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Christmas Fairytale - Yllas

3 & 4 nights in Yllas

Overview
Itinerary
Accommodation
Resort

Overview

Enjoy a magical private family meeting with Santa at Santa's Workshop as well as a Festive Feast & Party on the final evening. You can also add a visit to a REAL Husky Farm & Reindeer Farm with safaris on both, add a 25km Snowmobile safari or Ski Taster for a fantastic Santa break.

Christmas Fairytale - Yllas

Includes:


Direct flight from UK


Return airport transfers


Thermal Overalls & Boots


Half Board


Santa's Elves Hideaway

-  Fun Snow Activities

-  Make decorations in Elf School

-  Bake Gingerbread biscuits

-  Cook sausages on an open fire

- Private family meeting with Santa


Festive Dinner & Party 


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YOU CAN ALSO INCLUDE: 


25km Snowmobile Safari


Combined Husky/Reindeer  Experience

-  Visit a Husky Farm with 2km Safari

-  Visit a Reindeer Farm with 1.5km Safari

(or 5km Husky Safari in Yllasjarvi)


Ski-taster Package

(4 night breaks only in Akaslompolo)


Itinerary

Overview

Yllas offers a lakeside, woodland resort. The ideal base to get away from it all and maybe, just maybe, view the Northern Lights.


Day 1 - Welcome to Lapland

Your Santa Breaks Reps will be waiting at Kittila airport to warmly welcome you to Lapland and bring you, by coach, to your accommodation. Shortly after arriving in Yllas, you will collect your complimentary thermal suits and boots, which you will keep for the duration of your stay. There will be plenty of time to explore your snowy surroundings, build snowmen, find a toboggan and throw those mandatory snowballs. Join us for a welcome get-together to help you plan your activities for the next few days.



Day 2 - Santa's Workshop

Today is the day! The time has come to meet the big man himself. A magical jaunt is in store with a visit to Santa's Hideaway. Here each family will enjoy an exclusive private meeting with Santa - make sure you've written your letters! You can also take part in supervised festive games, cook sausages on an open fire, help the elves bake gingerbread biscuits and try making your own decorations in Elf School. Outdoors you can meet Comet the Reindeer, catch the snowmobile train (on the hunt to find Santa) or have great fun tobogganing in the snow. All children will receive a small gift - souvenirs that can be treasured for years.



Day 3 (& 4 for 4 night guests)

IN YLLAS
Today you can choose whether to book additional winter activities and safaris or try a few hours skiing on the wide, uncrowded Yllas slopes. Pre-book our exclusive 'ski taster' package to give it a go. Perhaps you would prefer to wander around the local craft shops, relax at the hotel swimming pool (if staying at Akas Hotel and Alp Apartments) or simply play in the snow.


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OPTIONAL EXTRAS


COMBINED HUSKY & REINDEER FARM + SAFARIS

An animal lover's dream and a great value excursion that makes the most of your valuable holiday time. Meet some of Santa's reindeer deep in their silent forest hideaway. Learn about their way of life from colourful local Sami herders and enjoy a romantic reindeer sleigh ride for 1.5km across the snowy landscape. Delicious hot fruit juice and cake will be served.


25KM SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

Experience an exhilarating 25km ride through beautiful scenery, snow-laden forests and frozen lakes. Snowmobiles are fun and easy to ride on your own or sharing with a passenger. Children either share with an adult (over 11 years and 140cm only) or are towed in a sleigh or pod behind the guide.


SKI TASTER PACKAGE

(Only available on 4 night break - complete beginners)

An opportunity for guests who have never skied before to try the wonderful world of skiing. Conditions are ideal for learning to ski with empty slopes and friendly English speaking instructors.

  • Ski tuition for 1.5 hours

  • Skis & boots hire all day

  • Free use of beginner lifts all day

(Children 6 and over only)


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On Your Last Night

Get ready for a Festive Feast! An evening of party games and a disco. Tuck into a buffet of traditional roast turkey Christmas dinner plus Lappish specialities. 


* Please note that Festive Dinner takes place on Day 4 for guests staying 4 nights



Day 5 - Finale  (Or day 4 for 3 night guests)

After a magical few days, it's time to say goodbye to your new friends before being transferred by coach to the airport for your flight home.


* Please note the above itinerary may vary according to arrival and departure times. 




Please note:

Ski Taster Package is for guests 6yrs or older. We act as at all times as the selling agent for the supplier of excursions and activities. Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather conditions.


Husky and Reindeer Safaris: Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather conditions. 


Snowmobile Safaris: Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather conditions. Snowmobile Safari child age 4-10yrs and will be towed behind the guide in a sleigh or pod. Children must be aged 11 yrs or above and at least 140cm tall to ride as a passenger on a snowmobile. Snowmobile drivers must be 18yrs and bring a full, photographic driver's licence with them. Single riders who have purchased a sharing snowmobile may need to upgrade locally to a single driving snowmobile, if a sharing snowmobile is not available.


