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FINLAND

$ *
From 3399 per person twin share
5 DAYS | ROVANIEMI
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
DEPARTS: 23 Dec 20

HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend Christmas in Finnish Lapland
• Meet Santa in his home town of Rovaniemi
• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Send postcards from Santa’s post office
• Gain your Reindeer Driver’s Licence
• Try many winter snow-fun activities
• Enjoy traditional Finnish church services
• Savour a delicious traditional Christmas dinner
INCLUDES
• 4 nights accommodation in a Standard room
• Meals as specified
• Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
Image courtesy of Juho Kuva/Visit Finland • Admission to Snowfun site
• Use of outer winter clothing for duration of the tour
• Reindeer sleigh ride
• Admission to Arktikum Science Centre
and Museum
• Return transfers from Rovaniemi Airport to
accommodation
Rovaniemi OPTIONS
• Add optional excursions (on request)

Image courtesy of Rovaniemi/Visit Finland

Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi Northern lights, Finnish Lapland

CHRISTMAS IN LAPLAND 5 DAYS
This unforgettable journey for young and old Day 3: 25 December – Rovaniemi (BD)
takes you beyond the Arctic Circle to Finnish This morning, you may choose to sleep off last night’s
Lapland. The northern lights will be dancing feast or attend a traditional Lutheran Christmas Day
over Santa’s hometown as you create a lifetime of church service delivered in Finnish. Later, travel deep
Christmas memories. into the majestic forest for a fun-filled day with a
distinct focus on the festive season. Glimpse shy forest Image courtesy of Harri Tarvainen/Visit Finland
Day 1: 23 December – Rovaniemi (BD) animals as your coach heads for a quaint lodge where
Be warmly welcomed by your Christmas hosts on arrival you can enjoy Christmas snacks and decorate a tree
in Rovaniemi. At your hotel, children will receive a special with Santa’s helpers. Then, have loads of fun gaining
passport to be stamped as you enjoy activities over the your International Reindeer Driver’s Licence! Follow
next few days. The remainder of the day is at leisure. the winding trail back to your hotel for a traditional
Spend the next four nights in Rovaniemi. Christmas dinner.
Day 2: 24 December – Rovaniemi (BD) Day 4: 26 December – Rovaniemi (BLD)
Today, experience a real white Christmas full of fun at Today, learn more about the fascinating history, culture
the fabulous Snowfun park. Choose from a myriad of and traditions of the Arctic regions at the Arktikum, an
thrilling activities including a snowmobile safari, a forest internationally-renowned museum and science centre.
tour by four-wheeled scooter, tobogganing, kicksledding Journey on to Santa Claus Village, where you can shop
or skiing. Ice-fishing, ice-golf and snow-hockey are also for traditional handicrafts and send a postcard home FINLAND
on the agenda for the adventurous, but you may prefer from Santa’s very own post office! Enjoy lunch in a cosy
to just relax by the campfire with a hot drink or even restaurant, before returning to your hotel.
fry sausages and sip hot soup in a Sami-style tent. 4 Rovaniemi
This evening you will be served a traditional Christmas Day 5: 27 December – Rovaniemi (B)
dinner. Santa is sure to take some time out from his Your extraordinary Christmas experience sadly comes to
busy schedule to meet all the children after your meal! an end after breakfast, when you will be transferred to
the Rovaniemi Airport or railway station.
(B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) START/FINISH

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 87