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Santa's Wonderland
Overview
This compact village in northern Lapland sits inside the Urho Kekkonen national park. The scenery around here is unlike any other – a true wilderness, home to fells and a lake district. It’s some 250 kilometres above the Arctic Circle – you can’t get much further north than that. But, though it’s remote, you’ve still got restaurants, bars and an indoor pool complex.
FLIGHTS & transfers
Direct flights from the UK
20kgs hold baggage
per person
Resort & actvity transfers included
accommodation & food
Bed & Breakfast or Half Board included in accommodation
Food upgrades available
THERMALS
To keep you warm and toasty we'll provide you with a thermal suit & thermal boots
AcTIVITIES
& Santa
Taster Husky sled ride
or
Taster Reindeer ride
Taster Snowmobile ride
Visit Santa's Creek
Meet Santa
Itinerary
Arrive in Saarielka
Once you’ve landed at Ivalo airport, you’ll be given your thermal clothing and an information pack containing all the info you’ll need for your trip. Then it’s off to Saariselka to settle in to your hotel. There’s free time for the rest of the day so you’ll have plenty of time for exploring, or you can book a Northern Lights search – just make sure you book in any of your extra TUI experiences before you go so you don’t risk missing out.
Taster Time
It’s time for your short taster sessions today, as you’ll get a feel for snowmobiling and husky or reindeer-sleigh rides through the snow. There’s plenty of free time in the afternoon, so you’ve got room to fit in any other trips you’d like to do. Or, you can get cosy in a café where little ones can pen their letters to Santa.
Free Time/Santa's Creek
If you’re on a four-night trip, the day’s yours to explore, or fill your time with snowmobile cruises through the countryside, or reindeer-driven sleigh rides through the snow – just make sure you book any extra trips before you travel as places tend to fill up fast. Meanwhile, for those on a three-night trip, it’s time to meet Santa. You’ll head to a secluded spot in the woods and make your way to Santa’s creek. As you go, you’ll bump into reindeers, elves and a Lappish shaman before sitting down with Father Christmas himself. After, it’s time to hand your thermal clothing back in before you head to your gala buffet meal – once you’ve tucked into your meal you can head outside to watch the festi...
Fly Home/Santa's Creek
If you’re staying on a three-night trip, it’s time to head back to the airport ready for your flight back home. For those on a four-night trip it’s off to Santa’s Creek to meet the big man in red – just make sure your camera’s fully charged, as it’s often described as one of the most beautiful places in Lapland. Once you’ve said goodbye to Santa, you’ll hand your thermal clothing back in and top your trip off with a gala buffet meal and festive-themed fireworks.
Fly Home
For those staying on a four-night trip it’s time to head back to the airport today, ready for your flight home.
Accommodation
Holiday Club Saariselka
Located right in the heart of Saariselkä, this popular spa hotel offers a high standard of accommodation and an impressive range of facilities, including a fabulous indoor pool complex. The resort ski bus conveniently stops just outside. The property's main attraction is its extensive indoor swimming pool and sauna complex, with waterslide, massage jets and children's pool. The hotel's public areas including restaurant and pool area have been newly renovated.
Room Types
An Annexe 2 bedroom apartment is ideal for families – they have two twin bedrooms, 1 sofa-bed in the lounge, a kitchen, plus a balcony and sauna. Meanwhile, twin rooms sleep up to 3, and feature 1 extra single bed in the bedroom.
Twin Room
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 3
These simple twin rooms are a great base for your holiday - with all the basics covered. Your room can sleep up to 3 people with an extra bed in the bedroom. You'll have satellite TV and access to the internet. There's also a hairdryer and bathrobes - plus a kettle is on hand to make warm drinks.
FACILITIES
* 1 Extra Bed In Bedroom
* Shower
* WC
Annexe 2 Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sauna
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 5
This 2 bedroom apartment has two twin bedrooms, plus 1 sofa-bed in the lounge area. You'll have a fully-stocked kitchen, a bathroom with shower, and a separate sauna. And lastly, there's a balcony.
