Inlandsbanan & Hurtigruten in winter white 2012 - CANCELLED

Unfortunatly is this tour cancalled  due to fue participants. But we will be back 2013 with a new tour!

This journey reveals Inlandsbanan wrapped in snow-white winter landscapes. This is the time when the blue winter light takes over, and with a bit of luck we may even see the Northern Lights. The tour includes a visit to Jukkasjärvi and the uniquely beautiful ICEHOTEL.

Day 1 (Mon) Östersund
Package starts in Östersund, individual arrival. In Östersund you can enjoy all that Östersund has to offer in the winter. Not far from the hotel is Lake Storsjön, covered by meters of ice. Take a walk along the shore or on the ice, hire long-distance skates or skis to enjoy a tour on miles and miles of prepared tracks. A hot tip, wrap up your evening in the Winter City bath house, try an outdoor hot tub, a dip in the icy waters of the lake for those brave enough, followed by warming up in the sauna. Overnight stay in Clarion Hotel Grand, including breakfast.

Day 2 (Tue) Östersund–Vilhelmina
Having enjoyed a wonderful breakfast buffet at the hotel, it is time for us to walk down to Västra Station railway station where we board the train for the tour with Inlandsbanan and meet the tour leader on board. Östersund and the white-clad Åreskutan mountain peaks disappear in the distance. We take our first coffee break after an hour of travelling through the Jämtland countryside. After an hour or two of riding past picturesque small railway stations such as Munkflohögen and Ulriksfors, we break for lunch at the hotel in Hoting (included in tour). But before the lunch we will visit the Motor museum in Hoting where they have the Royal Mercedes. The journey continues into southern Lapland across the island of Långön and past Dorotea. The day’s adventure on Inlandsbanan ends at Vilhelmina, where, having checked into the hotel, we continue our afternoon activities with a guided walk around Vilhelmina and a visit to the fine local heritage museum in Kyrkstan. The evening is free for dinner and individual activities. Overnight stay at Hotell Wilhelmina, including breakfast.

Day 3 (Wed) Vilhelmina–Jokkmokk
After an early breakfast, the journey continues to Jokkmokk, famed as a Sami heritage centre. The first stop is in Storuman for a visit to the old railway hotel, which today is a library. There is a café where you can quench your desire for coffee. In Sorsele we visit the Inlandsbanan museum by the railway station to learn more about the 100-year history of Inlandsbanan. The journey continues to Arvidsjaur where we break for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. At Jokkmokk there is no need to worry about the luggage as it will be transported to the hotel, providing us with the opportunity to take a walk. The evening is free for dinner and individual activities. Overnight stay at Hotell Jokkmokk, including breakfast.

Day 4 (Thu) Jokkmokk–Gällivare
Our stay in Jokkmokk starts with group sightseeing for a guided tour of the old church and Jokkmokks tenn (Pewter) after that Ájtte Sami and Mountain Museum. The museum tour is followed by free time for lunch. The museum restaurant is a good choice as it serves specialities like suovas – lightly smoked reindeer meat – alpine char or lunch of the day. After lunch, we meet up at the railway station for departure on Inlandsbanan for a couple of hours’ journey to Gällivare. Just ahead of Jokkmokk, we cross the Arctic Circle again as we step across the Arctic Circle and are given a certificate to prove it. We are now travelling through Laponia, a world heritage area with miles and miles of marshes, national parks and mountain sceneries. On arrival in Gällivare, we will directly continue by coach to LKAB’s iron ore mine outside Gällivare to see how ore is extracted. We will go by a special bus 1000 metres down. The evening is free for dinner and individual activities. Overnight stay at Grand Hotel Lapland, including breakfast.

Day 5 (Fri) Gällivare–Kiruna
Today we travel north to Kiruna, from where we continue to Jukkasjärvi to visit the spectacular ICEHOTEL. The visit starts with a guided tour of the hotel and its facilities, the church, and of course also ABSOLUTE ICEBAR. Every bit is built from snow and ice! After some free time to digest all these new impressions, it is time to enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch and dessert table at restaurant ICEHOTEL, famous for its excellent local kitchen. After a leisurely lunch there is time for exploration, shopping for souvenirs to take back home and a walk to stretch your legs. We will also visit Jukkasjärvi church to see the altarpiece by Bror Hjorth and the beautifully decorated Sami-inspired organ. In the afternoon we go to Kiruna, and if there is time, we will visit Kiruna’s very unusual church. The evening is free for dinner and individual activities. Overnight stay at hotel in Kiruna including breakfast.

Day 6 (Sat) Kiruna–Narvik–Harstad/ Norway
In the morning the journey continues further north by train (SJ) along Malmbanan, which has been voted the most beautiful train journey in Sweden. The train passes Abisko and delightful Lapporten, passing mighty mountain chains and the ski centre Riksgränsen. Once in Narvik, we board a bus to our overnight destination Harstad, the departure point for the cruise to Lofoten. Overnight stay in hotel, including breakfast.

Day 7 (Sun) Harstad–Stamsund (Hurtigruten)
After breakfast in the hotel it is time to walk down to the quay to board the Hurtigruten vessel to begin one of the most beautiful voyages in the world. See the stunning coastal landscapes of Norway, with the varied scenery of Vesterålen and Lofoten. It is said that this is one of the most beguiling stretches of the Hurtigruten cruise. Small, picturesque fishing villages typical of Norway alternate with high mountains descending steeply into the fjords. With a bit of luck we may even see whales or killer whales hunting large shoals of fish in the fjords. Overnight stay in cabin onboard Hurtigruten.

Day 8 (Mon) Bodø–Rørvik (Hurtigruten)
The Norwegian coastline in its winter attire seems quite different from the usual verdant farming areas along the steep slopes and narrow fjords, now covered by layers of snow. Huge mountains line the route, and the Syv Søstre (Seven Sisters) and Torghatten are imposing sights as the vessel glides past. In the morning we cross the Arctic Circle and leave the land of the Midnight Sun. On the way south, we meet the northbound Hurtigruten vessel. When our ship calls in at the various harbours, there is sufficient time to disembark for short individual expeditions. Overnight stay in cabin onboard Hurtigruten.

Day 9 (Tue) Trondheim–Östersund
Hurtigruten arrives in Trondheim in the early morning, and there is time to have breakfast onboard before disembarking. Trondheim is a historical city and we strongly recommend you take the opportunity to look around before you board the train back to Östersund. Nidarosdomen – an imposing cathedral – should not be missed on a visit to Trondheim, nor should the fishing harbour Ravnkloa and its marine delicacies be left out. If you prefer to see more of Östersund, there is a morning train that will take you back in time for lunch. The package tour ends with your arrival in Östersund, but we will of course be pleased to help you book an extra night in a hotel, or help you with connecting trains, just let us know at the time of booking the package

Day 10 (Wed) Östersund
The package tour ends with breakfast in Östersund.

PACKAGE INLANDSBANAN IN WHITE SHADE AND HURTIGRUTEN START WITH OVERNIGHT STAY IN:
Östersund: Monday  6 February.
Your journey on Inlandsbanan starts the next day.

A minimum number of 25 passengers required for the tour to go ahead

Sample price per person