DAY ONE – ARRIVAL TO LAPLAND & A FULL DAY OF WINTER SNOW FUN

Meals included breakfast, lunch & dinner

Our day begins with an early morning flight from Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airport to Lapland. Subject to crew permission the festive fun will begin. There will be Christmas singing, colouring, drawing and lots of very excited children.

On arrival at Rovaniemi airport – the official airport of Santa Claus you will be met by our elves who will guide you throughout your stay and help you search for Santa.

Once you’ve collected your special thermal clothing we will set off & enjoy wintery Lappish activities in the middle of nature. Candles and fires, together with snow covered trees and the magical lights of the arctic, will give the spirit of Christmas. During the day we will take a break from the activities and recharge our batteries by enjoying a nice hot lunch in a cosy restaurant. After a long day we will return to our hotel where we can relax and unwind and enjoy a three course buffet dinner. Don’t forget the snow covered town of Rovaniemi is on your doorstep for those still eager to explore.

Please note the order of activities will vary for each group.

DAY TWO – SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE & DEPARTURE

After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and visit Santa Claus village located on the Arctic Circle. You and your family will enjoy a private meeting with Santa in his official office and Santa will have a small token gift for each child. Make friends with the cheerful postal elves in Santa’s Post Office where you will see a colourful world of beautiful cards, stamps and gifts. You will have time to write and send your letters from Santa’s official Post Office. Upon leaving the village we will return our thermal clothing.

Finally, it’s time to take a short coach transfer back to Rovaniemi airport for our flight home and bid a happy farewell to the land of Santa Claus.

A light lunch will be served on board the flight.

Hotels:

Scandic Hotel
Rovaniemi, Rovaniemi- Lapland

The wonders of Lapland await at this modern, centrally located hotel. Just a short distance from the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village, enjoy your days of adventure, before unwinding on the hotel’s sauna terrace, with breath taking views of the city.
Rooms
Modern standard twin rooms sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child, featuring TV, radio, telephone, minibar and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Some rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, kettle – Ironing board – Trouser press – Shower – Hair dryer

Facts

Facts Rooms: 167 rooms on floors 2-5, Floors: 5, Lifts: 2.

Hotel Facilities: 24 hour reception • Bar • Wi-Fi • A la carte restaurant • Lobby Bar • Sauna terrace with views over the city • Gym • Play room for childrena for children

Location: The Scandic Hotel is located in the centre of Rovaniemi, close to shopping and entertainment venues. The hotel is located 8km away from Rovaniemi airport.

Pohjanhovi Hotel
Rovaniemi, Rovaniemi- Lapland

The Rantasipi Pohjanhovi is a historic hotel in the centre of town by the river Kemijoki. Full of genuine Lapland spirit but also a very international hotel. The surroundings of the hotel make it an ideal choice to experience Lapland’s nature around the Arctic Circle.

Rooms: Rooms Tastefully furnished rooms with free Wi-fi, direct dial telephone & hair dryer. Bathrooms are fully equipped and all have a shower. Standard Twin rooms hold 3 people & Large Twin rooms will hold up to 4 people

Hotel Facilities: Indoor pool • Restaurants • Room Service • Hairdressers • Laundry service • Bar & lounge • Nightclub • Free Wi-fi in public areas • Play area for children in the lobby

Location: Stretched along the shore of the Kemijoki River, and only a few minutes walk from the shops, bars and restaurants that Rovaniemi has to offer.

Facts: Rooms: 212 & 2 disabled rooms, Floors: 5 in the main building & 4 floors in the annex, Lifts: 3 in the main building & 2 lifts in the annex

Note: Family rooms max 4 persons are situated in the annex building, which is a short walk through a corridor. You can stay in this hotel when travelling from Cork

Santa Claus Hotel
Rovaniemi, Rovaniemi- Lapland

Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus offers Luxury in a prime location in the centre of Rovaniemi. The hotel offers first class amenities and a superb service. The restaurant specialises in both local and international cuisine. This hotel will provide you with the perfect base to discover the magic of Lapland. Safety and green values rate very highly in the Santa’s Hotel Claus Hotel, and the architecture shows special consideration for families with children and the disabled. Despite the central location, the unique Lappish nature is close by. A welcoming atmosphere awaits at the Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus.

Rooms: In Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus you will find four-star quality in a modern environment. All rooms are well-equipped offering spacious accommodation. All rooms have the following facilities: • Mini bar • Internet access for your laptop • Safety deposit box • Adjustable heating • Air-conditioning • electric kettle • Ironing board • Trouser press • shower • Hair dryer

Hotel Facilities: Restaurant featuring both Lappish and international cuisine • Café/Bar • Cocktail Lounge • Business Centre • 3 Sauna’s • Play area for Children

Location: Situated in the very heart of Rovaniemi, the hotel adjoins a shopping mall. A selection of restaurants and bars can be found nearby.

Facts: No of rooms: 168, No of floors: 5, No of lifts: 2