Encounter short break to Lapland - 2008

The Encounter short break takes you deep inside the Arctic Circle, to Hetta in the far north of Finnish Lapland. This is real Lapland and a perfect base from which to go in search of the real Father Christmas. This sleepy Lappish village with its pristine snow clad wilderness is the perfect place forthe magic to begin...

Some of the locals have reported seeing Santa's sleigh in this area, so each family will head into the woods in search of his secret log cabin. When you find Santa's cabin, it will be with some excitement, that you push open the door to discover Father Christmas himself, who is sure to have time to talk to each of the children individually.

A one and a half hour snowmobile safari will be an experience to remember. Adults will have the chance to drive their own; kids will be pulled in a sleigh.

Lapland's most traditional form of transport is the reindeer sleigh ride and you can enjoy a leisurely ride through the snow clad forest.

You will also have the memorable experience of a five kilometre husky ride through the snow with the eager barking of the dogs as they arrive at the husky farm!

There's also plenty of time to play in the snow and there will be tobogganing, kick-sledging, tandem skiing and children's snowmobiles.

There is a festive atmosphere for the gala dinner on the last evening of your stay. You will be served with a special three-course meal.

Includes:

Private family visit to Santa's cabin
Snow fun activities
Husky safari
Snowmobile safari
Reindeer safari
Full board
Christmas dinner
Gift for children
Thermal suits and boots
Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate
Souvenir Lapland Passport
Accommodation on full board basis
Return flights and hot meals on board
All taxes and air passenger duty

 

Accommodation:

Jussantupa hotel

This well run hotel is situated in the centre of the village of Hetta and is a mere 15 minutes by coach from the airport. As such it is one of the most prominent local hotels and this is manifest in its lively atmosphere and professional standards of service.

Rooms are neatly decorated using warm colours and most of the furniture is new. The bathrooms are simple and clean and each contains a shower. All rooms are twin roomsand can sleep a third person on an extra bed. A large restaurant opens out from the pleasant lobby area and there is a comfortable bar area, perfect for a nightcap.

All 30 rooms have: Shower and WC, telephone, TV and radio.

Facilities include: Bar, reception, restaurant, sauna (with after-sauna pool), small gift shop.

 

Hetan Majatalo

The Hetan Majatalo is a family run hotel where you are sure to receive a friendly welcome. There is a genuinely homely atmosphere, evident as soon as you enter the cosy lobby with its comfortable sitting area.

The hotel is set back from the main road about 15 minutes from the airport and backs onto the forest at the point where it reaches the village of Hetta. Twin rooms sleep two with a third on an extra bed. Family rooms vary in size but sleep between four and six. Each family room has a gallery floor and contains four beds with the possibility of simple extra beds being added for children. All rooms are cosy and unpretentious. The décor gives a fresh feel, by virtue of the pine interiors of most rooms. All rooms contain a TV and are en suite.

All 26 rooms have: Shower and WC, telephone, Tv and radio

Facilities include: Dining Room (in separate building), fitness room, lounge area, sauna, small bar, small gift shop and small library area.

 

Hetan Lomakyla

An attractive collection of cabins, the small Lomakyla complex, has a handful of cabins in a pleasant location by the side of a river (frozen and snow-covered at this time of year, of course). Meals are taken at a nearby hotel - transfers will be by coach.

The wooden cabins are distinctively painted grey. Most contain elegant log interiors, lounge sitting areas with a small fireplace, and a kitchenette. The larger cabins sleep six: three single beds on an upper floor, two in a ground floor twin room, and there’s space for an extra bed in the living room. The smaller cabins have just one floor and sleep up to four: two in a twin room and two other beds in the main part of the cabin.

There are also twin rooms and simple cottages, which contain two single beds and can take a third extra bed. These rooms are simply furnished.

All 4 cabins and 8 cottages have: Kitchenette, lounge with fireplace, sauna, shower and WC.

All 4 rooms have: Shower and WC

The complex is 15 minutes from Enontekio airport.

 

Holiday Prices

- please call or email for a full quote

- all our Lapland trips are discounted from brochure prices.

Departure Airport	Duration	Date
Birmingham	3 days	Friday 19th December
Bournemouth	4 days	Thursday 4th December
Cardiff	4 days	Thursday 11th December
East Midlands	4 days	Thursday 11th December
Edinburgh	3 days	Sunday 21st December
London Gatwick	5 days 5 days 3 days	Sunday 30th November Sunday 7th December Sunday 14 th December
Glasgow	4 days	Thursday 4th December
Leeds Bradford	4 days 3 days	Tuesday 16th December Sunday 21st December
Manchester	5 days 4 days	Sunday 30th November Tuesday 16th December
Norwich	3 days	Friday 19th December
Stansted	5 days 3 days	Sunday 7th December Sunday 14 th December

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