Arctic Magic 3 day trip to Lapland

Magic 3 Day Short Break to Lapland

The Lapland Magic short break takes you deep inside the Arctic Circle, to Hetta in the far north of Finnish Lapland. This is the true Lapland, and a perfect base from which to go in search of the real Father Christmas.

Hetta is a small and quiet village, surrounded by miles of forested landscapes and alongside a dramatic frozen lake.  The vast wilderness expanses of this region have long been traversed by nomadic Sami tribes, the indigenous local people; and many Sami families are still resident among the local community of Hetta.  The village is proud of its cultural heritage and has a small and interesting museum that depicts the time-honoured way of Sami life.  Other facilities include a small drag lift to the top of the local fell for children, perfect for tobogganing and for providing great views, and a handful of shops and eateries.  The setting is very beautiful, with the village lying alongside Lake Ounasjarvi, with dense forest beyond, leading to the vast wilderness of the Pallas Yllastunturi National Park.  The village has a beautiful church, with its distinctive, slender belltower.

This sleepy village remains largely uncommercialised, where old-fashioned values of hospitality hold sway among a small range of attractive, family-run hotels and log cabin villages. 

A 1.5 hour snowmobile safari will be an experience to remember. Adults will have the chance to drive their own. Children will be pulled in a sleigh pulled by one of the snowmobiles.

You will also enjoy the memorable experience of a 40 minute husky ride through the snow. The eager barking of the dogs as we arrive at the husky farm will indicate that they are ready to give you a swift ride!

On all our short breaks to Hetta, there is plenty of time to enjoy playing in the snow!  Take your pick from tobogganing, kick-sledging, childrens' snowmobiles and tandem skiing.  And of course there is always a snowball fight..!

Day 1 in Lapland

Fly to Enontekio Airport and transfer to your chosen accommodation in Hetta, just 15 minutes away, picking up your thermal suits and boots en-route.  After checking in at your hotel, your representative will host a welcome meeting and during dinner, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.    

Day 2 in Lapland

After breakfast, head outside for Supervised Snow Fun, a day of activities including a Snowshoe Trek, Snowball Throwing Contest, Tandem Skis and Children's Skis, Snowman Building, Tug-of-War, Snow Hockey and lots more!  Youngsters can take a couple of laps on the supervised children's snowmobile track.  As the activities are available throughout the day you can enjoy them at your leisure.  A hot warming lunch will be provided at the hotel.  After lunch, you might want to join in the Indoor Christmas crafts.  Or, just relax indoors.  Then, the highlight of the day when you set out in search of Father Christmas, travelling by reindeer sleigh - with your special boarding pass in hand, set off by snowmobile, before joining Santa's own reindeer sleigh in search of Father Christmas!  During a private family visit each child has the chance to talk with him and will receive a small gift.  This evening join a walk to the local church on the Swedish side of the border.  After a short welcome by the local vicar you can join in with carol singing before returning to the hotel for your Festive dinner.           

Day 3 in Lapland

Check out of your room this morning before joining your two included Santa safaris, a 40 minute husky safari and a 1.5 hour snowmobile safari, two adventures surrounded by the vast unspoiled landscapes of this majestic region.  Then there's time for snow activities outside, with toboggans available free of charge and kick sledges (deposit payable).  Or, if you prefer, there's plenty of family fun to be had making snowmen or enjoying a good old-fashioned snowball fight! Or you could take an optional excursion (extra cost).  Lunch at the hotel, then set off by coach to Enontekio and your flight home. 

                          Prices are based on 2-3 sharing at the Hotel Jussantupa

Grandparents Discount - Anyone over the age of 60 will receive a reduction of £25 per person per night

Free optional excursions for children (for every adult booked on an optional excursion a child will be booked on the same trip for FREE)

Your Lapland Encounter short break also includes

• Hire of thermal suits and boots
• Transun representatives (all English-speaking)
• Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate
• Souvenir Lapland Passport

Plus: your choice of accommodation, all meals, return flights including all taxes and government air passenger duty.