Sörbyn Lodge in Swedish Lapland 2017
3 Nights from £1220
What's Included
3-nights Sörbyn option
- Scheduled return flights from the UK to Luleå (via Stockholm) including taxes.
- Guided return sightseeing transfer from Luleå Airport to Sörbyn Lodge.
- 3-nights at Sörbyn Lodge including daily buffet breakfast and 3-course dinner in the main lodge building.
3-nights Sörbyn + 1-night Aurora Safari Camp OR 1-night Treehotel option
As for 3-nights Sörbyn option plus,
- Transfer from Sörbyn Lodge to either the Aurora Safari Camp or the Treehotel.
- 1-night at either the Aurora Safari Camp including sled transfers, 3-course dinner and breakfast OR 1-night at the Treehotel based on either the Mirrorcube, UFO, Birds Nest, Blue Cone or Cabin including 3-course dinner and breakfast served at Britta's Pensjonat (the main building for the Treehotel).
- Guided transfer from either the Aurora Safari Camp or the Treehotel to Luleå Airport.
2-nights Sörbyn + 1 night Aurora Safari Camp + 1 night Treehotel
As for 3-nights Sörbyn plus 1-night at either the Aurora Safari Camp OR the Treehotel plus,
- Transfer from the Aurora Safari Camp to the Treehotel
A lovely short-break to Swedish Lapland; perfect for those who either want a short trip with a couple of activities or those who want to build their holiday up into something rather magnificent!
Sörbyn Lodge, located in the heart of Swedish Lapland, provides you with a beautiful setting in between a frozen lake and forest where you can relax and unwind, absorb the nature and revel in the peace and tranquillity you will find here.
A wide range of superb outdoor activities including snowmobiling, dog-sledding, ice-fishing, Northern Lights hunting and more are available directly from the lodge and with an award winning restaurant to return to after a full day out exploring you may never want to go home.
The amazing Treehotel and Aurora Safari Camp are also located close-by and provide a fantastic opportunity to extend your holiday and include something very special and completely out of the ordinary! And for those who really want to experience everything, the Icehotel is only a 3-hour train journey northwards...
Prices
Departure Day: Daily, according to flight schedules.
Duration: 3 nights (extendable)
Departure Dates: mid-December 2016 - end-March 2017 (except Christmas and New Year - ask for prices).
Prices from: based on 2 people travelling together and sharing a room/cabin
| Holiday Option | Price per person |
| 3-nights Sörbyn | £1220 |
| Extra night Sörbyn (incl. 3-course dinner) | £128 |
| 3-nts Sörbyn + 1-nt Treehotel OR 1-nt Aurora Safari Camp | £1730 |
| 2-nts Sörbyn + 1-nt Aurora Safari Camp + 1-nt Treehotel | £2080 |
| Upgrade to 5 or 7-Course Gourmet Dinner (per dinner) | £25/£52 |
NB: Hotel rooms and cabins do have space for a third adult or two children in an extra/sofa bed. Please ask for prices.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive Swedish Lapland
Arrive Luleå Kallax Airport. Met on arrival by your guide and driver in the main Arrivals Hall. You now have a guided transfer from the airport to Sörbyn Lodge; your guide will provide you with information about the region - it's nature, history and culture - and will take you via Gammelstad Church Town World Heritage Site, the original old town of Luleå. Your transfer from the airport to Sörbyn takes approximately 75 minutes.
Arrive at Sörbyn and check in to your hotel room or cabin. Dinner is served in Sörbyn's main building during the evening.
3 nights SÖRBYN - Sörbyn Lodge
Day 2 - Optional Activities
Today is a free day for you to choose from one of the exciting, pre-bookable activities we have on offer (see Excursions tab for details). This region offers some of the finest quality experiences you can imagine; how about dog-sledding with Richard Karlsson from Isdimma - Swedish Lapland's very own 'Dog Whisperer' - or snowmobile through forests and across frozen lakes with Love (yes, that really is his name, pronounced 'Loover'!), one of the best Arctic Action Men around. Seriously though, you are perfectly located to enjoy your wilderness surroundings with some of Arctic Sweden's finest outdoor activity companies.
Day 3 - Free day
Another free day for activities.
Day 4 - Return home or extended stay
Those returning home today will be transferred to Luleå Airport after breakfast or lunch (depending upon the time of your return flight).
Those extending their stay with a night at the Treehotel or Aurora Safari Camp will be transferred mid-morning (Treehotel) or mid-afternoon (Aurora Safari Camp).
Aurora Safari Camp
The ASC's basecamp offices are located a short drive from Sörbyn Lodge. You will be met on arrival at the basecamp and here you will pack a smaller bag/back-pack for your stay in the camp, leaving your suitcases locked at the basecamp. You will then be transferred by sled (pulled by snowmobile) to the camp's remote location on the edge of the forest overlooking the frozen lake. Dinner is served in the main tent during the evening leaving you to relax for the remainder of the evening - see optional extras/activities for your stay.
