Meeting at our chosen hotel we enjoy a shared dinner and evening stroll.

Accommodation: 3 / 4* Central Hotel

Stockholm, the cosmopolitan capital of Sweden is the start point of our adventure where have a trip orientation, some time to explore before taking the night train and utilising the wonderful Couchette system as we travel across the length of Sweden to the most northerly point, Abisko.

Take the night train and utilise the wonderful Couchette system as we travel across the length of Sweden to the most northerly point, Abisko.

Arriving late morning into Abisko, we check into our mountain lodge. A chance to shower, organise any last minute items for our hike and enjoy a shared lunch before taking a short walk down to the lake and small neighbouring Sámi settlement. We share dinner in the Lodge restaurant.

Accommodation: Mountain Lodge with simple comfortable rooms - 2-6 people. Showers, Sauna, restaurant and shop.

Entering the Abisko National Park, that was established in 1909 this is the perfect first day warm up hike allowing us to ease into the trail as we follow the Abiskojakka river. Our mountain hut- Abiskojaure STF Fjällstuga - is located in a charming setting with mountain vistas and an opportunity for us to chat with fellow hikers and enjoy a wood fired sauna.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut, shared rooms, sauna, shop

Our 2nd day on the trail we start to feel the remoteness of the mountains as we ascend through Gárddenvággi with far reaching views and the Kåtotjåkka mountains in the distance. A final short climb sees us arrive at Alesjaure Hut, which has the most spectacularly located sauna located at the head of Alisjávi river.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut, shared rooms, sauna, library, shop

Leaving Alesjaure we continue to climb along the wide open Alisvaggi. Wet and boggy in places we sometimes stream hop to find the best trail before reaching the magnificently located Tjäktja Fjällstuga. Its not uncommon to see herds of Reindeer on this open plateau.

Accommodation: Simple Mountain Hut, shared rooms

The highest point of our trip is crossed today, the Tjäktja Pass (1150m). Often covered in snow there is a small shelter which offers protection if needed. From the pass the landscape really opens up into the impressive Tjäktavagge valley with its rolling mountains and steep black cliffs.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut, shared rooms, sauna, shop

Continuing along this beautiful valley today offers a relatively easier section with minimal ascent and descent allowing us to relax and take in the spectacular scenery and fantastic views. Singi is a natural junction for people wanting to climb the highest peak in Sweden - Kebnekaise - and also home to the small Sámi settlement of Kartjevuolle.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut, shared rooms, sauna, shop

Notably quieter this section of the trail is in two parts; the morning following the Tjäkjajåkka river as we gently descend to Kaitumjaure STF where we take lunch and the afternoon entering the Sjaunja Nature Reserve, part of the Laponia UNESCO World Heritage Area. Teusajaure Fjällstuga STF is in a wonderful setting on the banks of the Teusajaure river.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut, shared rooms, sauna, shop *beautiful location!*

We start with a fun boat crossing this morning, either human powered utilising the rowing boat system, or catching a ride on the hut speed boat. Today is the final day of the Kungsleden northern section entering the Sjöfallets national park. Once on the trail we climb steadily through birch forest to reach the plateau of Ráhpattjårro with far reaching views over to the impressive Sarek mountains. A reasonably steep descent sees us arrive at Vakkotavare in time to catch the connecting bus journey travelling 27km before reaching the STF ferry across Langus Lake to Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge. A beautiful location and an opportunity for a wild swim, or short stroll to the local Sámi settlements this is our reward for completing the Kungsleden North section. We enjoy a delicious dinner in the charming lodge restaurant.

Accommodation: Mountain Lodge, private rooms, shared bathrooms, sauna, shop, restaurant.

Taking the STF ferry we cross back over Langus Lake and connect with the Gällivare bus, this allows us to piece together the final part of our travel - the night sleeper train to Stockholm.

Accommodation: Night sleeper train

Arriving in Stockholm early morning we have a day for exploration before enjoying a farewell dinner.

Accommodation: 3/4* central Hotel

Depart to where your heart desires.