Santas Magic 3 day trip to Lapland

Day 1 in Lapland

Santa's Magic Lapland holiday starts on arrival at Ivalo Airport where the children will enjoy being met by a reindeer and one of Santa's special elves!
There is then a short, comfortable 25-minute transfer to your  hotel in Saariselka where it is time for you 'Michelin-man' impersonations, as you are fitted with your special complimentary thermal over-suits and boots to protect you from the arctic Lapland weather.

There is time for fun - a chance to explore, make snowmen, borrow the free toboggans or just relax in a fragrant sauna. For guests on the half board option, a wonderful welcome dinner to set the scene for tomorrow's excitement!

Day 2 in Lapland

You will be picked up for the ultimate Christmas Lapland adventure. The following exciting activities are all included:.

• Reindeer Sleigh Ride: meet your reindeer and the local Sami guide, learn their names, then take a wonderful 7-10 minute ride into the picturesque woods, with the children cuddled under blankets on your knee.
• Husky-sled ride: where children get to ride (and shout 'mush, mush!') and grown-ups can all take a turn at actually 'driving' your sled! Racing through the woods and across the snow is a perfect way to experience Lapland's winter wonderland.
• Traditional Arctic Circle Ceremony: a Sami guide will introduce you to their fascinating traditional culture with stories and songs. Every guest receives a special souvenir certificate, to celebrate your crossing of the Arctic Circle!
• Lunch: is included to 'recharge your batteries' for the afternoon. This will be a simple warming 2 course meal, with pleaty of hot berry juice, squash, tea and coffe also available.
• Snow and Ice Activities: snow-hockey, kick-sledding (a crazy cross of scooter and toboggan!), ice-fishing, tandem skiing, mini snowmobiles for the children, tobogganing and snow sculptures!
• Santa Claus:See your children's faces light up with wonder as you fulfil your family's Search for Santa and meet him in his hideaway log-cabin home, with all his helpers on hand to make you welcome and ensure that there is magic in the air! EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE FAMILY MEETING!
• Delicious hot berry juice and snacks are provided throughout the day, for those times when a few minutes warming up round a crackling log fire is welcomed.

Finally, back 'home' in your hotel, sit down as a family to enjoy a wonderful Festive Dinner (half board option only), and relive every unforgettable moment of your Christmas in Lapland !

Day 3 in Lapland

Fun-time again, with the chance to thrill to another big adventure, either pre-booked in the UK or chosen the night before from our "Optional Adventures"

This morning also gives you a chance to browse the village's souvenir shops, to choose from the traditional hand-made Lappish items, Christmas gifts and toys.

We will collect you from your hotel by coach for the short ride to the airport to catch your flight home, to a chorus of fond farewells!

Optional Activities

• Snowmobile Safari - a 1½ to 2-hour adventure, zooming across open snowfields, and including a halfway stop for a warming mug of hot berry juice around an open fire.
  Adult-only Safari (2 hrs) - £99 (one person per snowmobile), or £79 (two people per snowmobile) .  Family Safari (1½ hrs) - Adults £65/ Children 5-11 years £55
• Husky Heaven - if our included husky-sled ride whets your appetite, this 1-hour trip gives you longer to experience the unrivalled thrill of 'driving' your own team of huskies through the pristine landscape.
  Adults £89/Children 2-11 years £65
• Rudolph's Reindeer Run - a wonderful ride to remember, snuggled under blankets as reindeer pull your sleigh across the snow! Family rides available, or romantic sleighs for two!
  Adults £79 / Children aged 2-11 years £59
• Enjoy a steaming sauna - free in all our hotels.
• Take the children swimming at the Hotel Holiday Club pool (FREE to those staying there).
• Ride the ski-bus to the top of Kaunispää Fell, the local ski-hill, and toboggan down the 1.2km run.
• Stroll the village shops for Christmas presents and souvenirs.
• Try snow-shoeing - the perfect way to explore off the beaten track. Adults £25 / Children 2-11 years £19
• Northern Lights Adventure - An evening snowmobile expedition in search of the fabulous Northern Lights.  1.5 hours with two adults sharing a snowmobile and children travelling in a snowmobile-sled.  Adults £79 / Children 5-11 years £69. 

Early Booking 50% off Childrens Optional Excursions! (available on all activities except Rudolphs Reindeer Run)

Prices are based on the Hotel Riekonlinna in A Type Bedroom sleeping 2-4 on a Bed & Breakfast basis.  Half Board supplements on request. 

                   Free Child places available on selected departures    

Party must consist of 2 Adults & 1-2 Children* (free place applies to child aged 2-5 yrs) to qualify, sharing in a Type A Bedroom (rooms sleep 2-3 in the Hotel Kieppi and  2-4 in the Tunturi, Riekonlinna and Holiday Club)

* Maximum of one free child place per family of four 

Grandparents travelling with 2 full paying adults and at least 1 child are offered a discount of £30pp. Staying in a family cabin, suite or apartment.

  Free Half Board for children aged 5 and under at Hotel Holiday Club and Hotel Tunturi (2 adults must book Half Board)