What you need to know about Lapland
When it comes to visiting Lapland, there are so many different options to consider, including the different resorts and artic villages, different accommodations which each tour offers, but there is different accommodation for every budget. Each tours have different activities included, some are fully inclusive, and others have unforeseen hidden costs, so it pays to do your research and make sure you’re booking with a trusted tour operator.
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All our trips include flights, accommodation, meals, activities, and transfers. All are trips are run by expert tour agencies in the most authentic locations and include amazing experiences with authentic Santa, Elves, and activities, for the truly magical experience!
So Finnish Lapland is the part of Finland north of the Arctic Circle. It is a magical winter wonderland of pink skies, of forests and fells, Northern Lights and midnight sun, unique wildlife, and traditional culture. It is also the home of a jolly old man known locally as Joulupukki – Santa Claus!
You can stay at the ice hotel, sleeping under the northern lights in an igloo topped with a glass roof for those uninterrupted skyward views! Or stay in an article cabin or one of the new artic treehouses… or the famous Kakslauttanen artic resort .. whatever your budget Lapland has something for everyone including wellness breaks! Northern lights can be seen painting ribbons of colour across the sky from late August until mid-April.
Every Winter, families from across the world travel to Lapland to experience the magic of Lapland. It's a fairy tale come true, with reindeer and huskies dashing through the snow, see elves around every corner, warm fires and cosy log cabins and the best Christmas present ever, that magical meeting with Santa Claus himself.
This winter wonderland serves up a host of action-packed Arctic activities for kids and parents alike, choose from snowmobiling, skiing, sledging, and snowshoeing, to speeding through the forest behind a team of Siberian huskies, the husky park located next to Santa Clause village allows you to meet the huskies, stroke them and get a taster, you can also book longer rides such as 500m 2km or 5km!
You can then opt for a smoother pace on a traditional reindeer sleigh ride, which gives you more time to soak up the scenery. There are a population of over 200,000 reindeer – that’s more than the local human population there. The snowy landscapes are what makes a winter trip to Lapland so magical, a place of outstanding natural beauty, where reindeer roam freely, Walk through the forests, make snow angels, sledge down hills, have a snowball fight!
You could try ice fishing, go on a shoe-shoe hike. Then visit the sauna, for a full experience you should combine your sauna with a plunge into the snow afterwards - if you’re feeling really brave and want to get the endorphins flowing, you can jump into the ice-cold water of a semi frozen lake!
Best time to book your trip…?
December or January are always the busiest time of year for booking trips to Lapland for the following Year, This is because it's almost always too late to book a last-minute trip to go sooner and also because the best trips get booked up so far in advance, so it pays to be organised and book a year in advance to get the best price, the best trips, and your first choice of dates and accommodation. Tours go on sale more than a year in advance and can be booked with a deposit of around £200pp. And depart from many regional airports around the UK.
How much will my trip cost……?
Lapland can cost roughly about £500-700pp per day, it depends on where you go, when you go, who you go with, how long you go for, what type of accommodation you stay in and what activities are included. Day trips can start from around £579pp Ultimately, you get what you pay for!
Which Resort…?
Rovaniemi sits directly on the Artic Circle and the capital of Lapland, has all the amenities of a city and an array of excursions available, making it a great choice for families. Those looking for a more remote experience or a wilderness escape head further north to the barely inhabited regions surrounding Ivalo & Kittlia offering escapism with beautiful surroundings and still lots of facilities and adventure…
Here are a few examples of some itineraries on offer for 2023 and you can also book for 2024 very soon as well & remember you can pay monthly via your MYTC app.. Making it even more affordable.
DAY TRIP - ENCHANTING LAPLAND
Meet Santa Claus in Lapland next Christmas and enjoy an action-packed day trip to Enontekio with husky and reindeer sleigh rides galore. Enjoy an exciting sleigh transfer from the airport to a beautiful location in the Lappish countryside before visiting a snow igloo and participating in a variety of traditional Arctic activities. GUIDE PRICE: based on a family of 4 travelling from Gatwick £2708 on 3rd December 2023
CHRISTMAS SPARKLE - 2 NIGHT TRIP This Lapland Santa holiday is based in the peaceful village of Suomu or the picturesque Ruka Valley, on the edge of the Valtavaara National Park. The resorts are two of Santa’s favourite Lapland locations and in Suomu and Ruka Valley you can meet some of the traditional elves who work tirelessly to ensure that everything runs smoothly for Santa on Christmas Eve. GUIDE PRICE: £4,776 based on a family of 4 sharing an apartment at Aurin Village Apartments in the Ruka Valley, with flights departing from Gatwick on 4th/6th/12th December 2023
MAGICAL INTERLUDE - 3 NIGHT TRIP
Join the Search for Santa on this 3 night/4 day Lapland Santa holiday Escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world & be transported to a land full of mystery and magic in Search of Santa. Prepare to be spellbound by the beauty of Luosto, as you feel at one with nature, set amidst the Lappish wilderness. Meet Wendy Wood, the toymaker & a host of special friends as you Search for Santa. Feel the power of the paw, as the huskies whisk you away through ancient snow-covered forests in our quest to find the great man. GUIDE PRICE: £6,180 based on a family of 4 sharing an open plan log cabin, departing on 2nd December 2023 £6480 on 8th Dec.
WHAT IS INCLUDED? Depending on which tour you book, the activities will vary on the duration of your stay.