Jokkmokk Winter Market Holiday

Jokkmokk Winter Market Holiday
Desde SEK SEK28.600,00
  • Duração: 6 Dias (Aproximadamente)
  • Localização: LULEÅ
  • Código de produto: MarketHoliday6d

Already over 400 years ago people in the north gathered around Jokkmokk to trade fur, silver and other necessities and in 1605 Jokkmokk Winter Market established. The market is still a yearly event and has developed to a festival including the market, exhibitions and lectures about the nature and culture of the north.
» Read more about Jokkmokk Winter Market and its history 

We have put together the gems of Jokkmokk Winter Market in a holiday package including accommodation at Jokkmokk Guesthouse in the center of the market area with activities in and outside the town and transfer to and from Jokkmokk from Luleå.
Learn about the Sámi culture and meet reindeers and go on a tour with snow mobile with chance to see the northern lights. Experience the feeling silently travel through the winter landscape behind a team of sled dogs, follow on wildlife watching in search of the great Sarek moose and go on a flavor show for all senses. You will also have time to on your own explore the market place with its great range of handicraft, food, art but also exhibitions, lectures and concerts. We will guide you to a complete experience of the Jokkmokk Winter Market.
We work with local activity companies who have good knowledge of the culture and history in the area. You will also have access to a host that will help you and who can make recommendations of activities to do on your own, based on your wishes and interests.

INCLUDED

 Transfer: Luleå – Jokkmokk Day 1 + Jokkmokk – Luleå Day 6
 Local English and Swedish speaking guides
 Accommodation 5 nights at Jokkmokk Guesthouse
 Full board from dinner day 1 to breakfast day 6 (except 1 lunch at the market)
 Sami experience with Anna Kuhmunen at Silba Siida
 Wildlife watching, in search of the Sarek moose
 Dog sled tour in the woodlands
 Flavor show with Eva, local food creator and food connoisseur, Essence of Lapland
 Northern light tour with snow mobile
 Host that help you with logistics and organization of the activities

NOT INCLUDED

Travel and transfers to and from Luleå

Travel insurance

Beverages at restaurants


OPTIONS

●   Single room 1 200 Sek
●   Winter clothing including warm shoes 2 100 Sek
●   A night in Luleå at Hotel Savoy before and/or after:
Double or Twin room 2 090 Sek/night
Single room 1 990 Sek/night


DATES:

2 - 7 Feb 2025
7 - 12 Feb 2025


For Who?

You need to be able to walk and move in snow and uneven terrain and on your own step in and out of a snowmobile sled (big step) and be able to sit on the ground with your legs crossed or stretched in front of you.
You also need to be able to sit on a dog sled, which is like a bench where you need to have your legs wide apart on each side and bent 90 degrees.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your physical ability.

Minimum age is 16 years old

Accommodation and Food

Accommodation in twin rooms at Jokkmokk Guesthouse, centrally located in Jokkmokk and the Winter Market.
Jokkmokk Guesthouse is a hostel with high standard, almost hotel standard but with shared toilet and shower. The guesthouse has a warm and familiar atmosphere and you will be served breakfast and most dinners here.

When you are here we want you to try the best food that northern Sweden has to offer. Every morning a breakfast buffet is served in the dining room, as well as dinner in the evening.  One evening we also booked a table at a local restaurant in the village. A lighter lunch is included in your activities but during the market day you buy lunch yourself at the marketplace.

Guides and activities

We work with local guides and activity companies with good knowledge of the areas culture and history.
You will also have access to a host who can make recommendations of activities to do on your own, based on your wishes and interests.

This holiday package is arranged in collaboration with Laponia Adventures, a guide company in Lapland, which organizes tours and expeditions in the world heritage Laponia. It is one of them that will be your local host during the week.

Location:

Jokkmokk

NOTE! We meet in the lobby at Hotell Savoy i Luleå
Pickup Times:
2 Feb in the hotel lobby at 14:00, for the tour 2-7 Feb
7 Feb outside the hotell entrance at 09:00, for the tour 7-12 Feb

Address: Storgatan 59, Luleå
Centrally located on walking distance from both bus (250m) and train (500m) station

How to get to Luleå?
Travel to Luleå by train or bus and walk the last bit to Hotell Savoy. You can also fly to Luleå Airport just outside town and take the transfer to town or a taxi directly to Hotell Savoy

What happens if I miss the pickup in Luleå?
We can not guarantee that we can wait for delayed trains or flights.
To not risk to miss the pickup if your flight/train should get delayed we recommend that you arrive to book an extra night at Hotel Savoy in Luleå (can be booked as an add-on).

Note! If you miss the pickup you will need to arrange your own transport to Jokkmokk.