Travel insurance is a condition of booking with us, and you should ensure that your chosen policy covers the activities that you plan to take part in during your holiday. Your policy should provide cover for your own personal and medical expenses, however individual policies will not cover damage to snowmobiles or skidoos and a compulsory excess will be payable directly to the supplier of the snowmobile/skidoo excursion.

Accommodation

Yllasrinne Cabins


New for 2022, the Yllasrinne Cabins are a beautiful collection of 12 unique cabins, situated on the doorstep of the Pallas-Ylläs National Park. Enjoy stunning views and a peaceful setting, you can even choose your specific cabin!

Room Types

Rooms

We've handpicked these 12 cabins for their unique charm and furnishings. Scattered in the grounds surrounding the Ylläsrinne Hotel, they range from 50m to 800m away from the Hotel. Each property is equipped with WiFi and firewood is provided as standard.


As a minimum, all cabins provide kitchen facilities with fridge, oven, microwave*, kettle and toaster. They all have a sauna to warm up in after exploring the great outdoors, plus bed linen and towels are included (beds to be made on arrival).


Kissalan 1 & 2- 2 Room Cabins, 38m2 . Sleep 1-4 people with one double bedroom with single bunk above and sofa bed in the living room. Each cabin has one bathroom WC with wet room style shower. Each cabin also has a drying closet. These cabins are semi-detached and sit side by side, located 1000m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.


Lumi 3 & 4- 1 Room Cabins + alcove + mezzanine, 50m2. Sleep 1-4 people with one small double bedroom (separate to the living room with curtain) and mezzanine with 2 single beds. Each cabin has one bathroom WC. These cabins are semi-detached and sit side by side, located 600m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.


Karpalo- 2 Room Cabin + mezzanine, 44m2. Sleep 2-6 people with one twin bedroom plus one single and one double bed in the mezzanine. There is one bathroom WC with shower. This cabin is semi detached and located 500m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.


Suppapolku A & B- 3 Room Cabins + mezzanine, 55m2. Sleep 2-6 people with two twin bedrooms (Suppapolku B has one double, one twin) and two single beds in the mezzanine (8-14 years only). There is one bathroom WC with shower. These cabins are semi-detached and sit side by side, located 500m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.


Lintie- 3 Room Cabin + mezzanine, 55m2. Sleep 2-6 people with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom plus 2 single beds in the mezzanine (8-14 years only). There is one bathroom WC with shower. This cabin is semi-detached and located 300m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.


Oskari- 3 Room Cabin + mezzanine, 52m2. Sleep 2-6 people with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom plus 2 single beds in the mezzanine (8-14 years only). There is one bathroom WC with shower and drying closet. This cabin is semi-detached and located 200m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel. The image used is of sister cabin Justinna, the style of which is very similar.


Palo Maja- 3 Room Cabin + Mezzanine, 52m2. Sleep 2-7 people with one twin bedroom, one bunk-bed room with 3rd single bed (8-14 years only) and mezzanine with double bed. There is one bathroom WC with shower. This cabin is semi-detached and is 150m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.


Sini- 4 Room Cabin + Mezzanine 121m2. Sleep 6-11 people with one small double room, one small twin room (beds together) with single bed above, one room with two bunkbeds and mezzanine with 2 single beds.  Separate WC. One bathroom WC with shower and storage room with washing machine and drying closet. This cabin is detached and located 500m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.


Aukun Maja- 5 Room Cabin 147m2. Sleep 4-10 people with three double bedrooms, all with single bunk above and sofa bed in the living room. There is a large living room on the ground floor with dining area. Upstairs there is another large dining area and kitchen. Separate WC. One bathroom WC with shower and drying closet. This cabin is detached and is 1000m from the Ylläsrinne Hotel.

Villa Armas Cabins

Villa Armas Cabins are excellent value, well -equipped, semi-detached log cabins conveniently located close to the Äkäs (Snow Elf) Hotel, from which all our Santa Break excursions depart. The cabins are all arranged next to each other in a peaceful area 150-250m from the Akas Hotel, making them an excellent choice for larger parties wanting to book cabins close to each other, and for those guests who want the convenience of a short walk to the departure point of all the Santa Break activities. Guests have the option of self-catering or pre-bookable half board, breakfast and 3-course evening meal, taken at the Äkäs Hotel.

Room Types

  • No. of rooms: 10

  • No. of floors: 2


Local Fees and Taxes

  • Guests may pay to use 'Äkäs' Hotel pool and sauna (150-250m away).

  • Included: Linen, towels, firewood and final clean.


Rooms

All cabin facilities include shower, WC, sauna, fireplace (wood included), TV, CD, full oven, toaster, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, coffee maker, iron and drying closet. All linen, towels, firewood and final clean included.


  • 3-room + mezzanine, 45m² + 14m² (A6) sleeps 2-6 people in 2 twin bedrooms, a single bed in the mezzanine, double sofa-bed in open-plan living room/kitchen.

