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Arctic Circle by Rail

Seven-day Arctic rail journey from Kiruna to Narvik via Abisko.

Illustration of Arctic Circle by Rail

Regent Holidays operates this seven-day Arctic Circle journey through Swedish Lapland and northern Norway, beginning with a flight to Kiruna and ending with a return flight from Narvik. The trip combines rail travel on the Arctic Circle Railway with stays at three hotels ranging from the award-nominated Camp Ripan spa resort to the four-star Scandic Narvik. Days flow between free time and structured excursions: after leisure days in Kiruna and Abisko National Park to pursue optional snowmobiling or cross-country skiing, Day 3 takes you by train to Abisko, where you ascend by chairlift for a three-course mountain dinner at Aurora Sky Station and a guided northern lights walk. The train journey continues to Narvik with sweeping views of snow-covered fjords and mountains. A husky safari through the Gratangen forest and a traditional Sami northern lights ceremony in a lavvu tent follow. This trip suits couples seeking premium winter experiences, photographers drawn to the Arctic, and travellers who prefer guided comfort with included transfers and scheduled activities.

What to know before you look closer

  • The dog sledding excursion operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only; confirm availability before booking your travel dates.
  • Transfers between the train station and hotel in Abisko, and from the train station to hotel in Narvik, are not included and must be arranged separately.
  • The from-price (£1,915) is for a package including flights, hotels and specified meals; any optional excursions beyond those listed (sauna ritual, sky station dinner, husky safari) cost extra.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Camp Ripan

    Fly to Kiruna

    Fly from the UK to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland, and transfer to Camp Ripan to check in for a two-night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the beautiful area or to book onto an optional excursion.

  2. Day 2overnight: Camp Ripan

    Aurora Spa Experience

    The morning and afternoon are free to book optional excursions. There are a lot of activities available in the area from snowmobiling to cross country skiing. This evening, indulge in a sauna spa ritual. Relax and enjoy applying treatments in between trying out the various saunas, steam room, indoor pool and outdoor hot tub.

  3. Day 3railovernight: STF Abisko Turiststation Hotel

    Arctic Circle Line & Northern Lights

    Take the train along the Arctic Circle railway line bound for Abisko National Park, one of the world's top rated places for watching the northern lights. In the evening, take the chairlift up the mountain for an exclusive, three-course meal at the atmospheric Aurora Sky Station. Join a guided walk after dinner to search for the northern lights.

  4. Day 4overnight: STF Abisko Turiststation Hotel

    Abisko National Park

    Today is free to explore the beautiful national park. Perhaps opt to take a walk along the well trodden path down to the frozen lake or head out on one of the many exciting winter activities in the area.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Scandic Narvik

    Arctic Circle Line to Narvik

    Travel the rest of the way along the Arctic Circle railway line to Narvik. The scenic journey passes through the little ski village of the area and across the border into Norway, with sweeping views through the mountains and along the fjord.

  6. Day 6overnight: Scandic Narvik

    Dog Sledding & Aurora Ceremony

    This afternoon, head out on an exciting dog sled tour deep into the forest of Gratangen (operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Then, warm up in a lavvu tent and sip ceremonial tea, learn about the relationship the Sami people share with nature and the northern lights and experience a traditional northern lights ceremony led by a Sami shaman. Afterwards, an early dinner of traditional stew will be served.

  7. Day 7

    Fly to the UK

    Take a taxi to Harstad/Narvik Airport, located approximately an hour away in Evenes to catch the flight back to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Ride the Arctic Circle Railway to Abisko National Park, then take the chairlift up the mountain for a three-course dinner at Aurora Sky Station followed by a guided northern lights walk.
  • Day 5Travel the second Arctic Circle Railway segment to Narvik, passing through snowy fjords and mountains as you cross from Sweden into Norway.
  • Day 6Head out on a husky safari deep into the Gratangen forest, then warm up in a lavvu tent for a traditional northern lights ceremony led by a Sami shaman.

Included

  • Return international flights from the UK to Sweden and home from Norway
  • All taxes & charges
  • 7 nights accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Shared arrival and departure transfer in Kiruna
  • Departure transfer in Narvik by Taxi
  • Rail Tickets (Kiruna to Abisko & Abisko to Narvik)
  • Excursion: Sauna Ritual at Aurora Spa
  • Excursion: Exclusive Dinner at Abisko Sky Station
  • Excursion: Husky Safari & Northern Lights Ceremony with transfers

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Transfers between train station and hotel in Abisko and from the train station to hotel in Narvik
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Beverages and items of a personal nature
  • Optional excursions

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail Tickets for Kiruna to Abisko and Abisko to Narvik on the Arctic Circle Railway are included.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is a guided package with arranged transfers, rail tickets, hotels, and scheduled group excursions. You have free days (Days 2 and 4) to book optional activities.
What is included in the price?
Return flights from the UK, accommodation at three hotels for six nights, specified meals, both Arctic Circle Railway segments, a sauna spa ritual, a three-course dinner at Abisko Sky Station, a husky safari, a Sami northern lights ceremony, and shared transfers in Kiruna.
What is not included?
Travel insurance, tips and gratuities, transfers between train station and hotel in Abisko and from train to hotel in Narvik, any meals not specified in the itinerary, and beverages.
What hotels are used?
Camp Ripan in Kiruna for two nights, STF Abisko Turiststation Hotel in Abisko National Park for two nights, and Scandic Narvik (four-star) in Narvik for two nights.
When does this trip run?
Regent Holidays does not publish departure dates in the available information. Contact them directly to confirm available dates.

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