• Day One: Arrival in Lapland

Our day begins with an early morning flight from Dublin Airport to Kittila Airport in Lapland. During the flight, you will be served a light breakfast and with the permission of our friendly airline crew, there will be plenty of fun and games on board. Kittila airport is located north of the Arctic Circle and the flying time is just over 3 hours.

On arrival at Kittila airport, you will be met by Santa's helpful guides who will help you get fitted out in your special thermal clothing that is essential for your holiday in Lapland. You will receive complimentary thermal suits, boots, socks, gloves and a warm hat to keep you nice and toasty at all times.

Once you are all fitted out in your clothing, you will continue on your way by coach to your chosen hotel or apartment. Make sure you keep a watchful lookout for Santa's reindeer along the way and Santa's secret hideaway. The transfer time is short, in approximately 45 minutes you will arrive at your chosen hotel or apartment. Explore your snowy surroundings, build a snowman, find a toboggan or simply play in the snow or enjoy the facilities at your hotel as tomorrow you will have a busy day. Tonight you can relax and enjoy a nice buffet dinner at your hotel.

Meals included: breakfast & dinner

• Day Two: Search For Santa

After breakfast, you will be met by Santa's helpers. Today will be the highlight of your trip, you will search for Santa and begin your wintry adventure where you will get to enjoy the following activities during this magical day. You will head out deep into the arctic wilderness where you will get to enjoy a short Reindeer ride, an exciting Husky ride, a snowmobile safari and have fun tobogganing.

During the day you will get to visit one of Santa's enchanting workshops hidden deep in the forest. Here you will learn the importance of being an elf at Elf School, you will take part in some festive decorating, take a guided tour of an elf's house and maybe even catch a glimpse of the elves in their bedrooms and listen to their funny stories.

You will get to experience Santa's toy factory as there are a lot of toys to prepare. You will see the elves working busily in the Post Office sorting out all the letters from all the boys and girls and you will have the opportunity to have a private family meeting with Santa Claus himself. Outdoors you might be really lucky and see some of Santa's reindeer taking a well-earned rest, could it be Dancer, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Blixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner or Rudolf.

During the day we will take a break from the activities and recharge our batteries by enjoying a much-needed simple but nice lunch. Late in the afternoon, we will return to our hotels where you can enjoy the facilities of your hotel or explore the surrounding areas. A buffet dinner will be served at your hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

• Day Three: Visiting The Magical Snow Village

The morning is free for you to relax in your hotel, explore your surrounding area, or simply play in the snow. Why not pre-book an optional excursion for your family? Ask for more information on what's available.

After lunch, we will visit the Snow Village, a magical world of ice and snow. Each year, around 20 million kilos of snow and 350,000 kilos of crystal clear natural ice are used to build the spectacular Snow Village which changes in shape, size and design to amaze visitors year after year. The Snow Village consists of a Snow Hotel with snow rooms and suites, an Ice Restaurant, an Ice Bar, an Ice Chapel, a slide and a vast network of striking corridors full of spectacular ice artwork to explore.

After we visit the snow village you will return to your hotel. This evening, you will enjoy a festive dinner and you never know- Santa might make a special appearance tonight.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch & festive dinner

Please note: For departures on the 25th & 28th of November the Snow Village will be replaced with a visit to Levi. Levi village is full of Christmas magic to explore on your trip to Lapland.

• Day Four: Departure

Alas, the day of departure is upon us. We will check out of our hotels and take a short transfer back to Kittilia airport for our return flight to Dublin. A light lunch will be served on board the flight home.

Meals included: breakfast & lunch

• Return Flights
• 20kg Baggage allowance
• All Transfers
• Accommodation
• Meals as per Itinerary
• Private Meeting with Santa
• Santa's secret Hideaway
• Reindeer Ride
• Thermal Suits and Boots
• Activities As Per Itinerary
• Snow Mobile
• Husky Ride
• Ice and Snow Activities
• Santa's Post Office
• Toboggans
• Snow Village
•  Elf School
• Festive Decorating
• Santa's Toy Making Facilities
• Santa's hideaway
• Festive Dinner

Lapland Hotel Saaga

Offering magnificent views of the snow covered slopes and long stretches of pine forests, Lapland Hotel Saaga features a range of accommodation options with something to suit everyone. The hotels services include wellness treatments, a spa and small playroom for children. The restaurants feature the flavours of Lapland in a diverse à la carte menu.

Modern and spacious standard twin rooms with sofa-bed sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children, featuring TV, wifi* and private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace. Superior rooms are also available and are located on the top floors of the hotel, these rooms all have a balcony. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, located right next to hotels main building, with living room, full kitchen facilities and sauna. 1 bedroom apartments feature 2 fixed beds for 2 people and sofa bed, and 2 bedroom apartments feature 4 fixed beds for 4 people and a sofa bed. Sofa beds can accommodate 2 children or 1 adult.

Location

Set amidst the mountains in a great location in the heart of the Yllasjarvi ski centre, with a next-door ski lift offering instant access to skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing trails. It is located 4km from the village. The local bus stops close by.

Hotel Facilities

3 restaurants – buffet style restaurant, A la Carte, bistro, fireplace bar, lounge bar, coffee shop, playroom, games room, gym, spa with treatments, Jacuzzi, sauna, indoor pool, children’s pool, gift shop, wifi in lobby and restaurant

2024 departure dates: 25th & 28th November, 2nd , 5th , 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th & 20th December

• 2 adults & 1 child under 12: from €5,160
• 2 adults & 2 children under 12: from €6,680
• 2 adults & 3 children under 12: from €8,700 
• 2 adults & 3 children under 12: from €10,110

Price includes:

• Return Flights
• 20kg Baggage allowance
• All Transfers
• Accommodation
• Meals as per Itinerary
• Private Meeting with Santa
• Santa's secret Hideaway
• Reindeer Ride
• Thermal Suits and Boots
• Activities As Per Itinerary
• Snow Mobile
• Husky Ride
• Ice and Snow Activities
• Santa's Post Office
• Toboggans
• Snow Village
•  Elf School
• Festive Decorating
• Santa's Toy Making Facilities
• Santa's hideaway
• Festive Dinner

Please ask us about adding great value:

• Travel Insurance
• Discounts are available for additional children and infants- ask for more information

Spread the cost: book with €300pp deposit and pay the rest in instalments, interest-free.

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.