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DAY 3: SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER
DISCOVER SANTA’S HIDEAWAY
Enjoy a well-earned sleep-in after last night’s feast or consider joining a
traditional Lutheran Christmas Day church service delivered in Finnish.
Later, travel deep into the majestic forest for a fun-filled day with a
distinct focus on the festive season. Glimpse shy forest animals and look
out for traces of Santa himself – fresh sled tracks and perhaps a present
that may have fallen from his sleigh - as the coach heads along the
winding trail. Help Santa’s elves feed forest birds and decorate Christmas
trees before lunch and a hot beverage at a quaint hut.
After lunch, Santa’s reindeers arrive to take you on a test drive. If you
manage this Lappish mode of transportation, you will be issued with
your very own International Reindeer Driver’s Licence! And since you are
at the Arctic Circle, you cannot leave without participating in a special
Lapp ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle.
Follow the winding trail back to your hotel where an international HIGHLIGHTS:
Christmas Day buffet-style dinner is served. • Spend Christmas in Finnish Lapland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner • Meet Santa in his hometown of Rovaniemi, cross the Arctic Circle
and send a postcard from Santa’s Post Office
DAY 4: MONDAY 26 DECEMBER • Gain your Reindeer Driver’s Licence
ARKTIKUM & SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE • Try a range of winter snow activities
Learn more about the fascinating history, culture and traditions of • Join a traditional Finnish Christmas Day church service
the Arctic region at the Arktikum, an internationally renowned museum • Feast on a delicious traditional Christmas dinner
and science centre.
Journey on to Santa Claus’ Village, right on the Arctic Circle, where
you can shop for traditional handicrafts and send a postcard home
from Santa’s very own Post Office! Enjoy lunch in a cosy restaurant, DEPARTS: 23 DEC 2022
before returning to your hotel. PRICE PER PERSON:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Twin Share
Scandic Pohjanhovi $3,279
DAY 5: TUESDAY 27 DECEMBER
FAREWELL ROVANIEMI Artic City Hotel $3,379
Scandic Rovaniemi City $3,399
Your extraordinary Christmas experience sadly comes to an end after
breakfast, when you will be transferred to Rovaniemi airport or railway Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus $3,979
station for your onward journey.
Single, triple and quad share prices available on request.
Meals: Breakfast Other room types also available.

YOUR 5 DAY ADVENTURE INCLUDES:
• 4 nights four star accommodation in a Standard Room
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Meals as specified
• Visit to Snowfun site
• Trip to Santa’s Hideaway
• Reindeer sleigh ride
• Visit to Arktikum Science Centre and Museum
• Visit to Santa Claus’ Village
• Outer winter clothing for duration of program
• Return transfers from Rovaniemi airport or railway station to hotel

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