What’s more, specialist operator Discover the World (www.discoverlapland.co.uk) has introduced a Traditional Lapland package for this season where guests spend one night in a snow room at the Icehotel and two nights in log cabins in the forest with views of the Northern Lights and enjoying Sami meals served by a roaring log fire. Prices for this package start from £1,138 per person for three nights, including direct flights from London Heathrow to Kiruna, transfers and accommodation. 

More adventurous travellers might want to take part in Discover the World’s new self-drive Saab Lapland Explore package.  Designed for those with a passion for driving and the desire for a challenge, the seven-night trip starts at the Icehotel and covers more than 800km across Lapland, passing forests and lakes en-route to the quaint Norwegian town of Henningsvaer. The package starts from £1,496 per person including flights and accommodation. Those who would rather sample a taster of the Saab Ice-driving can instead base themselves at the Icehotel and do a four-hour excursion in a Saab 9-3 Sport Combi for £297 as a driver or £104 as a passenger.

Other new excursions available in Swedish Lapland this year include ‘Ranger Racing’ in four-wheel electric buggies, ice fishing, ice diving, ten pin bowling on ice, curling and ice skating.
 
 

For more information please contact Philippa Sutton, PR Manager at VisitSweden, on 020 7870 5604 or email philippa.sutton@visitsweden.com