Tucked away deep in the forest at the foot of the Raven Rapid in the Råne River valley is Arctic Retreat. This is a hidden gem in Swedish Lapland that offers you a personal and exclusive stay. This eco-lodge has a back to nature feeling with delicious home cuisine, warm hospitality in a beautiful river side setting. Sheltered by large trees, the traditional and luxuriously decorated log timber cabins offer an escape to another world. The owners are your primary hosts and along with their local friends they will ensure you have a warm and genuine experience. Their focus is on a high level of personal service through out your stay and regardless of the days adventures, a warm dip in your private hot tub and/or a Swedish Sauna and a wholesome meal await you in the evening. The food is a set menu for each day based on seasonal availability. The experience is genuine in all aspects – from materials used, food served, to the local people working on site. Arctic Retreat is an all-Inclusive resort that suits families and couples as well as private groups. The three cabins can be booked individually or the whole site for exclusive private stays.
Day One - Friday
After a one hour transfer from Luleå airport the first afternoon is spent getting to know your hosts who will be taking care of you, selecting your warm winter clothing and relaxing. A delicious Dinner awaits you in the restaurant before you head out for the first evenings activity.
The northern lights are an amazing experience and, on this tour, will aim to catch a glimpse of the aurora on an evening showshoe walk from the camp. You will be equipped with your winter clothing, snowshoes and head torches aiming for a high point and a clear view to the north. Even if the northern lights are elusive this is a great tour with plenty of time for star gazing and storytelling by the guide. During the tour we will also stop for outdoor fika. An evening of adventure in the deep snow of the arctic. Duration: 2 hours and will be tailored to the guests fitness levels.
Day Two - Saturday
Today is a free day to enjoy life at the retreat. You will be welcome to use the snowshoes and over lunch your hosts will take you to a nice location to cook a fabulous outdoor lunch. If you are looking for more adventure today would be a good day for the optional 3 hour snowmobile tour.
Optional Activities
Snowmobile tour 3.5 hours
The tour starts with safety training from your guide, and instruction on how to handle the touring snowmobiles. Then we start our safari along the frozen Råne River. We will pass through the forest landscape with all its different characteristics from moors to thick snow-covered pine forests. After a while we will reach a nearby high mountain with a spectacular view over the river valley, here we make a stop at the wind shelter for our outdoor fika (morning or afternoon tea). The chances of seeing reindeer and other wildlife are normally good. Includes lunch.
Day Three - Sunday
Today we have arranged a fantastic 2,5 hour Dogsledding adventure. This is a private dogsledding experience where 2 guests share a sled and one drives while the other sits on the sled. The professional musher leads the way on their sled. Along the journey you will be able to switch sitting and driving your own sled. A small family business where the owner is the lead guide. Time to relax and get to know the huskies and learn about their life. An ideal location with endless forests and lakes.
Day Four - Monday
Today your will have time to relax and a walk before departing at 10:00 on your transfer to Luleå airport for your flight home or to another great spot in Swedish Lapland.
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Customer prices:
3 night experience. Full Board (3 course dinners)
Optional: 3 hour Private Nature tour by snowmobile Sek 3950 per person, 2 per snowmobile
TravelCo in Swedish Lapland AB
Småbåtsgatan 1, 1TR, 972 35 Luleå Sweden
Ph. +46 (0) 70 544 7147
Bookings: booking@travelco-swedishlapland.com