This affordable, action-packed adventure in Swedish Lapland combines a child’s wonder at visiting Santa Claus with authentic winter experiences in Lapland. Focusing on fun for all the family, the included activities ensure you maximise your time away and provide excellent value.
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Explore the scenic surrounds by snowmobile and husky sled. Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit making ornaments and decorating gingerbread as well as meeting a local Sami herder and her reindeer. And of course, the main event will be a private visit to Santa’s cabin to meet the man himself.
Where you stay
Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend is the simple motto of Johan and Sara – the founders of Grand Arctic Hotel and its sister properties in the Kangos region of Swedish Lapland. This is the welcome you can be assured of when you choose a Santa family adventure here.
Grand Arctic Hotel has the look and feel of an establishment in a film… located on the river’s edge in Överkalix in Swedish Lapland amidst breathtaking surroundings, the evocative main building and surrounding cabins offer a choice of stylish Nordic accommodation – a delightful base for your festive stay.
Itinerary
Fly from UK to Luleå and transfer to Grand Arctic Hotel (approx 1.5 hours). Check into your room and collect your winter clothing and boots for the duration of your stay. Enjoy a 3-course dinner (set menu) in the evening.
Grand Arctic Resort
After breakfast head out on a morning snowmobiling safari in the snowy landscape. Return to the hotel for lunch before taking part in the Christmas activities in the lavvu or enjoy more time outside in the snow. Perhaps take a walk to the town and visit the local bakery for some delicious local treats.
In the afternoon meet the friendly reindeer, Petter, Hilda and their friends. Enjoy storytelling by the local reindeer herder and Sami, Anna Lena. Then in the evening keep a look out for the northern lights
Visit the local kennels and meet the huskies before hitting the forest trail by husky sled, finishing with hot chocolate and marshmallows. One adult will drive the team of huskies and one child or adult will sit on the sledge. Lunch back at the hotel then prepare for your private family visit to secret cabin in the forest and meet Santa himself. He may have a small surprise for the children. Round off the day with time at leisure; tobogganing, having a sauna or just relaxing in the hotel’s comfortable lounge. Another night keeping a look out for the northern lights.
After breakfast transfer to Luleå Airport for your flight back to UK.
Santa Adventure in Lapland experiences
The order of the activities will be confirmed locally and each activity will be included once during your stay according to the itinerary.
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Private Santa Visit
Travel on a snowmobile pulled sledge to Santa’s Cabin in the wilderness for a family visit where every child will receive a small gift.
Around 30 minutes
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Snowmobiling Safari
Head out on a snowmobiling adventure with adults riding two to a machine and children sitting in the sledge pulled by a guide on a snowmobile. (Note: not suitable for children under 3 due to weather conditions.)
Around 2.5 hours
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Husky Adventure
This quintessential winter experience allows plenty of time at the kennels to interact with the huskies before taking to the trail. One adult drives the team of huskies and one adult or child can sit in the sledge. There will also be time to enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows by an open fire.
(Note: duration incudes transfers to and from the kennels (approximately 15 minutes each way). This excursion is not suitable for children under 3 due to weather conditions.)Around 2 hours
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Reindeer Visit
Join Anna-Lena, a local Sami, in her lavvu for storytelling and a hot drink before meeting her reindeer, including Petter, Hilda, Nasti and Mannu, four tame reindeer. (Note: duration incudes transfers to and from the reindeer farm (approximately 10 minutes each way).
Around 1.5 hours
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Snow Fun
Make the most of the snowy conditions to build a snowman, make a snow angel or make use of the toboggans, sledges and cross-country skis available to guests.
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Christmas Activities
Venture into the hotel’s lavvu and enjoy time making Christmas decorations, icing gingerbread or simply writing Christmas cards.
Prices
What's Included
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Airfare and Airport Taxes
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Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
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All meals
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Activities as per itinerary
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Use of winter clothing & boots for adults and children 3 years and over
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Airport transfers
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In-resort Discover the World representative
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24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
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No surcharge guarantee
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Full financial protection
From £1368 Including Flights
3-4 Nights
Dec
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From prices per person based on a standard room
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