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Call Us Free On 0800 091 4139
Lines are open today between 9am and 5pm View our festive opening hours
This festive short break to Lapland will tick all the boxes on your wish list for Christmas. Whether you are thinking of a pre-Christmas or over the holidays stay in Lapland this trip is a maker of memories.
This 3 night / 4 day trip includes:
Excellent choice of accommodation
Book today for only £150pp deposit
Half board
This Lapland holiday has flights from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Luton, Manchester & Stansted
From only £1,599 per adult
Child prices from £939
Call Us Free On 0800 091 4139Lines are open today between 9am and 5pm
This 3 night festive break offers an array of adventures and festive activities and of course a private meeting with Santa! Enjoy meeting the elves and exploring the low-key yet cosmopolitan ski town of Saariselka.
Santa's Magic 3 Night Break Child Places: Discounted child places apply to the youngest child (aged 11 or younger) and are limited to one per family (i.e. one discounted place per two full fare paying adults).
They are only available on selected departures on a first come first served basis. The discounted child place applies to the basic holiday price only, not including room or airport supplements, meals, activities etc which will be charged in full. Discounts are limited, subject to availability/change and can be withdrawn by the tour operator at any time.
Please note: Prices on this website are not live prices and are for guidance only.
Day 1:
On arriving at Ivalo Airport you will be directed to your coach for the 25 minute coach transfer to you to your hotel in Saariselkä. Will you spot Santa's elves on this journey? En-route you will collect your thermal suits, boots, socks and gloves before continuing to your hotel and enjoying a chance to explore your surroundings and enjoy the snow before your evening meal.
Day 2:
Day two is a free day for you to explore the area or embark on an optional excursion or two. We recommend you take some time to investigate Saariselka with its cafes bars and gift shops.
Day 3:
It’s activity day and you will be collected from your accommodation and transported by coach to the nearby activity area for your day of adventure.
Take part in a husky sled ride, a reindeer sleigh ride and visit the magical igloos. Enjoy the interactive Show in the Sleigh Barn. A warming 2 course lunch is provided on activity day to allow you to recharge your batteries in readiness for an afternoon of activities. A host of snow activities are provided for you to enjoy including crazy reindeer golf, snow hockey, kick sledding and mini skidoos/ junior snowmobiles. Experience the most awe-inspiring meeting with Santa and watch the children’s faces light up with surprise when the find his home in the woods.
Finally, back at your hotel after your action-packed day, it’s time for the Festive Dinner while you re-live every unforgettable moment of your biggest ever Christmas adventure!
Day 4:
After a buffet breakfast, it’s time to make the most of Saariselkä before your flight home this afternoon. This morning also gives you a chance to browse the village’s souvenir shops for some last minute souvenirs or maybe enjoy a final optional excursion.
All too soon it will be time to board the coach for the short ride to the airport to catch your flight home.
* Please note: For departures on 23/12 and 24/12 only, your activity day will take place on day 2 and your free day will be day 3.
