WEEKEND TOUR 4 days, 3 nights A four day guided tour in Sweden filled with Nordic skating and adventure. With hundreds of lakes and the Baltic sea archipelago in reach, your local guide will find the best ice skating conditions for you every day. Itinerary & program The ice and weather situation decides where we will ice skate. We choose the area that provides the best ice skating conditions at the time. Accommodation is in the area and we sometimes stay at different locations to get the most out of your stay. Day 1 Your guide picks you up at the airport in a minivan. Here we change to skating clothes and you will get the ice skating equipment. If possible we go directly for Nordic skating on a nearby lake or drive to the area there we will skate the day after. After installing ourselves in a hostel (or hotel) we will cook dinner together (or eat at the restaurant) and your guide will reveal the plans for the coming days. Day 2 At breakfast we prepare our lunch packs and and fill up your thermos with a hot drink and pack them in the provided skating backpacks. After a short walk or ride in the minibus we will be on the ice! Guide first, checking the ice and navigating. The speed and distance is adjusted to the group and the ice condition. Now and then we take short stops to admire the scenery, chat, or just rest. During the day we go ashore for lunch breaks or for walking to another lake nearby. At the end of the day we head back to the hostel. Before dinner there is time to relax, talk about the day, or go to the sauna. Day 3 Now you know the routine - Breakfast, pack your backpack and head out for new adventures on the ice! In the evening we might go for a ice skating trip in moonlight late if the conditions are right. Day 4 We ice skate as long as we can before heading to the airport. On our way we stop for a shower and to grab something to eat. You will be well in time for your flight back home.

• How to get here

Our ice skating trips starts from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Sweden's largest airport, and a juncture between Stockholm and other Swedish cities as well as the rest of the world. If you travel by train or bus. It is easy to get to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. If you are already in Stockholm, you can take the local train to Rotebro station and we will pick you up there. Arrival We will meet you at Arlanda airport Terminal 3 at 10:30. If you come from Stockholm city, take the local train to Rotebro station. We will meet you there at 10:00. Other meeting points are possible after agreement with us, e.g. at your hotel close to Arlanda. If you want to arrive after 10:30 you need to confirm that with us before booking your tickets. If you get delayed. Let us know as soon as possible. Make sure you have our phone number +46 76-341 23 22. Departure We drop you off at Arlanda airport 16:30 or later depending on departure time. If you stay another night we can drop you off at your hotel if the detour is reasonable.

• Accommodation

Standard: Hostels with two bed dormitory room. Shared shower and toilet . You need to bring sheets or duvet covers and towels. (Or you can have it included for an extre fee). We prepare the meals together in the kitchen in the hostel. All food is provided and included in the price. Comfort: Hotel with twin rooms, toilet and shower in the room. We have dinner together at the hotel or at a nearby restaurant.

• Weather conditions

Expect temperatures between 0°C and -15°C . There can be rain, snowfall and wind. Wind speeds are usually low to moderate. Dress with several layers of clothes to be able to adapt to the actual temperature. Bring a warm jacket, preferable a down jacket, to put on during breaks and lunch. Included in the price Almost all you need is included in the price. Accommodation in double room, local transports, food and needed equipment. Not included Alcoholic drinks. Sheets and towel (can be rented). What to bring We have packing list that you can download here. For safety reasons. When skating, always bring a complete set of extra clothes packed in a waterproof bag that you put in the provided skating backpack. A warm (down) jacket for the breaks. Good to have but not necessary: Sunglasses, a dry bag for your mobile/camera, indoor shoes. Clothing suitable for outdoor activities. Prepare for snow and even rain in sub zero temperatures.

• Equipment

We provide high quality Nordic skates, comfortable boots, skating backpack and required safety equipment, thermos, lunch box and a seat pad. Download Naturguidens Safety information document

• Group size

We like to guide small groups of maximum 8 guests and one guide. This way we can fit in one minivan. Also for safety reasons and group dynamics it's nice to keep the group size down. An exception to this is our Mixed groups. Where we mix Intermediate and Experienced skaters. Those groups can consist of up to 16 guests and is always led by two guides.

• Safety

Nordic skating may include risks. When skating with Naturguiden you always ice skate with an experienced guide. Your guide will have a security briefing and show how the safety equipment is used. Before entering the ice. Provided safety equipment:

• Ice claws
• Whistle
• Rescue line
• Skating poles and pike
• Backpack for skating
• Helmet
• Knee pads

Download Naturguidens Safety information document

• Included in the price

Almost everything you need is included in the price. Accommodation in a double room. Local transports. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Equipment: Nordic skates, comfortable boots, skating backpack, thermos, lunch box, seat pad. Not included Alcoholic drinks. Sheets and towel (can be rented).