Magical Lapland Yllasjarvi 3 day trip to Lapland

This Magical Lapland break is set in Yllasjarvi, a small secluded Lappish village situated at the foot of a forest.  Accommodation is at the Yllas Saaga Hotel and Chalet Apartments.  Luxury log cabins* catering for  larger group are also available a short distance away.

*prices for luxury log cabins available on request

Day 1 in Lapland

Morning flight from London Gatwick to Kittilä. Transfer to your accommodation with collection of thermal clothing en-route. Light lunch is served in the hotel and then afterwards it's time to dress warmly and depart for a husky dog farm where you will learn about the lives of the huskies.  Husky dog safari through the wintry Lappish countryside (5km).   Dinner at the hotel or served in the cabin (Luxury cabins)

Day 2 in Lapland

Depart hotel and join a 20-30 minute reindeer ride that will take you through the snowy landscape to the reindeer herder's cabins and the Magic Forest.  Join in tandem skiing, snow shoe walking and tobogganing.  BBQ sausages on open fire. Children can drive mini snowmobiles and make Christmas decorations and gingerbread cookies.  Meet Father Christmas in his cabin in the forest.  During your individual family visit Santa will read the children's letters and children receive a small soft toy gift.  A simple Lappish lunch is served in the cabin in the forest.  Coffee, tea, warm juice and gingerbread cookies are served throughout your stay in the forest.  On the way back to the hotel a stop is made for souvenir shopping.   Dinner in Saaga Hotel.

Day 3 in Lapland

It's free time in the morning, time to enjoy the fresh crisp air, and stunning scenery.  You may wish to take one of the optional activities (see below), or try downhill skiing at the nearby ski centre.  Both ski school and equipment rental are available.  Alternatively you can just enjoy the snow and tobogganing. 

In the afternoon, after receiving safety and driving instructions set off on a snowmobile safari through the unspoilt Lapland forest.  Adults can drive snowmobiles whilst children and those who do not wish to drive are pulled behind in sleighs. Stop in the forest for lunch in the Kota ( Lappish tepee). After lunch adults who wish to have a faster ride through the forest may do so, those who stay behind can toboggan and sit around the fire. Warm juice, coffee, and gingerbread cookies are served throughout the stay in the forest.

Early evening, depart for the airport and your return flight home.

3 night departure 15 & 20 December - as above with day 3 a free day to enjoy how you would like and day 3 activities moving to day 4.

SPECIAL OFFER, 9-11 December & 11-13 December, Family of 2 £1900, Family of 3 £2750, Family of 4 £3600, Family of 5 £4400, Family of 6 £5250

Magic of Lapland Short Breaks: What is included?

• Fully chartered flights to/from Lapland with breakfast/dinner served on out/inbound flight
• Magic of Lapland representatives on board flights and throughout your stay in Lapland
• Accommodation in Lapland and meals on full board basis
• Reindeer sleigh ride to Santa's cabin
• Husky dog safari
• Reindeer ride 
• Letter to Santa
• Individual family visit to Santa in Lapland
• Wilderness snowmobile safari 
• Tobogganing, tandem skiing, snowshoe walking, kick-sledging
• Arctic Crossing Circle Certificate
• Make gingerbread cookies and Christmas decorations 
• Coffee/tea with snack on all activity venues
• Gift for all children up to 12 years of age
• Thermal overalls, boots, mittens, hat and warm socks