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THE SWEDISH ADVENTURE
THE SWEDISH ADVENTURE
From interesting history, amazing architecture and design to exciting nature experiences, this
Arctic Adventure promises you a unique holiday that you will remember for years to come. If
there is anything else you’d like to try during your stay, we’d be delighted to arrange it for you.
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Luxury Action o ers high-end, customised travel experiences and expeditions
across the Nordic countries and Arctic region. We pride ourselves in providing
unrivaled, luxurious experiences unavailable anywhere else. We plan and organise
your unique trip from start to nish, and are available throughout your stay as
your hosts.
The highest quality is our primary focus, so all hotels, guest houses/ cabins, JANNE HONKANEN
CEO AND FOUNDER LUXURY ACTION,
restaurants, private chefs, transportation, activities and guides are selected and OCTOLA & NORTH POLE GLASS IGLOOS
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DAY 1 Day 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8
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The Grand Hotels
The Grand Hotel Veranda The Grand Hotel Veranda at The Lodge at The Lodge at The Lodge at The Lodge
Veranda
Private Stockholm city Archipelago Cruise (3H
Public Tour) Husky Adventure Snowmobile safari and
tour including City hall, Private transfer to Icesculpting
visit to The Sami camp Ice shing and exclusive
The Vasa ship museum Stockholm Arlanda
Learn about historical, Learn more about husky behind the scenes tour
and Old Town walking Airport for your ight to Create your own piece of
cultural, and natural sledding and enjoy lunch Meet the reindeer and of the original Icehotel
tour Kiruna ice art
sights as you cruise in the wilderness learn about Sami way of
around Stockholm life
Arrival in Stockholm Afternoon at leisure at Afternoon at leisure at Afternoon at leisure at
Arrival and short transfer
the lodge the lodge the lodge Private transfer to Arctic
to The Arctic Lodge
Check in to The Grand Afternoon at leisure to Afternoon at leisure to lodge homestead and on
Homestead and Husky
Hotel and afternoon enjoy Stockholm enjoy Stockholm Sauna and jacuzzi is Sauna and jacuzzi is Sauna and jacuzzi is to Kiruna Airport for
sled through the
spent at The Grand Spa available available available your ight back home
wilderness to the Arctic
Lodge
New Years Dinner by
Dinner by private chef Dinner by private chef Dinner by private chef
private chef
Overnight at The Grand Overnight at The Grand Overnight at The Grand
Hotel Hotel Hotel Overnight at The Arctic Overnight at The Arctic Overnight at The Arctic
Overnight at The Arctic
Lodge Master cabin Lodge Master cabin Lodge Master cabin
Lodge Master cabin
Junior Suite overlooking Junior Suite overlooking Junior Suite overlooking
The Royal Palace and The Royal Palace and The Royal Palace and Northern Lights gazing Northern Lights gazing Northern Lights gazing
Northern Lights gazing
Old Town Old Town Old Town from your cabin from your cabin from your cabin
from your cabin
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YOUR EXPERIENCE DAY 01 - WELCOME TO STOCKHOLM The capital of the Nordics! On one side it is a modern city with an interesting history, trend- setting restaurants and vibrant nightclubs. Right next to that you have the tranquillity of the idyllic archipelago with open spaces, silence and fantastic nature. Even if Stockholm is the largest city in the Nordics, with a population of about one million people, it is still relatively small and you can walk to almost everywhere. Stockholm is built on islands and you are never far away from the water with ferries that can take you further out in to the fantastic archipelago if you like. Welcome to experience a diverse city with something for everyone! Sweden Adventure WWW.LUXURYACTION.COM X
THE GRAND HOTEL STOCKHOLM
The Grand Hôtel in Stockholm has been home to celebrities, high- The very first Nobel banquet took place at the Grand Hôtel in 1901.
profile events and everyday bon-vivants since 1874. It was held at the hotel until 1929, when the event became too
large and was moved to the Stockholm City Hall.
Located right opposite the royal palace and the old town it is the
ideal starting point to explore Stockholm. For recreation, there’s the Nordic Spa & Fitness club with hot
saunas and cool dipping pools.
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YOUR EXPERIENCE DAY 02 - STOCKHOLM CITY TOUR After breakfast at the hotel we will start a memorable city tour. On one side it is a modern city with an interesting history, trend- setting restaurants and vibrant nightclubs. Right next to that you have the tranquillity of the idyllic archipelago with open spaces, silence and fantastic nature. Even if Stockholm is the largest city in the Nordics, with a population of about one million people, it is still relatively small and you can walk to almost everywhere. Stockholm is built on islands and you are never far away from the water with ferries that can take you further out in to the fantastic archipelago if you like. Welcome to experience a diverse city with something for everyone! Sweden Adventure WWW.LUXURYACTION.COM X
YOUR EXPERIENCE
DAY 03 - ARCHIPELAGO CRUISE
The perfect boat sightseeing tour when you are looking to discover
the best and most beautiful parts of the Stockholm archipelago in a
short period of time.
