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3 days, 2 nights in Lapland
Father Christmas in Lapland
Probably the best duration to combine some snowy fun with the magical experience of meeting the 'real' Santa Claus and his teams of elves and real reindeers.
None of the Lapland trips make for a cheap weekend break but in our opinion they represent amazing value - it is a magical experience and one your children will probably never forget.
We have outlined what you might expect from your trip but do contact us to help you through the maze of different resorts, dates, durations and operators.
We recommend that children should be over the age of 2.
3 days, 2 nights in Lapland Family Factfile
Typical 3 day, 2 night itinerary:
Day 1:
Morning flight (special charters) arriving lunchtime, greeted or met on way for a photo opportunity with reindeer/elf
Get kitted out with thermal outer suits, boots and accessories
Check-in at hotel
Free time to play in snow, toboggan, take a sauna before dinner
Day 2:
Day of fun activities such as reindeer sleigh rides, husky sled rides, snow and ice activities such as tobogganing, kick-sledding (a Lapland speciality cross between a scooter and a toboggan!), tandem skiing, mini-skidoo rides for children and locally specific activities.
plus SEARCH FOR SANTA with a PRIVATE family meeting in his hideaway log cabin either today or on day 3.
Day 3:
Prebook (will will email you a list) or choose in resort an activity you would like to try or enjoyed the day before that you would experience again or just browse in the local village/town.
Lunchtime flight home.
Dates and resorts
Saariselka
25 minute transfer from Ivalo Airport. One of the most northerly resorts, 250 km North of Arctic Circle. Small village, picturesque white wilderness of gently rounded hills and forest. A Sami guide will introduce you to their traditional culture with stories and maybe a song or two, special souvenir certificate, to celebrate your intrepid crossing of the Arctic Circle. Other local activities included here might be snow sculpting, ice-fishing and ice-hockey.
Gatwick departures: 1, 2, 3,7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 December 2010
Manchester departures: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18 December 2010
Bristol departures: 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 19, 21 December 2010
4 hotels (approx 4 star) to choose between with family rooms, 1 and 2 bedroom suites available.
Pyra:
1 hour 45 mins transfer to this uncommercialised and idyllic location. An attractive small ski resort with dramatic scenery of frozen lakes and forests to have fun with the elves and enjoy the thrills of husky sled rides reindeer sled rides, snowmobiles. The elves are on hand also to have some fun and help find that special person!
Gatwick: 11 and 20 December, Birmingham 18 December 2010.
Excellent accommodation offering hotel rooms, suites and apartments.
Luosto:
A small pretty, ski resort comprising of a small cluster of beautiful log cabins, a hotel and an attractive log cabin restaurant.
Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted departures on 19 and 21 December.
Included in all trips:
Snow mobile search and PRIVATE meeting with Santa Claus
Thermal outer suits, boots and accessories
Reindeer sleigh ride: meet your reindeer and guide, wrap up in blankets and 'whosh' on a short ride through the woods
Husky Sled Ride: adults can take a turn at 'driving' the husky drawn sleds through the snow.
A gift from Santa for all children under 11
Snow fun activites
Souvenir driving licence for reindeer and huskies
Children's letter to Santa Claus