Adult price from £1,615pp
All prices include: flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, guided activities, cold weather clothing and guides; all as listed.
VISITING: Finland
BROCHURE CODE: 5070

Key facts

  • Duration:3 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?

  • Flights:  return flights from London to Rovaniemi (either direct or via Helsinki). Flight routes subject to change
  • Transfers: return group airport bus transfers
  • Accommodation: 3 nights in an Aurora suite or Sky View Suite
  • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Activities: The following activities are included in the holiday price: Searching for Father Christmas 
  • Aurora alert service which you can set to alert you throughout the night or end at a specific time
  • Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
  • Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
  • 24/7 assistance from our UK-based operations team and in-destination support from our local partners

Experience the ultimate festive break in the picturesque Northern Lights village,Pyhä. This holiday seamlessly blends fun and relaxation for all ages. Kids revel in a magical and unforgettable Father Christmas experience, while parents find serenity in the enchanting, snow kissed surroundings.

During this short, yet magical holiday you will see your children’s faces light up as they meet Father Christmas. However, don’t be fooled this is not all about the children and meeting Santa, although a dream come true; meeting the man in red is just one aspect to this majestic wintery getaway. Older family members will cherish the festive cheer while reliving their youth on a nostalgic sleigh ride plus the choice of many more activities (refer to personalise section for further details).

During these 3 special nights the whole family will be under the spell of a true and authentic festive spirit, bursting with cheer as your children receive a small gift from Santa in his cosy cabin and you all enjoy local hearty treats like warm berry juice and freshly baked cookies., baked by elves nonetheless!

However, the magic doesn't end there. After searching for Santa and enjoying many more activities on offer what better than to retreat to your glass-roofed Aurora sky view suite in the glistening, blanket-white forest after an authentic dinner sampling the best local delicacies. In your suite, the night sky is your ceiling; opposite to the sparkly white snow-covered ground, the sky offers a jet-black backdrop to an endless performance from twinkling stars undisturbed by light pollution. Hopefully luck will be on your side and the Northern Lights will make an appearance, which bring a burst of colour and will hopefully mesmerise and entertain you in the most unique and special of light shows from your plush, cozy, bed. This unique accommodation adds an extra layer of wonder, creating an unforgettable experience.

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  • Aurora Hunting in the Wilderness

    Aurora Hunting in the Wilderness  

    Step on board a minibus to a remote camp and get ready for a magical evening. Snuggle up together around the warming fire in a cozy hut with a delicious hot drink and a snack. Look up to the starry scene above and await the Northern Lights. Hopefully you’ll see them twist and twirl across the night sky. 

    Duration: approximately 3 hours in total

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From £96 per adult
    From £48 per child

Other options

  • Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh

    Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh 

    Settle into a seat in the cosy heated sleigh as you glide through the breathtaking landscape. Your friendly guide will take you through the snow-capped forest and over the boundless wilderness. Once you reach your destination, your guide will build a fire and you can listen to Nordic tales whilst enjoying hot drinks. With a little bit of luck, the Northern Lights will appear on the horizon and perform a dazzling display. Prepare to capture this phenomenon on camera or savour the experience in the moment. 

    Duration: approximately 3 hours in total

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £114 per adult
    From: £57 per child
  • 2hr Snowmobile Safari

    2hr Snowmobile Safari 

    A must-do Arctic activity, snowmobiling is on most winter bucket-lists and what better way to experience the thrill in the hands of your expert guide? They’ll give you a briefing and safety talk before heading out two people per snowmobile onto the snowy landscape. You stop along the way to take photos of you and your family and enjoy a hot drink by the fire. A great taster activity for first timers. 

    Please note: the driver of a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence. As a general rule, children (14 years and under) will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Children 4 years and under must be accompanied in the sleigh by one parent. Older children (15 years and over) may be able to travel as pillion on the snowmobile, but this is at the discretion of the guide and the child must be at least 140 cm tall. Children will pay the adult price if riding on the snowmobile.

    Duration: approximately 2 hours in total

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £105 per adult
    From: £53 per child
  • Kid’s Snowmobiling

    Kid’s Snowmobiling 

    Make your child’s holiday unforgettable with this unique, once-in a lifetime experience. They’ll find the activity both enriching and exhilarating and remember it for years to come. A 200-metre track offers a safe environment for children to drive their own snowmobile, that have been specially built for children. 

    Please note: Parents must supervise this activity and are responsible to ensure their child is following the guide’s instructions safely. There is no age restriction, but children must be 100cm tall or above. Parents must assess whether this activity is suitable for their child’s age.

    Choose from a 30-minute or 60-minute session.

    Prices:

    30 minutes from £27 per child

    60 minutes from £53 per child


    From: £27 per child
  • Reindeer Sledge Ride

    Reindeer Sledge Ride 

    Before snowmobiles, Laplanders would travel by sleigh pulled by reindeers. Get cosy and hold on tight as you travel two to four people per sled! Nothing epitomises Lapland like these magnificent creates and what a unique experience to get up close whilst taking in the enchanting wilderness. The reindeer ride starts from and end in the reindeer paddock in the Northern Lights Village. 

