Swedish winter discovery trip

During your stay you will learn a lot about life in the far north, nature and the animals there. You can also participate in many exciting and relaxing activities such as dog sledding, snowmobiling, self-guided walks through the snowy scenery and Northern Lights watching.

Swedish winter discovery trip: The Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up at Luleå Airport or train station. From there, the transfer to Brändön Lodge takes only about 40 minutes. You can spend the first afternoon settling in, selecting your warm winter clothing and getting used to your new surroundings. In the evening, a delicious 3-course meal awaits you in the restaurant. If you want to relax after your day of travel, you can use the optional sauna for an extra charge or, if the sky is clear, go for a short walk in search of the Northern Lights. Catering starts with dinner on the first day and ends with breakfast on departure day.

Day 2: Nordic Survival Skills
Being close to nature is part of daily life in the far north and today you will spend time together on a three-hour snowshoe hike, discovering the forest, the frozen sea and the nature that surrounds you. You will learn how to survive and stay safe in the Arctic region. This will include lunch in a traditional Sami hut. In the afternoon you can relax or choose one of the many optional activities (see "Extras") before heading out for dinner.

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Day 3: Dog Sledding
After a hearty breakfast, today you will take a short drive to a local husky farm. Here, after a briefing, you and a partner can drive your own sled dog team (2 people per sled) for approx. one hour. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings as the happy dogs, eager to run, pull you through the snow-covered landscape. In the evening, after dinner at the restaurant, you can relax and search for Northern Lights in the sky if conditions are right.

Day 4: Snowmobile Tour
A new day in the far north awaits you and after breakfast you will prepare for an adventure of about 2 hours. With the snowmobiles (2 people per snowmobile, single use possible for an extra charge) you will explore Sweden's white forests, the frozen sea and icy lakes. Along the way, you will take several breaks, learn more about life in the far north, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundigs. During a longer break, you can warm up with tea and coffee. You will have your dinner at the lodge's restaurant and afterwards you can snuggle up comfortably in bed or go out again to look for Northern Lights.

Day 5: Departure
Depending on your departure time, you can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet this morning before you unfortunately have to say goodbye. A transfer will take you to the airport or train station for your journey home. You will take with you many new experiences and wonderful memories of your adventures in the Swedish winter.

Accommodation:
The main building of the Brändön Lodge is a log house that houses a restaurant and a lounge and relaxation area. Surrounding the main building are several log cabins overlooking the sea and Luleå archipelago. Each cabin includes a bathroom, two bedrooms with two single beds in each, a lounge and a covered veranda. The single beds in one room can be pushed together to make a double bed.

Note:
To drive a snowmobile, you have to be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license. Please note that children can only ride on the snowmobile or drive their own dog sled team if they are of a certain size and age. This is at the discretion of the guide. Smaller or younger children will be sitting in the guide's sled during the safaris.
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