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 snowmobile safaris, husky sledding and reindeer sleigh rides, topped with a private meeting with the elves and Santa himself. Throw in a Northern Lights hunt, 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: £2,495 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, mushing a dogsled through the snowy trails with the kids being brought out by the guides. Don't worry, there's also plenty of time for a cuddle with the puppies.
After lunch back at the hotel, it's time for a very special private meeting with Father Christmas himself. A team of enthusiastic elves will lead you through the forest to Santa's secret hideaway, where he'll deliver a gift and a letter. While you wait for this magical encounter, there's plenty of time to enjoy snowy activities outside, such as snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, and mini skidoos for the children. 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 » Optional activities & Northern Lights tour (26 Dec)
Boxing Day is always a firm favourite, and you'll have the day free to spend as you please. Perhaps book an additional excursion, or simply enjoy exploring the snowy surroundings with your toboggan. Alternatively, you could take a short stroll across the border to Sweden, or wander into the nearby village of Muonio. There's also the option to go snowshoeing, ice fishing, or fat biking. If you fancy, you could even take a trip to Arctic Sauna World at Harriniva's sister hotel, Jeris Lakeside Resort.
Come nightfall, you'll head out on a guided tour in search of the Northern Lights, immersing yourself in the silence and serenity of the Arctic nature while you wait for the aurora to make an appearance. At 68°N, and with minimal light pollution, this is a fantastic place to hunt the Northern Lights – you'll just need a slice of good fortune when it comes to clear skies.
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: £2,495 incl. flights
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