KURRAVAARA WINTER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
SkySled Along the Frozen Torne to the Ice Hotel: A Private Day Through Sami Country
A 4-hour private day tour from Kurravaara by SkySled to Jukkasjärvi that combines a visit to the world‑famous Ice Hotel with a stop at the Nutti Sámi Siida to meet and feed reindeer.
SkySled Along the Frozen Torne to the Ice Hotel: A Private Day Through Sami Country.
From Kurravaara you thread across a frozen river by SkySled toward Jukkasjärvi, stopping at the Nutti Sámi Siida to meet reindeer before stepping into the sculpted corridors of the world‑famous Ice Hotel—an intimate half‑day that blends Lapland’s stark, wintry terrain with Sami culture and icy architecture.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
SkySled across the frozen Torne
The trip’s defining travel is by SkySled along the frozen river surface toward Jukkasjärvi, a direct, snowy transit that sets the tone for the day’s landscape-driven experience.
Visit to the world‑famous Ice Hotel
Walking the hotel’s frozen corridors and rooms is the tour’s centerpiece—an encounter with large‑scale ice art and the unique environment of a hotel sculpted from ice.
Nutti Sámi Siida and reindeer meeting
A guided stop at the Nutti Sámi Siida introduces visitors to Sami customs and offers a hands‑on moment with Lapland’s reindeer, including feeding and close observation.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
The private day begins in Kurravaara and moves out onto the frozen river toward Jukkasjärvi. Guides pause at the Nutti Sámi Siida to share Sami traditions and allow guests to meet and feed reindeer, then continue the roughly 45‑minute SkySled ride to the Ice Hotel for a guided walk through its sculpted spaces—all packaged within a four‑hour outing.
THE ROUTE
SkySled across the frozen Torne
The trip’s defining travel is by SkySled along the frozen river surface toward Jukkasjärvi, a direct, snowy transit that sets the tone for the day’s landscape-driven experience.
THE ARCHITECTURE
Visit to the world‑famous Ice Hotel
Walking the hotel’s frozen corridors and rooms is the tour’s centerpiece—an encounter with large‑scale ice art and the unique environment of a hotel sculpted from ice.
THE CULTURE
Nutti Sámi Siida and reindeer meeting
A guided stop at the Nutti Sámi Siida introduces visitors to Sami customs and offers a hands‑on moment with Lapland’s reindeer, including feeding and close observation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits best — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Warm clothing is required—layered Arctic garments, insulated outerwear, gloves and headwear are essential for the outdoor SkySled segments and time at the Sami siida.
The tour meets at Södra vägen 2 in Kurravaara.
The private tour lasts approximately four hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Ice Hotel Day Tour?
The tour lasts approximately four hours.
Where do we meet before the tour starts?
The meeting location is Södra vägen 2 in Kurravaara.
What are the main activities on the tour?
Travel by SkySled across the frozen river, a visit to the Nutti Sámi Siida to meet and feed reindeer, and a guided walk through the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi.
What transport is used during the trip?
The trip’s outdoor transit is by SkySled along the frozen river toward Jukkasjärvi.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes; the tour accepts participants aged 4 and older.
What should I wear for the tour?
Bring warm clothing—dress in layered, insulated garments suitable for Arctic outdoor conditions.