True Family Lapland – Activity Adventure Holiday
Over the years we have received numerous request for a true family trip where everyone can relax and experience the true taste of the far north without the hustle and bustle of the typical package holiday. With this in mind we have created what we believe to be the perfect solution for those who are looking for a really memorable holiday with friendly and personal service. Unfortunately we can only offer a limited number of these trips each season so please book early.
This exciting multi activity trip has been created to provide families with the opportunity to relax in traditional yet quality accommodation in tranquil surroundings and enjoy a true taste of the far north!
Winter in Lapland offers an abundance of pure white and dry snow, a few hours of precious daylight and hopefully at some point during your stay you may catch a sight of the northern lights in the dark and clear night skies. The peaceful area around Storklinten also usually plays hosts a few hundred reindeer during the winter season so there is every chance you will encounter them during your stay!
You will enjoy a busy program of traditional and exciting winter activities including; Snowmobiles, Ice Fishing, Dog Sleigh, Horse Drawn Sleigh ride and a family visit to the amazing Tree Hotel. Your experienced English-speaking guide will endeavour to ensure that you and your family have a trip to remember! Please see full program below!
Guests will stay in very tasteful and modern accommodation in a tranquil and peaceful location beside the ski slopes at the foot of the Storklinten Mountain.
With stunning views of the forests and across to the Lule River Valley we have three cabins and four top-floor Chalet style -apartments, all with their own individual characteristics:
• The Vittjärv Cabin: Our premier cabin that offers 80 m2 of floor space. Enjoying stunning views of the ski area, forest and mountains. It is individually decorated with retro touch. The spacious living-room with its open beams and selected wood interior is extremely warm, comfortable and comes complete with a very large TV and of course a Wi-Fi Internet connection. There is an attractive, well equipped kitchen and the large dining-table is situated so as to provide guests with pleasant views whilst dining. On the terrace you will find a special all-around-the-year grill with table and chairs. There is also a very special sauna located in the annex just a meter from the main building; the sauna is heated 24hours a day and have a relax-room Sleeps five so is perfect for a family group of 4/5. The cabin is situated just 300 meters from the restaurant and ski lifts.
Pricing:
(Children under 12 years have 25 % discount)
Full Board with full service:
Adult: 1115.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 836.00
Catered Service: Make up beds on arrival & self-cleaning all meals are included
Adult: 935.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 702.00
Self-catering: – Self-sufficient but with meals during activities & Britta’s
Adult: 845.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 634.00
• The Rasmyran Cabins: Two identical cabins each with 65 m2 of floor space, both cabins are warm, comfortable, elegantly furnished and come complete with a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi Internet connection. Each cabin has a well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. There is also a family sauna and hot water Jacuzzi on the terrace so you can just relax and enjoy looking at the surrounding nature. Both cabins provide guests with wonderful views over the mountains and forests. Each cabin sleeps up to six people therefore are ideal for the larger family or group, both cabins are located just 200 meters from the restaurant and ski lifts.
Full Board with full service:
Adult: 985.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 739.00
Catered Service: Make up beds on arrival & self-cleaning all meals are included
Adult: 745.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 559.00
Self-catering: – Self-sufficient but with meals during activities & Britta’s
Adult: 635.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 476.00
• The Deluxe Apartments: Our apartments provide floor spaces of 50/60 m2 are perfect for smaller parties or couples with kids. Warm, comfortable with a cosy living room with fireplace, TV, spacious dining area, well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer they have a e, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi Internet connection. Entry to the large terrace is directly from the living room, there is a family sauna. These apartments offer one bedroom with a double bed plus one bedroom with a bunk bed with 120 cm lower bed and 80 cm upper bed along with an exciting loft area with double bed, perfect for the older kids. It is also possible for two additional guests to share the large sofa in the living room. The bathroom has a toilet and shower. A well-planned hall with shoe dryer. These apartments are extremely versatile and can take up to 8/9 people, depending on how you choose to use it! Situated just 75 meters from the resort restaurant and ski lifts.
