Polar Legends 5 day trip to Lapland

Legends 5 Day Short Break to Lapland

The Legends short break is based in northern Lapland in an area of pristine snowscapes, the perfect location for winter activities.  Elves and reindeer are known to have been seen in this area of Lapland so this is a good place to start your search for Santa Claus.

You will venture out into the snowy forest, hoping to find a traditional log cabin known to be Santa's hideaway.  If you and your family are lucky enough to find the elusive old man, you will have the chance for a private meeting in his cabin, where Santa is sure to have time to talk to each child individually about their Christmas wishes.

The thrill of a husky safari.... A team of huskies awaits and you will enjoy an exhilarating ride into the picturesque surroundiings as these marvellous animals pull our sledge through five kilometres of unforgettable scenery.

An exhilarating snowmobile safari.... The fastest of your included safaris is the snowmobile adventure. You will experience a one and a half hour safari on these remarkable machines, including instruction and stoppages.  Adults will have the chance to drive their own (with passenger)  Children will be pulled in a sleigh pulled by one of the snowmobiles.

Tobogganing and snow fun.... Of course, you will also get plenty of time to enjoy playing in the snow!  There will be various activities including tobogganing, kick-sledging, children's snowmobiles and tandem skiing. 

On the last night of your stay a delicious festive three course meal will be served for you to enjoy with your new found friends.

Day 1 in Lapland

Arriving into Enontekio in the very North of Finnish Lapland, your transfer to the Davvi Lodge in Karesuando takes around an hour.  After checking into the hotel, your representative will hold a welcome meeting, providing you with an insight into the area and discussing the content of your break in detail, and during dinner will be on hand to answer any further questions. Tonight, you might like to join one of the optional excursions (extra cost), such as a snowmobile safari , hoping to encounter the Northern Lights.   

Day 2 in Lapland

After breakfast head out on your first Santa safari, either a 40 minute husky dog safari or 1.5hr snowmobile safari, followed by a warming buffet lunch at the hotel.   During the day you can also take part in the snow activities available in the grounds of the Davvi Arctic Lodge, with toboggans available free of charge, and kick sledges (deposit payable).  Or there's plenty of family fun to be had making snowmen or enjoying a good old-fashioned snowball fight!  After dinner, relax or join an optional excursion (extra cost).

Day 3 in Lapland

Today you will enjoy the second of your safaris, whichever one you didn't do yesterday - either the husky dog safari or snowmobile safari.  And you can head outside for more snow fun.  Work up an appetite for dinner by joining a walk to the local church, on the Swedish side of the border.  It's the most northerly church in Sweden!  After a short welcome by the local vicar and carol singing, head back to the hotel for dinner.    

Day 4 in Lapland

After breakfast, head outside for Supervised Snow Fun, a d ay 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!  In addition, there will be a supervised children's snowmobile ride.  Lunch will be served at the hotel, with hot drinks available throughout the day.  Afterwards, you might like to join the indoor Christmas crafts.  Then, the highlight of the day, climb aboard a reindeer sleigh and head off through the snow laden trees in search of Father Christmas!  During a private family visit with Santa each child will have the chance to talk with him and receive a small gift.  This evening, enjoy a Festive Dinner and then afterwards, why not join an optional excursion (extra cost).

Day 5 in Lapland

After breakfast, it's time to checkout.  Then set off on one final adventure, a Wilderness Treasure Hunt!  Alternatively,  there is time for one last play in the snow or to join an optional excursion (extra cost). After lunch at the hotel, depart for Enontekio and the flight home.

Prices are based on the Davvi Hotel in a room sleeping 2-3 for smaller families and 4-5 for larger families

Your Lapland Legends short break also includes:

• Hire of thermal suits and boots
• Transun representatives (all English-speaking)
• Search for Santa
• Visit to the local church
• Christmas Crafts 
• Souvenir Lapland Passport

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

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

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

Offers are subject to availability and are strictly limited.