Santa’s village, Lapland FINLAND 51 December 23 Rovaniemi You won’t feel the Arctic cold after a warm welcome from your Christmas hostess at the airport or railway station. Transfer to the hotel where children receive their ‘Passport’, to be stamped at activities over the next few days. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sauna followed by a welcome dinner. (D) December 24 Christmas Eve Forest animals guide your coach along a winding trail towards Santa’s secret hideaway! Keep your eyes open for traces of Santa’s sleigh as the track leads you to a small hut deep in the woods for Christmas Eve snacks and activities. Join Santa’s little helpers for some tree decorating, then take a reindeer for a test drive to earn yourself an exclusive ‘International Reindeer Driver’s License’. Follow the trail back to your hotel to enjoy a traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner. After the meal, Santa Claus will take some time out from his busy schedule to meet all the children. (BD) December 25 Christmas Day After sleeping off your Christmas feast, you have the option of joining in a traditional Lutheran church service, delivered in Finnish. Then, experience a white Christmas with a difference at the ‘Snowfun’ park. Venture out on a snowmobile safari or cruise the woods on a 4-wheeled forest scooter. Shoot down the hill on a toboggan, kicksled, or skis, and join in a round of ice golf or snow hockey. Chill out with a spot of ice fishing or kick back by the campfire with a hot drink. You can even fry sausages and enjoy hot soup in a in a Sami-style tepee. Return to the hotel for an international Christmas Day dinner this evening. (BD) December 26 Boxing Day Visit the Arktikum – a one of a kind museum and science centre where the whole family can learn about the history, culture and traditions of the Arctic region. The tour continues with a visit to Santa Claus´ Village, where you can shop for handicrafts and send a postcard home from Santa’s very own post office! Enjoy lunch in a cosy restaurant before returning to the hotel. (BLD) December 27 Rovaniemi After breakfast, farewell your Christmas hostesses and transfer to Rovaniemi airport or railway station where the tour ends. (B) Christmas in Lapland 5 DAYS Experience a unique Christmas under the Northern Lights with an unforgettable visit to Santa’s home town in Finnish Lapland. This festive journey into the Arctic Circle is perfect for the young and the young at heart. Tour type – Independent Inclusions 4 nights accommodation at hotel of your choice Meals (BLD) as per itinerary Return airport transfers Outer winter clothing when participating in excursions Trip to Santa’s Hideaway Reindeer sleigh ride Snowfun site Arktikum Science Centre and Museum Santa Claus Village Optional Sightseeing Moonlight Safari on Snowmobile 2 hrs 30 min, A$187 pp, when 2 people sharing snowmobile Visit Husky Musher’s Camp 2 hrs, A$109 pp Snowland Igloo dinner on 26 December 1 hr 30 min, A$176 pp The 2012 Christmas in Lapland tour prices and itinerary are due for release in April 2012. Register early to secure a room and avoid disappointment. Prices departing Rovaniemi (A$ per person) Departure Date TWN SGL 23 Dec 2011, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna 3.5 2180 2464 23 Dec 2011, Hotel Rantasipi Pohjanhovi 4 2456 2772 23 Dec 2011, Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus 4.5 2600 2876 All prices to be used as a guide only. Latest prices are available on our website. Rovaniemi FINLAND SWEDEN RUSSIA NORWAY 4 No. of nights 51