Winter holidays in Luleå

From January to the late March, the wilderness landscape surrounding Luleå is covered in a dusting of snow and the sea freezes, creating a dream location for winter experiences and excursions.

Snowmobile excursions:
Learn about the wilderness and life in the Bay of Bothnia as you explore the deep forests, the frozen archipelago or the fields of pack ice on the back of a snowmobile. Excursions often offer the opportunity for ice fishing or to try snow shoeing.

Excursions:

• Snowmobile pack ice tour: Price £255.00 per person
• Snowmobile arctic archipelago expedition: Price £280.00 per person
• Snowmobile forest expedition: Price £276.00 per person

Husky dog sled excursions:
To witness the energy and enthusiasm of a team of husky dog’s first-hand is a magical experience. Yet, the moment they start to run – their favourite past time – the only sound heard is the soft padding of their feet. A range of excursions offer the chance to drive your own team of dogs or to just sit back and enjoy the ride from the comfort of a sled seat.

Excursions:

• Short dog sled tour: Price £182.00 per person
• Dog sledding forest and lakes tour: Price £219.00 per person
• Drive your own dog sled – Full day course: Price £519.00 per person

Hovercraft pack ice tour:
For a unique experience, traverse the frozen Bay of Bothnia by hovercraft and explore the pack-ice fields of the outer archipelago, some rising 10m tall. Free time allows for a walk on the ice and if you are lucky, there is the chance to spot a seal or sea eagles.

Excursions:

• Hovercraft pack ice tour: Price £254.00 per person

Snow shoe excursion:
Venture into the forests on a pair of snow shoes, discovering otherwise inaccessible terrains while a guide tells you about your surrounds and like in the northern wilderness. If the conditions permit, there is also a chance to see the dance of the Northern Lights overhead.

Excursions:

• Daytime snow shoe tour: Price £148.00 per person
• Evening snow shoe tour: Price £ 158.00 per person

Ice road tour:
During the summer, the islands of Luleå’s archipelago attract sailors, fisherman, canoeists and bathers. During the winter months, the waters of the archipelago freeze and the islands – normally accessible only by boat – can be explored using a network of ice roads

Minibus excursions take visitors on a tour of the frozen winter landscape and the ice road system.

Excursions:

• Ice road minibus tour: Price £67.00 per person

Sámi and cultural tours:
Learn about the indigenous Sámi people, their history and livelihoods on a guided tour. This is also an opportunity to get close to reindeer and to familiarise yourself with traditional handicrafts.

Visit the UNESCO World heritage site of Gammelstad; a church village still very much part of the community and local traditions.

Excursions:

• Tour of Gammelstad: Price £62.00 per person
• Sámi tour and visit to Gammelstad: Price £213.00 per person
• Sámi tour and short hike: Price £186.00 per person
• Sámi tour to Jokkmokk and the Arctic Circle: Price £215.00 per person

Moose safari:
Explore the river valleys, on a snowmobile-drawn sled, in search of moose. There is even the opportunity to follow the footprints of the ‘king of the forest’ on snow shoes.

Excursions:

• Moose safari: Price £163.00 per person

Links for inspiration:

• www.visitlulea.se
• www.visitsweden.com 
• www.lapland-sweden.com/winter-schedule.html

Note: If purchasing Sunvil travel insurance, the optional adventure cover must also be purchased if snowmobile, dog sled, reindeer sled and/or ice driving excursions are planned.