Santa's On His Way 4 Night Break

• Private family meeting with Santa - Of course, no visit to Lapland is complete without a visit to see the REAL Father Christmas in his homeland. Personally call in to visit Santa in his cabin in the woods.
• Husky sled safari - A team of eager huskies await the sign … and you’re off on this full length excursion! What better way to see the wonders of Lapland than on this exciting journey across the Arctic tundra pulled by those who know it best: your newest four-legged friends.
• Snowmobile safari  - A full length snowmobile safari is a must-do part of any Lapland trip. On the Santa's On His Way tour, you follow a track through pristine forest under the canopy of towering, snow-clad pines. Children are pulled by a sled following behind.
• Reindeer sleigh ride - Santa’s faithful reindeer await to take you by sleigh ride through a wintry wonderland forest to find Santa’s hidden cabin on this full length excursion. Gently ride through the snow, meandering through towering pines. Do you know the reindeer’s name?
• Loan of thermal suits and boots
• Return flights with hot meals onboard
• Full-board accommodation
• Airport and resort transfers

The holiday begins with a morning flight to the very north of Finland, in ‘True Lapland’, so-called because of its authentic, picture-perfect landscapes, exactly as you imagined them: vast swathes of pristine snow stretching to the horizon and beyond.

In the midst of these wintry snowscapes lies Hetta, a quaint village home to just a few hundred people, which forms the setting for this festive holiday. A million miles away from the commercial mass-market resorts such as Rovaniemi or Saariselka, Hetta offers peace and tranquility amid the excitement of Lapland’s festivities.

Your stay at the Hetan Majatalo will be on a full-board basis, with breakfast, lunch and dinner being served buffet style. In its 100th year of welcoming guests to Lapland, you’re assured of a warm reception at this family-run hotel.

Thermal suits and boots are included for the duration of your stay, but remember to bring hats, scarves, gloves, and many pairs of socks!

This special Christmas holiday includes the activities set out below, which ensure you’re simply having a wonderful Christmas time

Optional excursions

Reindeer Herding Safari
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price from £80 per person

You will visit a reindeer corral where you will learn about herding and even how to lasso a reindeer. Then venture into the arctic wilderness on a short safari, pulled in your sleigh through the snow by a reindeer.

Puppy Encounter
Duration: 1hr approx.
Price from £80 per person

Strictly limited numbers are available for this exciting chance to befriend the husky puppies. You are transferred to the husky kennels, where you meet the new puppies and hear stories from real mushers.

Northern Lights Husky Safari
Duration: 1 hour 
Price from £125 per person

Take a night safari on a sledge mushing your own team of dogs to a nearby vantage point where, if you are lucky, you may see the northern lights evolving in the skies above.

Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
Duration: 1 hour
Price from £125 per person

An evening excursion when, with the night sky overhead, you venture out through the wilderness to a vantage point in search of the northern lights. 

Ice Fishing by Snowmobile
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price from £95 per person

This is a great trip for all the family. You travel by snowmobile to a nearby popular fishing sitev where you can try your hand at traditional ice fishing - you just drill a hole in the ice and Lower your baited hook into the waters.