We Love —
- Travel to Swedish Lapland for snow adventures and a fantastic chance to see the Northern Lights - the area surrounding Camp Ripan have some of the best records for cloud free nights
- Go in search of the Aurora by snowmobile and be pulled by a team of Alaskan huskies through the snowclad landscape, top this off with a soak in the aurora spa
- Camp Ripan is decorated in contemporary Scandinavian style and set amongst a forested landscape on the outskirts of Kiruna
Your Destination —
Discover the innovative architecture of the Kiruna Church, famous for its tent-like structure and City Hall, with a small but well-renowned art collection of famous Swedish artists.
Your Itinerary —
DAY 1 - Kiruna
Fly from London Gatwick to Kiruna (via Stockholm) before transfering to Camp Ripan. After checking in to your cosy cabin, a delicious 3-course dinner awaits in the locally renowned hotel restaurant. After dinner relax in the Northern Light room, whilst watching a slide show about the spectacular Northern Lights, and hopefully seeing them in real time too.
Breakfast is followed by a Forest Tour by Dogsled. This is the perfect introduction to the beautiful landscape and surrounds. Sitting on a sled, you will be pulled by a team of excitable, yet friendly Alsakan Huskies as you follow the trail through the forest to the Torne River. You may even spot some reindeer or moose standing amongst the trees. Enjoy a refreshing stop at a traditional Sami-style lavvo for freshly brewed coffee and cake. Returning to the husky farm there will be ample time to meet and greet the dogs and capture an amusing selfie to send home.
Early evening sees you heading back into the wilderness but this time on a snowmobile. After full instruction you and your companions and guide will drive in pairs into the Polar night in an exciting hunt for the Northern Lights. You'll stop by a warm wooden hut for a fortifying hot drink and snack from the Lapland kitchen before heading back to Camp Ripan and dinner that night.
After last nights adventure enjoy a leisurely breakfast. We've left today free for you to choose an additional optional excursion or to simply relax and absorb the tranquil surroundings. We have included a visit to the Aurora Spa including a Staven spa ritual. This self adminstered 'treatment' is based on traditional Swedish, Sami and Finnish medicinal treatments and involves taking your body on a sensual journey through 'mountain springs' and 'pine forests' by using oils, scrubs and water treatments sourced and developed from the local surroundings.
A 3-course dinner is once again served in the hotel restaurant and don't forget to grab a last chance to look for the aurora before heading back to your cabin.
DAY 4:
Enjoy a hearty breakfast, before check-out and your return transfer to the airport in good time for your flight home.
Your Optional Excursions —
Gain a deeper insight to the Sami culture. Transfer by snowmobile sled to a local reindeer farm, where your guide will further enlighten you. Sled ride, hot drinks and snack included.
Tour Available: Daily
Tour Departs: 13.00
Duration: 4 hours
Moose Safari By Horseback
Take a short transfer to a nearby horse farm where you will prepare your icelandic horse for riding. You will then head out on a tour through the forest in search of moose. After your ride head back for lunch at the farm before your transfer back to Camp Ripan.
Tour Available: Daily
Tour Departs: 09:20
Duration: 5 hours
The Sámi people have been using reindeer and sleds for transportation of people and equipment for hundred of years. This tour will give you the opportunity to drive and handle your own reindeer and sleigh. After 1½ - 2 hours of driving you will return to Reindeer Lodge where your guide will prepare a traditional lunch in a Sámi hut.
Tour Available: Daily
Tour Departs: 13:00
Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Aurora hunt by dogsled
The Aurora Hunt by dogsled is the perfect way to increase your chances of spotting the often elusive Northern Lights. Immerse yourself in the dark wintry nights of Lapland and escape the city lights by sitting on a big sled pulled by a team of excitable yet friendly Alaskan Huskies. The trail winds its way through pine and birch forest down to the famous Torne River where you can see the night sky stretching far infront of you. At the half way point you will stop at a traditional Sami-style tipi, lavvo, for a warming drink and a popular Swedish snack.
Tour Available: Daily
Tour Departs: 17.00-20.00, 10 December–February or 18.00–21.00, 1–26th March
Wildlife tour with camera
Scandinavian Photoadventures welcomes you to an unforgettable tour around Kiruna to the best places to experience and capture moose, reindeer and birds on camera.
Tour Available: Daily
Tour Departs: 08.30–13.00 (the time is approximate), 15 December–30 April
Your Hotel —
The Lind families' Camp Ripan is set amongst a forested landscape on the outskirts of Kiruna, Swedish Lapland. This luxurious property is a perfect choice for families and couples alike – offering a wide choice of contemporary Scandinavian style cabins.
Located in the heart of Swedish Lapland there is a winter playground on the doorstep and adventures extend to snow shoing, cross-country skiing, snowmobile safaris, dog sledge tours, Northern Light tours, husky kennel visit, Iceland horse riding, Sami activities, moose safari, ICEHOTEL visit, Aurora Sky Station visit as well as Northern Light photo tours.
Spa
Sauna
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Gym
Gallery shop
Sport shop
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a Giron Cabin.
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a half board stay.
The fantastic produce, harvested locally, from the region is refined to delicious dishes by the Camp Ripan kitchen. The wine cellar is stocked with those wines that perfectly complement the flavours of the menu. As a guest, look forward to going on a memorable culinary journey through the pantry of Norrland. Camp Ripan know there is something special about getting together around a well-prepared meal. Welcome to the table. Bon Appétit.
Your Time —
The indoor pool has panoramic windows, ideal for Northern Light spotting whatever the weather. Alternatively, take a dip in the world’s most northerly tempered outdoor pool.
Your Journey —
Flights: Flights from London Gatwick to Kiruna via Stockholm are included - with Norwegian.
Outbound:
Gatwick to Stockholm
06:30 - 09:50
Stockholm to Kiruna
10:50 - 12:25
Inbound:
Kiruna to Stockholm
12:55 - 14:30
Stockholm to Gatwick
17:40 - 19:15
All flight times are local.
Checked in and hand luggage allowance: 2 bags, 20kg each
Transfers: Shared transfers are included. The transfer distance is approximately 10 km / 15 mins.
Please note: flight details are given as a guide only and may change. We will however notify you in advance if flights are more than 2 hours outside the time range given. Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable at time of booking.