1 night GUNNARSBYN - Aurora Safari Camp
Treehotel
You will be transferred from Sörbyn Lodge directly to the Treehotel (duration approximately 1 hour). On arrival you will check-in to your Tree Room at Britta's Pensjonat which is where you will also have dinner and breakfast. Again you will pack a small overnight bag or back-pack to take to your Tree Room, leaving your suitcase securely at Britta's Pensjonat. The Treehotel is located approximately 10 minutes walk from Britta's on the hillside, in the forest overlooking the lake. Depending upon your choice of Tree Room you will either access your room via suspended walk-way or via remote controlled ladder. Dinner is served at Britta's during the evening leaving you to relax for the remainder of the evening - see optional extras/activities for your stay.
1 night HARADS - Treehotel
Day 5 - Return home
You will be transferred shortly after breakfast to Luleå Airport in time for your return flight to the UK.
Those choosing to stay at both the Aurora Safari Camp and the Treehotel will also return home on this day but will spend one night less at Sörbyn Lodge.
Treehotel, Sweden
An amazing collection of tree house rooms, all with WC and washbasin - showers in the Tree Sauna closeby!). Each one is an individual design based on ecological principles. Price based on either the Birds Nest, Cabin, Blue Cone or UFO, supplement for the Mirrorcube. Britta’s Pensjonat is close by which has a restaurant, sauna and relax area and is where breakfast is served.
Aurora Safari Camp
Experience Arctic Camping! For those of you who aren't familiar with the term 'glamping' then you find it when camping meets glamour. The Aurora Safari Camp is a brand new comfortable and very unique wilderness experience in Swedish Lapland owned by founded by Photographer Fredrik Broman. Each lavvu is furnished with beds and sleeping bag with a slk linen (far removed from the typical sense of camping!). Your lavvu is heated by a stove fire and just like a true wilderness experience - it is your choice to keep it going!
Sörbyn Lodge
Sörbyn Lodge is located on a beautiful lake near the small village of Sörbyn. The main lodge building is a traditional red, wooden Swedish house where you will find the Reception desk and Kallkällen Restaurant, where breakfast and dinner are served. Sörbyn has two types of accommodation; hotel rooms and wooden cabins. Both are located in separate buildings to the main building, but are very close by. Rooms are simple in design but of a good quality and very comfortable with ensuite shower and WC. Cabin accommodation also has a small kitchenette and table and chairs. Both the hotel rooms and the cabins are capable of accommodating 3 guests in an extra bed (in the same sleeping area) and some of the cabins can accommodate up to 4 guests when using a sofa bed in the main living area.
Kallkällen Restaurant has a renowned reputation for being one of the finest restaurants in Swedish Lapland and is the proud winner of several awards. We have included the 3-course dinner in our featured products, however foodies have the opportunity to upgrade to their 5-course or 7-course menus.
Optional Excursions
CASM1-4 - Snowmobile Activities
All the snowmobile safaris we feature begin with full safety training from your guides and instructions on how to handle a 550 cc touring snowmobile. You can travel either as one (supplement) or two people per snowmobile, with an opportunity to swap over during the trip, however anyone wishing to drive a snowmobile must have a valid driving licence and must have it with them. Snowmobile suit, boots, socks, warm gloves, and helmet are provided.
Snowmobile Safari (3 hrs) - CASM1
Our safari begins along the frozen Råne River. We will pass through the forest landscape with all its different countryside characteristics from moors to thick snow-covered pine forests. After a while we reach Gumberget Mountain, a high mountain with a spectacular view over the river valley. Here we make a stop at the wind shelter for our outdoor fika (coffee and cake Swedish style!). The chances of seeing reindeer and other wildlife are normally good. Return to Sörbyn Lodge.
Price: £215 per person (2 per snowmobile) including fika
Snowmobile Safari (50 kms) - CASM2
We start our safari along the frozen Råne River. We will pass through the forest landscape with all its different countryside characteristics from mires to thick snow-covered pine forests. After a half day of snow-mobile driving we reach Gumberget Mountain, a high mountain with a spectacular view over the river valley. Here we take a break at the wind shelter for our outdoor lunch sitting on reindeer pelts around the campfire. The chances of seeing reindeer and other wildlife are normally good. After lunch we will cross the lake where we will try some ice fishing on the frozen lake before we head back to the hotel. Duration of the trip is approximately 6 hours.