• Full Board with full service:
• Adult: 985.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 739.00
• Catered Service: Make up beds on arrival & self-cleaning all meals are included
• Adult: 745.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 559.00
• Self-catering: – Self-sufficient but with meals during activities & Britta’s
• Adult: 635.00 – Child: under 12 years: £ 476.00
Service levels (explained)
In order to satisfy different preferences and life-styles, we have created three different service-levels. They are Hotel-service, Catered and Self-Catering.
Hotel-Service means that in order offer total relaxation and to further enhance your holiday our onsite Staff will be on hand to take care of the catering arrangements by visiting your accommodation daily to provide hotel-standard service throughout your stay. A true Scandinavian breakfast will be delivered to your fridge daily, all well prepared so all you have to do is to heat he water. Lunches and evening meals will be prepared using local ingredients and traditional methods, chef will endeavour to create and serve tasty dishes created for your enjoyment. (Please ensure that you make us fully aware of any allergies or special dietary needs prior to your arrival – Wines and alcoholic beverages can be provided and should be pre-arranged according to your taste.
Catered Option; means that your dinners will be brought to you and you take care of cleaning and beds your-self. Breakfast as above. For wine etc. please see below.
Self-Catering; obviously means that you take care of everything yourself. In order to make your purchasing we make a stop-over at one of the super- or hyper-markets we pass during your airport transfer. They are normally open until 10.00 pm in the evening. For wine and other alcoholic beverages, you either carry yourself or send us a list of your requirements and we will collect them for you.
• If you are travelling in a large party, which is too big to be accommodated in a single unit, we can provide additional accommodation in one of our apartments that are situated on the ground floors of the Chalets. Or if you are a smaller party with some budget restrictions then please contact us for further details.
• Please notify us prior to your visit if you require an upgraded Wi-Fi connection for streaming, as this can be arranged
• Full description & photos for all lodgings are available on request.
• Flight Advice: Here
• The best flight options are usually available with SAS from London Heathrow & Manchester but may also be available from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Dublin https://www.flysas.com/en/uk/
Daily Schedule:
Day 1:
Departure can be from various UK airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh) for your flights to Lulea via Stockholm Arlanda.
Guests will be greeted at the airport before making the road transfer to your accommodation in Storklinten a journey of less than one hour.
On arrival you can then enjoy a welcoming drink and a light snack, chat with your guide and be provided with a thermal suit, hat, mitts and boots. Time to relax before bed
Day 2
Start the day with tasty breakfast before setting out on family Horse Drawn Sleigh ride which will take you through the snow clad forest, as you glide along be sure to look out for the reindeer as your journey will take you through the winter feeding ground, you may also come across a moose or other wildlife, hopefully there should be some around!
Lunch is taken at Britta’s place; here the surroundings and décor will transport you to a different era as the whole place is themed on years gone by, a great experience and the food is really good!
After lunch you will take a guided tour of the fantastic Tree Hotel, unique in design this really is something worth seeing.
When your tour is over it is then time to enjoy “Fun in the Snow” here all the family can get involved and have a great time with the kids. Just to relax and have fun with your guide and sample a few fun activities such as snowshoe’s, sledging, mini skis etc.
Day 3:
After breakfast your guide will arrive at your accommodation and after a short safety briefing and introduction to the machines you will embark on a thrilling Snowmobile journey through the snow clad forests and over the hills before arriving at a frozen lake, here you will have the opportunity to master the art of ice fishing, try your luck, hopefully you will catch some tasty Arctic Char for lunch! Even if you don’t manage to catch your guide will prepare you a tasty alfresco lunch by an open fire in the tepee.
It is then time for you to meet the amazing Huskies, your new four legged friends will pleased to get to know you before you get on the sleigh and they whisk you away for an exhilarating thirty minute ride through the frozen countryside, along the way be sure to be on the lookout for some of the local wildlife, maybe reindeer or even a moose if you are lucky!
Day 4:
Return home, your guide with pre-arrange a time to collect you from your accommodation for transfer to the airport in time for your return flights
