Feb - Tue 28 Feb Fri 21 Dec - Thur 27 Dec Thur 27 Dec - Wed 2 Jan 2013 �2,099 �1,999 �1,999 �1,999 �2,099 �2,099 With flights �1,689 �1,689 �1,689 �1,689 �1,779 �1,759 Without flights Day 2 Reindeer & Sami Culture Fri 11 Jan - Thur 17 Jan Fri 18 Jan - Thur 24 Jan Fri 1 Feb - Thur 7 Feb Fri 8 Feb - Thur 14 Feb Fri 15 Feb - Thur 21 Feb Sat 21 Dec - Fri 27 Dec Fri 27 Dec - Thur 2 Jan �2,099 �2,099 �2,099 �2,099 �2,099 �2,199 �2,149 �1,739 �1,739 �1,739 �1,739 �1,739 �1,849 �1,799 All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option from �125. For insurance details see p193. Flights Direct flights with Scandinavian Airlines from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. Inbound flight is indirect. Kiruna Average Daily Max Temp �C 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 0 1 3 5 8 9 8 5 4 2 1 0 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 100 80 60 40 20 0 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/LS 187

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