Authentic Scandinavia
Stockholm & Lapland Railway
Self-guided Stockholm to Swedish Lapland rail trip on the Inland Railway
7 daysfrom $1,136
57% rail
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Northern Lights & Sweden's Arctic Circle
Experience the dancing colors of the northern lights in Swedish Lapland on this 9-day independent rail tour.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Stockholm
Arrive in Stockholm
Arrive at the international airport and take a private escort to your downtown hotel; explore Stockholm's neighborhoods independently.
- Day 2overnight: Stockholm
Private Stockholm Sightseeing Tour
A half-day private guided tour of Stockholm City Hall, Gamla Stan and the Vasa Museum, with an optional Archipelago Tour in the afternoon.
- Day 3overnight: Luleå
Discover Luleå
Private transfer to Arlanda Airport for a flight to Luleå, followed by a two-hour guided tour including Gammelstad, a UNESCO World Heritage church village.
- Day 4railovernight: Abisko
Train to Abisko/Aurora Sky Station Dinner
A six-hour train journey from Luleå to Abisko, followed by an evening chairlift ride up Mt. Nuolja to the Aurora Sky Station for dinner.
- Day 5overnight: Abisko
Abisko at Leisure
A free day to explore Abisko National Park at your own pace, or join an optional guided snowshoe hike.
- Day 6railovernight: Kiruna
Kiruna Dog Sled Aurora Hunt
Train from Abisko to Kiruna, then an evening dog sledding excursion with huskies along the frozen Torne River, including a stop at a traditional Sami lavvu.
- Day 7overnight: Kiruna
Sami Survival Experience
A wilderness excursion learning Sami survival skills, followed by free time in Kiruna and an optional evening snowmobile northern lights excursion with fireside dinner.
- Day 8overnight: Stockholm
Flight to Stockholm
Transfer to the airport for a flight back to Stockholm, with a private escort to your hotel and a free day to revisit favorite sights.
- Day 9
Return Home
A private sedan takes you to Stockholm's airport for your return flight home.
Included
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- 9 meals including 8 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- International flights to/from Sweden
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