Santa's Magic

Day 1
The children will love being greeted at Ivalo Airport by a reindeer with its Sami handler, and one of Santa’s elves, presenting a delightful photo opportunity to capture your family’s first few minutes in Santa’s homeland.

A short, comfortable 25-minute coach-ride transfers you to your hotel or cosy chalet in Saariselkä, just enough time to see if you can spot more reindeer or Santa’s hut through the forests bordering the road.

Time for your ‘Michelin-man’ impersonations, as we get you fitted with your special complimentary thermal over-suits, boots, gloves and hats.

Fun-time – a chance to explore and get your bearings in this winter wonderland, make snowmen, go tobogganing or just relax in a fragrant Finnish sauna.

For guests who have booked out great value half-board option, a wonderful first night dinner sets the scene for tomorrow's excitement!

Day 2
We will pick you up for the ultimate Christmas adventure, enjoying all the following exciting activities at some point throughout the day, all of which are included in our prices.

Reindeer Sleigh Ride - meet your reindeer and your local Sami guide, learn the Lappish reindeer names, then take a wonderful 7-10 min ride into the picturesque woods, with the children cuddled under blankets on your knee.

Husky Sled Ride, where the children get to ride with a parent (and shout ‘mush mush!’ at every opportunity!), and grown-ups can all take a turn at actually ‘driving’ your own sled! Imagine your sled, drawn by five or six eager huskies, straining at the leash and desperate to run, then released and you’re off! Racing through the snow-covered woods - the perfect way to experience Lapland’s winter wonderland.

Traditional Arctic Circle Ceremony, where a Sami guide will introduce you to their traditional culture with stories and maybe a song or two, and every guest receives a special souvenir certificate to celebrate your intrepid crossing of the Arctic Circle.

Lunch is also included to recharge your batteries for the afternoon. This will be a simple but warming 2-course meal with plenty of hot berry juice, squash, tea and coffee also available.

A host of Snow and Ice Fun Activities are provided for you to enjoy such as ice-fishing, snow-hockey, kick-sledding (a crazy cross between a scooter and a toboggan!), tandem skiing, mini skidoo rides for the children, tobogganing and snow sculpture – a chance for all budding artists to convert a large block of compact snow into a work of art.

See your children’s faces light up with wonder, as you fulfil your family’s Search for Santa, and meet Santa Claus himself, in an exclusive private family meeting, in his hideaway log-cabin home, with his helpers on hand to make you welcome and ensure there is magic in the air!

Refreshments are included too and are available throughout the day, for those times when a few minutes warming up round a crackling log fire is is welcomed.

Finally, back ‘home’ in your hotel, why not finish the day with a wonderful optional Gala Dinner (included on our half-board option), and re-live every unforgettable moment of your biggest ever Christmas adventure!

Day 3
Fun-time again, with the chance to thrill by another big adventure, whether pre-booked in the UK or chosen locally the day before from our ‘Optional Adventures’. You may have fallen in love with the huskies and want to enjoy an even longer Husky Sled ride, or perhaps take off on a Snowmobiling Safari for high-octane thrills - there are plenty of options to choose from.

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

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