There are so many elements of this holiday which make it appeal to families! Firstly, it starts with a very short airport transfer after your flight; it also has a fantastic variety of activities on offer which start right on-site and the accommodation is spacious and well equipped with a kitchenette. Apukka provides an ideal base for your holiday so you can focus on having fun and making some awesome memories!
Overview
Key facts
- Duration:3 or more nights
- Suitable for: Anybody aged 4 years or over (younger children may join the holiday, but may not be able to participate in all the activities). Please see terms for details
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What's included?
- Transfers: return airport transfers
- Accommodation: Minimum 3 nights in an Apukka Aurora Cabin
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
TAILOR YOUR TRIP
A selection of winter activities can be added to your trip at an additional cost. Once you have chosen when you want to travel and for how long (we recommend a minimum stay of three nights) you can select as many or as few activities as you wish from the extensive range on the “Activities” tab and tailor your trip as required. All activities are individually priced and our Travel Experts can assist you with your selection and will then provide a personalised itinerary quotation for you.
The Apukka Resort is arguably in one of the most ideal locations for a family winter holiday. Just 15 minutes from Rovaniemi, Lapland’s capital and the official hometown of Father Christmas, you’ll have easy access to the full festive Lappish experience. Apukka itself, however, sits far enough away from the city lights to enjoy a Finnish winter wonderland, complete with frozen lakes and snow-laden forests. What’s more, the airport transfer is only 15 minutes, so your Arctic adventure can begin almost as soon as you land!
During this pick and mix break, you’re in complete control of your dream itinerary. From the duration of your stay to the Arctic activities on offer, you decide how you want to make the most of this brilliant destination. You could enjoy a dog sledding safari through the wilds, try snowmobiling or complete your Lapland experience with a reindeer sleigh ride, the choice is yours.
As night falls, your location away from the city lights puts you in prime Northern Lights territory. You could walk down to the resort’s frozen lake to spot a potential display or you could choose a dedicated Aurora activity such as riding in the cosy Snowtrain, searching by car or even on a snowmobile. All of our options can be found in the ‘Activities’ section.
With access to both brilliant winter wilderness activities and exploring Father Christmas’ hometown, the Apukka Resort is an impeccable choice for a family holiday to Lapland.
Please note, that most activities start just a walk away from your accommodation. You will need to cross a road, but a guide will be with you at all times to help you cross. Vehicles do pass along this main road, however, it is not a busy route.
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Included in price
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Apukka Aurora Borealis Resort
Nights: 1-3
The Apukka Resort is the perfect place to shake the snow off your shoes and relax after a day exploring the Arctic.
Read more about this accommodationHotel Facilities:
- Fuel up on breakfast in the hotel restaurant before each Arctic activity and return for your evening meal to discuss the day’s epic adventures.
- Take some of your holiday of a lifetime home with you when you visit the Apukka souvenir shop which is full of Finnish treasures.
Room Types:
APUKKA AURORA CABIN
Return from your adventures in the Arctic to a cosy Aurora Cabin where you can search for the Northern Lights right from the comfort of your bed.
With a heated glass roof to give you a brilliant look out to the dark sky, this will be one of the few places where the kids will be allowed to stay up late – especially if the Auroras start to appear!
Double Room with Convertible Sofa:
The Aurora Cabins are equipped with a double bed and a convertible sofa for two children. Everything is in one place with your own private ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet, mini fridge, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi. Make sure you download the Aurora app so you’ll know if you can expect to see the Northern Lights above your bed (a charge applies).
Other options
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Apukka Komsio Suite
Supplements From: £72ppBased on a traditional Sámi cradle, the Komsio Suite is a peaceful retreat for families after a day exploring the winter wilderness.
The accommodation is spread over two levels. Downstairs, you’ll find the bathroom and convertible sofa, with long windows to give you a brilliant lookout to the Arctic.
Read more about this accommodationThe top tier features a double bed with a stunning panoramic glass roof, which means you can search for the Northern Lights as you’re tucked up in your duvet.
This self-contained accommodation comes equipped with a small sitting area, a private bathroom with a shower and toilet, and mini fridge, a hair dryer and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Image Credits: Apukka Resort
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Apukka Kammi Suite
Supplements From: £72ppBrand new to Apukka Resort are the enchanting Kammi Suites. Built in 2021, these suites offer a mix of sleek Scandi design and relaxing home comforts.
Compromised of two floors, the ground floor has a kitchenette, a generous living and dining space and a private bathroom, and on the second floor sits the double bed which lays beneath the 360o panorama glass roof – the perfect spot for night-sky gazing.
You can also upgrade to a Lakeview Suite, which has a larger kitchen and two bedrooms and is located by the shore of the lake. Please speak to one of our Travel Experts if you’d like a quote.
