Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Luleå Arrival
Arrive at Luleå airport based on your flight schedule, you will be welcomed by our local guide. On the short drive (9km) to your hotel, you already get a good impression from the impressive Luleå river as you will cross the bridge which connects Luleå with the southern mainland. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Luleå. You can relax, stroll the charming city and enjoy a Swedish Fika. The city features top-notch culinary experience from Nordic fine-dining cuisine to cozy cafes and bars for those who want to experience the renowned Luleå nightlife.
In the evening you will be picked up by your hotel and go on a hunt for the Northern Lights. On this tour, you will be taken off the beaten track and chase one of the most mysterious and profound phenomena the world has to offer. Your professional guide will use his experience, combined with local weather and aurora forecasts to make the best possible decision about where to look for the Northern lights.
Overnight at Clarion Sense Hotel
Day 2 – Dogs Sledding & Northern Lights Hunt
Enjoy a rich Scandinavian breakfast buffet at the hotel.
From December - March, today you will experience the ultimate dog-sledding adventure with your team of enthusiasts and friendly Husky dogs. You will meet your guide at the hotel lobby and after a short transfer, you arrive by the Husky kennel. The dogsled tours will go over frozen rivers and through snow-covered forests, offering a great opportunity to see wildlife on the way. If you are lucky you might even spot reindeer or a moose on your trip. Together with your highly skilled guide and well-trained friendly Alaskan Husky dogs you will enjoy high quality and unforgettable nature experience!
On this tour, you are sitting together with 3 to 4 other people on the sled and the guide is standing behind you mushing the dogs. You may also upgrade the tour to drive your own sled, which you have control over your team of Huskies. You set off in pairs, where you have the possibility to rotate position during the tour.
Around 13:00 you will be back in the city center of Luleå. Rest of the day at leisure, you may enjoy the hotel spa facilities and its all-season saunas. The hotel spa on the top floor is a place for relaxation and peace of mind, recovery, and well-being. Take a dip at the warm-water pool with fantastic views of Luleå’s surroundings. Enjoy a drink at the Skybar, on the 8th-floor offering panorama views of the beautiful Northern Harbour.
From October - December, today your guide will take you on a Luleå city tour. During this tour, you will discover Luleå by foot and listen to the fascinating story of how modern Luleå was established and how it became the vibrant waterfront city as it is now. The Luleå city tour is an easy way to get to know about Luleå’s top sights. You will walk through historic neighborhoods like Gultzauudden and the old harbor areas where once shipbuilders established great yards and produced vessels of high class.
Overnight at Clarion Sense Hotel
Day 3 – Winter adventure of your choice
Enjoy a rich Scandinavian breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Day at Leisure or Choose an optional winter activity or excursion for today from the following options;
— Icebreaker Tours Luleå – Arctic Explorer (December – March, 2 hours, 10:00 or 12:00)
— Luleå day tours – to one of Europe’s biggest rapids "Storforsen" (November – May, 6 hours, 09:00)
— Sami culture experience (December – March, 2.5 hours, 10:00)
— Cross country skiing Luleå (December – April, 2 hours, 10:00 or 15:00)
— Snowmobile tours Luleå (December – April, 2 hours)
— Snowshoe walking tours Luleå (November – April, 3 hours, 10:00)
Overnight at Clarion Sense Hotel
Day 4 – Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel Check-out.
Depending on your flight schedule, maybe you have some time left to explore some of the city landmarks.
You will be picked up from the lobby of the hotel and transfer to Luleå Airport (or train station).
