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Meeting Father Christmas in Lapland
Finland

Nature

Come and meet Father Christmas in his village in Lapland! It's an emotional journey that will make your dream of seeing him in the flesh come true, for young and old alike. You'll criss-cross the far north and its marvellous snow-covered landscapes on snowmobiles, but also on dog sleds or pulled by Santa's reindeer. An adventure for all the family.

From

750€

Length of stay

4 days / 3 nights

Minimum number of participants

Private tour for 4 people or more
Customisable programme

Highlights

Accommodation in a Finnish family hotel.
Sauna in the flats.
Pick-up from the airport.
A la carte excursions and visits.

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Day 1

Paris , Rovaniemi

Departure for Finland

Departure for Finland

Flight from France to Rovaniemi (for any other departure city, please contact us). On arrival at 1.30pm on the first day (time subject to change), you will be met by a taxi and taken to your hotel. You will be taken to your flat and given the opportunity to use the facilities (sauna).
Dinner at the hotel is included.

Day 2

Rovaniemi

Meeting Father Christmas

Meeting Father Christmas

Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at your hotel on a half-board basis.
Optional: Meet Santa Claus by snowmobile (6 a.m.); you will be collected from the hotel. Then transfer from the hotel to the office where you will choose your cold-weather equipment before taking your place on the snowmobiles (the children are pulled by the snowmobiles driven by the guides, on sledges, well covered with reindeer skin). You will then cross the snow-covered forest and stop off at a reindeer farm to take part in the Shaman ceremony. Then a short reindeer sleigh ride before a hot cup of tea and a snack. Arrival at Father Christmas's village, where you will have lunch before meeting him. Free time in the village before returning to the hotel.

Day 3

Rovaniemi

Choice of excursions: Husky, Rennes, Zoo...

Choice of excursions: Husky, Rennes, Zoo...

Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at your hotel on a half-board basis.
Here are a few ideas for excursions, but there is a wide choice on offer (please contact us for details).

2km husky dog ride (3h); you will be collected from the hotel. Then transfer from the hotel to the office where you will choose your cold-weather gear before taking your place on the snowmobiles (the children are pulled by the snowmobiles driven by the guides, on sledges, well covered with reindeer skin). Visit the farm and set off on a 2 km walk.
Private visit to Ranua Zoo: magnificent (5h)! Departure by taxi from your hotel for Ranua Zoo: guided tour of the zoo and free time to enjoy your favourite species (polar bear and over 50 wild animals living in an environment reproduced as close to nature as possible).

Day 4

France

Arrival in France.

Arrival in France.

Breakfast and free time until transfer to the airport. Arrival in your city.

Price per person from €1870 incl. VAT

- Based on 4 participants

This price includes :

  • Transport including VAT from Paris (from other cities, please contact us).
  • Return airport transfers
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in a 4-person flat (2 adults + 2 children under the age of 12): please contact us for details of different family allocations (chalets can accommodate up to 13 people).
  • Half-board (breakfast + dinner)
  • All scheduled visits to sites, museums and nature reserves

At your expense :

    • Optional multi-risk cancellation, assistance and repatriation luggage insurance.
    • Drinks and all personal extras.
    • Optional activities to be booked in advance.
Note: children under 12: €690 (if 2 children)

* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

Comfortable flats with sauna for 2, 4, 6, 8 and 13 people.
Hotel services (bed linen and towels).
Half-board at the hotel restaurant, close to the chalets, not to be sniffed at in the freezing cold!

Climate and equipment

From January to March, temperatures are well below 0 and night falls in the early afternoon. People go to bed early and get up early in Finland.
Bring mountain clothing (ski suit, boots, etc.) for independent outdoor activities, which you can wear underneath the cold-weather gear loaned on excursions.

Health

CLEAR.

Formalities

For your trip to Finland, you will need a valid passport or identity card.
More information on the France Diplomatie website.

Our opinion

A holiday tested by our family team. The children believed in Father Christmas for a long time!
No one speaks French. English is the rule.

The + humans trip

- The logistics are taken care of, so all you have to do is enjoy!

- A hotel tested and selected for its location and human scale.

- A local team working in small groups, far from mass tourism, to offer you an unforgettable trip.

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