Short break Sweden: Between winter fun and Sami culture

For anyone who doesn't have much time but still wants to experience the far north and its natural beauty, this trip is the perfect solution. You will get to enjoy all the activities that a winter holiday in Sweden is famous for: drive snowmobiles and go ice fishing, take a dog sled ride along varied trails, and hike at your own pace on snowshoes. As a special highlight, you will visit a Sami camp and get to know not only the reindeer but also the lifestyle of the indigenous people.

Short break Sweden between winter fun and Sami culture: the itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at Umeå Airport or Vindeln train station, a transfer will take you to your accommodation in just over an hour (shorter from Vindeln). There, you will check into one of the comfortable hotel rooms or cosy cabins. Round off the evening with a delicious dinner at the lodge while looking forward to the days ahead. Meals are provided from dinner today until breakfast on the day of departure. You will receive your rented winter clothing either this evening or the next morning.

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Day 2: Sami Camp and Reindeer Experience
Your day begins with a hearty breakfast before you set off for the Sami Camp in Tavelsjö. After a journey of around 45 minutes, you will reach your destination and learn more about the life of the Sami people. You will meet the reindeer themselves and have lunch cooked over an open fire in a teepee. Three hours later, you will return to the lodge and can spend the rest of the day as you please until dinner. If the sky is clear and conditions are good, try to move away from artificial light sources - perhaps the Northern Lights will pay you a visit?

Day 3: Snowshoe hike and snowmobile tour with ice fishing
After breakfast, a snowshoe hike is on the programme, during which you will explore the natural surroundings of the lodge. The excursion lasts around 2 hours and introduces you to the local area, enabling you to go on short tours on your own later on. Lunch is served at the lodge, after which the next adventure awaits. You will drive by electric snowmobile to the best fishing spots and have a go at ice fishing (2 people / snowmobile). Along the way, you will enjoy the Swedish landscape and treat yourself to a nice cup of coffee during a break. The tour lasts a total of 3 hours. Finally, you will round off the day with dinner at the lodge.


Day 4: Half-day husky tour
Start the day with breakfast - today it's time for dog sledding! At the husky kennel, you will first receive an introduction with safety instructions, before meeting the energetic dogs. They can't wait to set off through the winter landscape. Two people per sled, you will guide your husky team along the trails and take turns driving. The passenger sits on the sled, enjoying the passing scenery and snapping a few lovely photos and videos. About 3 hours later, you will return to the lodge for lunch. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish, exploring the surroundings or simply relaxing. The final dinner of your trip is the perfect moment to reflect on the experiences of the past few days.

Day 5: Departure
Today, you will have one last breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards, you will pack your bags and get ready to leave. A transfer will take you to Umeå Airport or Vindeln train station, from where you can continue your journey home. You will leave Swedish Lapland with many new memories and experiences to take with you.

Accommodation:
The lodge is situated in a small village amidst the natural surroundings of northern Sweden, right by the tranquil river Umeå. Standard accommodation on this trip are double rooms in the lodge’s eco-hotel or small cabins for up to four people. These are equipped with comfortable beds, a toilet and shower with towels. Each double room has a TV, kettle, tea and coffee. The cabins have a small kitchenette and, in addition to a double bed that can be separated into two single beds, a sofa bed. Wi-Fi is available throughout the grounds. All rooms/cabins are non-smoking. On request, you can spend one night in an Aurora treehouse during your stay (at an additional cost, see "Extras").

Important note:
To drive a snowmobile yourself, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence. Children up to the age of 12 sit in a sledge behind the guide’s snowmobile.
To be allowed to drive a dog sled themselves, children must generally be at least 15 years old, 155 cm tall and weigh 50 kg. Children aged between 9 and 15 who are at least 120 cm tall may sit alone on a sled driven by an adult. Otherwise, children sit on the sled together with an adult. If you are travelling with several children aged 5–9 or under 120 cm, please contact us before booking.
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