FACILITIES
* Annexe
* Balcony
* Kitchen
* Lounge
* Sauna
* 1 Sofa-bed In Lounge
* Shower
* Twin Bedroom
* WC
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally
Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior
Hotel Snowflake
The Hotel Snowflake is very popular with my visitors to Lapland. With its excellent range of facilities and a reputation for wonderful food. A favourite feature of mine is the Northern Lights Lounge, which offers big squishy sofas looking out to the northern skies through huge, wall-to-wall panoramic windows, so you can watch for the Aurora Borealis in warmth and comfort! Children meanwhile will probably be more interested in the play area and the hotel’s toboggans, provided free of charge for use by guests. The Hotel Snowflake offers a range of family rooms, suites and stylish, well appointed family apartments set in the woods behind the main hotel building, approx. one minute’s walk away. All sofa-beds are suitable for two children under 10 or one older child or adult.
Room Types
All rooms here provide a warm, cosy base with heating, free Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, and satellite TV. Plus all rooms have a balcony outside where you might be lucky enough to spot the Northern Lights. For a little bit more - swap your twin room to a superior twin with a sauna or try a 1-bedroom apartment - they'll have a sauna too. And if there are a few more of you opt for a 2-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and a private sauna.
Twin Room with Balcony and Sauna
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 3
These twin rooms have a little bit of luxury with your own private sauna. They're cosy and warm with room for up to 3 as there's a child bed in the bedroom too. Your room will have heating and there's satellite TV - plus you'll also find free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, and a hairdryer. And there's a balcony outside too.
FACILITIES
* Balcony
* 1 Child Bed In Bedroom
* Sauna
* Shower
* WC
Twin Room with Balcony
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 3
These twin rooms provide a warm, comfortable base for your holiday in Lapland. Your room will be heated to keep out the cold - plus it will also have free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a phone, mini-fridge and a hairdryer. You'll also have a balcony too.
FACILITIES
* Balcony
* 1 Extra Bed In Bedroom
* Shower
* WC
Superior Twin Room with Balcony and Sauna
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 3
These superior twin rooms have space for 3 people with an extra bed provided in the bedroom. Your room has a little bit of extra luxury too as you'll have a private sauna. Your room will be heated with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a minibar, phone and a hairdryer. Plus there's also a balcony outside where you might be lucky enough to spot the Northern Lights.
FACILITIES
* Balcony
* 1 Extra Bed In Bedroom
* Sauna
* Shower
* Superior
* WC
Twin Room with Balcony
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 4
These twin rooms provide a warm, comfortable base for your holiday in Lapland. Your room will be heated to keep out the cold - plus it will also have free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a phone, mini-fridge and a hairdryer. You'll also have a balcony too.
FACILITIES
* Balcony
* 1 Double Sofa-bed In Bedroom
* Shower
* WC
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally
Exterior
Lounge
Exterior
Exterior
Snowflake Apartments
The Hotel Snowflake is very popular with my visitors to Lapland. With its excellent range of facilities and a reputation for wonderful food. A favourite feature of mine is the Northern Lights Lounge, which offers big squishy sofas looking out to the northern skies through huge, wall-to-wall panoramic windows, so you can watch for the Aurora Borealis in warmth and comfort! Children meanwhile will probably be more interested in the play area and the hotel’s toboggans, provided free of charge for use by guests. The Hotel Snowflake offers a range of family rooms, suites and stylish, well appointed family apartments set in the woods behind the main hotel building, approx. one minute’s walk away. All sofa-beds are suitable for two children under 10 or one older child or adult.