    Duration: approximately 25 minutes in total

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £70 per adult
    From: £35 per child
  • Meet the reindeer

    Meet the reindeer

    If 25 minutes isn’t enough, be sure to book this extended activity which gives you and your family the chance to feed the reindeer and practice throwing a lasso. After a short transfer to the Kopara Reindeer Farm, you’ll hear all about the Sámi people and the intriguing history of reindeer herding. 

    The glittering forest then beckons you to enjoy a 1-hour reindeer sleigh ride (two to four people per sled) through its winding trails and unbeatable scenery before you indulge in a hearty and delicious lunch. 

    Duration: approximately 2.5 hours in total including lunch and transfers; sleigh ride lasts approx. 1 hour

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £149 per adult
    From: £75 per child
  • Husky Safari

    Husky Safari 

    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a musher? After a short transfer, you and your family will be greeted with pure joy and excitement by your team of huskies. They adore bounding over the Nordic terrain and showcasing their homeland.  

    You will usually travel two per sled (one driving and one as a passenger in the sled)  

    5 km: £105 per adult, £53 per child.

    The total duration incl. briefing and a short transfer is approximately 1 hr. We expect you to be out on the husky sledge for around 30 minutes.

    10 km: £140 per adult, £70 per child.

    The total duration incl. briefing and short transfer is approximately 2 hrs. We expect you to be out on the husky sledge for around 1 hour.

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £105 per adult
    From: £53 per child
  • Cross-country Skiing School

    Cross-country Skiing School 

    From children to grandparents, you will see almost all Finnish people cross-country skiing and this activity gives your family the chance to try it out. It’s a pursuit suitable for all ages and abilities. Your expert guide will teach you all the skills needed before you glide through the snow like a true Laplander.  

    Duration: approximately 2 hours in total

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £53 per adult
    From: £27 per child
  • Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing

    Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing 

    Grab your snowshoes and your sense of adventure and head out into the shimmering forest to a nearby fell. You and your family will trek through the woodland and your guide will build a fire. Enjoy a hot drink while looking out for Siberian jay, a willow grouse, or a herd of reindeer roaming by. You’ll then continue your trail over a frozen lake. Here, your guide will teach you about the local wildlife and help you to drill a hole through the thick ice. You’ll bait the hook and wait to see who can successfully catch the fish of the day. A great opportunity for some healthy family competition and a chance to experience another unique activity. 

    Duration: approximately 3 hours in total

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £80 per adult
    From: £40 per child
  • 4hr Snowmobile Safari

    4hr Snowmobile Safari 

    Get ready for an incredible Arctic adventure through undulating forest paths and the winding hills of Pyhätunturi National Park. Your expert guide will stop at vantage viewpoints to give you the chance to capture some unbelievable family photos against the breathtaking backdrop. This thrilling activity includes a soup lunch and will last for around four hours in total.

    Please note: the driver of a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence. As a general rule, children (14 years and under) will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Children 4 years and under must be accompanied in the sleigh by one parent. Older children (15 years and over) may be able to travel as pillion on the snowmobile, but this is at the discretion of the guide and the child must be at least 140 cm tall. Children will pay the adult price if riding on the snowmobile.

    Duration: approximately 4 hours in total

    Minimum age: 4 years and over

    From: £158 per adult
    From: £79 per child

We include more, no hidden costs

On each of our holidays you will see a clear outline of exactly what's included in the price of your holiday. We never use 'headline' or 'lead-in' prices like so many tour operators, as we prefer to include as much as we can, rather than see our clients incur considerable additional costs in our destinations.
Price guarantee

Next season’s dates and prices

You can make a pre-reservation to secure your holiday at this stage by paying an initial deposit of only £50pp. The provisional departure dates, prices and itineraries remain subject to change. We will contact you when the final dates, prices and itineraries are confirmed, and you will have 14 days to decide if you would like to go ahead. You will then need to pay the remainder of your deposit to confirm your booking in full. If you decide not to travel, we will refund your initial £50pp payment. Our Travel Experts will happily provide you with full terms and a complete quotation.  Please note: where listed in the What’s Included section, pre-sales prices include return UK flights.Please note: the prices below are subject to change due to availability at the respective hotels; supplements may apply. Please note: our payment and cancellation terms will be unique to each booking – they will be confirmed with you at the time of quotation.

Dates
Thu 05 Dec 2024 Adult price (per person): £2235.00
to £2575.00
Child Price (Per Child): £1335.00
to £1625.00
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Wed 08 Jan 2025 Adult price (per person): £1865.00
to £2425.00
Child Price (Per Child): £975.00
to £1455.00
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Wed 05 Feb 2025 Adult price (per person): £1835.00
to £2265.00
Child Price (Per Child): £935.00
to £1285.00
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Wed 05 Mar 2025 Adult price (per person): £1615.00
to £1895.00
Child Price (Per Child): £935.00
to £985.00
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For our full booking terms and conditions please click here

The Specifics

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 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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