Our knowledgeable guide on board will share little anecdotes and
tell you all there is to know about the various historical, cultural, and
ships
natural sights we pass on our way.
You travel aboard two of the oldest ships in our eet: the M/S
Östanå I, built in 1906, or the S/S Stockholm, built in 1931. Both ships
are real maritime beauties that have become a beloved part of the
archipelago themselves.
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DAY 04 - WELCOME TO ARCTIC LODGE
A private lounge with full facilities awaits, together with a light meal and top
quality Arctic clothing provided by Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven.
The Arctic Lodge is a unique and private adventure in the pristine wilderness of
northern Europe.
The lodge is located about one hour by husky sled away from the homestead
and you get here by driving your own team of dogs through the winter
landscape.
Great res and a warm welcome drink greet you upon arrival, before checking
into the exclusive Master Cabin.
An irresistible sauna with an adjacent outdoor hot tub, both overlooking lake
Väkkärä, will relax and prepare you for dinner presented in the Main Lodge by
your private chef.
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DAY 05 - BORN TO RUN
Breakfast served by your chef.
Learn more in detail about sled dogs and mushing before hitting the trails once
again, driving your own team towards a remote wilderness hut where you
enjoy lunch over open re (3-4 hours in total).
Back home at the lodge, hors d’oeuvres and drinks await as well as a rewarding
sauna and hot tub.
As soon as power and appetite returns your chef will call out “à table” and
dinner is on.
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fiYOUR EXPERIENCE DAY 06 - SNOWMOBILE SAFARI INTO THE WILDERNESS AND REINDEER EXPERIENCE Breakfast served by your chef. Snowshoe trek with homemade snacks and hot coco in a thermos. Thorough instructions on how to operate a snowmobile before heading out onto a safari through the wilderness towards an indigenous Sámi camp. Meet and learn about the culture of Lapland’s fascinating reindeer-herding people. Catch reindeer with lasso, feed them, try reindeer sledding and share a traditional Sámi lunch in a Goahti tent (3-4 hours in total). Back home at the lodge, a relaxing sauna awaits before your chef is ready to serve you the culinary highlight of the evening THE SWEDISH ADVENTURE WWW.LUXURYACTION.COM X
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DAY 07 - ICE FISHING EXPERIENCE & ICE HOTEL VISIT
Breakfast served by your chef.
Equipped with some reindeer hides, an ice drill and shing gear we head out
onto the lake for some ice shing.
Fire up the snowmobiles once again and head out towards the world renowned
ICEHOTEL for an exclusive behind the scenes guided tour as well as lunch (3-4
hours in total).
Back home at the lodge, hors d’oeuvres and drinks await as well as a rewarding
sauna and hot tub.
Back home at the lodge, you will have ample time to relax with sauna and hot
tub before chef get the dinner ready
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fiTHE ORIGINAL ICEHOTEL Icehotel – a world famous hotel and an art exhibition made of ice The Torne River, the arts, and creating a setting for life-enriching and snow. moments are at the heart of it all. Founded in 1989, it is reborn in a new guise every winter, in the Your tour will end in the ice bar for an Icedrink. Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi – 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. Sweden Adventure WWW.LUXURYACTION.COM X
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YOUR EXPERIENCE DAY 08 - ICESCULPTING EXPERIENCE & DEPARTING Breakfast served by your chef. A professional ice artist awaits with sharp chisels and newly harvested see through ice blocks straight from the Torne River Ice sculpting class is one of our most appreciated activities and doesn’t require any previous experience or skills. Getting ready for departure. Snowmobile ride to the private lounge at the Homestead by the Torne River to change clothes and prepare for departure. THE SWEDISH ADVENTURE WWW.LUXURYACTION.COM X
OVERVIEW
YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE BUT EXCLUSIVE
SWEDISH ADVENTURE
FROM € 26,700
FOR 7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS FOR 2 ADULTS
INCLUDED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE,
ALL ACTIVITIES GUIDED & PRIVATE
• 3 nights Junior suite accommodation at The Grand Hotel • Snacks and fruits available at all times
Stockholm • Soft drinks, daily house wine and welcome drinks in the villa
• 4 nights accommodation at The Arctic Lodge • Daily house-keeping and toiletries
• Guide at your disposal at all times • Toboggans and snowshoes at your disposal
• All car transfers (refreshments available onboard) • Snowmobile adventures
• Winter outer clothing for your stay • Visit to Ice Hotel
• Services of private chef with focus on local produce in the villa. • Visit to reindeer herders and reindeer sleigh ride
All meals provided: breakfasts and dinners cooked and served • Husky sledding
by your private chef, lunch experiences en-route during
activities.
