Kevin and the team were very helpful and informative right from my first enquiry to the final details arriving before departure. It took the worry out of doing activities in an environment that was so different to our previous experiences. And what an experience it was. Nice one Kevin! The Ice Hotel was a unique experience, like staying in an art gallery. The ice sculptures were stunning. Being a guest meant that we could access the cold areas when it was quiet and so appreciate the skills of the artists to our hearts content. The colours both inside and outside made for a magical experience. With the pre- booked activities, it was certainly 'all go.' Early mornings and late nights were necessary to make the best of the experience. The Ice Hotel restaurant was great for breakfast and dinner with a good choice of well prepared and presented local food. The Old Homestead restaurant was not so good. In fact we'd go so far as to say that, it wasn't worth the nearly 1km walk for average food and poor service. (This was the only negative part of our wonderful experience). The night we spent in an art suite was surprisingly comfortable. The advice given and the lovely warm sleeping bag provided meant that we slept remarkably well. We survived. Sadly, we forgot to pick up our diploma to show that we had in fact survived, but we have the memory etched in our minds. The dog sledding adventure was so lovely. The care given to the dogs was commendable, they were well trained and friendly. The small number of guests (there were only 8 of us) made for a better experience. The instruction given to us on how to drive the dogs was thorough and gave us confidence. Driving a team of dogs over a frozen lake really was a 'WOW' experience. (Don't forget to take some video when you're the passenger to record both the dogs running and the beautiful landscape.) The welfare of the dogs was clearly a priority, to the point that we had to give the dogs a 'warm down' massage on our return to the kennel. It provided some lovely photo opportunities. I must admit that the thought of snowmobiling was leaving us a little anxious. We needn't have been. We were well kitted out and given instructions on how to operate the snowmobile and what go do to keep safe. Being the only guests on that day, we had the guide to ourselves. It was an exciting adventure through woodland, over a frozen lake and up and down a hill. Sadly, the misty weather on that day meant we didn't get to see the views from the top of the hill. Abisko Mountain Lodge was a real gem of a place; warm, cosy and with very welcoming staff. Our double superior room was a good size and well fitted out. We were provided with great quality outdoor equipment which kept us warm and dry. The food, especially at dinner, was outstanding. Reindeer, slow roast Moose, Arctic Char, local cheese and Cloudberries can all be recommended. The trip to Abisko Sky Station was excellent. The chairlift to the top of the mountain was exciting. It being dark, you get to appreciate the lights in the valley below and the flashing lights on the other chairs as you ascend and descend the mountain. Once at the top, we attended the informative talk by our guide about the Aurora. Having stood around for a while in the snow, we were suddenly rewarded by the green glow which signalled the arrival of the Aurora. It was well worth the wait in the snow and the cold. The train trip to Narvik gave us a chance to enjoy stunning scenery whilst having bit of a well earned rest. They really were magnificent views and our first glimpse of a fjord was exciting. We visited Narvik on a Sunday, and apart from the excellent museum and cafe, there wasn't much else open. I'm sure the point of this trip is the train journey which, was good. With time being limit in Narvik, don't expect to do much there. Our last night was spent on the wilderness photography trip. Small numbers meant that we got personal attention and tuition. Being photographic novices, we were keen to learn some new skills. We enjoyed a couple of hours learning how to take creative night shots. Sadly, we didn't get to see and photograph the northern lights before our trip ended, we thought, a little early. We did get to see the northern lights again later that night by walking up the tracks at the back of the Mountain Lodge. Our Weekend a la carte Aurora Nights adventure was coming to an end! The transfer back to the airport was well organised, as was the whole trip. In fact we had a great trip with a range of exciting experiences without any hassle. Thank you Kevin and the team at Weekend a la carte for a first class experience.