Day trip of a lifetime to see Father Christmas in Lapland, from £299pp (*Child price)

Lapland day trips in December from £449 per adult and children from £299 per child.

Dates 14 and 21 Dec only

2 nights / 3 days in Karesuando/Hetta From £929 per person

Departing from Glasgow/Gatwick/East Midlands/Leeds Bradford/Bristol/Birmingham

 

Santa's On His Way Highlights

• Private family visit to Santa's cabin
• Each child talks to Santa individually
• Accommodation in Arctic Lodge
• Experience huskies, reindeer and snowmobiles
• Festive Dinner
• Full Board

 

Santa's On His Way itinerary

Imagine setting out with your children in search of the real Father Christmas in the snow-filled realms of Lapland! It is an experience that will live in their memories forever. The setting is a winter wonderland, on the edge of Europe's last great wilderness. It's magical, of course ... why else would Santa make his home here? You start out on snowmobiles, then in the quiet forest, you transfer to a reindeer sleigh. Perhaps an elf will appear, to help you look for clues. Then suddenly, you glimpse a golden glow from a lonely log cabin! Is this Santa's secret hideaway? Will you dare knock and enter?

Your search for Santa is the highlight of your two-night break with Transun. But there is so much more included. From a Husky Experience to a Snowmobile Adventure, from sledging to a Festive Dinner, your short break is filled with memorable experiences. Here is a typical itinerary.

Day One

After you land in Enontekio in Finland you will be guided to your coach. The journey (15 minutes to our hotels in Hetta or one hour to the Davvi Arctic Lodge in Karesuando) takes you through the heart of the Sami lands. Watch out for reindeer in the woods! Your all-in-one thermal suits and boots collection will be organised by your representative. After checking in at your hotel, your rep hosts a welcome meeting and during dinner, your Transun rep will answer questions.

Day Two

After breakfast, you will be joining your first included Santa Safari - the one hour snowmobile adventure. A warming lunch will then follow. A supervised kids' snowmobile ride will be available (see FAQs for details) or, if you're lucky, a chance to get up close to a friendly reindeer.

Then the highlight of the day when you board a reindeer sleigh and set off In Search of Father Christmas. During a private family meeting in his cabin, each child has the chance to talk with Santa and receives a small gift.

Before dinner, join a walk to the local church. After a welcome by the local vicar and carols, you return to your hotel for a Festive Dinner. Afterwards, why not join us on an optional Northern Lights Husky Safari?

Day Three

Check out after breakfast at 0900hrs, before joining your 40-minute Husky Experience. Then, there's time for snow activities, with toboggans available. And there's plenty of family fun to be had making snowmen or enjoying snowball fights! Or you could try an optional excursion, perhaps Reindeer Herding. After lunch at the hotel, you set off by coach to Enontekio and your flight home.

PLEASE NOTE: For operational reasons, itineraries may vary.

What's included

40-minute Husky Experience
1hr Snowmobile Adventure
Reindeer sleigh ride
Search for Santa
Private family meeting with Santa
Two nights full board accommodation
Gift for children
Visit to the local church
Free souvenirs (see below)
Snow activities: tobogganing and kids' snowmobiles
Christmas Crafts
Festive Dinner

Also included: Return flights with hot meals on board, all taxes and govenment air passenger duty, thermal suits and boots, welcome meeting, souvenir Lapland passport.

To book your trip of a lifetime call one of Santa's helpers today at Design Holidays on 01444 87 22 00.

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