A Private Family Meeting with Santa
Small gift for each child
Snowmobile-sleigh search to find Santa
Magical Igloos
Sleigh Barn
Husky Sled Ride
Reindeer Sleigh Ride
Snow & Ice Fun Activities
Thermal suits, Boots, socks and gloves
Lunch & Refreshments throughout the ‘Search for Santa’ Day
Snowmobile Safari »
This is a chance to drive out into the snowy wilderness surrounding the village of Saariselkä. You are met at your hotel and then taken to the Safari centre, where you are provided with a helmet and balaclava. The snowmobiles are just outside and, before you get the chance to start up, there is a full safety brief along with instructions on how to drive. Children travel in a sleigh which is pulled by a separate snowmobile and adults can drive their own snowmobile (if booked with a single driver supplement). The convoy then starts, driving along recognised snowmobile tracks out in to the beautiful, snowy and natural environment of Lapland. - Total duration is 1- 1½ hours -
Adult Snowmobile Safari »
This is a more adventurous snowmobile trip for adults only with a chance to enjoy some adrenaline fuelled fun, speeding through the forests and snow-covered fields on what many people call the Arctic’s answer to quad biking. There is a full briefing on procedures and safety before starting. There are usually 2 adults per snowmobile although if a single driver is booked then you can take control and drive alone. At the mid-way point, there is a stop for cookies and hot berry juice, where the Safari leader can make a fire, but most groups wish to continue and choose to have a shorter stop and more time on the snowmobiles. - Total duration is 2 hours - Snowmobile ride time is between 1- 1½ hours
Northern Lights Adventure »
This is an early evening snowmobile expedition in search of the mystical Northern Lights. It is a short transfer (or walk) from your hotel to the meeting place where you receive a balaclava and helmet. The snowmobiles are then all ready and waiting for you. Full instructions and a safety brief are given before starting off. Children travel in a sleigh which is pulled by a separate snowmobile and adults share a snowmobile unless a single driver supplement has been paid. You drive the snowmobiles off together in convoy, looking out for any colour and movement in the sky. There is a break for hot berry juice and cookies by an open fire and your leader will talk more about the phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis and the myths behind it before returning to Saariselkä. - Total duration is 2 hours - Includes driving the snowmobile for 1 hour - 30 minute midway stop for hot berry juice, cookies and a story
Husky Heaven »
If our included husky sled-ride whets your appetite, this additional trip gives you longer to feel the thrill of driving your own team of huskies. You are picked up from your hotel and then driven to the husky farm where full instruction is given on how to drive the sled and command the huskies. The sleds are driven by one adult who controls the brake whilst another adult and child or 2 children sit in the sled. Hot berry juice is provided during the visit and if there are 2 adults who want to drive then there is a change to swap drivers. - Total duration is 2 hours - Husky drive time is 30 minutes.
Downhill Skiing »
Saariselkä’s ski-slopes are ideal for beginners, or for intermediates wanting a quick ‘blast’! (Only available on my Santa's Magic 4-day breaks.) - A two hour session - Includes equipment-hire and lift-pass
Snow-shoeing »
This is a lovely way to explore the tranquillity of Lapland’s pristine winter wonderland and perfect for families who love to be active and outdoors. Meet your activity leader at your hotel and then you are taken and fitted with the snowshoes which go over your boots. The snowshoes have a wide surface and small spikes to make walking on the snow easy and eve on soft snow away from the paths. The excursion is guided and full instructions are given so you can explore the local area. - Total duration is 1 hour - Snowshoeing 30 minutes
Cross-country skiing »
Experience the beauty of Saariselkä’s surrounding landscape, skiing along well prepared tracks through the pure snowy whiteness of Lapland. Meet your leader at the hotel and then you are fitted with skis and poles before the explanation on how to cross-country ski. Learn the techniques on how to go up slopes as well as down them and how to glide along effortlessly along with your guide. - Total duration is 1 hour - Cross-country skiing 30 minutes
All prices are on request and are generally £10 to £20 per person cheaper than in resort. Please call 0800 091 2386
One of our Lapland experts took some time out to visit Saariselka on the Santa`s Magic trip and this is what they had to report.
"I was very lucky this year to visit Santa in Lapland. I travelled from Edinburgh and the flight took just over 3 hours and the cabin crew were in a very Christmassy mood. They sang Christmas songs and had all the kids on board joining in. When we arrived at the airport our luggage arrived very promptly but with a few surprises.
Our transfer to Saariselka was only 25 minutes, again Christmas songs all the way. We were taken to get our thermal suits and boots, which were all of a good standard and then onto our hotel.
My group stayed in the Holiday club, which was a very central hotel, and of a good standard. The rooms were nice and warm and the Hotel had the added bonus of a swimming pool. That evening we were booked on the snowmobile safari, which was just very magical. It was very cold but the scenery was just out of this world. This trip lasted about 1 ½ hours and half way through we stopped at a readymade campfire where we were able to chat with locals about the area and we had hot drinks and cinnamon biscuits.
The Next day was what the whole trip was for, our search for Santa Day. Our adventure began when we were picked up from our accommodation and taken into the forest to enjoy all our included activities, Husky Sled ride, Reindeer Sleigh Ride, Igloo Wonderland, Artistic Igloo and Search for Santa. You can pick and choose which activity you wish to do first apart from the Husky Sleigh Ride, you will get an allocated time for this but everything else you can do at your leisure. You lunch is also taken at your leisure, and then time to get back out into the cold to explore more. Hot Refreshments are included throughout your day and you can also warm yourself at one of the many campfires.
