ICE DRIVE
EXPERIENCE THE EXHILARATING THRILL OF ICE DRIVING FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE LATEST JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER VEHICLES
FIND OUT MORELight enough to wear while driving, warm enough to shrug off wind, rain and snow. The Land Rover-branded Ice Academy jacket will always remind you of your Arctic experience.
Use your newly-acquired car control skills as you explore the Arctic landscape in a sure-footed Land Rover. Memories of the light, the stillness and the vistas will stay with you forever.
Swap horsepower for husky power and enjoy the thrilling sensation of controlling a well-trained dog sled team as it races through the snowy wilderness.
Take the controls of a powerful snowmobile for an exhilarating journey of exploration through the pine forests and snow-filled landscapes of Arjeplog.
For returning guests, or those with previous ice driving experience.
Two full days of action-packed driving on our frozen lake.
3 nights stay, minimum 2 days driving.
For returning guests, or those with previous ice driving experience.
An amazing 3 days of action-packed driving on our frozen lake and snow tracks.
4 nights hotel accommodation, minimum 3 days driving.
Zerotwonine GmbH operates the Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy in conjunction with Jaguar Land Rover, who provide the vehicles and the qualified Jaguar Land Rover Experience driving instructors. The drive programme and ice tracks have been designed by Jaguar Land Rover plus you have an on-site manager who over-sees all aspects of your driving experience to ensure it runs smoothly.
You do! There will be a team of Jaguar Land Rover Experience instructors on hand to provide expert guidance and tuition, but you are behind the wheel.
The programme is delivered in English.
Our programmes are tailored to delivering a unique driving experience. We are not able to provide non-drivers with an entertaining alternative programme due to the setting and location of the Experience. Nothing can compare to driving on the ice therefore we recommend registering as a driver.
Additional vehicle insurance is not required but it is mandatory for guests to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Travel insurance can be purchased via our operating agency, Zerotwonine GmbH. E-mail: jlriceacademy@029-travel.com or Telephone: +49 69 460 97 47 47 (09h00 – 18h00 (CET), Monday to Friday, excluding locally relevant holidays. Local operator charges may apply.
General inclusions are as follows: all driving activities, hotel accommodation (with a double bed), breakfast, lunch & dinner, drinks with meals, and airport transfers to/from Arvidsjaur Airport. Please refer to your individual tour itinerary for the exact inclusions. Please note that due to the level of driving involved, alcohol is only included with your dinner and will be limited. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are included with all meals.
Flights, meals and drinks that are not specified in the programme, optional activities (for example dog sledding and snowmobile tours) visa fees (if applicable), travel insurances and any pre or post-trip arrangements that deviate from the itinerary.
Absolutely – the driving activities are designed for drivers of all abilities. You will receive thorough driver briefings and our team of expert Jaguar Land Rover Experience instructors will be on hand to provide expert guidance and instruction on the ice via two-way radios fitted in each vehicle. For the Advanced programmes previous Ice Driving experience is strongly advised.
Ice Drive:
F-TYPE V6, F-PACE, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
Ice Drive+:
F-TYPE V6, F-TYPE V8, F-PACE, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
Ice Drive Advanced:
F-TYPE V6, F-TYPE V8, F-PACE, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
Ice Drive Advanced +:
F-TYPE V6, F-TYPE V8, F-TYPE V8 SVR, F‑PACE, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
Occasionally we may need to change or substitute the vehicles specified, due to circumstances beyond our control and we reserve the right to do so.
All vehicles on this programme are automatic.
The vehicles are a mix of right- and –left-hand drive. Clients who are not comfortable driving on a specific side of the vehicle are welcome to inform the instructor teams who will do their best to accommodate your requirements.
Minimum participation age is 21 with 3 years full licence or 23 with 1 year full licence.
All drivers must hold a full and valid driving licence. If you hold a UK licence you will be sent a web link to an online form, which you must complete in advance in order to verify the status of your licence. If your licence was issued outside of the UK then you will be required to complete a driving licence declaration form at your welcome briefing. Your driving licence needs to be valid and current and must be brought and produced on the day of the experience. All drivers must have at least three (3) years uninterrupted driving experience on a full licence without serious accident or conviction in the last two (2) years. Or at least one (1) year uninterrupted driving experience on a full licence without serious accident or conviction in that time, if driver is aged 23 years or older. All drivers must have no more than 6 current penalty points on their licence (where applicable) to enable them to participate in any on-road requirements of the course. You must notify us if you have more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence.
To participate in the Driving Experience you should ensure that you do not know of any circumstances which would disqualify you from driving such as chronic back problems (or similar conditions), mental conditions which might impair your ability to drive, poor eyesight which doesn’t meet the standards for driving, pregnancy or heart problems.
There will be two guests sharing per vehicle. On the Advanced programmes there will be elements of 1:1 instruction.
No. As a single traveller you will be paired in your vehicle with another guest. You will have your own hotel room throughout.
The Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy is not suitable for children due to safety reasons and the extreme climate conditions in the destination.
To provide a more exclusive and engaging experience, the maximum group size on the Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy is 30 guests (two per vehicle), and 20 guests for Ice Drive Advanced and Advanced +.
We offer double beds in all rooms. Single or twin beds are not available.
Most countries outside of the EU require a visa for travel to Sweden and the EU. Kindly contact your local consulate to check on your specific requirements. Should you require an invitation to receive your visa, kindly inform Zerotwonine GmbH who will provide you with this.
The local currency is Swedish Crowns (SEK).
Zerotwonine GmbH, our operating partner, will gladly assist you with booking your flights and travel insurance. They can be contacted as follows: E-mail: jlriceacademy@029-travel.com Telephone: +49 69 460 97 47 47 (09h00 – 18h00 (CET), Monday to Friday. Local operator charges may apply).
The temperatures at the driving event may fall to -30°C or lower and we therefore ask you to ensure that you bring appropriate warm, weatherproof clothing and footwear. Clothing is not provided and therefore we recommend all participants bring the following items:
Warm hat
Warm gloves
Woolly scarf
Thermal base layer (long sleeved / long legged)
A good insulated jacket
Woolly jumper or fleece jacket
Some additional light-weight layers to add as required
Sturdy, comfortable footwear (suitable for driving)
Evening dress code is casual.
Should the weather lead to a closure of the ice field for safety reasons, an alternative driving programme will be offered.
Yes of course, but please note the Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy takes place at Jaguar Land Rover’s secret cold climate testing facility, so some photography restrictions will apply.
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