  • Lift accessible: No

  • Lift serves all floors: No

  • Access ramp: No


Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Akas Hotel

An atmospheric family-friendly hotel conveniently situated in the heart of this traditional unspoilt Lappish community. Highly recommended well-equipped excellent quality apartments are situated 100m from the main hotel in a peaceful scenic location. The hotel acts as the hub for our Santa programme in Ylläs and all excursions leave from the door. The village centre is a 5 minute's walk away (450m).

Room Types

  • No. of rooms: 72

  • No. of floors: 2


Rooms

Hotel room (3 star quality)

All rooms in the Äkas Hotel include a shower, WC, hairdryer, mini bar, TV, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.


  • Twin Room (A3) can sleep from 2-3 people, being able to add a 3rd bed

  • Single Room (C1) is sole occupancy of a twin room and there is no single supplement

Yllas Log Cabins

The Yllas Log Cabins offer a selection of high quality, well equipped log cabins dotted around the traditional village of Äkäslompolo, with many of the cabins have a sauna, fireplace and views of the artic landscape.
Guests have the option of pre-booking half board or self-catering. There is an excellent large well-stocked supermarket in the village centre.

(All cabins vary in appearance and may be round or flat log or adjoin another cabin).

Room Types


Rooms

All Log Cabins have shower, WC, sauna, fireplace (wood included), TV, VCR or DVD, oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee-maker, dishwasher, hoover, iron, drying closet and washing machine. Guests may pay to use 'Äkäs' Hotel pool and sauna. Linen, towels and final clean is included.


  • 1-room + mezzanine, 25m²+10m² (A4) can sleep 1-4 with a double sofa bed in open-plan living room/kitchen. 2 mattress beds in mezzanine. Recommended for maximum 3 persons. Maximum 2 adults

  • 2 rooms + mezzanine, 45m²+10m² (B4) can sleep 2-4 people in a twin bedroom, 2 mattress beds in mezzanine and a single sofa bed in the open-plan living room/kitchen

  • 3 rooms + mezzanine, 57m²+20m² (C6) can sleep 3-6 people in 2 Twin Bedrooms and a large mezzanine with 2 beds


  • Lift accessible: No

  • Lift serves all floors: No

  • Access ramp: No

  • No. of floors: 1


Rooms

All our cabins are either semi-detached or in a terraced row of 3 or 4 cabins. Cabin exteriors can be made from either round or planed logs.


One bedroom cabins are around 45m² with a 10m² mezzanine. They can sleep 2 - 4 people, with one twin bedroom downstairs and two mattress beds on the mezzanine. These cabins have an open-plan living room/kitchenette. Cabins that sleep up to five people, with a third bed on the mezzanine are also available.


Two bedroom cabins are about 57m² and can sleep 3 - 6 people. The cabins have two twin bedrooms. Groups of 5-6 people will be allocated a cabin with a mezzanine (about 20m²) with two extra beds. Groups of 1-4 people may be allocated a cabin without a mezzanine.

Cabin facilities


  • Equipped kitchen (facilities include an oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee-maker, dishwasher)

  • TV with DVD player

  • Sauna

  • Fireplace (wood included)

  • Drying closet

  • Washing machine

  • Bed linen and towels included, beds to be made up on arrival

  • One shower

  • One WC

  • Lift accessible: No

  • Lift serves all floors: No

  • Access ramp: No


Location:

The cabins are situated in various locations within Äkäslompolo 250-1000 metres (5-30 minutes' walk) from the Äkäs Hotel and the nearest ski bus stop.


3 kilometres to the ski slopes and ski school

Akas Alp Apartments

An atmospheric family-friendly hotel conveniently situated in the heart of this traditional unspoilt Lappish community. Highly recommended well-equipped excellent quality apartments are situated 100m from the main hotel in a peaceful scenic location. The hotel acts as the hub for our Santa programme in Ylläs and all excursions leave from the door. The village centre is a 5 minute's walk away (450m).

Room Types

Highly recommended, attractive, well-equipped high quality apartments. All have shower, sauna, separate WC, telephone, iron, hairdryer, 2 TVs (pay-movies), drying closet, kitchen with microwave, 2 ring hob, fridge, coffee-maker, toaster, dishwasher, table and chairs, wood-burning stove (firewood included). All linen, towels and final clean are included.


  • 2-room Apartment, 42m² (D4) can sleep 2-4 people in 1 twin bedroom and a double sofa bed in lounge, and all facilities as above

  • 3-room Apartment, 56m² (E6) can sleep 2-6 people in 2 twin bedrooms and a double sofa bed in lounge, with all facilities as above


  • Lift accessible: No

  • Lift serves all floors: No

  • Access ramp: No

Resort

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Yllasjarvi

Yllasjarvi is situated on the doorstep of the Pallas-Ylläs National Park. Enjoy stunning views and a peaceful setting.

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Yllas

Ylläs combines all the ingredients necessary for a perfect Lapland experience. Guests return year after year to enjoy its stunning unspoiled natural scenery, Finland’s longest ski slopes, an excellent network of cross-country trails and superb choice of accommodation, including our best selection of idyllic high-quality log cabins. It offers a wide choice of activities and safaris, including exhilarating reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. The skies here are especially clear, ideal for witnessing the magical Northern Lights.

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