Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip

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Take your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews on a day trip they'll never forget as you journey 60 miles above the Arctic Circle to a sparkling landscape of snowy forests. For here, in the remote heart of Swedish Lapland, you'll find Pajala – the secret home of the real Santa Claus, his reindeer and his happy team of helpers.For a few precious days in December, you can go on a day trip to Lapland on our specially chartered flight – the only 'Santa' flight into Pajala on that day – for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a natural winter wonderland that's as far away from the everyday, increasingly commercial Christmas celebration as you could ever hope to find.

Highlights

A magical ride in a traditional reindeer-drawn sleigh
A husky sled through the snowy countryside
One exhilarating ride on a snowmobile
Exclusive festive flights
Discovering the still, white wilderness of Swedish Lapland
Family fun in the snow
Time to enjoy organised activities throughout the day
A host of treasured memories to cherish

Inclusions

Exclusive chartered return flights direct to Pajala, in Swedish Lapland
Exclusive chartered return flights from local airports direct to Pajala, in Swedish Lapland
Return transfers from the airport to Santa's village
An inflight meal with vegetarian options on request at time of booking
Warm and cosy thermal clothing including gloves and boots
Hot berry juice to drink
A 'Search for Santa' experience
A private family meeting with Father Christmas
A token Christmas gift for every child
One exhilarating snowmobile ride
One traditional reindeer sleigh ride
A husky sled through the snowy countryside
A hearty two-course lunch of hot soup and Swedish meatballs. Vegetarian options available on request at the time of booking.

Day Lapland day trip tour details

Fly direct to Pajala on a specially chartered flight to Swedish Lapland. This will be the only 'Santa' flight to Pajala on this day and numbers are strictly limited, which means you'll have plenty of time to enjoy all the activities on offer throughout the magical day.Your Lapp hosts will meet you, dressed in traditional Sami costume, before you take a short, warm and comfortable coach journey to Santa's Home.After a quick change into the cosy, thermal garments provided, you'll head out into the snow. Enjoy a magical ride in a traditional reindeer-drawn sleigh, a trip through the countryside on a dog-sled pulled by real huskies and a thrilling ride on a snowmobile. Between the organised activities, you'll have quality time as a family to enjoy the snow, with toboggan rides, snowman building and snowball fights!Once you've worked up an appetite, head into the welcoming warmth of the main building, and tuck in to a delicious two-course lunch. Warming hot berry juice and biscuits will also be available throughout the day.But the highlight of the day will surely come as you set foot on the 'secret path' through the forest, and follow the twinkling lanterns to Santa's log cabin home. Get your festive wish-list ready, as Father Christmas will be waiting there to greet you personally; the perfect end to a perfect, magical day. But the highlight of the day will surely come as you set foot on the 'secret path' through the forest, and follow the twinkling lanterns to Santa's log cabin home. Father Christmas will be waiting there to greet you personally; the perfect end to a perfect, magical day.

Further Information

Snowmobile Adventure

Holders of full driving licences can take the controls. For children under 15, there will be the chance to be pulled along in a sleigh.

Temperature

Temperatures rarely rises above freezing, and can get as low as -35C. Thermal wear for all sizes is provided at Santa's Village, but we recommend that you bring a suitable hat, gloves and outerwear (preferably layers) for travel between the aircraft and the village. Footwear is also available if you do not have your own boots.

Meals

Hot meals will be served on both outbound and inbound flights. Lunch at the village will consist of soup followed by traditional Swedish meatballs or a vegetarian option. Hot berry juice will be available throughout the day. Due to the remoteness of the location we are unable to fulfil any special dietary requirements. We'd, therefore, ask that any customers who suffer from allergies provide their own food for the day. You may also like to bring treats for your children to snack on during the day. Due to airport security, liquids must be purchased after you have passed through Passport Control.

Airport development fees

An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Durham Tees Valley, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Currency

There are no cash machines in Lapland, but British pounds may be used to purchase drinks, snacks and souvenirs. Valid credit/debit cards will be accepted.