 Day 1
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The children will love being greeted at Ivalo Airport by a reindeer with its Sami handler, and one of Santa’s elves, presenting a delightful photo opportunity to capture your family’s first few minutes in Santa’s homeland.
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A short, comfortable 25-minute coach-ride transfers you to your
hotel or cosy chalet in Saariselkä, just enough time to see if you can spot more reindeer or Santa’s hut through the forests bordering the road.
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Time for your ‘Michelin-man’ impersonations, as we get you fitted with your special complimentary thermal over-suits, boots, gloves and hats.
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Fun-time – a chance to explore and get your bearings in this
winter wonderland, make snowmen, go tobogganing or just relax in a fragrant Finnish sauna.
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For chalet guests and hotel guests on our full-board option,
a wonderful first night dinner to set the scene
for tomorrow’s excitement! |
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| Day 2 |
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We will pick you up for the ultimate Christmas adventure,
enjoying all the following exciting activities at some point
throughout the day, all of which are included in our prices.
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Reindeer Sleigh Ride, meet your reindeer and your local Sami guide, learn the Lappish reindeer names, then take a wonderful 7-10 minute ride into the picturesque woods, with the children cuddled under blankets on your knee.
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Husky Sled Ride, where the children get to ride
with a parent (and shout ‘mush mush!’ at every
opportunity!), and grown-ups can all take a turn at
actually ‘driving’ your own sled! Imagine your sled,
drawn by five or six eager huskies, straining at the
leash and desperate to run, then released and you’re
off on a thrilling 20-30 minute adventure, racing
through the snow-covered woods - the perfect way
to experience Lapland’s winter wonderland.
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Traditional Arctic Circle Ceremony, where a Sami guide will introduce you to their traditional culture with stories and maybe a song or two, and every guest receives a special souvenir certificate, to celebrate your intrepid crossing of the Arctic Circle. |
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Lunch is also included to recharge your batteries for the afternoon. This will be a simple 2-course meal with separate options for the available.
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A host of snow and ice activities to enjoy such as ice-fishing, snowhockey, kick-sledding (a crazy cross between a scooter and a toboggan!), tandem skiing, mini skidoo rides for the children, tobogganing and snow sculpture – a chance for all budding artists to convert a large block of compact snow into a work of art.
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See your children’s faces light up with wonder, as you fulfil your family’s Search for Santa, and meet Santa Claus himself, in an exclusive private family meeting, in his hideaway log-cabin home, with his helpers on hand to make you welcome and ensure there is magic in the air!
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Refreshments are included too and are available indoors throughout the day, for those times when a few minutes warming up is welcomed.
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Finally, back ‘home’ in your hotel or chalet, sit down as a family and enjoy a wonderful Gala Dinner (optional in
hotels), and re-live every unforgettable moment of your biggest ever Christmas adventure! |
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Day 3 |
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Fun-time again, with the chance to thrill to another big adventure, whether pre-booked in the UK or chosen the night before from our ‘Optional Adventures’. You may have fallen in love with the huskies and want to enjoy the sled ride again, or perhaps experience skiing or snowmobiling - there are plenty of options to choose from.
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We will collect you from your doorstep by coach and take you to the airport to catch your flight home, to a chorus of fond farewells.
(No lunch pack included) |
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