LUXURY ACTION CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE WWW.LUXURYACTION.COMANNUAL OVERVIEW WINTER
ICE DRIVING
SNOWMOBILING
NORTHERN LIGHTS
ICE & SNOW HOTELS
CROSS-COUNTRY & DOWNHILL SKIING
REINDEER & HUSKY SLEIGH RIDES
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
MIDSUMMER HARVEST COLOURS OF AUTUMN THE FIRST SNOW CHRISTMAS TIME FROSTY WINTER CRUSTY SNOW DEPARTURE OF ICE THE EVER RISING SUN
LUXURY ACTION CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE WWW.LUXURYACTION.COMREGIONS 90°N
NORTH POLE
• FINLAND LONGYEARBYEN
• SWEDEN
• NORWAY
SPITSBERGEN
• DENMARK
• NORTH POLE
• SPITSBERGEN GREENLAND
NORTH CAPE
• GREENLAND
• ICELAND TROMSØ
LOFOTEN
• CANADA (on request) INARI
• ALASKA (on request) KIRUNA
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L A P
66° N
ORTH
ARCTIC
REYKJAVIK
ICELAND CIRCLE
ROVANIEMI
JOKKMOKK
FINLAND
NORWAY SAIMAA
BERGEN ÅLAND
HELSINKI
OSLO
SWEDEN
STOCKHOLM
DENMARK COPENHAGEN
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FINLAND SWEDEN NORWAY DENMARK
• Finland is called the land of the thousand • Coffee culture and especially ”fika” is an • Known as one of the most mountainous • Danes love cycling and there are more
lakes and there are in fact, 188 000 lakes important part of Swedish culture. countries in Europe and for its stunning bicycles than people in Denmark.
in the country and a great part of Finland fjords. There are more than a thousand Denmark is relatively flat which makes
is covered in fresh, clean water. • Music is one of Sweden’s biggest fjords in Norway. cycling easy and comfortable.
exports, and there are many famous
• Sauna is an essential part of country’s Swedish bands and artists (such as • Norway has a rich historical heritage • Enjoying the simple things in life is very
heritage and culture, and there are over ABBA, Zara Larsson, Roxette, Swedish and many visible traces of the Vikings. important to the Danes and Denmark is
two million saunas in Finland. House Mafia and Europe). known for its ”hygge”.
• Norway is home to a vast variety of
• Santa Claus comes from Finland and can • There are around 30 000 islands in the animals, such as muskox, Atlantic puffin, • Denmark has the most Michelin starred
met in Lapland every day of the year. Stockholm Archipelago and island king crab and several whale species. restaurants in Scandinavia and the Danes
hopping is a great way to discover them. have invented the New Nordic Cuisine.
• Santa’s trusted helpers, the reindeer, are • Europe’s northernmost point, the North
the symbol of Lapland and there are • Many Swedish crime fiction books, TV Cape, is in Norway. • Two of the world’s oldest operating
more reindeer than people living in series and movies have made Nordic noir amusement parks, Bakken and Tivoli, are
Finnish Lapland. a global phenomenon. • Norway has won more Winter Olympic located in Denmark.
medals than any other nation.
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ICELAND NORTH POLE GREENLAND SVALBARD
• Known as ”the land of fire and ice”, • The northernmost point on Earth and it • Greenland is the world's biggest island • Spitsbergen is the largest and only
Iceland is a country of extreme is found in the Arctic Ocean, on by area that is not a continent. permanently populated island of the
geological contrasts. constantly shifting pieces of sea ice. Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway.
• Greenland is an autonomous country
• Iceland is known for many natural • The North Pole is not part of any nation. within the Kingdom of Denmark. • Both the midnight sun and the opposite
wonders, such as geothermal pools, phenomenon, the polar night, last for
geysers, volcanoes and glaciers. • Almost 80 percent of the land mass is months. From early spring to autumn the
covered by an ice cap. sun does not set at all while the polar
• Home to some of the world’s most night and winter darkness last from
active volcanoes. • With a population of 56,480, it is one of October to February. So basically during
the least densely populated countries in March and September it is possible to
• The capital, Reykjavík, is the world’s the world. witness both, sunrise and sunset, in
northernmost capital and about 60% of Svalbard.
the country’s population live in the • For adventurous people since there is
capital region. no high-end accommodation facilities, • The best place to observe Polar Bears.
nor roads between the towns.
• Known for impressive icebergs,
gorgeous glacial landscapes and Inuit
culture.
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