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Santa's Aurora

An action-packed festive break with everything you could wish for! Husky-sled rides, reindeer sleigh rides and snowmobiles, plus a Wilderness dinner in a Kota restaurant and a magical reindeer sleigh search for Santa. Pure magic!

This 2 night / 3 day trip includes:
Book today for only £150pp deposit
2025 & 2026 departures on sale now!
Excellent choice of accommodation
Half board

This Lapland holiday has flights from Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Southend & Stansted

From only £1,829 per adult
Child prices from £809

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Stay in a stunning fell top location in Saariselkä where you can gaze across the Arctic wilderness and be in the perfect north facing viewpoint for when the magical Northern Lights appear. All Santa’s Aurora packages include the exciting Elves Workshop, an extra-long husky sled ride, a Wilderness Dinner evening with a reindeer sleigh ride, a snowmobile safari, snow and ice activities and a private family meeting with Santa and his Aurora Elf where you search for him by a reindeer sleigh ride.

Highlights

  • Best for: Families with younger children
  • Extended husky safari
  • Search for Santa by reindeer sleigh
  • Snowmobile tour
  • Exclusive use of the Aurora Activity Centre
  • Wilderness Dinner

What’s Included

A magical private meeting with Santa by a reindeer sleigh ride

Small gift from Santa for every child

Exciting husky-sled ride

Spectacular interactive show in the Elves Workshop

A special Wilderness Dinner evening in a traditional Kota building, with a reindeer sleigh ride and campfire

Snowmobile safari excursion

Plenty of fun snow and ice activities, including mini-skidoos, snow hockey, tobogganing and kick sledding

Warming room and Kotas with hot berry juice and ginger biscuits

Lunch included on your Search for Santa day

Afternoon tea buffet ready in the hotel for your arrival

Thermal suit, boots, socks and gloves

Return flights from a choice of 16 regional UK airports

All transfers throughout your holiday, including airport transfers

Choice of 2 accommodations on the fell top in Saariselkä

Half board meals

ABTA and ATOL protected

Itinerary

Day 1:

After arriving at Ivalo Airport you will have a short 25-minute transfer to your accommodation in Saariselkä. Once you arrive at the hotel there will be an afternoon tea buffet ready for you. Your thermal suits, boots, socks and gloves are there to collect for all the family also.

This evening is your special Wilderness Dinner. Here you will have a meal in a Lappish Kota and then head off on a wonderful reindeer sleigh ride through the wilderness before coming back to a warming crackling fire.

Day 2:

It’s Search for Santa day and you will be taken by coach to the nearby Aurora Activity Centre for your day full of adventures.

Here you will swoosh through the snow in an extended husky sled ride and have a go at some fun snow and ice activities, such as snow hockey, mini skidoos and kick-sledding. Then enjoy the interactive elf show in the Elves Workshop and help them prepare for a busy Christmastime. Have a local Sami guide lead your reindeer sleigh to search for the big man himself, Santa Claus. There will be a magical delivery of your letter to Santa and a small gift for each child.

A warming 2 course lunch is provided to allow you to recharge your batteries for your full day of Lapland adventures. There’s also the warming room where you can get cosy around the fire with a hot berry juice and some ginger biscuits whilst looking out of the floor to ceiling windows over the Arctic wilderness.

Day 3:

After a buffet breakfast it’s time for one more exciting ‘must-do’ activity before heading to the airport. Hop on a snowmobile and drive (or be driven) through the wintry forest and take in the last moments of your magical holiday.

 

 

The following optional extras are available to add to your trip:

  • Cross Country Skiing (POA)
  • Aurora Hunt by Snowmobile (POA)
  • Aurora Hunk by Huskies (POA)
  • Aurora Hunt by car (POA)

Star Arctic Hotel

The brand new, contemporary, but charming, Star Arctic Hotel is set on the fell above Saariselka, about 1km above the resort at the top of the ski area. This allows the hotel to offer some fantastic views with the design of every room taking advantage of them.

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From only £1,829 per adult

Date Adults From Child From Board Days Flying From Enquire
Mon, 1 Dec 2025 £1,869 £809 Half Board 3 Days Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool Enquire 
Tue, 2 Dec 2025 £1,899 £809 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Wed, 3 Dec 2025 £1,829 £809 Half Board 3 Days Bristol, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford Enquire 
Thu, 4 Dec 2025 £2,199 £1,525 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Manchester, Stansted Enquire 
Mon, 8 Dec 2025 £1,869 £849 Half Board 3 Days East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Tue, 9 Dec 2025 £1,849 £1,205 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester Enquire 
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 £1,889 £849 Half Board 3 Days Edinburgh, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 £2,159 £2,159 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Bournemouth, Manchester Enquire 
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 £2,039 £849 Half Board 3 Days Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 £2,169 £2,169 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted Enquire 
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 £2,039 £899 Half Board 3 Days Gatwick, Luton, Manchester Enquire 
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 £2,449 £2,449 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Newcastle, Stansted Enquire 
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 £2,925 £2,925 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Edinburgh, Stansted Enquire 
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 £2,419 £2,419 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted Enquire 

2026 Dates: Star Arctic Hotel, Santa's Aurora

Date Adults From Child From Board Days Flying From Enquire
Mon, 30 Nov 2026 £1,989 £1,175 Half Board 3 Days Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool Enquire 
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 £1,959 £1,175 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Wed, 2 Dec 2026 £1,989 £1,175 Half Board 3 Days Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford Enquire 
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 £2,009 £1,175 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Manchester, Stansted Enquire 
Mon, 7 Dec 2026 £2,029 £1,215 Half Board 3 Days Gatwick, Luton, Manchester Enquire 
Tue, 8 Dec 2026 £2,039 £1,215 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle Enquire 
Wed, 9 Dec 2026 £2,049 £1,215 Half Board 3 Days Edinburgh, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 £2,169 £1,315 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Luton, Manchester Enquire 
Mon, 14 Dec 2026 £2,129 £1,215 Half Board 3 Days East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Tue, 15 Dec 2026 £2,129 £1,215 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Bournemouth, Stansted Enquire 
Wed, 16 Dec 2026 £2,159 £1,375 Half Board 3 Days Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Thu, 17 Dec 2026 £2,159 £1,375 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted Enquire 
Mon, 21 Dec 2026 £2,609 £1,375 Half Board 3 Days Gatwick, Manchester, Southend Enquire 
Tue, 22 Dec 2026 £2,579 £1,375 Half Board 3 Days Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted Enquire 

Discounted Child Place Conditions Discounted child places are available on selected itineraries for specified travel dates, party size and accommodation. The applicable discount will be advised at the time of booking and shown on your confirmation invoice. Discounted child places will normally apply to the youngest child only, however, on some trips, all children travelling will receive a discount. Discounted child places cannot be combined with other offers; other conditions may apply.

Child Pricing: The qualifying age for child prices and discounted child places varies by tour operator, and is based on the child’s age on the date of the return flight. Infant Pricing: a reduced charge will apply for infants aged under 2 years; this varies by tour operator

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