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Christmas at Luosto - Short Break - 2012

Merging fantasy with reality, enjoy a magical Christmas in a picture postcard setting. Fir trees laden with crisp white snow, tireless husky dogs excitedly tugging at sleighs & snowmobiles speeding their way over icy tracks, all await you in this Christmas holiday of a lifetime. Santa’s Special Elves will be there to help you in our search for the great man & the hard-working reindeer will help to guide the way.

Set on the edge of the National Park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the magnificent ski resort of Luosto provides the back drop for your holiday to Lapland. Situated above the Arctic Circle; just 90 minutes north of Rovaniemi, it is an area where peace & tranquillity prevail. One of Europe’s most sparsely populated countries; it is hard to imagine anywhere more beautiful and unspoilt than Finnish Lapland. And it is here that we can see why Santa has chosen Lapland as his homeland… a magical place, surrounded by lush pine, spruce & larch forests.

Day One

Following your arrival in Lapland, you transfer to the idyllic resort of Luosto. Here you will receive your hired snow suit & boots and settle into your chosen accommodation of traditional log cabin or hotel room. While away the evening with some tobogganing or enjoy a drink in the bar prior to the welcome dinner.

Day Two (Christmas Eve)

Following a Finnish buffet breakfast, you embark on the Search for Santa. Today's great adventure begins with a combination of skidoos, husky and reindeer sleigh rides. Perhaps the mischievous elves will point the guides in the right direction as you search for Father Christmas’ home? After lunch you’ll resume the snow based activities. Will you find Santa today? No doubt he & his helpers may well be busy dispatching the thousands of presents in time for Christmas Day. Back in Luosto a delicious Finnish Christmas buffet dinner awaits.

Day Three (Christmas Day)

It’s Christmas Day! Early in the morning there will be an open air Christmas church service, illuminated by ice lanterns & log torches. This is a beautiful occasion, where everyone can join in and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before you continue your search for Santa. Your furry friends & the snowmobiles will once again transport you until you discover the great man. Children will be mesmerised when they finally meet Father Christmas in the unique setting of his home & they will be thrilled to receive their special gift in person. Lunch will be provided at one of the outdoor locations & this evening a magnificent festive spread will be available including favourites such as mince pies & Chrismas pudding with fresh cream.

Day Four (Boxing Day)

Boxing Day is traditionally a day of rest in Lapland and while you can enjoy the facilities in resort, a range of activities will be available for you to enjoy at leisure including skidoo slalom competitions & tobogganing. Lunch will be served at the activity centre. If you would like to sample some skiing, equipment for slalom or cross-country skiing will be available (local charges apply), or simply enjoy the spa & swimming pool facilities at the Luostotunturi Hotel. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner before it’s time to say goodbye to this magical winter wonderland.

Day Five

Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast at the restaurant before participating in a choice of snow based activities in resort. Will you be the tug of war champion today? If this robust competition is too much for you this morning, then why not enjoy some simple tobogganing instead. Lunch will be provided in Luosto, before the transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. There will be an opportunity to purchase a momento of your visit to Lapland prior to departure.

Accommodation options:
 
Luostotunturi Hotel   Luosto Cabins
     
Departure Airport
Duration
Date
Gatwick
5 days
Sunday 23rd December
Manchester
5 days
Sunday 23rd December
 

Dawn, our Lapland Manager starting escorting trips to see Santa in 1993 & has been over 40 times to various parts of Lapland. We are confident that she is the most experienced Lapland consultant around. Please call or email Dawn for impartial and knowledgable advice prior to making your booking with us.

Holiday Prices

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