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Aurora Cabin King
Supplements From: £51ppBrand new to 2023, Apukka Resort have introduced a premium upgrade of their standard Aurora Cabins. The new Aurora Cabin King offers a stylish place to relax after a day of snow activities to sit back and enjoy atmospheric scandi décor. Each King Cabin has a private bathroom, small living space with a sofa and electric fireplace, and a comfortable king sized bed.
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Dates & Prices
We include more, no hidden costs
Activities: please note that the activities are not included in the prices below. All you need to do is select your preferred activities from the 'Activities' tab and our Travel Experts will create a personalised itinerary quote for you.
Pricing: based on 2 adults (15+) sharing an Aurora Cabin with 1 child (4-14) on a sofabed.
Please note: if you are travelling early in the winter season and there is not enough snowfall, then some activities may be adapted by the local team, or alternatives provided, to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. For more information on this, please see our booking terms and conditions.
Dates
Next season’s dates and prices
Our dates and prices for 2024/25 are now available to book, so get in early and secure your places now. Our Family Travel Experts will happily provide you with a full quotation including any additional activities or accommodation upgrades.
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Tue 07 Jan 2025
to Sun 23 Mar 2025 |
Adult price (3 nights):
£1295.00
to £1455.00 |
Adult (extra night): £315.00 |
Child (4-14) (3 nights):
£405.00
to £455.00 |
Child (4 - 14) (extra night): £95.00 | Enquire |
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Mon 24 Mar 2025
to Thu 03 Apr 2025 |
Adult price (3 nights):
£1115.00
to £1255.00 |
Adult (extra night): £265.00 |
Child (4-14) (3 nights):
£405.00
to £455.00 |
Child (4 - 14) (extra night): £95.00 | Enquire |
Terms
For our full booking terms and conditions please click here
The Specifics
Holiday group size (approximate)
This holiday requires a minimum of 2 people to run, however, we require a minimum of 8 people for our flight allocation. Maximum 35 people (approximately). Please speak to our Travel Experts for further information.
Group Size
We always try to provide an approximation of the group size you can expect to be with for the duration of each of our holidays. It may be that you are joined by others for parts of your holiday (such as transfers and particular activities) but the above number reflects those you can normally expect to be with from beginning to end. If group size is something which is particularly important to you, please speak to our Travel Experts and they can suggest the best holidays for you.
Tailor-made holiday group sizes will vary for all activities as will the group size for any additional activities you book.
Minimum numbers required for a holiday to operate
Some of our holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate (as listed in the ‘Group Size’ section). If your holiday departure has not yet reached the minimum number, you will be told at the time of booking. In the unlikely event that your chosen date is not guaranteed by nine weeks before your scheduled departure date, we will contact you to discuss the available options as per our booking conditions.
Minimum and maximum age
The minimum age for this holiday can be found in the ‘Key Facts’ section of the holiday overview.
Younger family members may be able to participate but may not be able to take part in all activities. Please contact one of our Travel Experts if you have any questions.
Itinerary amendments
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only, your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which are uploaded into your online account around a week prior to departure) or upon arrival.
Medical History and Advice
We want our holidays to be accessible as they can be and will do our best to accommodate any special requests and requirements where possible. We have a wide range of holidays and destinations and so our travel experts will help find the best holiday for you.
In order to give us the best possible chance to do this we ask that if you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday or has any special requirements, that you tell us at the time of enquiry or booking. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. You may need to provide a doctor’s note and proof of insurance in some cases as the health and safety of our clients is absolutely paramount.
In providing this information you are allowing us to work with our expert local partners to ensure that your whole party can enjoy the holiday. By letting us know in advance we can discreetly work with you to adapt any part of the holiday which may potentially be challenging. Being able to prepare for this in advance makes an incredible difference to what we can offer and minimises any impact on your party and the rest of the group.
Unfortunately, if you choose not to share this information with us in advance then it may limit some or all of the itinerary you have booked, and we cannot be held accountable for any additional costs or missed activities resulting from this.
It is vitally important that you advise us prior to departure of any medical or dietary condition relating to any member of your party so that we may notify our local staff before you arrive. We recommend only drinking bottled water from bottles with unbroken seals and be vigilant about the use of ice in drinks and ice cream.
Insurance
Insurance is not included in your holiday, but it is a pre-requisite to travelling with us. You will need to ensure that you have cover for all the activities that you will be participating in during your holiday.
It is extremely important that you take out a suitable travel insurance policy at the time of booking. Plans do sometimes change, and you will need this policy should you need to cancel your holiday.
If you are struggling to find a suitable policy then details of our preferred provider, who will cover you for all the activities we offer, can be found on our website by clicking here. Please note that this policy is available to EU residents under the age of 75 only.
