Sweden Beyond the Cities

Duration

12 Days and 11 Nights

PRICE

5,688

PEOPLE GOING

122+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Stockholm Arrival and Waterfront Luxury

    Arrive, collect your rental car, and drive to the Grand Hôtel. Check into a Deluxe Double Room with harbour and Royal Palace views. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring or relaxing at your own pace.

    Dist: 42km | Time: 40–45m |

    Overnight: Stockholm

  2. 2
    Stockholm Exploration

    Breakfast at hotel. Self-guided drive around city centre: Gamla Stan, Royal Palace, museums, historic streets, waterfront. Afternoon & evening free for shopping, culture, harbour dining.

    Dist: ~20–30 km | Drive: ~1–1.5 hrs.

    Overnight: Stockholm.

  3. 3
    Stockholm to Arctic Train

    Breakfast at hotel. Relaxed morning & free day to explore via car (optional cruise, food tour, Viking trip). Evening: drive to Central Station, return car, board overnight Arctic train north in private sleeper.

    Dist: ~5–10 km | Drive: ~15–25 mins.

    Overnight: Arctic train.

  4. 4
    Sámi Culture and Mountain Wilderness

    Breakfast at hotel. Train arrives in Kiruna. Pick up car, drive Lapland route to Nikkaluokta (spot moose/reindeer). Gentle forest hike to Ladtjojávri, fika, berry picking. Evening Northern Lights story/viewing.

    Dist: ~70 km | Drive: ~1–1.25 hrs.

    Overnight: Nikkaluokta.

  5. 5
    Fjords, Wildlife and Abisko Lodge

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Abisko, then into Norway for scenic fjord exploration: coastlines, remote landscapes, sea eagles & reindeer. Return to Abisko for sauna, local dining, Northern Lights viewing.

    Dist: ~200 km | Drive: ~3–3.5 hrs.

    Overanight: Abisko.

  6. 6
    Abisko National Park Hiking

    Breakfast at hotel. Self-guided hike in Abisko National Park: river canyons, mountain trails, vibrant autumn views. Restful afternoon at lodge with sauna access. Evening Northern Lights viewing opportunity.

    Dist: ~5–10 km | Drive: ~10–20 mins.
    Overnight: Abisko.

  7. 7
    Sámi Heritage and Arctic Retreat

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive south to Jokkmokk; visit Ájtte Sámi Museum. Continue past forests & lakes to Gunnarsbyn. Check into Arctic Retreat log cabin; relax in outdoor hot tub under northern sky.

    Dist: ~150 km | Drive: ~2.5–3 hrs.
    Overnight: Arctic Retreat.

  8. 8
    Sámi Storytelling and Forest Living

    Breakfast at hotel. Self-guided Sámi storytelling & fireside fika. Leisure day for nature: optional sauna, lake swim, cycling, or forest walks. Enjoy a peaceful evening under the Arctic sky.

    Dist: ~5–10 km | Drive: ~10–15 mins.
    Overnight: Arctic Retreat.

  9. 9
    Storforsen Waterfall and Wilderness Time

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Storforsen, Europe’s largest waterfall; walk along roaring rapids. Return to lodge for quiet afternoon, optional spa, hot tub soak, and Northern Lights viewing.

    Dist: ~60 km | Drive: ~1–1.5 hrs.
    Overnight: Arctic Retreat.

  10. 10
    Arctic Nature & Swedish Flavours

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Luleå area: canoe, cycle trails, lakeside relax. Midday private Swedish cooking class & lunch. Afternoon at leisure in Lapland nature before final local evening.

    Dist: ~10–15 km | Drive: ~15–25 mins.
    Overnight: Luleå / Arctic Retreat area.

  11. 11
    Scenic Coastal Drive to Sundsvall

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive south along Gulf of Bothnia. Visit UNESCO Gammelstad Church Town, High Coast (Höga Kusten), Skuleberget view/High Coast Bridge. End in historic Sundsvall.

    Dist: ~520 km | Drive: ~6–7 hrs.

    Overnight: Sundsvall.

  12. 12
    Departure

    Breakfast at hotel. Conclude self-drive tour. Drive to nearest airport (Luleå or departure point), drop off rental car, and depart on your flight home as your Swedish Lapland journey ends.

    Dist: ~5–10 km | Drive: ~10–15 mins.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Stockholm and collect your rental car.
    • Self-drive to the Grand Hôtel.
    • Check into a Deluxe Double Room overlooking the harbour and Royal Palace.
    • Time to relax after travel or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
    • Overnight stay at your hotel in Stockholm.
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Grand Hotel Stockholm with breakfast.
  • 1 Night accommodation in an Arctic night train.
  • 1 Night accommodation in a mountain cabin in Nikkaluokta.
  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Abisko Mountain Lodge, Sweden with breakfast.
  • 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Arctic Retreat with breakfast.
  • 1 Night hotel accommodation in Hotell Södra Berget with breakfast.

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium rental car for 12 days, including unlimited kilometers and GPS navigation


Accommodation:

  • 11 Nights hotel accomodation with breakfast.


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Overnight Arctic Circle experience.
  • Full day and overnight Sámi guided experience.
  • Guided hiking in Abisko National Park.
  • Norwegian fjords photography and wildlife tour.
  • Cultural museum visit in Jokkmokk.
  • Swedish fika experience with Sámi storytelling.
  • Storforsen waterfall.
  • Private Swedish cooking class.
  • Sauna and wellness access at selected lodges.
  • Visit Gammelstad Church Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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