Santa's Wonderland in Lapland

Arrive in Rovaniemi

Let’s travel to Finland for a thrilling journey into Santa’s Wonderland. At Rovaniemi airport let’s meet our friendly local elf representative, before travelling to our hotel in Rovaniemi centre. On the way, we will stop to get kitted out in our thermal suits and accessories, including boots, socks, gloves, and warm hat which are provided for the duration of your stay to keep you cozy in the cold, fresh air.  This evening enjoy a buffet dinner in your hotel.

Reindeer sleigh crossing the Arctic Circle

Morning

We will discover more, by starting the day with a visit to see the reindeer and soak in some Lappish culture accompanied by Santa’s helpers. We will start the day by taking a short, relaxing reindeer sleigh ride and attend a special ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle, where we will even receive a Diploma for crossing the Arctic Circle. After visiting with the reindeer, a toboggan slide is waiting for the whole family to enjoy.  As a really special treat, children also get to test their skills on a mini snowmobile ride.

Meeting with Santa

Afternoon

In the afternoon, our trip continues to the Santa Claus Village, a magical place full of wonder. With shops full of colourful Christmas delights, sparkling Christmas lights, and the opportunity to send postcards from Santa’s post office. Most exciting of all, we will get to meet Santa Claus himself in his own workshop before heading back to our hotel for a buffet dinner.

Optional Aurora Borealis hunting photo tour

Evening

Whether you are a photography enthusiast or a nature lover, enjoy the opportunity to capture the mesmerizing beauty of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. The guide will take you to a remote, dark-sky location away from light pollution, enhancing the chances of seeing the Aurora clearly.

Please note, that weather in Arctic regions can be unpredictable, there's no guarantee you'll see the lights on any given night due to weather conditions.

Duration: 4 hours - Departure: 8pm when you then drive around 200 km to the best aurora spots. Hot drinks and gingerbread cookies are provided to keep you going in the cold, dark night.

Husky safari

Morning

Today let’s have a memorable experience on a husky safari. We will start with a visit to a local husky kennel. At the kennel, we will experience a 20-minute sleigh ride with the huskies, covering a distance of 5km. After the ride, the flames of the campfire and hot drinks keep us warm while learning more about these amazing animals.

At leisure

Afternoon

This afternoon is yours, so you can enjoy more the magic of Christmas in the beauty of the Arctic. You will have free time to finalise your Christmas shopping or ask our local helper for some recommendations. Why not learn more about the northernmost region of the world, by visiting the Arktikum Museum and science centre.

Depart Finland

Now that our Santa’s sack is full, time has come to go home to prepare our own Christmas celebration, as we travel with guide assistance to Rovaniemi airport.