The Great Nordic Odyssey

Travel deep into the forests and scenic surrounds of Jukkasjarvi and overnight at a Wilderness Camp, where facilities are basic and everyone lends a hand - great team spirit required! Duration 19 hours. Price £325 (per person based on 2 sharing); £423 (single rider, this is advised due to the distance travelled). Departures Fri and Sat at 17:30.

Travel the short distance to the camp in Jukkasjavi by a minibus, for a glimpse of rich Sami culture. Learn how to drive a reindeer sledge and practice your skills before enjoying a traditional meal in a lavvu, a Sami-style tent, and then return to the ICEHOTEL. Duration 3½ hours. Price £127. Departures daily at 09:30 & 14:30.

There are more dogs than people in Jukkasjarvi and its surrounds! Enjoy a husky sledge ride through quiet forest trails with a skilled musher. A short stop is made for coffee and cakes by a campfire. Duration 1½ hours. Price £130. Departures daily at 09:30 & 13:00.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Esrange Space Centre and a presentation about the northern lights. Then experience the snow clad forest and the wilderness camp to look out for the northern lights (sightings cannot be guaranteed). A three course dinner and wine is included. Duration 4 hours. Price £221. Departures daily at 19:00 (until 31 Mar).

This excursion includes a two-course outdoor lunch and concludes with a visit to the dog kennels. Total ‘mushing’ distance is 28km. Duration 4 hours. Price £240 (as a passenger); £317 (if you wish to mush a team of dogs). Departures daily at 11:00.

Travel by minibus and take snowmobiles deep into the heart of the pasture. Then it is time to wait. The guide on this exclusive trip is very careful not to disturb the animals and it is often possible to have them grazing close by. Sightings cannot be guaranteed as with any wildlife excursions. Includes lunch. Duration 6 hours (limited to 8 spaces). Price £260 (based on 2 sharing); £322 (single rider). Departures daily at 08:30 (7 Dec–31 Mar).

Travel by minibus deep into the heart of the pasture. The guide on this exclusive trip is very careful not to disturb the animals and it is often possible to have them grazing close by. Sightings cannot be guaranteed. Coffee and cake included. Duration 4 hours (limited to 8 spaces). Price £74. Departures daily at 08:30 (7 Dec – 31 Mar).

Travel by minibus to the riding stables, where eager Icelandic horses are waiting before riding through the snow clad forest in search of moose. It is often easier to find these majestic animals as they are not scared of the horses. Lunch back at the Farm, before return transfer to the Icehotel. Duration 5 hours. Price £85. Departures daily at 09:30.

A guided snowmobile tour through snow clad forests, across a frozen lake and past the impressive ICEHOTEL in search of the northern lights (sightings cannot be guaranteed). Trip includes a traditional dinner at a wilderness hut (smoked salmon sandwich, moose soup, apple cake, tea/coffee or hot lingonberry juice). Duration 4 hours. Price £135 (per person based on 2 sharing); £197 (single rider). Departures daily at 19:00 (7 Dec – 30 Mar) & 20:00 (30 Mar – 20 Apr).

Transfer to the farm where the sure footed Icelandic horses are ready for the ride into the magical winter forest, lit by the stars, moon and if we are lucky, the northern lights. There is also a chance to spot moose. Dinner back at the farm in a traditional Sami hut. Min age 12, max weight 90kg. Duration 4 hours. Price £94. Departures daily at 15:30 (Dec- Feb) and 17:00 (March).

Take a short drive to a mountain top vantage point then, after some instruction, strap on the skis or snowshoes and begin the descent back to the ICEHOTEL along a specially marked cross country ski trail, between 3 and 5km. Includes hot drinks and home-made cake fresh baked bread. For novices, if you wish to try cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing within the vicinity of the ICEHOTEL, you may do so daily at 16:45 - adult price £52. Duration 2 hours. Price £94. Departures daily 11:00.

