What is the minimum age to join?

Minimum recommended age is 4; the operator notes children under four are not recommended due to the overnight format.

Where and when is pickup?

Pickup points include Kiruna city centre, Kiruna Airport and Jukkasjärvi; check-in/pickup starts at 10:00.

Is the tent heated and what sleeping gear is provided?

Yes—the tent has heating; camping beds and sleeping bags are provided for guests.

Are toilets and showers available?

A toilet is available at camp but not heated; showers are only available if you add the wilderness sauna extra.

How do I get to the camp?

Guests are transported by snowmobile to the campsite; transfers are handled by trained operators and included in the tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refunds are provided for cancellations made more than one week before the event; no refund after that period.

Private Sleep Under The Northern Lights — Heated Glamping in Swedish Lapland

Private Sleep Under The Northern Lights offers a one-night escape into Swedish Lapland’s raw Arctic dark, operating from Kurravaara in Norrbottens län. This guided glamping experience combines snowmobile transport, a heated canvas tent, and a meal cooked over open fire—an intimate, low-impact way to chase auroras or to experience the Midnight Sun.

From pickup points in Kiruna city centre, Airport or Jukkasjärvi, guides route you across frozen river corridors and birch-dotted taiga to a compact camp for up to three guests. The tent is heated and fitted with camping beds; the operator supplies sleeping bags and a breakfast box, while dinner is prepared on an open fire. Facilities are deliberately simple: a toilet is available but not heated, and a shower is offered only if you add the wilderness sauna extra. These choices keep the footprint small and the night loud only with the crackle of embers and the hush of wind over the ice.

Key scene features include the wide open expanse of frozen lakes in winter, low Arctic birch and pine lines, and the overhead curtain of aurora borealis that can flare in vivid greens and pinks. In summer the scene shifts: ice retreats to reveal mirror-like water and long, glowing hours beneath the Midnight Sun. This is an area where reindeer tracks and sparse huts still mark human presence, and where Saami culture and modern Arctic travel meet.

What makes this trip stand out is its combination of authenticity and comfort: you sleep in a heated tent on real camping beds while still being carried into the deep landscape by snowmobile—a short, efficient route into silence few visitors access. Small group sizes and included logistics (pick-up and return) remove planning friction, so you arrive ready to watch the sky.

Practical notes: pickup is at 10:00; children under four are not recommended; groups are limited to three people per tent. Bring warm clothing appropriate to the season. Optional extras such as a wilderness sauna and ice dipping add a traditional Arctic ritual to the night.

Guides carry emergency communication devices, brief groups on cold-weather safety, frostbite prevention and leave-no-trace practices and navigation. Transport by snowmobile is handled by trained operators who tailor the ride to weather and comfort; the transfer keeps exposure low, placing you on open lake ice or sheltered shoreline. Bookings are refundable if canceled more than one week ahead. Pack spare batteries for phones and cameras—cold drains power fast—and consider renting insulated boots if you lack Arctic footwear.

About Arctic River Company

Arctic River Company operates private Arctic experiences from Kurravaara in Norrbottens län. The company offers a range of private day tours and overnight stays designed to showcase Swedish Lapland’s winter and summer highlights.

Trips include private ice fishing excursions that combine scenic frozen lakes with hands-on fishing, local tasting of fresh bites, and guidance suitable for beginners and experienced anglers. A private Ice Hotel day tour features SkySled transfers, a visit to a Sami Siida to meet reindeer, and an interior tour of the iconic Ice Hotel. The private Northern Lights dinner tour travels by SkySled to a secluded spot, with a cozy tipi, bonfire, and locally inspired cuisine served beneath the aurora. The private Sleep Under the Northern Lights option offers overnight access to remote wilderness where winter ice and summer Midnight Sun create dramatic landscapes. Private Arctic River Glamping provides heated luxury tents that blend comfort with raw nature and opportunities to view the northern lights.

All listed experiences are offered as private bookings originating from Kurravaara, Norrbottens län. Descriptions emphasize cultural encounters, small-group privacy, and direct access to Arctic landscapes via SkySled and on-foot activities. Reservations and details are available through the company’s booking channels and official listings. The focus remains on authentic regional experiences—ice fishing, reindeer visits, the Ice Hotel, aurora viewing, and glamping—presented as private, guided options in Swedish Lapland. Booking options include private day tours and overnight glamping; travelers can inquire about availability, dates, group size, and specific itinerary preferences through official contact channels.