Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

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Join our exciting new and exclusive winter tour by rail to Scandinavia and Swedish Lapland and explore all that Sweden’s capital has to offer. Experience the cities of Hamburg and Copenhagen en route. Embark on a thrilling overnight train journey into Lapland where we will explore local traditions, marvel at the stunning landscapes, relax

DAY 1 This morning we will meet at London St Pancras International for a welcome drink with pastries where we have chance to meet our fellow travellers and tour manager before embarking on our winter adventure. Settle back and enjoy the start to our thrilling journey, travelling by Eurostar from London, we change trains in Brussels, continuing our journey to Hamburg . We check into our hotel for the evening located next to the train station and enjoy our first evening at leisure. ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ All rail travel as described from/to London ★ Hire of winter suits/extra clothing where required TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Stay just a short stroll from Hamburg rail station with a Free City transport ticket included ★ Take a guided city tour of Stockholm including the Vasa Museum ★ Experience the romance of overnight rail travel taking you into stunning Swedish Lapland ★ Discover Kiruna with a guided city tour ★ Explore one of the largest iron ore mines in the world ★ Relax in the Aurora Spa, winner of the “best unique experience spa” in Europe ★ Immerse yourself in the wintry nights on a traditional dogsled hunt for the Northern Lights ★ Admire the scenery stretching out before you while enjoying traditional Sami apple cake ★ Learn about the traditional Sami way of life at the open-air museum before a delicious lunch ★ Meet the reindeers and hear local stories that will stay with you forever ★ Visit the world-famous ICEHOTEL and marvel at this landmark made entirely of ice from the local river ★ Stay in Demark’s beautiful capital, wonderful Copenhagen ★ Smaller Exclusive Group Tour Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 4-star quality accommodation throughout the tour ★ Private cabins on the Arctic Circle Train to Kiruna (shared facilities) ★ 10 nights’ accommodation including 8 breakfasts plus 4 evening meals and 2 lunches ★ Local transport pass in Hamburg

in an award-winning spa, and hunt for the magical Northern Lights on a Husky dog sled! Join us for a once in a lifetime, memorable journey.

Fares From £3529

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DAY 2 This morning we begin our journey north, leaving Germany behind and travelling through charming scenery into Denmark and finally into Sweden where we arrive in the capital city in the early evening. We walk the short distance from the main station and check into our base for this evening, The Clarion Amaranten Hotel. On arrival we will enjoy a 3-course meal together at the hotel. (B,D) DAY 3 Following a hearty breakfast, we check-out from the hotel and leave our luggage securely stored. Making our way to the city centre we join our guided walking tour of Stockholm, exploring all the cities major attractions, learning the history, and visiting exciting exhibitions including the Vasa-museum which houses an impressive fully preserved warship from the 17th century. We have time at leisure in the afternoon to shop for any essentials and to enjoy an early dinner before returning to the hotel to collect our luggage in time for the departure of the Arctic Circle night train to Kiruna. Enjoy this exciting and traditional way of travelling north into Swedish Lapland , waking to a truly magical landscape. (B)

DAY 4 Arriving at Kiruna this morning we transfer to our base for the next 4 nights, Camp Ripan. This family-owned business offers the best in Swedish hospitality, excellent comfort, cuisine, and magical activities and experiences. Our rooms will be in the cottage style chalets, which are private and cosy, and offer all the amenities needed. After settling in we reconvene at the Camp Ripan kitchen to enjoy lunch together, all produce is locally sourced and each dish has its own history, you will learn where the reindeer roamed and where the fish was caught. Once we are replete, we embark on a guided Kiruna city tour which will ensure we get our bearings quickly and learn about this fascinating community where Swedish, Sami & Finnish cultures meet. On return to the Camp we enjoy a 3-course meal together. (L,D) DAY 5 This morning we enjoy breakfast together before making an exciting visit to the Kiruna Mine , an iron ore mine which is the largest and most modern in Europe. Once we have finished exploring, we return to the Camp and have the rest of the day at leisure. You have the option to book another local activity or relax in the Aurora Spa which is the winner of the “best unique experience spa” in Europe and gives the ability to marvel at the stars from an outdoor hot pool. Will you catch a glimpse of the Aurora? This is a truly memorable experience. (B) DAY 6 Today we have breakfast included before a day at leisure to explore further or take the chance to enjoy the surroundings of Camp Ripan. In the early evening we will reconvene to share a once in a lifetime experience, a Northern Lights dog sled hunt . As we journey into the dark wintry night, we escape the lights of the city, sitting aboard a large sled pulled by a pack of excited, friendly Alaskan Huskies.The trail winds its way through a pine and birch forest down to the famous

Arctic Circle Train

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