So why Choose Esprit?

Not all companies offering Lapland breaks give you the same magical experience your family will enjoy with Esprit Holidays, and included items are not always what they might seem!

Here are some of the key points to watch out for when booking your Santa’s Lapland adventure. Esprit promises you all these!

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    • Meeting with Santa

      Guaranteed private family meeting with Santa in his log-cabin home in the woods.

    • Reindeer sleigh-ride

      A proper 7-10 minute ride through the snowy winter woods to get a real feel for this traditional Lapland experience.

    • Husky-sled-ride

      An unforgettable approx. 15-minute ride with adults given the chance to ‘mush’ your own sled!

    • Snowmobile ride

      Everyone gets to ride behind a snowmobile during our ‘Search for Santa’, and an exciting optional ‘Snowmobile Safari’ is available in both our resorts!

    • The resort experience

      We focus on the true spirit of a Lapland Christmas, with our full-length activities held in magical woodland wilderness locations in and around beautiful Saariselka.

    • Places to stay

      Three and four-diamond hotels with excellent facilities and food, or cosy log-cabins, full of Lapland character.

    • Resort staff

      After 28 years’ experience in specialist family holidays, we know what a huge difference our dedicated and professional resort team will make in ensuring that your break with us runs magically for all the family!

    • Travel arrangements

      Saariselkä is only 25 minutes from Ivalo Airport.



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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