Explore Sweden

Our School Tour to Sweden offers an unparalleled opportunity to see the Northern Lights, this package is perfect for schools looking to get away from the standard school ski holiday. Our Sweden school trip has the perfect balance of adventure, challenge, information and learning – our school trips to Sweden are really able to tick all of your boxes.

We can also modify this tour to be more reflective of student service requirements.

  • Flights from London Heathrow/Manchester via Stockholm with all baggage fees and taxes (Non-UK departures available on request)
  • 4 nights in wilderness cabins at Aurora camp
  • 1 night at Scandic Hotel
  • Guided tour of ICEHOTEL
  • Husky safari on large sledge
  • Wilderness skills by snowshoe
  • Igloo Building
  • Ice fishing by snowmobile sledge
  • Reindeer meet and feed
  • Traditional Sami meal
  • LKAB mine visit
  • Tobogganing afternoon
  • Full board
  • All Transfers
  • Arctic suit, boot, hat and glove rental
  • Arctic Direct representative available 24/7 and to record the trip
  • Travel Insurance including coverage for all activities.
  • ATOL and ABTA protection

 

Sample Itinerary

Sweden Sample Itinerary

Day 1 / KEY THEMES: Arrival & Arctic Introduction

  • Flight from London Heathrow to Kiruna via Stockholm
  • Private coach transfer to accommodation in Kiruna
  • Welcome dinner and orientation session
  • Opportunity to purchase any forgotten items and snacks for upcoming days
  • Issue of thermal clothing – arctic suits, boots, hats and gloves to ensure warmth and comfort
  • Night 1 of 1 – Shared accommodation at Scandic Hotel Kiruna

Day 2 / KEY THEMES: Sustainability, Eco-Design, Technology & Environment

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Morning tour to LKAB iron mine – Europe’s largest iron ore mining facility with visitor centre 540m below ground
  • Displays, machinery and museum experience as part of underground tour
  • Transfer to Sami Siida open museum
  • Traditional Sami lunch
  • Visit Sami Siida – meet indigenous people who have lived in area for over 5000 years
  • Outdoor museum with replicas of historic accommodation and stores
  • Enter reindeer corral and feed the reindeer
  • Guided tour of ICEHOTEL – 30+ years of ice architecture adapting to climate change
  • Explore ICEHOTEL 365 – permanent structure using solar panels to harness midnight sun
  • Tour art rooms and learn about sustainable ice design
  • Transfer to Aurora Camp wilderness cabins with electricity, running water and indoor facilities
  • Dinner
  • Night 1 of 4 at Aurora Camp – perfect for Northern Lights viewing away from light pollution
  • Guide available to photograph students and teachers with aurora displays

Day 3 / KEY THEMES: Adventure, Teamwork & Nature

  • Breakfast
  • Morning ice fishing by snowmobile sledge (non-driving experience)
  • Guides drive expedition into wilderness across frozen River Torne
  • Drill holes in ice and try traditional Arctic ice fishing techniques
  • Lunch
  • Free time for snow activities – team races through thick snow patches
  • Learn how challenging snow movement can be and develop snow navigation skills
  • Dinner
  • Night 2 of 4 at Aurora Camp in wilderness cabins
  • Evening Northern Lights watching opportunity

Day 4 / KEY THEMES: Survival Skills, Adventure, Teamwork & Critical Thinking

  • Breakfast
  • Group One: Igloo and snow shelter building workshop
  • Learn life-saving emergency shelter construction techniques
  • Large igloos built in 4-hour sessions for groups of 10 in two 30-minute stages
  • Individual snow shelters for 1-2 people completed in 15 minutes
  • Team snow mound competition as foundation for igloo construction
  • Group Two: Snowshoe forest expedition
  • Guided forest trek looking for animal tracks
  • Learn about edible Arctic plants and basic fire lighting techniques
  • Lunch
  • Groups swap activities for afternoon sessions – everyone experiences both challenges
  • Dinner
  • Night 3 of 4 at Aurora Camp in wilderness cabins

Day 5 / KEY THEMES: Adventure & Team Work

  • Breakfast
  • Check out of Aurora Camp
  • Dogsled Lapland experience with lunch
  • Transfer by minivans to husky safari start point
  • Safety instructions from professional guides
  • Dogsled ride through beautiful winter forest
  • Stop for sandwich and soup lunch break during wilderness tour
  • Transfer to Camp Ripan and check-in – comfortable cabin accommodation 10 minutes from Kiruna town centre
  • Complete igloo building by digging out shelters to create living spaces
  • Tobogganing at resort – high-speed sledging on large hill behind cabins
  • Try kick sledges – traditional Scandinavian transport method
  • Dinner
  • Night 4 of 4 in comfortable cabin accommodation

Day 6 / Return to UK

  • Breakfast and check out
  • Final opportunity to visit Kiruna town for souvenir shopping
  • Airport transfer
  • Flights Kiruna to London Heathrow via Stockholm

If you would like a longer or tailored trip – just ask! We can offer extended wilderness survival training, advanced Sami cultural programs, and specialist Northern Lights photography workshops for more experienced groups.

Why Choose Our Sweden Arctic Winter Wilderness?

This authentic Arctic expedition combines sustainable tourism, indigenous culture, and industrial heritage with guaranteed wilderness adventures at our exclusive Aurora Camp. Perfect for schools seeking comprehensive Arctic education with optimal Northern Lights viewing, hands-on survival skills, and cultural immersion 250km north of the Arctic Circle. Students develop resilience, environmental awareness, and teamwork while experiencing one of Europe’s most remote and spectacular wilderness destinations. Packages available from 3 – 7 nights.