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Family of four running and laughing in the snow outside a red building at Santa Claus Holiday Village, Rovaniemi
A Christmas Week in Rovaniemi

Six nights based at Santa Claus Holiday Village, right on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, designed for families who want a full Lapland Christmas experience. Staying in a superior cottage with a private sauna throughout, the itinerary covers the full range of what this part of Finland does best: reindeer and husky safaris, a snowmobile tour, ice skating in the forest at Kotatieva, a visit to Santa Park with the VEP package, and an evening northern lights campfire by the lake. A well-paced Christmas week with something different on each day.

Suggested Length: 7 days

Package includes

Activities

  • Reindeer Farm Visit
  • Northern Lights Campfire
  • Santa Claus Village
  • Snowman World
  • Santa Park
  • Snowmobile Safari
  • Kotatieva
  • Husky Safari Adventure

Accommodation

  • Santa Claus Holiday Village - Superior Cottage - HB

Services

  • Personalized Travel Plan
  • Digital Travel Itinerary
  • Local Support Team
  • Winter Clothing Rental
  • Transfers

 

est. 3583 € / person Request an offer *Prices are per person, double occupancy and subject to change. Prices excluding flights, travel insurance.

Your Tailored Itinerary

Arrival on the Arctic Circle

You'll land in Rovaniemi and transfer to Santa Claus Holiday Village, located right on the Arctic Circle. Check into your superior cottage, complete with a private sauna, and settle in for the week ahead. Dinner is included as part of your half board stay.

Your Hotel: Santa Claus Holiday Village

Reindeer Trails and a Campfire Under the Stars

The morning takes the family out to a reindeer farm, where a local herder introduces you to the animals and takes you on a sleigh ride through the surrounding forest. There is time to feed the reindeer and learn a little about their place in Lappish life before heading back. Warm drinks and a snack are included. After dinner, a guide leads the family down to the lake for a northern lights campfire. You'll sit around the fire in the dark, hot drinks in hand, watching the sky for movement above the treeline.

Your Hotel: Santa Claus Holiday Village

Snowman World and the Village

The day is spent at Santa Claus Village, starting with a visit to Snowman World. Built from snow and ice and redesigned each winter, it offers snow tubing, ice slides, a snow labyrinth, ice skating, and the snowman disco, all covered by the ticket. Lunch is at the Ice Restaurant on site. The afternoon is free to cross the Arctic Circle, browse the village shops, and take in the festive atmosphere at your own pace.

Your Hotel: Santa Claus Holiday Village

A Morning at Santa Park

The family spends the morning at Santa Park with the VEP package, the most complete version of the experience available. A private Elf guide accompanies you throughout the visit, and the program includes Elf School with diplomas and trainee hats for everyone, surprises from Mrs. Gingerbread, gifts from Santa, and a printed family photo to take home. Lunch is included before heading back to the hotel for a free afternoon.

Your Hotel: Santa Claus Holiday Village

Snowmobiles and Forest Ice

The morning starts with a snowmobile safari through the forests around Rovaniemi. In the afternoon, head to Kotatieva for ice skating on a track set among the trees, one of the more distinctive winter activities in the area. A restaurant is available on site for those who want a warm drink or a bite to eat. Dinner is included at the hotel.

Your Hotel: Santa Claus Holiday Village

A Day with the Huskies

The morning starts at a local husky farm for a 7 to 10km sled run through the forest. You'll spend a little time with the dogs at the kennel before setting off, and the guide handles the pace while the family takes in the trail. Back at the farm, there is time to warm up before returning to the hotel. The afternoon is free, and the private sauna in the cottage is worth making use of before a final dinner.

Your hotel: Santa Claus Holiday Village

Departure

After breakfast, return your winter clothing and transfer to Rovaniemi Airport for your flight home.

Accommodation

  • Red classic cottages lit with Christmas lights at night, with trees illuminated in purple and blue, Santa Claus Holiday Village, Rovaniemi
    Santa Claus Holiday Village

    Santa Claus Holiday Village is a family-owned resort situated on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, within walking distance of Santa Claus Village, restaurants, and Arctic experiences. It offers 171 apartments across a wide range of cottage and suite types, all with private saunas, making it a well-rounded base for families and couples in Finnish Lapland.

Activities

  • Reindeer Farm Visit

    Experience a Reindeer Farm Visit and Sleigh Ride in Lapland. Learn about traditional reindeer herding, feed the reindeer, and enjoy a relaxing sleigh ride through snowy forests. Perfect for all ages, including families.

  • Northern Lights Campfire

    Spend an evening by the fire in a quiet location away from the city lights, with hot drinks, local snacks, and time outdoors while waiting for possible Northern Lights activity.

  • Santa Claus Village

    Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, where you can meet Santa Claus every day of the year, cross the Arctic Circle and experience the magic of Christmas every day.

  • Snowman World

    Snowman World offers a full day of outdoor winter fun in Santa Claus Village, bringing together ice skating, snow slides, and a range of playful snow and ice attractions for visitors of all ages.

  • Santa Park

    Step into the world of Christmas at Santa Park in Lapland. Meet Santa, explore festive attractions, and enjoy a memorable family experience with the VEP Package.

  • Snowmobile Safari

    Discover Lapland’s winter landscapes on a guided snowmobile safari, with options ranging from short rides to full-day outings through forests, open terrain, and established snowmobile routes.

  • Kotatieva

    Experience a winter day at Kotatieva near Rovaniemi, where the forest ice trail, sledding hill, sauna options, and family-friendly snow activities come together in one peaceful setting.

  • Husky Safari Adventure

    Join a husky safari through Lapland’s snowy landscapes. Meet Alaskan or Siberian huskies, drive your own sled, and enjoy time outdoors with a break by the fire. Suitable for all ages, including families.