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Finnish Lapland

Santa's on His Way

Enjoy the enchanting Christmas atmosphere in Hetta

Unwrap the magic on an adventure like no other... 

Christmas never arrives quickly enough. The counting down of days, the anticipation, the peeling of advent calendar doors – it’s an exciting and busy time. But it’s still possible to swap the festive frenzy for festive bliss and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Lapland. When you first set foot in Lapland, on the edge of Europe’s last great wilderness, it really is like walking into a scene from a Christmas card... there are blankets of snow as far as you can see!

Christmas is a special time, when family memories are made that will last a lifetime. And what could be more special than spending Christmas in the magical home of Santa himself? A short stay in Lapland is a guaranteed way of experiencing the traditional spirit of Christmas while enjoying some extraordinary adventures together: driving snowmobiles down frozen rivers, riding a reindeer sleigh through snow-capped forests, and mushing a team of husky sleds through crunched paths of pristine snow are all part of the fun!

Of course, Lapland is the home of the REAL Father Christmas, so it would only be fitting to search for him in his cabin deep in the snow-capped forest – maybe a friendly reindeer will show you the way!

What to expect

The holiday begins with a morning flight to the very north of Finland, in True Lapland, so-called because of its authentic, picture-perfect landscapes, exactly as you imagined them: vast swathes of pristine snow stretching to the horizon and beyond.

In the midst of these wintry snowscapes lies Hetta, a quaint village that's home to less than a thousand people, which forms the setting for this festive holiday. A million miles away from the commercial mass-market resorts of Rovaniemi or Saariselka, Hetta offers peace and tranquillity amid the excitement of Lapland’s festivities.

Your stay at the Hetan Majatalo will be on a full-board basis, with breakfast, lunch and dinner being served buffet-style. With over 100 years of welcoming guests to Lapland, you’re assured of a warm reception at this family-run hotel.

Thermal suits and boots are included for the duration of your stay, but remember to bring hats, scarves, gloves and many pairs of socks.

This special Christmas holiday includes the activities set out below, which ensure you’re simply having a wonderful Christmas time!

What we love

  • The look of wonder on the children’s faces when they visit Santa's cabin.
  • The barking of the team of huskies lets you know they’re ready to go.
  • Being able to experience all of the included winter activities on this short trip.

Things to know

  • Fill out Santa’s Wishlist to make your family visit even more special!
  • Thermal suits and boots are included for the duration of your stay, but remember to bring hats, scarves, gloves and many pairs of socks!

Included activities

Enjoy these exhilarating wintry activities combined with snow play and the magical atmosphere of the Christmas season in the heart of True Lapland – far away from busy commercial resorts.

Accommodation

Discover warmth within the wilderness! Enjoy welcoming hospitality while staying at a family-run hotel in this charming True Lapland village.

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Transport

We've got your journey covered! Return flights, transfers and baggage allowance are all included for a smooth and hassle-free trip. With convenient departures from regional airports across the UK, we make Lapland easily accessible to all.  

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Exclusive direct charter flights

From our UK departure airports, the flight time is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to Enontekio Airport in Finland, with no lengthy stopovers in cities like Helsinki or Stockholm.



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Luggage allowance

An allowance of 18kg of hold and 5kg of cabin/carry-on luggage per person is included.

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Transfers

Enjoy seamless airport transfers by motorcoach to and from your resort plus transportation to your activities.

Optional excursions

Enhance your Lapland adventure with optional excursions and activities designed to make your experience even more magical!

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