If you’re thinking of learning something new this year but want something challenging and fun, then experience ice driving on a solid frozen lake in Lapland! Take the wheel and drive on a special ice circuit and enjoy a thrilling snowmobile ride as well as dog sledging.

Head north to Lulea, the Arctic’s only city by the sea and enjoy a 3-night stay of traditional snow bound activities. At Ebbenjarka Wilderness camp and Camp Brandon experience ice driving, dog sledging and snowmobiling over the frozen Bothnic Sea. You’ll also learn survival skills and can try walking in snowshoes and ice fishing.

Our 3-night Ice Driving in Lulea holiday costs £1140 per person based on twin share. Price includes return flights between UK and Lulea via Stockholm, transfers as described in itinerary, 3-nights accommodation on half board basis, excursions as detailed including use of thermal suits, boots, helmet, gloves, balaclava and airport taxes. Departures are Thursdays until 10th April 2005. For further details or to book this holiday, please contact our expert sales team on 01737 214 255 or visit www.arctic-experience.co.uk/tour21w

If you want to view the Northern Lights, stay at the Alta Igloo hotel, Norway’s largest and Europe’s northernmost ice hotel. Visit North Cape, a high rugged coastal plateau that looks out over the Barents Sea and try out a guided trip to the impressive Alta Canyon or a kick-sled city tour.

Our amazing 3-night trip includes a visit to the North Cape, a night in an igloo and some of the best opportunities for northern lights viewing in the whole of the Arctic region. The Alta igloo hotel opens for its sixth season and here you can admire the impressive works of ice art and brave a night in an ice room. You can also try tasty Lappish delicacies at the Lakesestua restaurant, a special feature of the igloo village and built in the traditional tepee shape.

Prices start from £841 per person based on two sharing and departures are from 10th January to 10th April 2005. Price includes return flights, 1 night at the Rica Alta hotel and 1 night at the Rica Bryggen plus 1 night in an ice room on B&B basis, an evening meal at the Lakesestua restaurant (excluding drinks), excursion to the North Cape and airport taxes.

For further information or to make a booking please contact 01737 214 255 or visit www.arctic-experience.co.uk/tour27w for full details of this holiday.