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4 days, 3 nights in Lapland
Father Christmas in Lapland
Enjoy some time to experience the different winter snow activities with the children as well as magical experience of meeting the 'real' Santa Claus and his teams of elves and real reindeers. 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.
4 days, 3 nights in Lapland Family Factfile
Typical 4 day, 3 night itinerary:
Day 1:
Morning flight (special charters, 3.5-4 hours flight time) 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:
Itinerary varies depending on which trip you have chosen but will include a variety of asnow activities - some may be at extra cost.
Day 3:
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 4.
Day 4:
Time of an activity (some may be optional extras) 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: 3, 4, 15, 16, 20, 23 December 2011
Manchester departures: 3, 16, 23 December 2011
Stansted departures: 4, 15, 20, 23 December 2011
4 hotels (3 or 4 star) to choose between with family rooms, 1 and 2 bedroom suites available.
Luosto
1 hour 30 minutes transfer brings you to the quaint little resort of Luosto where you can enjoy the fun of skidoos, husky dogs and reindeer in your search for Santa.
Gatwick: 1, 8, 15, 20 December Stansted: 20 December and Manchester departures: 8, 15, 20 December, Birmingham via Gatwick: 1 December 2011.
2 hotels and log cabins to choose from sleeping a maximum of 6 people with an option to sleep a night in an igloo!
Other resorts: Hetta, Karesuando and Olos also available - please ask for more details.
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