What's included?
- 3 nights accommodation
- Full board meals (from the dinner upon arrival until the breakfast on departure day)
- Transfers from/to Ivalo airport
- Winter outdoor clothing
- Activities mentioned below
Available from end of November until begining of January.
Holiday Program
Snowy Lapland is made for unforgettable adventures. Our Arctic Santa package is family friendly and a perfect way to get in the Christmas holiday spirit. Enjoy the magic of snow-covered Lapland through fun winter activities.
Day 1. Arrival
Welcome to Lapland! You will be greeted at the airport with a hotel sign and transferred to Wilderness Hotel Muotka (approx. 45 min). Upon arrival, you will receive your program schedule before dinner. Depending on your arrival time, cold weather gear will be given to you either upon arrival or the next day.
Day 2.-3. Winter Activities
Family Husky Safari
You will be taught how to handle the sled before you head out for the husky safari, where the huskies will pull your sled through the beautiful winter scenery.
The dogs’ excitement is infectious and as the animals fall silent on the trail, you will realize that this is the only way to see Lapland. All of our husky safaris include full instruction and are based on two people sharing a sled unless otherwise stated.
Reindeer Farm Visit
On this visit you will be transferred by car to a local reindeer farm, where you will meet the reindeer herders and learn about the importance of reindeer in Lapland. You will learn how to lasso a reindeer and have a short ride in a sleigh pulled by the reindeer.
Snowmobile Safari
This tour is perfect for those who have never tried snowmobiling before. First you will get familiar with the snowmobile, have full safety instructions and a driving lesson. After everyone feels comfortable, we will head out for a small journey into the nearby surroundings trough the beautiful taiga forest.
Aurora Camp and pancakes
This activity takes you to the amazing surroundings of Muotka. You will be comfortably seated in a sledge that is pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. This way you can enjoy the northern sky all the way to the camp site. At the camp there is a hut with an open fire to warm us up on a cold night of Aurora hunting. We will also make some tasty panckaes by open fire and have some warm drinks to keep us heated and cozy. The camp has a minimum amount of light pollution, so it is perfect for viewing the Northern Lights that will hopefully show up in the sky.
Meet Santa
Private meeting Santa Claus in his secret place deep in the forest! You will have some time to have a nice chat with Santa, who gives a small present for children. A snowmobile sleighride will take you through the forest to Santa's place.
Day 4. Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred back to Ivalo airport. Time to say farewell to Lapland!
General Information
Detailed daily itinerary will be provided upon arrival.
All the activities are guided group trips and start with full safety instructions.
Snowmobile safaris are based on 2 persons sharing one snowmobile.
If there is a party with an uneven number of travelers, everyone will still be on shared snowmobiles, unless single drive supplement is paid. (100€/person for max. 3h tours, 200€/person for 4–6 h tours)
Minimum age of 18 years and a valid driving license is required to drive a snowmobile during activities. Self-liability fee (own risk) is 1000 €/snowmobile in case of an accident.
During snowmobile tours children under 15 years are sitting in a sleigh.
During Husky Safari, the guests are driving the husky sleds by themselves and normally two persons are sharing one husky team (with switching driver on half way). Families with small children can also be together sharing a husky team.
Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the activity providers for reasons of safety or other unforeseen circumstances. Any alternative arrangements will be made so that they are as similar to the original program as possible.
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