Magical Interlude Short Break to Lapland - 2008


It must be rare to find a location where magic and fantasy combine in a natural setting, where dreams can surely become reality. Yet there is so much more to the magic of Lapland for it is here that Father Christmas has his home. His elves and reindeer await and one thing is for sure, Santa always has time to meet all children who come to his homeland. So why not go in search of Father Christmas?

Includes:
Return flights to Rovaniemi or Kittila, accommodation on full board, reindeer and husky dog sleigh rides, skidoos (motorised snow scooters), Santa's elves, snow games, individual family visit to Santa, gift allowance for children, souvenir CD, souvenir DVD, souvenir licences, children's entertainment. Also includes transfers, thermal overalls AND boots.

Resort - Luosto:
Lying some 90 minutes north of Rovaniemi and 100 minutes from Kittila is the ski resort of Luosto comprising two hotels, a small cluster of beautiful log cabins, nestling amongst the fir trees and adjacent to a slalom ski slope and an attractive log cabin restaurant. It is such a beautiful and peaceful area that it is quite possible to believe that Father Christmas lives behind Luosto fell.

 

Itinerary:
                     
Day One: You'll fly from your chosen airport to Lapland where upon arrival you will be transferred to the resort of Luosto and accommodated in cabins or hotel rooms of your choice. Watch out for Tricky Dicky the elf, who loves playing tricks! Enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day Two: Will today be the day to find Santa? Your adventure is planned for today using a combination of skidoos, husky dogs and reindeer. Hopefully Donner and Blitzen will lead you to Santa's location, but fear not, if you do not find him today there is still plenty of time. Will you see Snowy Bowy or Speedy Sam, the elves who may assist in the search? A simple lunch will be provided. This evening, back at Luosto, enjoy your meal recounting the pleasures of the day.

Day Three: Skidoos, reindeers and huskies will once again be used at various locations as your search continues. Travelling across prepared tracts in an area known for its peace and tranquillity is a truly exhilarating experience. Lunch once again will be taken at the most appropriate time. Santa is known never to disappoint children who take the time and trouble to visit him - if you were not able to meet him yesterday, for sure today will be the day for that very special encounter. Enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day Four: A choice of activities are offered for your final morning here in Luosto. Join in the mini snow games where you can try your hand at a tug of war competition. Alternatively ice skate to Christmas musical accompaniment, simply enjoy the pleasures of tobogganing or relax and enjoy the resort facilities. Lunch will be taken in Luosto and there will be the opportunity to buy souvenirs of Lapland before transferring back for your return flight to the United Kingdom.

ACCOMMODATION:

The well-appointed Hotel Luostotunturi was designed to fit into the natural beauty of the area and is built in the shape ofa reindeer earmarking! Twin rooms have shower, wc, TV with video satellite channel, telephone, hairdryer and minibar. Family rooms for 3 or 4 persons can be provided with 2 individual beds and a convertible double sofa bed, or a duplex room with 2 beds at the lower level and 2 mattress beds for children at the higher level reached by a staircase (with safety gate). A highlight is the Amethyst Spa swimming pool (a grouse shaped Roman bath with various water jet massage points) and 2 jacuzzis. Breakfast and dinner are buffet style.   Aurora Chalet Hotel The Aurora Chalet Hotel was opened in Luosto in August 2005. It is a small quality hotel offering private facilities in all bedrooms as well as private saunas. Rooms vary in size; some have private fireplace and are very cosy! Suitable for between 2 and 4 persons offering twins or triples with the larger rooms having a convertible sofa for 2. A small restaurant for up to 60 and a lobby bar seating up to 30 complete the fine facilities of this hotel. Igloo accommodation Whether you are accommodated in a hotel or cabin the lure of the Arctic may prevail. Igloos will be built (subject to satisfactory weather conditions) and you are invited to stay overnight in one at no extra charge. Please let us know if you wish to do this!		Cabins vary in style but in each one you will find your own private sauna, shower and wc, kitchen area, TV and a warm air clothes dryer. For the romantics at heart there is a wonderful log fire in each one (although all have central heating as well!) Open plan cabins normally provide 2 double beds built into the wood at a lower level and 2 upper beds. Others may provide a different breakdown of beds but will still provide for a maximum of 6 persons. These will be situated 5 to 25 minutes walk from the main log cabin restaurant. Two bedroom cabins generally accommodate 4 persons, although it may be possible to obtain some for 6 persons. These cabins are situated 15 to 30 minutes walk from the restaurant.   Five 'log rooms' are also available within the main building which that houses the log cabin restaurant - these are suitable for elderly persons in the party who may not wish to walk to and from the cabins. Please note that these rooms do not have a sauna or log fire. Towels and linen are provided in the cabins and log rooms and clients may use the facilities such as the swimming pool, solarium etc at the Hotel Luostotunturi as an additional cost.

Meals:

Breakfast and evening meals are taken in the main log cabin restaurant or the hotel restaurant. Persons accommodated in log cabins managed through the Hotel Luostotunturi eat in the Luostotunturi restaurant. Other cabin guests will be generally allocated the log cabin restaurant, but where numbers need to be balanced, you may be allocated the Luostotunturi restaurant or the Luoston Hovi restaurant. This will be stated on your final itinerary.The main log cabin restaurant is now totally non-smoking.

Guests accommodated at the Aurora Chalet Hotel are offered buffet breakfast and waiter service for evening meals (parents can discuss children's needs with the waiter). All meals are buffet style at the main log cabin restaurant and the hotel. For dinner children have the opportunity to select from their own buffet, or select from the adult buffet. During activity days meals are taken at an outdoor venue. On the final day all guests will eat at the log cabin restaurant or the hotel. Drinks are not included with meals and should be paid for locally.

Should you wish to try some typical Lappish cuisine during your stay then it is possible to eat at Kertulli's, a small restaurant with waiter service, facing the hotel and within walking distance from the cabins. Lappish meals are built around soups, main courses consisting of reindeer and desserts of cheese and berries. You can select from the restaurant's a la carte menu and child friendly meals can be prepared if required. A supplement is payable if you would prefer to eat here and this must be booked at the time of your initial holiday reservation - it cannot be booked in resort. Reservations can only be accepted for the full tour duration and not on a nightly basis. Prices do not include drinks.

 

 

               

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