This is an experience that gives you the opportunity to improve your driving skills and have a great deal of fun at the same time! Head out to a purpose built ice track about 15km from the ICEHOTEL. Under the supervision of a skilled instructor and with the use of a Saab 9-3 Sport Combi, begin with manoeuvring tests on the ice which push the ABS and stabilization systems to the limit. Then head out onto the track and drive around a course that allows you to test the car and your own abilities at speeds up to 100km/hr. Automatic and manual cars are available. Coffee and cakes are served in a Sami-style tent whilst everyone gets a chance to drive, normally two drivers to a vehicle. Finally, out comes the stopwatch to find out who is the day’s rally ace! The ice awaits, engine revving, snow flying from the tyres - this is exhilarating! Maximum 10 participants. Duration 4 hours. Price £297 (as a driver - 2 per car); £104 (as a passenger). Departures Wed at 18:00 and Fri Sat & Sun at 08:00.

This is a fascinating 2-hour guided tour of the world’s largest ironore mine, just outside of Kiruna. Explore part of the intricate tunnel system and various underground facilities then learn about the plans for future expansion which include moving the town above! Transportation between the ICEHOTEL and Kiruna at additional cost. Duration 3 hours. Price around £21 (adult), £4 (child aged 6-15) - only bookable locally. Departures daily at 15:00.

Transfer to the ski resort of Bjorkliden, north of the ICEHOTEL – a little gem tucked away amidst beautiful scenery. Includes rental of skis, poles and boots, a lift pass and ski guide. Duration 8 hours. Price £224. Departures daily at 08:30.

On site at the ICEHOTEL be guided by an expert, often someone directly involved in the building of the hotel or the decoration within, and learn how to fashion a small block of ice into your very own masterpiece. This is a truly absorbing activity and surprisingly entertaining. As sharp implements are used, the minimum age for participants is 12 years but for anyone above that, this is a highly recommended way to spend some time. And, the best sculptures are presented around the ICEHOTEL complex and at dinner that evening in the ICEHOTEL restaurant. Duration 3 hours. Price £54. Departures daily at 11:00.

Whether or not you are a keen fishing enthusiast, there is something appealing about sitting out on a frozen river, drilling through the ice and then waiting patiently for a bite. Hire the equipment and see if you can catch lunch! Approx price per person 275 SEK

If you have ever wondered what the appeal is for people who push a stone across the ice with someone else ‘sweeping’ its path to the target then now is the perfect time to find out. Novices may book instruction if they wish - for those more familiar with the sport, how about playing a real game complete with adjudicator? Approx price per person (without instructor/adjudicator) 100 SEK 1 hour / Approx price per person (with instructor/adjudicator) 275 SEK 1 hour (min 2, max 4 people) - this must be pre-booked at reception a day in advance.

Everyone loves ten pin bowling but have you tried it on ice? The cost will be the same as Curling – see above.

The shores of the frozen River Torne will see something new this coming season as an ice rink is planned, just behind the ICEHOTEL. Skates and a helmet may be hired from reception. Approx price per person 100 SEK 1 hour; 275 SEK 3 hours (without instruction) / 1350 SEK for a 2 hour group session of between 1 and 4 people with an instructor - this must be pre-booked at reception a day in advance.

At the time of going to print, these two activities were still in the early planning stage. Imagine the thrill of being propelled by the wind whilst racing across the frozen river or even seeing the ice from below. Approx price per person (4-hour guided kite surfing course for 2 to 4 people) 1995 SEK Approx price per person (ice diving – qualified divers only) 1250 SEK.

Arrive in style at the ICEHOTEL by sledge, pulled by a team of 10-14 very eager canine companions. Your first glimpse of the ICEHOTEL has even more impact after emerging from a pristine snow-covered forest. Duration 1½ hours. Price dependent on the number of passengers per sledge – call for a quotation (max 4 sharing).

Instead of paw power, opt for horsepower! Travel by snowmobile through pine forests and over the expanse of the frozen River Torne. Park up outside the ICEHOTEL and then enjoy a guided tour. This may be booked as the arrival and/or departure transfer. Duration 2½ hours. Price £131 (twin share); £193 (single rider).