The UK Foreign Office Advice
Our clients’ safety is at the centre of everything we do, and our operations team continually assesses and monitors the destinations we feature. We carry out thorough risk assessments and work closely with all of our suppliers to continually follow best practice. For up to date travel advice the UK government offers its Travel Aware website as well as the advice detailed below.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice
We receive all updates from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) with regards to travel advice and we always ensure that we follow this advice in our operations. The FCO issues travel advisories for countries based on a very wide range of factors. They may provide notification about things as simple as a football match and crowds, or they may go so far as to advise against all travel to a region. We ask all our clients to refer to the relevant Travel Advice by Country for the destinations they are visiting in order to make an informed decision on the safety of the destination based on the details provided. It also provides vital information regarding entry requirements, embassy information, local laws and customs as well as specific safety and health. Guests should take responsibility for keeping themselves up to date with this advice. Please also ensure that, if you are transiting through another country, you have read the advice and meet the entry requirements for that destination too.
The FCO travel advice is applicable to British Passport Holders. Most governments will issue their own travel advice for a region and, if you are not a UK resident then you can find some helpful links below:
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
Canadian Consular Affairs Bureau http://voyage.gc.ca/
The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html
If the FCO deems that there is an unacceptable level of risk for UK citizens then, together with the government, they may issue an advisory against all travel to a region or country. If such an advisory is published, then we will act accordingly, and this may require the cancellation, curtailment or amendment of a holiday itinerary. These decisions are made on the basis of ensuring our clients’ safety and will affect all clients on the holiday, regardless of their nationality.
If one of our local experts suggests an amendment due to a situation which develops locally then we may also take the decision to amend an itinerary appropriately.
If we have to cancel your holiday prior to departure you will be offered the option of an alternative trip (where any price difference will either be refunded to or covered by you) or a full refund of the monies paid.
If we have to curtail a holiday, then you will be refunded for any costs for the elements we have been unable to deliver, where we have been able to secure a refund from our suppliers. If we must reroute a holiday, then any basis for refund is determined on a case by case basis and dependent on whether the central holiday experience was provided or not.
Booking activities locally
Additional activities can be booked locally in almost all our destinations. However, as per our booking conditions, we cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss incurred through participation in activities which are booked at your destination outside of our holiday itinerary (see our ‘Terms and Conditions’ for further details).
When arranging any such activity please always ensure that safety is your primary concern.
In some of our destinations, you can borrow or hire equipment for use in your free time. You do so entirely at your own risk. You must ensure that you are correctly prepared, have the necessary equipment and knowledge (maps, etc.) and ensure that where applicable, you follow marked routes. We recommend discussing your plans with the local teams who will be able to advise on the most suitable options for you.
Always let the reception/guide know where you are planning to go and take a torch and mobile phone (with the hotel/guide’s phone number stored). It is also a good idea to leave your contact number and the time you expect to return to the hotel should the hotel need to contact you.
Flight schedule changes and connecting transportation
On your documentation, we will confirm your flight schedule. Sometimes the flight number, routing and timings might change prior to your departure. If the change is classed as a significant change then we will contact you to discuss this. Please see our booking conditions for details.
Flight schedule changes can impact on your pre and post-holiday travel arrangements if these have been booked separately to your holiday. We strongly recommend that you do not book transport (such as trains or transfers), car parking or non-connecting flights to the departure point for your holiday until you have received your final confirmed travel times when your final travel documents are issued. We are not responsible for the effect of any schedule change on your pre or post travel arrangements. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase non-flexible or non-refundable tickets to avoid cancellation and penalty charges.
Booking your own flights cancellation disclaimer
If you have chosen to book your own flights, then you will need to wait until we confirm to you that the holiday departure has met the minimum numbers required to run (if applicable to your chosen holiday). Once the holiday is guaranteed to run, you will be informed and you can then make your arrangements.
If transfers are included in your holiday, please ensure that any potential flights will be met by our standard transfers (speak to one of our Travel Experts for advice) otherwise private transfer supplements may be applicable. Once your flights are booked, please send us a copy of your detailed flight itinerary.
Please be aware that most tickets are non-refundable in the case of cancellation. For this reason, we strongly advise you check the rules of the ticket and check the limitations of your cancellation insurance before booking. We cannot be held liable, in the unlikely eventuality that we should be forced to cancel or amend your trip, for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made.
Terms - Apukka payment and cancellation terms
Payment and cancellation terms:
Please note that the following cancellation terms supersede in part those mentioned in our general booking terms and conditions.
- More than 84 days prior to departure - Loss of deposit (including the full cost of flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
- 84 to 43 days prior to departure - 50%
- 42 to 32 days prior to departure - 75%
- 31 or less days - 100%
Terms and Conditions
Our full booking terms and conditions can be found on our website: https://www.activitiesabroad.com/booking-conditions
Please note: our payment and cancellation terms will be unique to each booking – they will be confirmed with you at the time of quotation. The terms listed above are noted as a guide only
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