Price: £310 per person (2 per snowmobile) including lunch, hot beverages and ice-fishing
Snowmobile Safari (150 kms) - CASM3
We start our expedition along the frozen Råne River. After a half day of snowmobile driving we take a break for our outdoor lunch sitting on reindeer pelts around the campfire. Here there is a chance to try snowshoeing in deep snow. We continue on after lunch to reach the Arctic Circle monument in the middle of nowhere. We have an Arctic Circle diploma awarding ceremony. Stop for coffee before we head back south to the hotel. Duration of trip, full day.
Price: £395 per person (2 per snowmobile) including lunch, hot beverages, snowshoe activity and Arctic Circle diploma
Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour - CASM4
We start our safari along the frozen Råne River. We will pass through the forest landscape with all its different characteristics illuminated by the strong headlights of the snowmobiles. After a while we reach Gumberget Mountain, a high mountain with a spectacular view over the river valley. Here we take a break at the wind shelter for our outdoor fika. A great location at high altitude where with some luck we can see the Northern Lights.
Price: £215 per person (2 per snowmobile) including fika
CASM5-7 Snowshoe Activities
Snowshoes are a wonderful invention, making it possible to walk on deep snow without sinking up to your knees...or further! They allow you to explore snow-covered forests on foots, revelling in the silence and the opportunity this often provids to observe wildlife without disturbing them. You are provided with thermal clothing to wear during your guided excursion, along with the snowshoes. A little tricky at first but once you get the hang of them you're away - and getting used to them is all part of the fun!
3-hour Snowshoe Walk - CASM5
We take a full day tour in the forest area looking at animal tracks and learning about the boreal forests of Lapland.
Halfway we take a break for outdoor fika. Great opportunities for spotting black grouse in the winter landscape. Swedish Fika served during the trip (tea/coffee and cake!).
Price: £99 per person including Fika
6-hour Snowshoe Walk - CASM6
We take a full day tour in the forest area looking at animal tracks and learning about the boreal forests of Lapland.
Halfway we take a break for outdoor lunch around the campfire. You will learn how to make fire in the snow and your guide will tell you about survival techniques in the Arctic landscape. After lunch we try to reach a high peak with a spectacular view over the huge pine forests. Great opportunities for spotting and black grouse in the winter landscape.
Price: £155 per person including lunch
Northern Lights Snowshoe Walk - CASM7
We take an evening tour of the forest with head torches aiming for a high altitude and a free view of the north, with any luck we can see Northern Lights or follow some animal tracks. Snowshoeing in the dark forest lit up by the head torches gives a new view of the wilderness and the winter’s silence and solitude. Halfway we take a break for outdoor fika. Duration 3 hours.
Price: £99 per person including fika
CASM6 - Visit a Sámi Family at Gorgiim
A day trip to visit the Eriksson forest Sámi family at Flakaberg. Lars Eriksson will show you the reindeer and tell us about Sámi life both now and in the past. Visit a reindeer corral and feed the reindeer. You are then served a typical Sámi lunch in Lars' tiny log cabin whilst he tells you stories about his life. A great opportunity to experience greater insight into Sámi culture. Duration of trip approximately 4 hours.
Price: £210 per person including lunch
ISCM1-5 Husky Dog Sledding
Isdimma Husky Adventures are special, in fact, we like to think of Richard Karlsson, the owner of the company, as Lapland's very own 'Dog Whisperer' as he has a very special, almost spiritual, connection with his dogs. His dog-sledding tours are a wonderful experience because you share it with the dogs, who are your friends, co-workers and guides. His trips vary therefore greater detail is provided below, however for each you will be provided with thermal clothing and full instructions regarding your participation.
Husky Tour (1½ hours) - ISCM1
A short tour into the forest and across frozen lakes. For this tour you will travel as a passenger (1-2 people as passengers per dog sled). An experienced musher will 'drive' your dog team.
Price: £225 per person
Husky Tour (2½ hours) - ISCM2
An extended version of the shorter tour.
Price: £305 per person
Husky Tour (3½ hours) - ISCM3
An extended tour including delicious ecological lunch prepared by chef.
Price: £360 per person
Self-Drive Husky Tour (2 hours, 2 per sled*) - ISCM4
A wonderful opportunity to try your own hand at mushing your own dog team. Obviously full instructions are given and you are supported and guided throughout by your guide who will have his own dog team and sled.
* one person has their own sled and one person sits on the guide's sled. The two people can swap between own sled and guide's sled during the tour.
Price: £335 per person
Self-Drive Husky Tour (4 hours, 2 per sled**) - ISCM5
All we can say is FANTASTIC! This is an amazing dog-sledding adventure with a magnificent guide. Lunch is included which will be ecological (in keeping with Isdimma's ethos) and expertly cooked.
** Two people on each of two sleds, able to alternate between driving the sled and sitting on the sled.
Price: £525 per person
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