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.

LUXURY ACTION THE SWEDISH ADVENTURE WWW.LUXURYACTION.COM LUXURY ACTION Luxury Action ofers 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 fnish, and are available throughout your stay as your hosts.

The highest quality is our primary focus, so all , guest houses/ cabins, JANNE HONKANEN CEO AND FOUNDER LUXURY ACTION, restaurants, private chefs, transportation, activities and guides are selected and OCTOLA & NORTH POLE GLASS pre-checked in order to ensure you enjoy a frst class experience.

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Private Stockholm city Archipelago Cruise (3H Husky Adventure Snowmobile safari and tour including City hall, Public Tour) Private transfer to Icesculpting visit to The Sami camp fshing and exclusive The Vasa ship museum Stockholm Arlanda Learn more about husky behind the scenes tour and Old Town walking Learn about historical, Airport for your fight to Create your own piece of sledding and enjoy lunch Meet the and of the original tour cultural, and natural ice art sights as you cruise in the wilderness learn about Sami way of around Stockholm life

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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 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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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!

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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 feet: 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 .

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 fres 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 where you enjoy lunch over open fre (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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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 ’s fascinating reindeer-herding people. Catch reindeer with lasso, feed them, try reindeer sledding and share a traditional Sámi lunch in a (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

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DAY 07 - EXPERIENCE & ICE HOTEL VISIT

Breakfast served by your chef.

Equipped with some reindeer hides, an ice drill and fshing gear we head out onto the lake for some ice fshing.

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

THE SWEDISH ADVENTURE WWW.LUXURYACTION.COM X THE 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 . 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 for an Icedrink. Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi – 200 km north of the Arctic Circle.

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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.

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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.

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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

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• LONGYEARBYEN • SWEDEN • SPITSBERGEN • DENMARK • NORTH POLE

• SPITSBERGEN GREENLAND • GREENLAND NORTH CAPE

• ICELAND TROMSØ

LOFOTEN • (on request) INARI • ALASKA (on request) KIRUNA N D 66° A NOR L TH A P A L REYKJAVIK RCTIC C ICELAND IRCLE ROVANIEMI JOKKMOKK

FINLAND

NORWAY SAIMAA BERGEN ÅLAND HELSINKI 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 . 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 . • Almost 80 percent of the land mass is months. From early spring to autumn the covered by an . 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 , gorgeous glacial landscapes and Inuit culture.

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