Arctic Spa & Aurora at Camp Ripan

DAY 1 Kiruna
On arrival in Swedish Lapland you will be met by your local guide and transferred to Camp Ripan. Once settled familiarise yourself with the hotel and its surroundings, before enjoying a 3-course dinner served in Restaurant Ripan. After dinner head to the Northern Lights room, where you can relax and unwind watching an informative slideshow – remember to take a peek outside for the real thing before you retire.

DAY 2 Dogsledding through the Forest and Aurora Spa
After breakfast, experience your first Arctic adventure – a husky dogsledding excursion. It is just a short transfer to the huskies rustic home, where you will have ample time to meet and greet your four-legged friends and their puppies. All of them will be excited to be going out for their morning run, so after instruction you will head out onto the surrounding tracks. Driving in pairs, you will have the chance to swop and act as musher’s, whilst also being able to take in the Arctic landscape. You soon settle into a gentle and soothing rhythm with just your shouted instructions and the dogs panting to accompany you. Half-way the dogs rest as you enjoy a hot drink served in a traditional Sami tipi complete with roaring fire. Make sure you keep an eye out for other Arctic wildlife such as the reindeer and elusive moose on your return to the lodge. Lunch is at your leisure and the afternoon is at your leisure. Later you have the opportunity to visit the Aurora Spa. Relax indoors and enjoy the winter landscape through the panoramic windows and experience the warming comfort of the outdoor pool and if you are lucky, catch a display of the Aurora Borealis. You are provided with an Aurora bucket of scrubs and oils to self-minister whilst conducting the Stävan Spa Ritual. The spa is open from 16.00 – 22.00, giving you the choice to relax before or after this evening’s dinner.

DAY 3 Optional Excursions and Northern Lights by Snowmobile
Choose to unwind in the comfort of you cabin or take part in one of the many optional excursions on offer. Join a guided snow shoe tour, learn the art of cross-country skiing or enjoy a reindeer ride through the winter landscape surrounding Camp Ripan. This evening we have included a northern lights hunt by snowmobile. After full instruction, your expert guide will lead you into the polar night in search of the aurora borealis. If conditions are right, you will be rewarded with a dancing display of this incredible phenomena. A stop is made, giving you the opportunity to swop drivers and fortify yourself with a hot drink and a snack. Returning to the hotel, dinner is served in the restaurant and your evening is free to reflect on your incredible stay.

DAY 4 UK
Morning at leisure before a short transfer back to Kiruna airport ready for your return flight back to the UK.