This slightly longer stay in Lapland’s winter wonderland gives you time for an exciting Snowmobile Safari, as well as all the adventures opposite, and a traditional Arctic Circle Ceremony, plus more time to choose from our many Optional Adventures .
(text courtesy of Esprit Santas Lapland)

Day One

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 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 special 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 partnet hotels, or just relax in a fragrant Finnish sauna.

For guests who have booked our great value half-board option, a wonderful first night dinner sets the scene for tomorrow's excitement.

Day Two

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.

 


Day Three

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. Day Four
 

• 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 our 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 out what's included:
  • Husky Sled Ride (Approx 15min ride)
  • Snowmobile Search for Santa
  • Private family meeting with Santa
  • Reindeer Sleigh Ride (Approx 7-10min ride)
  • Arctic Circle Ceremony & souvenir certificate
  • Gala Dinner included with half board option
  • Snow & Ice Fun Activities
  • Letter to Santa Claus
  • Lunch & Refreshments on Search for Santa Day
  • Souvenir ‘driving licence’ for reindeer and huskies
  • Thermal outer-suits and accessories
  • A gift from Santa for all children under 13
    
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  Holiday Enhancements
  We also provide Overnight Airport Hotels and Car Parking which are bookable online.
  

  (Text and Images courtesy of Esprit Lapland)