Today, you will have time on your own for an optional excursion, or you can relax and explore Abisko. Overnight at Hotel Fjallet
Excursion Options Today:
• Arctic Ice Fishing | 3 hours, $118 – Join a guide out on the ice and try your hand at fishing acrtic char and trout. It’s definitely a favorite activity among locals!
Includes: Fishing gear, fishing permit, sled ride, hot drinks and warm clothes if needed
• Snowshoeing | 2 hours, $84 – Venture into Abisko National Park on snowshoes. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch up with some of nature’s local residents. As you travel through the terrain, your guide will teach you to identify the prints and tracks of the different animals living in the area. The guides are well acquainted with the area and will also be happy to tell you about life in the Arctic.
Includes: Transfer, guide, snowshoes
• Dogsledding | 2 hours, $237 – Sit on cozy reindeer skins in a big wooden sled, ready to explore the wonderful winter landscape of Abisko. The sled will be driven by one of our guides who will take you through the sparkling frozen winter wonderland. We travel with four people per sled and a two sled maximum. Along the tour a photo stop will be made. At the end of the tour, back at the camp, we will enjoy a traditional Swedish fika, a hot drink and cookies, by the campfire in a lavvu.
Included: Transfer, guide, Swedish fika, winter overalls, shoes, gloves, and a hat
• Morning Hike in Abisko National Park | 1.5-2 hours, $75 – This 2 km guided hike will help you discover all the beauty that the National Park has to offer! During this spectacular adventure, your guide will lead you down a beautiful trail which meanders along the scenic Abisko River Canyon. You will wander through an ancient Arctic birch forest, enjoy stunning open views of the Abisko river delta, marvel at soaring mountain peaks, walk along the incredible frozen shoreline of Lake Torneträsk, and much more. It is not uncommon to see beautiful animals during this trip, such as reindeer, Arctic Hare, foxes, a full range of birds, and the ever-majestic Scandinavian moose. Be sure to bring a camera as this trip gives you an up close and personal experience in all of the most scenic locations in Abisko National Park!
This hike will be led at a very relaxed pace and usually takes between 1.5 and 2 hours to complete. Most of the trip happens on well-trodden, level ground but there is a slight incline during the hike.
Includes: Transfer and guide; boot and overall rental are possible in advance for $13 each per person
• Panorama Snowmobiing | 2 hours, $187pp for 2 people OR $249/pp for 1 person – Explore the wonderful winter landscape in Abisko National Park and drive on the world famous Kungsleden/King’s trail!
We will be traveling through the magnificent mountain scenery of Abisko with high mountains, frozen lakes, and swamps, as well as great views of Torneträsk, Sweden´s second largest lake. With some luck we might even get a glimpse of the wildlife in the National Park. Along the route we will take a break and enjoy a traditional Swedish fika, a hot drink and cookies. If you choose to share a snowmobile you will have the opportunity to swap drivers during the tour.
Includes: Transfer, Swedish Fika, winter overalls, shoes, gloves, helmet, and guide
• Aurora Photo Tour | 4 hours, $124 – Join a professional photographer for an opportunity to see and photograph the aurora borealis in one of our lovely locations in Abisko National Park. Due to a tendency for clear skies, Abisko is one of the greatest places in the world to see the northern lights. A DSLR camera and lens will be provided that is preset to capture the northern lights and the guide will quickly go over the basic skills that you will need to find and photograph the magical aurora borealis.
This evening under the stars offers you a fantastic opportunity to learn about the culture and natural history of Lapland and gives you a chance to experience beauty that can only be found in Abisko National Park.
Includes: Transfer, guide, camera, tripod, backpack, warm overalls, head lamp, and warm drink. Please bring an SD memory card with you to capture your memories (2-4G)
• Northern Lights Trip | 3 hours, $124 – The trip starts with a sleigh ride behind a snowmobile driven by one of our knowledgeable guides. Depending on the light and weather conditions, you will be taken to one of several different locations in the area, away from light pollution. If you get cold you can always come inside the shelter where we will keep a fire burning throughout the evening.
Includes: Transfer, guide, tripod to use with own camera, and shelter