Wonderful Christmas Time

Private family meeting with Santa

Small gift for children from Santa

Husky experience

Snowmobile adventure

Reindeer sleigh search for Santa

Santa's Wishlist

Return flights with hot meals on board

Full-board accommodation

Loan of thermal suits and boots

Airport and resort transfers

All taxes and government air passenger duty

 

Day 1 
Upon landing at Enontekio Airport you will be directed to your coach for the approximately 1 hour transfer to Karesuando. Sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery as you pass some of the most breath-taking views. You will collect your thermal suits and boots on the way to your accommodation and, after checking in, you will be invited to a welcome meeting where your rep will tell you all you need to know to be able to make the most of your time in Lapland.

After your evening meal why not investigate your surroundings? Remember to look up to the skies! Even if the northern lights don’t appear, the sky in Karesuando is at its darkest in December which on a clear night allows us to view the millions of stars we don’t see from our street lit UK towns and cities. 

Day 2
Following a good night’s sleep and a hot breakfast your first adventure will take place this morning. An exhilarating husky safari will see you race through the countryside in a sled pulled by several excited huskies. This excursion will be followed by a hot lunch and the opportunity to enjoy the deep powdery snow and a good-natured snowball fight with the rest of your family, build a snowman or make snow angels – the choice is yours. You may instead have opted to book an optional excursion which may be scheduled for the afternoon or evening of day 2.

Day 3
It’s the day you have been waiting for, Search for Santa day, and this action-packed day begins after breakfast with a snowmobile adventure. Learn how to operate these powerful vehicles before heading out into the countryside for a thrilling ride through the deep snow.

Lunch will be taken at the hotel before the highlight of your day! Its time for you to board a reindeer sleigh and set off for a scenic ride though the snowy countryside in search of Santa. The reindeer know the way to his home, they have taken this route before so all you need to do is sit back, relax and let the children’s excitement feed your festive spirit! Once you have located his cabin you will be invited in for a private meeting with Santa. The children will enjoy having time to chat with Santa before receiving a small gift to bring home with them as a memento of their special meeting before boarding the sled once more and heading back to your accommodation for your evening meal.

Day 4
You will check out of your accommodation after breakfast however there will be some time to enjoy a last-minute wander around the area, a final play in the snow or one last optional extra before lunch. It will then be time to board the coach for your transfer to the airport and your journey home to the UK.

Please note: For operational reasons, itineraries may vary.

Optional Excursions
As well as your included activities, there's a whole programme of optional excursions for you to choose from. These are available for you to add when you book - whether online or over the phone.

Puppy Encounter

• Strictly limited numbers are available for this exciting chance to befriend the husky puppies. You are transferred to the husky camp, where you meet the new puppies and hear stories from real mushers.
• £90 Adult £70 Child - 1 Hour

 

Reindeer Herding

• You will visit a reindeer gathering place where you learn about herding and even how to lasso a reindeer. Then venture into the Arctic wilderness on a short safari, drawn through the snow by a reindeer while sitting in a sleigh.
• £75 Adult £65 Child - 1.5 Hours

 

Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari

• An evening excursion when, with the night sky overhead, you head out through the wilderness to a vantage point in search of the Northern Lights. Based on two adults sharing a snowmobile.**
• £110 Adult £85 Child - 1 Hour  

 

Ice Fishing by Snowmobile

• This is a great trip for all the family. You travel by snowmobile to a nearby popular fishing site 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 icy waters below.*
• £80 Adult £80 Child - 1.5 Hours

 

Northern Lights Husky Safari

• 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 sky above (a stunning phenomenon which cannot be guaranteed).**
• £110 Adult £85 Child - 1 Hour

 

A Night In An Igloo

• An extraordinary experience! Inside, the igloo is surprisingly warm and cosy. There is a real bed for a comfortable night's sleep, with a snow surround and covered with reindeer hides.
• *Due to limited availability, we cannot guarantee that group bookings made for this activity would be scheduled for the same night
• £120 per person - Overnight

 

Further Information

• All excursions include expert guides, equipment and all necessary instruction. On our Northern Lights night safaris, we search for the best viewpoints rather than aim to cover a specific distance.
• On all safaris, unless a supplement is paid to secure a single rider, you may be required to share with another person from the group. All prices are per person. All distances and durations are approximate and subject to weather conditions and route on the day.
• All excursions are subject to minimum numbers and local conditions and are non-refundable. However, you will be automatically refunded the full price paid for your excursion if it doesn't go ahead due to operational reasons.
• *All Snowmobile activities carry a €550 damage deposit which is payable locally. A valid driving license must be shown upon arrival.** The ability to drive and control a husky team on longer safaris is determined by physical attributes. Normally, anybody over the age of 18 should be able to handle a dog team comfortably.

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