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Santa’s village, Lapland
FIN
LAND
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December 23 Rovaniemi
You won’t feel the Arctic cold after a warm welcome
from your Christmas hostess at the airport or railway
station. Transfer to the hotel where children receive
their ‘Passport’, to be stamped at activities over the
next few days. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sauna
followed by a welcome dinner. (D)
December 24 Christmas Eve
Forest animals guide your coach along a winding
trail towards Santa’s secret hideaway! Keep your
eyes open for traces of Santa’s sleigh as the track
leads you to a small hut deep in the woods for
Christmas Eve snacks and activities. Join Santa’s
little helpers for some tree decorating, then take
a reindeer for a test drive to earn yourself an
exclusive ‘International Reindeer Driver’s License’.
Follow the trail back to your hotel to enjoy a
traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner. After the
meal, Santa Claus will take some time out from his
busy schedule to meet all the children. (BD)
December 25 Christmas Day
After sleeping oK your Christmas feast, you have the
option of joining in a traditional Lutheran church
service, delivered in Finnish. Then, experience a
white Christmas with a diK erence at the ‘Snowfun’
park. Venture out on a snowmobile safari or cruise
the woods on a 4-wheeled forest scooter. Shoot
down the hill on a toboggan, kicksled, or skis, and
join in a round of ice golf or snow hockey. Chill
out with a spot of ice Q shing or kick back by the
campQ re with a hot drink. You can even fry sausages
and enjoy hot soup in a in a Sami-style tepee.
Return to the hotel for an international Christmas
Day dinner this evening. (BD)
December 26 Boxing Day
Visit the Arktikum – a one of a kind museum
and science centre where the whole family can
learn about the history, culture and traditions
of the Arctic region. The tour continues with a
visit to Santa Claus´ Village, where you can shop
for handicrafts and send a postcard home from
Santa’s very own post oW ce! Enjoy lunch in a cosy
restaurant before returning to the hotel. (BLD)
December 27 Rovaniemi
After breakfast, farewell your Christmas hostesses
and transfer to Rovaniemi airport or railway station
where the tour ends. (B)
Christmas in Lapland5 DAYS
Experience a unique Christmas under the Northern Lights with an unforgettable
visit to Santa’s home town in Finnish Lapland. This festive journey into the Arctic
Circle is perfect for the young and the young at heart.
Tour type – Independent
Inclusions
4 nights accommodation at hotel of your
choice
Meals (BLD) as per itinerary
Return airport transfers
Outer winter clothing when participating in
excursions
Trip to Santa’s Hideaway
Reindeer sleigh ride
Snowfun site
Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
Santa Claus Village
Optional Sightseeing
Moonlight Safari on Snowmobile 2 hrs 30
min, A$187 pp, when 2 people sharing
snowmobile
Visit Husky Musher’s Camp 2 hrs, A$109 pp
Snowland Igloo dinner on 26 December
1 hr 30 min, A$176 pp
The 2012 Christmas in Lapland tour prices and itinerary are due for release in April 2012.
Register early to secure a room and avoid disappointment.
Prices departing Rovaniemi (A$ per person)
Departure Date TWN SGL
23 Dec 2011, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna 3.5 2180 2464
23 Dec 2011, Hotel Rantasipi Pohjanhovi 4 2456 2772
23 Dec 2011, Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus 4.5 2600 2876
All prices to be used as a guide only. Latest prices are available on our website.
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