Santa's Spectacular

4 Day Breaks (3 nights) in Saariselka Departing Airport: Gatwick/Manchester/Bristol Adult prices from £839 Child discounts up to 90% Off

All of our Santa's Magic adventures, including the 'Arctic Circle Ceremony' and fun with the Saari Elves, plus an extra day to enjoy further exciting activities, such as extra Husky-sledding, the ever-popular 'Snowmobile Safari', our 'Northern Lights Adventure' or go exploring on Snowshoes!

 

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!
    • This extra day on the 4-day 'Santa's Spectacular' break will normally be your second day, and gives you the chance to start building up the excitement with your choice of our fantastic Optional Adventures. Try a sensational Snowmobile Safari - one of our previous guests' big favourites - or enjoy a few hours skiing, or maybe go for an extra Husky Sled or Reindeer Sleigh Ride - always a popular choice with the children.
    • 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.
    • Turn your children’s dreams into reality, as you complete your family’s Search for Santa by snowmobile-sled, and find Santa Claus himself in his hideaway log-cabin home and experience your exclusive private family meeting with Santa, with his elfin 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!
    • Time for more fun, making the most of your time in Lapland to thrill to another exciting adventure, whether pre-booked in the UK or chosen locally the day before from our range of Optional Adventures. Enjoy an even longer Husky Sled Ride, or perhaps take this opportunity for an exciting Family Snowmobile Safari - 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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