CHRISTMAS IN LAPLAND
This unforgettable journey for young and old takes you beyond the Arctic Circle to Finnish Lapland. The Northern Lights^ will be dancing over Santa’s hometown as you create a lifetime of Christmas memories.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend Christmas in Finnish Lapland
• Meet Santa in his home town of Rovaniemi, over Christmas
• Cross the Arctic Circle and send postcards from Santa’s post office
• Gain your Reindeer Driver's Licence and try many winter snow-fun activities
• Enjoy traditional Finnish church services and a delicious traditional Christmas dinner
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
• 4 nights accommodation in a standard room
• Meals as specified
• Return airport transfers
• Outer winter clothing for duration of program
• Trip to Santa’s Hideaway
• Reindeer sleigh ride
• Visit to Snowfun site
• Visit to Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
• Visit to Santa Claus’ Village
OPTIONS
• Optional excursions available on request
ITINERARY
Day 1 (23 Dec) Rovaniemi
Be warmly welcomed by your Christmas hosts on arrival at Rovaniemi’s airport or railway station. At your hotel, children will receive a special passport to be stamped as you enjoy activities over the next few days. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 (24 Dec) Rovaniemi
Today experience a real white Christmas full of fun at the fabulous Snowfun park. Choose from a myriad of thrilling activities including a snowmobile safari, a forest tour by four-wheeled scooter, tobogganing, kicksledding or skiing.
Ice-fishing, ice-golf and snow-hockey are also on the agenda for the adventurous, but you may prefer to just relax by the campfire with a hot drink, or even fry sausages and sip hot soup in a Sami-style tent. This evening you will be served a traditional Finnish Christmas buffet dinner.
Santa is sure to take some time out from his busy schedule to meet all the children after your meal! (BD)
Day 3 (25 Dec) Rovaniemi
This morning, you may choose to sleep off last night’s feast or attend a traditional Lutheran Christmas Day church service delivered in Finnish. Later, travel deep into the majestic forest for a fun-filled day with a distinct focus on the festive season. Glimpse shy forest animals as your coach heads for a quaint lodge where you can enjoy Christmas snacks and decorate a tree with Santa’s Helpers, then have loads of fun gaining your International Reindeer Driver’s Licence! Follow the winding trail back to your hotel for an International Christmas buffet dinner. (BD)
Day 4 (26 Dec) Rovaniemi
Today, learn more about the fascinating history, culture and traditions of the Arctic regions at the Arktikum, an internationally-renowned museum and science centre. Journey on to Santa Claus' Village, where you can shop for traditional handicrafts and send a postcard home from Santa’s very own post office! Enjoy lunch in a cosy restaurant, before returning to your hotel. (BLD)
Day 5 (27 Dec) Rovaniemi
Your extraordinary Christmas experience sadly comes to an end after breakfast, when you will be transferred to the Rovaniemi airport or railway station. (B)
PRICES
Scandic Pohjanhovi from $3,299* per person
Arctic City Hotel from $3,299* per person
Scandic Rovaniemi City from $3,499* per person
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus from $3,999* per person
*Terms and conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share and subject to availability at time of booking. Valid for sale until 30 June 2020 unless sold out prior and for travel from 23 to 27 December 2020. ^The Northern Lights is a natural phenomena and sighting cannot be guaranteed. Black-out dates and seasonal surcharges may apply. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price. Offer is only available for new bookings and prices are subject to change without notice due to change in fees, taxes or surcharges. Prices correct at November 2019. Further conditions apply, call your Travel Club Team.