Room Types
All rooms here provide a warm, cosy base with heating, free Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, and satellite TV. Plus all rooms have a balcony outside where you might be lucky enough to spot the Northern Lights. For a little bit more - swap your twin room to a superior twin with a sauna or try a 1-bedroom apartment - they'll have a sauna too. And if there are a few more of you opt for a 2-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and a private sauna.
1 Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sauna
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 4
These 1-bedroom apartments will be well-equipped for your holiday in Lapland. You'll have your own private sauna where you can defrost after a day outside. There's also a kitchen with 2 electric rings and a balcony outside where you might spot the Northern lights. You'll also find heating, free Wi-Fi, a fridge, satellite TV, a phone and a hairdryer. Just so you know apartments are in the annexe - around 100m from the main building.
FACILITIES
* Balcony
* 2 Extra Beds In Lounge
* Kitchen
* Sauna
* Separate Bathroom
* Shower
* Twin Bedroom
* WC
2 Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sauna
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 6
These 2-bedroom apartments are ideal if you're looking for a bit more space. There's room for 6 people with 2 twin bedrooms and 2 extra beds in the lounge. You'll have your own private sauna where you warm up after a day out. There's heating in your room - plus you'll find free Wi-Fi, a fridge, satellite TV, phone, a hairdryer and a kitchen with 2 electric rings. There's also a balcony where you might be lucky enough to spot the Northern Lights. Just so you know apartments are in the annexe - around 100m from the main building.
FACILITIES
* Balcony
* 2 Extra Beds In Lounge
* Kitchen
* Sauna
* Separate Bathroom
* Shower
* Twin Bedroom
* WC
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally
Reception
Accommodation building
Reception
Reception
Santas Hotel Tunturi
A wonderfully atmospheric hotel cosy wood-panelled public areas and good cuisine. All hotel rooms and suites are in separate buildings 100m from the main reception and restaurants. The property is in a peaceful setting 2 minutes' walk (200m) from the village centre, next to the start of the cross-country ski tracks.
Room Types
Twin rooms can accommodate four people and include 1 sofa-bed in the bedroom. If you opt for a superior twin room then you'll have a balcony and sauna, too.
Junior Suite with Sauna
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 4
These junior suites sleep up to 4, with a double or twin beds and 2 sofa-beds in the lounge. You'll also have a shower in the bath and a sauna.
FACILITIES
* Double Bed or Twin Beds
* Sauna
* 2 Sofa-beds In Lounge
* Shower in Bath
* WC
Superior Twin Room with Balcony and Sauna
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 4
These superior twin rooms are suitable for up to 4 people with twin beds and a sofa-bed in the bedroom. You'll have your own private sauna and there's also a balcony providing you with some space outside too. Your superior room will have heating, satellite TV, radio, Wi-Fi, internet access, a telephone, minibar, clothes drying cabinet and a hairdryer. Just so you know your room is in buildings around the Hotel Tunturi complex, a short walk from the main building.
FACILITIES
* Balcony
* Sauna
* 1 Sofa-bed In Bedroom
* Shower in Bath
* Superior
* WC
Twin Room
SLEEPS: Varies - min 1, max 4
These twin rooms are simple in style with comfortable, warm furnishings. There's room for 4 people with twin beds and a sofa-bed in the bedroom. Your room will also have heating, a flatscreen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a radio, phone, fridge and a hairdryer. Just so you know all rooms are in buildings around the Hotel Tunturi complex, a short walk from the main building.
FACILITIES
* 1 Sofa-bed In Bedroom
* Shower
* Twin Beds
* WC
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally
Resort
Saariselka
Located in the wild mystical north of Lapland, close to Russia and just a few hours from the Arctic Ocean, Saariselkä is an exceptionally friendly uncommercialised resort with a unique frontier atmosphere. With magnificent Arctic wilderness scenery just on the doorstep, it makes an ideal resort for an all-round winter wonderland adventure. The skies are often a deep hue of pink and purple, the pine trees heavily laden with snow, and being so far north there is a good possibility of seeing the Northern Lights too.