Departing on December 23rd, this fabulously festive break allows you and the family to experience the magic of a Lapland holiday, right over Christmas. Flying out to Finland’s frozen north, you’ll make your cosy base at the pine-clad Hotel Harriniva, where you'll be treated to a full spread of included activities and hearty full-board dining throughout. Think husky sledding and reindeer sleigh rides, topped with a private meeting with the elves and Santa himself. And, with optional Northern Lights hunts, complimentary use of toboggans and opportunities to go snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the surrounding forests, and you've got the ultimate festive holiday.
Christmas in Lapland
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At a glance…
Enjoy the ultimate Christmas break with hearty dining and an exhaustive list of excursions all included
» 5 day tailor-made break
» Accommodation: Standard A good standard of clean and comfortable accommodation with a reasonable range of facilities (typically 3 stars)
» Price from: £2,595 incl. flights
Day by day itinerary
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Day 1 » Fly to Kittila (23 Dec)
Depart the UK on your flight to Kittila in Finnish Lapland, where, on arrival, you'll be met by your local guide. An included transfer will then bring you through the snowy swathes to Harriniva and your delightful wilderness lodge hotel. Check into your room and depending on your arrival time collect your winter clothing this evening or first thing in the morning. Head to the restaurant for the first of your included meals. The hearty buffet offering has a choice of local specialities and international favourites. Then, why not get your first taste of the frosty surrounds with some late-night tobogganing. Be sure to keep your eyes on the sky for the Northern Lights.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2 » Huskies, private Santa meeting & snowy fun (24 Dec)
It’s Christmas Eve, and with the celebrations well under way, you’ll be brought to visit Harriniva's huskies, where you'll enjoy a thrilling 6km family husky safari with an experienced musher guiding the dogs through pristine snowy trails. Don't worry, there's also plenty of time for a cuddle with the huskies.
After lunch back at the hotel, it's time for a very special meeting with Father Christmas. The true magic of the holiday reveals itself as you step into Santa’s secluded forest cabin for a private meeting with the Great Man himself. Guided by cheerful elves – keepers of the secret path – you’ll wander through the quiet woods until Santa’s hideaway appears between the trees. While you wait for your turn inside the cabin, the snowy landscape becomes your playground. Try your hand at cross‑country skiing, snowshoeing, or a friendly game of floorball or football. Children can enjoy the thrill of mini skidoos, while everyone is welcome to gather around the fire for pancakes, hot chocolate, and marshmallows toasted beneath the northern sky. The festivities roll on this evening with a delicious Christmas buffet. You may also wish you book a private sauna or hot tub session (for an extra supplement), hopefully beneath the Northern Lights.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 » Christmas Day with reindeer experience & snowmobiling (25 Dec)
It's Christmas Day and this year’s will be especially exciting as you begin the day with a visit to a local reindeer farm. You'll learn about the Sámi tradition of reindeer husbandry and try your hand at throwing a suopunki (Lappish lasso) before enjoying an enchanting sleigh ride through the forest. It's then time to return to Harriniva for lunch.
There's no let up in the excitement in the afternoon as you set off into the Arctic wilderness on a thrilling snowmobile safari, zipping between snow-laden forests and frozen lakes. A Finnish-style Christmas Day dinner is served this evening in the restaurant.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 » Cookie crafting, gingerbread houses & optional activities (26 Dec)
Join a joyful Lapland Christmas tradition as you decorate gingerbread cookies and build your own gingerbread houses in a festive atmosphere filled with the scent of cinnamon. This hands‑on workshop is all about simple pleasures – creativity, laughter, and the joy of making something together. You’ll leave with sweet treats to enjoy and even sweeter memories to take home.
The rest of the day is free for you to book an additional excursion or just enjoy the surrounds of Harriniva with your toboggan. Lunch will be served at the hotel. Stay close to Harriniva and explore the snowy surroundings with a toboggan, or cross the bridge into Sweden or towards the quiet charm of Muonio village. For those eager to venture further, fatbikes, snowshoes and cross‑country skis are available to rent. If relaxation calls, you may wish to visit Arctic Sauna World at Harriniva’s sister hotel, Jeris, to discover the Finnish path to wellbeing through five themed saunas and the invigorating tradition of winter swimming. The evening offers up one final chance to witness the Northern Lights, perhaps through an optional evening walk or snowmobiling excursion.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 » Depart for home (27 Dec)
After breakfast, return your snowsuits before your included transfer back to Kittila and your flight, via Helsinki, home.
Meals: Breakfast
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To book call us on:
At a glance…
Enjoy the ultimate Christmas break with hearty dining and an exhaustive list of excursions all included
» 5 day tailor-made break
» Accommodation: Standard A good standard of clean and comfortable accommodation with a reasonable range of facilities (typically 3 stars)
» Price from: £2,595 incl. flights
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