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Santa's Aurora

Experience the ultimate festive adventure, packed with excitement and unforgettable moments! Glide through snowy landscapes on a thrilling husky-sled ride, enjoy a scenic reindeer sleigh journey, and feel the rush of a snowmobile adventure. Enjoy a Wilderness dinner in a traditional Kota restaurant, then set off on a magical reindeer sleigh ride in search of Santa himself. A holiday filled with wonder, excitement, and festive magic!

This 3 night / 4 day trip includes:
Book today for only £150pp deposit
2025 & 2026 departures on sale now!
Regional departures
Excellent choice of accommodation
Half board

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

From only £2,309 per adult
Child prices from £1,339

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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.

This 3-night break will allow for an extra day of exploring Saariselkä and the magical Arctic wilderness.

Highlights

  • Best for: Families with younger children
  • Extended husky safari
  • Search for Santa’s hideaway log cabin home by reindeer sleigh
  • Snowmobile tour
  • Exclusive use of the Aurora Activity Centre
  • Wilderness Dinner
  • Santas Elves workshop

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 15 regional UK airports

All transfers throughout your holiday, including airport transfers

Choice of 2 accommodations on the fell top in Saariselkä, including glass roof Aurora cabins

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:

This day is a free day to explore Saariselkä and snowy Lapland. Build some snowmen, make snow angels, go tobogganing and have some snowball fights, before enjoying your evening meal.

There are many optional excursions that can be booked also, including ski tasters, snowmobiling, husky-sled rides and reindeer sleigh rides.

Day 3:

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 4:

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.

Please note: For departures on 23/12 and 24/12 only, your activity day will take place on day 2 and your free day will be day 3.
 

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 £2,309 per adult

Date Adults From Child From Board Days Flying From Enquire
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 £2,995 £2,059 Half Board 4 Days Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford Enquire 
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 £2,795 £1,869 Half Board 4 Days Birmingham, Luton, Manchester Enquire 
Fri, 5 Dec 2025 £2,925 £1,879 Half Board 4 Days Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford Enquire 
Sat, 6 Dec 2025 £2,955 £1,809 Half Board 4 Days Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester Enquire 
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 £2,749 £2,749 Half Board 4 Days East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 £2,759 £2,759 Half Board 4 Days Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester Enquire 
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 £2,759 £1,439 Half Board 4 Days Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 £2,489 £1,339 Half Board 4 Days Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted Enquire 

2026 Dates: Star Arctic Hotel, Santa's Aurora

Date Adults From Child From Board Days Flying From Enquire
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 £2,309 £1,589 Half Board 4 Days Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford Enquire 
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 £2,349 £1,609 Half Board 4 Days Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle Enquire 
Fri, 4 Dec 2026 £2,539 £1,709 Half Board 4 Days East Midlands, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford Enquire 
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 £2,479 £1,539 Half Board 4 Days Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester Enquire 
Fri, 11 Dec 2026 £2,689 £1,639 Half Board 4 Days Cardiff, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Sat, 12 Dec 2026 £2,629 £1,609 Half Board 4 Days Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester Enquire 
Fri, 18 Dec 2026 £2,929 £1,659 Half Board 4 Days Bournemouth, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Sat, 19 Dec 2026 £3,029 £1,759 Half Board 4 Days Birmingham, Bristol, Stansted Enquire 
Wed, 23 Dec 2026 £2,869 £1,499 Half Board 4 Days Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester Enquire 
Thu, 24 Dec 2026 £2,869 £1,499 Half Board 4 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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