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Santa Claus and snowmobiles in the heart of Finnish Lapland
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Highlights
- Meet Santa on a private visit to his log cabin home
- Join in the festive fun with cooking backing and stocking making
- Head out into the Lappish wilderness on a thrilling snowmobile adventure
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | Christmas | Natural world | Short break | Winter
The highlight of this Santa holiday to Finland is, of course, is a trip to see the man himself, a personal encounter that begins with a ride through the forest on a snowmobile sled. You'll then be met by one of St. Nick's elven helpers and guided up a candlelit path to meet Father Christmas in his private log cabin. The rest of your stay is given over to activities, with everything from husky safaris and reindeer sleigh rides to ice fishing trips and snowmobile excursions making the most of your snow surrounds. And be sure to make use of the free toboggans that the hotel provides – guaranteed fun for all the family.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Harriniva
Fly with Finnair from London via Helsinki to Kittila, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. On arrival you'll transfer to Harriniva Hotel, a cosy retreat set deep in Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland. After check in, you'll be provided with thermal clothing before sitting down for a delicious dinner.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio (Standard)
Meals: D
Day
2
Reindeer and huskies
After breakfast, transfer to a local reindeer farm, where you will have an opportunity to feed the reindeers, learn how to lasso and even experience a reindeer ride! After lunch in the ice restaurant, head out to the husky farm for a guided tour and chance to meet husky puppies before enjoying a six-kilometre husky safari. This evening, enjoy a christmas dinner before settling into your cosy hotel room.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio (Standard)
Meals: B D
Day
3
Snowmobiles, cookie baking, snow fun and Santa
After breakfast, you'll head out on a snowmobile safari. To ensure their safety, children will sit in a sled pulled by a local guide. And, as you pause for a short break, you'll be able to bake Finnish cookies and make your own Christmas stocking, before continuing the snow-filled adventures. Try your hand at snowshoeing, ice fishing or zooming down the toboggan slope. Children will also have a chance to drive their own mini snowmobile, under supervision of course. Then, before dinner, enjoy the highlight of your snow adventure as you're whisked off in to the forest by snowmobile sled in search of Santa’s secret hideout.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio (Standard)
Meals: B D
Day
4
Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and return to the airport in time for your flight home.
Meals: B
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