Encounter 3 Day Short Break 3 day trip to Lapland

Encounter 3 Day Short Break to Lapland

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

Some of the locals have reported seeing Santa's sleigh in this area, so each family will head into the woods in search of his secret log cabin. If you find Santa's cabin, it will be with some excitement, that you push open the door to discover Father Christmas himself, who will try to talk to each of your children individually..

A one and a half 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.

Also included, Lapland's most traditional form of transport, the reindeer sleigh ride, a leisurely ride on a sleigh pulled by reindeer taking you into the snow-clad surroundings.

You will also enjoy the memorable experience of a five kilometre 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..!

There is a festive atmosphere for the gala dinner on the last evening of your stay. You will be served with a special three-course meal.

Day 1 in Lapland

Fly to Enontekio Airport.  Transfer to chosen accommodation.  Arctic Safari 1.

Day 2 in Lapland

Morning: Arctic Safari 2.  Afternoon: Arctic Safari 3. Festive Dinner. 

Day 3 in Lapland

Morning: Santa Visit. Transfer to airport for flight to UK.

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.