Jokkmokk Winter Market Holiday, is a 6 days holiday package, packed with amazing activities during Jokkmokk Market including hotel accommodation in the center of Jokkmokk. Experience the Sámi culture, go on a northern light tour, follow on wildlife watching in search of the great Sarek elks, go dog sledding and much more but last but not least experience the festive atmosphere at the market area.
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 hotel accommodation in the center of the market area with activities in and outside the town.
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.
DATES
2 – 7 Feb 2020
7 – 12 Feb 2020
LOCATION
Jokkmokk
» How to get hereINCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY
Local English and Swedish speaking guides
Accommodation 5 nights at Hotel Akerlund
Half board at Hotel Akerlund
Lunch 3 days
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
Recommendations of what to visit on the Jokkmokk winter market
Host that help you with logistics and organization of the activities
NOT INCLUDED
Travel and transfers to and from Jokkmokk
Travel insurance
OPTIONS
● Single room 3490 Sek
● Transfer from and to Luleå 1500 Sek
● Winter clothing including warm shoes 1800 Sek
Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner
Day 1 - Arrival to Jokkmokk (D)
Meet your host in the hotel reception in the evening at 18.00. Then you all go for a nice dinner together in the restaurant and your host will brief you on the upcoming program for the week.
We can arrange transfer from the center or airport in Luleå. Pick-up at 14:00.
NOTE, the transfer must be booked in advance.
Day 2 - Sámi Experience and Northern Light evening (B,L,D)
After the dinner at your hotel you will get an introduction to the northern light and if the weather permits we go out searching. A snowmobile will take you on a northern lights tour and drive you outside Jokkmokk, where we have a fire and glance to the sky, hoping to see the northern lights. The fire has provided people with safety and heat for thousands of years.
Day 3 - Dog sled tour and Flavor show (B,L,D)
In the afternoon you will enjoy a flavor show and gastronomic experience with local produce, guided by Eva Gunnare, a local food connoisseur.
Day 4 - Searching for the Sarek moose and the opening ceremony of the Jokkmokk winter market (B,L,D)
During the day Jokkmokk have slowly started to transform into a market place and in the evening you can participate in the opening ceremony for the Jokkmokk Winter Market, which is on walking distance from the hotel.
The activities during day 2-4 can be switch around depending on the size of the group and the weather conditions.
Day 5 - Jokkmokk Winter Market (B,D)
In the evening we gather for final dinner at Hotel Akerlund.
Day 6 - Departure from Jokkmokk (B)
We can arrange transfer to the center or the airport in Luleå. Leaving Jokkmokk at 13:00 and Drop-off at the airport latest at 16:00. NOTE, the transfer must be booked in advance.
Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner
Day 1 - Arrrival to Jokkmokk (D)
Meet your host in the hotel reception in the evening at 18.00. Then you all go for a nice dinner together in the restaurant and your host will brief you on the upcoming program for the week.
We can arrange transfer from the center or airport in Luleå. Pick-up at 09:00 and arrive to Jokkmokk Winter Market approx. 12:00. NOTE, the transfer must be booked in advance.
Day 2 - Jokkmokk Winter Market (B, D)
Day 3 - Searching for the Sarek moose and Northern light evening (B,L,D)
After the dinner at your hotel you will get an introduction to the northern light and if the weather permits, we go out searching. A snowmobile will take you on a northern lights tour and drive you outside Jokkmokk, where we have a fire and glance to the sky, hoping to see the northern lights. The fire has provided people with safety and heat for thousands of years.
Day 4 - Dog sled tour and Flavor show (B, L, D)
In the afternoon you will enjoy a flavor show and gastronomic experience with local produce, guided by Eva Gunnare, a local food connoisseur.
Day 5 - Sámi Experience (B,L,D)
The afternoon you’ll have free time to explore Jokkmokk on your own. Visit Ájtte – principal museum of Sami culture and the mountain region or try the sauna at the hotel.
In the evening we gather for final dinner at Hotel Akerlund.
The activities during day 3-5 can be switch around depending on the size of the group and the weather conditions.
Day 6 - Departure from Jokkmokk (B)
We can arrange transfer to the center or the airport in Luleå. Leaving Jokkmokk approx 09:00 and Drop-off at the airport latest at 12:00. NOTE, the transfer must be booked in advance.
For Who?
Minimum age is 16 years old
You need to be able to walk and move in snow and uneven terrain, and on your own step in and out of a snow mobile sledge.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your physical ability.
Food and accommodation
Accommodation in twin rooms at Hotel Akerlund, centrally located in Jokkmokk. The hotel is modernly renovated while retaining its familiar atmosphere. You will be served breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch is included either the activities or bought on your own on the market (see itinerary for details).
Guides and activities
During the daily activities you will be divided into smaller groups of maximum 8 persons. During dinners and some of the evening activities we will be all together. 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
You meet your host at Hotel Akerlund at 18:00 on Day 1.
Dates:
2 – 7 Feb 2020
7 – 12 Feb 2020
Group Size: Max 16 participants.
Before you book, make sure you read all information about this holiday and what is required of you as a participant.
Note, We will manually review the booking to make sure that the minimum number of 2 participants is reached to conduct the tour. We will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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