Polar Bears & Santa in Lapland




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Overview
Highlights
- Action-packed Christmas holiday with the opportunity to enjoy traditional husky sledding, search for the Northern Lights
- Visit Santa Claus in his secret forest hideout
- Stay within the amazing Ranua Wildlife Park and meet the creatures of the Arctic. Using modern & expertly crafted enclosures, see animals such as polar bear, moose, golden eagles, Arctic foxes, otter, lynx, elk and deer in the snow setting. Grab a sled for quick & fun travel around the wildlife park.
- Relax in contemporary style villa with your own sauna, lounge with log fire and kitchen, suitable for families and groups
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Trip includes
- 5 nights in a self-contained villa with a fireplace, two bathrooms, living room, sauna and kitchen with all amenities and a private terrace with a view of the forest
- Half board (breakfast and dinner) incl. Christmas Eve dinner
- Airport shuttle transfers from/to Rovaniemi Airport on days 1 and 6 (for scheduled flights).
- All activities listed in the itinerary: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer Safari, Ice fishing on snowmobiles, Guided Wildlife Park tour, Husky Safari, Visit to Santa Claus secret hideout, Search for Christmas tree and Snowmobile to Family Farm
- Thermal clothing for the stay at Ranua - thermal winter suit, winter boots, woollen socks, inner and outer gloves and balaclava.
- Entrance fee and free sled use at the Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Itinerary
Arrival at Rovaniemi airport and transfer to your hotel (approx. 1 hour). Families will enjoy the private self-catering apartments, sleeps 6 (4 adults and 2 children). With your own sauna, lounge with log fire and kitchen in these semi-detached wooden houses, y...
Today you will head out into the surrounding forested wilderness in search of the perfect tree. Adults will travel via snowmobile (2 people per snowmobile) whilst the children will sit in a sled pulled by the guides snowmobile. This is a thrilling way to travel...
This afternoon, get set for a
After breakfast, get ready for a tour at the Wildlife Park. Accompany the Park Ranger on a tour to see all of the animals and you can even help out feeding some of the hungry critters! Which one will be your favourite? The Polar Bear, Arctic Foxes, Moose or Wol...
After breakast you will join a snowmobile safari that takes you to a family farm. Visit the family farm to meet the typical Lappish farm animals, such as Finn horses, Lapland cow, Lap phund, sheep and chicken. There are also bunnies and cats, and you will also experience the 600 meters sledge ride.
In the afternoon enjoy the peace & quiet of your apartments.
Today, enjoy a more peaceful day with a reindeer safari. Take the time to savour the snowcovered landscape during a wonderfully peaceful 3km sleigh ride. As night falls, time to rev the engines again on the snowmobiles for a Northern Lights tour - fingers cross...
Today your adventure will draw to a close as you are transferred back to the airport after breakfast.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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