Santa's Magic

3 Day Breaks (2 nights) in Saariselka Departing Airport: Gatwick/Manchester/Bristol Adult prices from £699 Free Child Places available

The classic short break in Lapland’s magical northern wilderness, including all the activities listed, plus a traditional Arctic Circle Ceremony with the local Sami people to celebrate your crossing of the Arctic Circle, and fun for the children with the cheeky Saari Elves.

 

Check what dates this package is available:

(12+)

(2-11)

(Under 2)

 
 
 
    • 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 chosen hotel in Saariselkä - just enough time to see if the children can spot more reindeer or even Santa’s little log-cabin home through the forests bordering the road.
    • Time for your ‘Michelin man’ impersonations, as we get you fitted with your complimentary thermal over-suits, boots, gloves and hats.
    • Fun-time – a chance to explore and get your bearings on arrival in this winter wonderland, make snowmen, borrow the free toboggans from all our partner hotels, or just relax in a fragrant Finnish sauna - the choice is yours!
    • For guests who have booked our great value half-board option, a wonderful first night dinner sets the scene for tomorrow's excitement!
    • 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 minute ride into the picturesque woods, with the 'Swish' of the runners across the snow, and 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 across the snow and through the woods is the most perfect way to experience Lapland’s winter wonderland.
    • Traditional Arctic Circle Ceremony, where a Sami guide will introduce you to their fascinating traditional culture with stories and maybe a song or two, and every Esprit 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 and 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 welcomed.
    • Finally, back ‘home’ in your hotel, why not finish the day with a wonderful Gala Dinner (included on half-board option), and re-live every unforgettable moment of your biggest ever Christmas adventure!
    • Fun-time again, with the chance to thrill to another big adventure, whether pre-booked in the UK or chosen locally the day before from our range of ‘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 Snowmobile 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.
 

Check what dates this package is available:

(12+)

(2-11)

(Under 2)

 

(12+)

(2-11)

(Under 2)

Every Family Guaranteed a Private Meeting with Santa Claus

Every break includes all these fantastic adventures:

  • A Private Family Meeting with Santa Claus
  • Magical ’Search for Santa’ by snowmobile-sleigh
  • A Special Gift from Santa for all children under 13
  • Children’s Own Special ‘Letter to Santa Claus’
  • An Exciting Husky Sled Ride
  • A Traditional Reindeer Sleigh Ride
  • A Huge Range of Snow & Ice Fun Activities
  • Arctic Thermal Clothing, Boots & Accessories
  • Lunch & Refreshments throughout the main activity day
  • Help & Service from our Esprit Lapland Rangers
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Exciting Extra Adventures!

All our wonderful trips already include a whole host of fantastic adventures and activities, but there’s always time for more, especially with the extra day on our four-day breaks.

Take a look at our fantastic optional extras - as availability of adventures can be limited, we recommend booking in advance to make sure you do not miss out!

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