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7 days - Escorted small group with ICEHOTEL and Lofoten
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Visit the two ICONS of the Northern - the original ICEHOTEL of Sweden and the Lofoten Islands of Norway
    • The aurora borealis is the best light show on Earth, so stay up late to see the Northern sky dance with green light
    • Be pulled across the landscape at high speed on the back of a dog sled
    • Escorted by your 50DN Tour Leader and experienced local guides, with only 15 fellow group travellers

What's this trip about?

    7 days - Escorted small group with ICEHOTEL and Lofoten

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityICEHOTEL
End CityBodø

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 15

Trip includes

    • All accommodation in a shared double/twin room, single supplement available
    • Experienced Tour Leader
    • 1 night in an Art Suite 365 (cold room) at ICEHOTEL
    • 1 night in warm room at ICEHOTEL
    • Daily breakfast
    • 5 dinners
    • 3 lunches
    • Shared Airport transfer in Kiruna
    • Winter activities at ICEHOTEL: Snowmobile excursion and dogsledding (Jan - March)
    • Autumn activivities at ICEHOTEL: Abisko Mountain Hike and Ice Sculpting (Sep - Oct)
    • Lofoten Sightseeing tour
    • Taste of Lofoten tour
    • Sami Àldu reindeer experience
    • Private mini-bus from ICEHOTEL to Svolvær
    • Coastal Voyage from Svolvær to Bodø (late night crossing, arrival ca. 02:30am, no cabin)
    • Private departure transfers in Bodø

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Sweden and transfer to the ICEHOTEL

Arrive and transfer to the ICEHOTEL. Check in and walk around the ICEHOTEL complex. Meet your group and leader for a welcome dinner together.

This evening, you will settle into your ice room for the night. Sleep in thermal sleeping bags laid out on reind...

Day 2 - Explore the ICEHOTEL with active adventures

Today, for the autumn tours, head out for a gentle hike in the Abisko mountains with lunch and ice sculpting, led by local artists who will guide you into this magical world of art and design. For winter tours, join a dogsledding adventure and snowmobiling.

This evening you will stay in a warm room, i.e. a normal hotel room and enjoy a good long sleep.

Day 3 - Head to the Lofoten Islands

Weave your way to the beautiful Lofoten Archipelago with a group transfer. Stop along the way for snacks and photo opportunities. Tonight you are staying in a traditional fishermans cottage, called a rorbu, set over the water. Scenically set amongst nature, thi...

Day 4 - Discover Lofoten with a guided sightseeing tour and visit the Lofotr museum

After breakfast, discover Lofoten with a guided scenic tour including a stop at the Lofotr museum. With a local guide team, visit the best photo stops, hear the fun and exciting local stories, and walk on the most beautiful beaches.

Return to your fisherman's cabin for dinner. *Optional activity is a Northern Lights photography tour, weather dependent.

Day 5 - Taste of Lofoten food tour before a Northern Lights Cruise on the Norwegian Coastal Ferry

Sleep in this morning or head off on a walk around Svolvær before joining a food tour late morning. Stop to see the fish racks, and have your first taste of Lofoten. Among the flavours you will find dried Arctic cod and salmon from the Lofoten ocean. Lofoten-la...

Day 6 - Meet the Reindeers at a traditional Samí farm

Sleep in or head out for a walk around the centre of this small city before venturing onto the roof top for a relaxation session in the pool, sauna and fitness area (note: additional cost). Be amazed by the panoramic views of the fjords. Meet your leader and he...

Day 7 - Departure Day

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,818
Price per day$688
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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08 Sep 2025
14 Sep 2025
$4,818
06 Oct 2025
12 Oct 2025
$4,818
12 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026
$5,435
09 Feb 2026
15 Feb 2026
$5,435
09 Mar 2026
15 Mar 2026
$5,435

Price per person. Family triple (if applicable) is available on request (2 adults sharing with one child age 4 -14). Price is early indicative and subject to change.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with 50 Degrees North.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Randal

Sep 2022

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The tour is simple

My wife and I did the six day Lofoten Islands tour offered by 50 Degrees North. The tour is simple, they provided us a rental car, accommodations for two nights each...

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Alicia

Aug 2022

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A lot heart, nature and adrenaline

50 Degrees did a terrific job creating an adventure with a lot heart, nature and adrenaline but they considered all needs of the client and locked in the finest deta...

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Nancy

Apr 2022

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The trip of a lifetime!

Fantastic travel company! Camilla Dahle was our agent and she took care of EVERY little detail. Meals, transport, accommodation, and staff were all top notch. I c...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Meals not specified in the itinerary
    • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
    • Gratuities and items of personal nature
    • Travel insurance Portage is not included - you will be responsible for carrying all your luggage.

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