Lapland has to be one of the most magical places on earth, right? It is, of course, the home of Santa Claus. If you have young children, or even if you don’t, a trip to Finnish Lapland could be the adventure of a lifetime. Plenty of travel companies offer a Lapland package, with accommodation, flights, excursions and of course, a meeting with the man himself. Here at Holiday Numbers, we have created a guide to helping your dream Christmas holiday come true.
About Lapland
Lapland, in Finland, is one of the most enchanting places in the world. It’s a truly beautiful snowy winter wonderland, filled with picturesque villages and amazing scenery. It’s also home to Santa Claus, his elves and his reindeers. It’s tucked away deep inside the Artic Circle and is the stuff of fairytales. When visiting, expect snowy forests which stretch for miles and cosy log cabins. Temperatures in Lapland can vary from 0 degrees to -20 degrees, although they have been known to drop as low as -40 degrees!
Why visit?
There is no better place to visit than Lapland if you want to get into the Christmas spirit. A meet and greet with Santa himself, plus festive activities such as tea with Mrs.Claus and reindeer rides are all on the horizon. You may even spot the Northern Lights! Choose from a day trip to the area or make a holiday of it with a 3-5 night stay, the choice is yours. If adventure is more your thing, book a snowmobile safari- you’ll feel like you’re in a Christmas film.
Departures from…
Tour operators offering Lapland package holidays depart from the following airports:
- London Gatwick.
- Manchester Airport.
- East Midlands Airport.
- Belfast Airport.
- Glasgow Airport.
Thomson Lapland Trips
Flights to Lapland with Thomson touch down at Kittila, Ivalo and Rovaniemi Airports. In Rovaniemi, you have international name shops and restaurants, as well as a lively nightlife scene which rivals any European city. However, wherever you stay you can enjoy a range of activities such as snowmobiling, skiing and reindeer rides as well as the obligatory meeting with Santa Claus. With Thomson, you can choose from a ‘Santa’s Secret Grotto Day Trip’ or a longer 3-5 night holiday.
Call Thomson to book a Lapland trip.
Monarch Lapland Trips
Monarch trips to Lapland include: flights, accommodation, inflight meals, transfers, a private meeting with Santa Claus and reindeer/husky rides as standard. They have over 20 years of experience in organising Lapland holidays for families of all ages. With such low temperatures, Monarch holidays also provide you with ski suits and boots to keep you warm. If you are looking for adventure, book the ‘ready steady snow’ trip and enjoy toboggan rides in the heart of Levi, the wintersports resort. New for this year, Monarch also has ‘Santa’s Tinsel Trail’, a resort on the Swedish border where you can look for Santa on the tinsel trail.
To book a Monarch Lapland adventure, contact Monarch.
Thomas Cook Lapland Trips
When visiting Lapland with Thomas Cook, you have the choice of an exciting day trip or a memorable three night short break. All Thomas Cook trips include a meeting with Santa Claus himself, husky sled rides, reindeer sleigh rides, an Artic Circle crossing ceremony, free time to enjoy the snow and of course, thermal suits and boots to keep you warm. Choose from ‘Santa’s Sleigh Day’, a magical day trip, or an adults’ only snowmobile safari. For a longer trip, book ‘Santa’s Festive Adventure’- three days of exploring the magical winter wonderland.
Thomas Cook trips commence on the 5th December, with the last departure on December 23rd.
To book, call Thomas Cook.
Whichever operator you use for your Lapland holiday, you’re sure to have a magical time!