I would recommend this trip, I had a truly magical experience."
The Tunturi Hotel is located a short distance from a charming wintry forest perfect for walking and Northern Light spotting. This hotel offers lots of room options for families to choose from.
From only £1,669 per adult
| Date | Adults From | Child From | Board | Days | Flying From | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Nov 2025 | £1,669 | £1,069 | Half Board | 4 Days | Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | £1,709 | £1,099 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Luton, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 5 Dec 2025 | £1,799 | £1,199 | Half Board | 4 Days | Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 6 Dec 2025 | £1,829 | £1,099 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | £1,949 | £1,099 | Half Board | 4 Days | East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | £1,979 | £1,129 | Half Board | 4 Days | Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester | Enquire |
| Tue, 23 Dec 2025 | £1,859 | £1,049 | Half Board | 4 Days | Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | £1,829 | £1,019 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted | Enquire |
The Holiday Club Hotel is always a popular choice for families visiting the stunning resort of Saariselka during the festive season.
From only £1,689 per adult
| Date | Adults From | Child From | Board | Days | Flying From | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Nov 2025 | £1,689 | £1,389 | Half Board | 4 Days | Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | £1,729 | £1,419 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Luton, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 5 Dec 2025 | £1,869 | £1,479 | Half Board | 4 Days | Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 6 Dec 2025 | £1,889 | £1,399 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | £1,969 | £1,359 | Half Board | 4 Days | East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | £1,999 | £1,429 | Half Board | 4 Days | Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester | Enquire |
| Tue, 23 Dec 2025 | £1,859 | £1,339 | Half Board | 4 Days | Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | £1,809 | £1,259 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted | Enquire |
The Riekonlinna Hotel has excellent facilities and even boasts its' own Northern Lights viewing room.
From only £1,699 per adult
| Date | Adults From | Child From | Board | Days | Flying From | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Nov 2025 | £1,699 | £1,069 | Half Board | 4 Days | Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | £1,709 | £1,099 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Luton, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 5 Dec 2025 | £1,799 | £1,119 | Half Board | 4 Days | Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 6 Dec 2025 | £1,829 | £1,099 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | £1,949 | £1,099 | Half Board | 4 Days | East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | £1,979 | £1,129 | Half Board | 4 Days | Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester | Enquire |
| Tue, 23 Dec 2025 | £1,859 | £1,049 | Half Board | 4 Days | Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | £1,829 | £1,019 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted | Enquire |
This cosy, centrally situated hotel in Saariselkä, is one of the smallest hotels in our selection and offers friendly family service, in a traditional Lapland style.
From only £1,599 per adult
| Date | Adults From | Child From | Board | Days | Flying From | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Nov 2025 | £1,599 | £1,019 | Half Board | 4 Days | Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | £1,639 | £939 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Luton, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 5 Dec 2025 | £1,729 | £939 | Half Board | 4 Days | Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford | Enquire |
| Sat, 6 Dec 2025 | £1,759 | £969 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester | Enquire |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | £1,879 | £969 | Half Board | 4 Days | East Midlands, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | £1,909 | £969 | Half Board | 4 Days | Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester | Enquire |
| Tue, 23 Dec 2025 | £1,779 | £969 | Half Board | 4 Days | Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester | Enquire |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | £1,729 | £939 | Half Board | 4 Days | Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Stansted | Enquire |
Discounted Child Place Conditions Discounted child places are available on selected itineraries for specified travel dates, party size and accommodation. The applicable discount will be advised at the time of booking and shown on your confirmation invoice. Discounted child places will normally apply to the youngest child only, however, on some trips, all children travelling will receive a discount. Discounted child places cannot be combined with other offers; other conditions may apply.
Child Pricing: The qualifying age for child prices and discounted child places varies by tour operator, and is based on the child’s age on the date of the return flight. Infant Pricing: a reduced charge will apply for infants aged under 2 years; this varies by tour operator