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Mistletoe and Wine - 2010
The festive season is a good time to visit Father Christmas in his own magical kingdom of Lapland. Just after Christmas things are quieter in Lapland and it is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some quality family time together, soaking up the wonderful atmosphere of Europe's last unspoiled wilderness as you set out into the magnificent snowscapes for a range of snow activities. And, what's more, Santa has not set off on his holidays yet and he will be happy to chat with you now that all his hard work is over.
After a festive flight you land in Enontekio in Finland and are guided to your coach for the 15 minute journey to Hetta. Watch out for reindeer in the woods!
Temperatures here can fall to -35C in December and you stop to collect your all-in-one thermal suits and boots, an essential part of your holiday package. Hats, scarves and gloves are also necessary, so remember to pack some for everyone!
After checking in at your chosen hoteli, your Transun rep hosts a welcome meeting, giving you all the information needed to get the most from your break and during a welcome dinner your rep will be available to answer any further questions. This evening you can join one of the optional activities.
After breakfast, you head outside for Supervised Snow Fun, a day of supervised activities that include a Snowshoe Trek, Snowball Throwing Contest, Tandem Skis and Children's Skis, Snowman Building, Tug-of-War, Snow Hockey, and lots more! In addition, there will be a supervised kids' snowmobile ride. Activities are available throughout the day. A hot lunch will be provided.
Then the highlight of the day when you board a reindeer sleigh in search of Father Christmas. During a private family meeting in his cabin, each child has the chance to talk with Santa and receives a small gift. This evening join a walk to the local church. After a short welcome by the vicar and carol singing, you return to your hotel for dinner.
After breakfast, you enjoy your first included Santa safari, either a 40-minute Husky Experience or a 1.5-hour Snowmobile Adventure, followed by a warming buffet lunch at the hotel.
Throughout the day you can enjoy snow activities outside, with toboggans available free of charge and kick sledges available upon payment of a deposit. Alternatively you might opt to join the indoor craft activities. After dinner relax or join an optional activity.
Check out after breakfast, before joining your last Santa safari, a 40-minute Husky Experience or a 1.5-hour Snowmobile Adventure, which ever you did not do previously. There should be time for one final play in the snow or to join one of the optional excursions, perhaps reindeer herding. After a hot lunch, depart for Enontekio and your flight home.
Accommodation:
Jussantupa hotel
This well run hotel is situated in the centre of the village of Hetta. As such it is one of the most prominent local hotels and this is manifest in its lively atmosphere and professional standards of service. It is located on the main road opposite local amenities and affords an excellent base from which to explore your surroundings.
Rooms are neatly decorated using warm colours; the bathrooms are simple and clean and each contains a shower. All rooms are twins and can sleep a child 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 or a game of pool.
All 30 rooms have: Shower and WC, telephone, TV and radio.
The hotel has a small lounge area with a small children's play area. Internet is available during reception hours, free of charge. Reception also serves as a small gift shop and the bar with pool table*, serving snacks and hot and cold drinks as well as alcoholic beverages. There are separate communal female and male saunas as well as a private sauna* with lounge that can be booked for your party. There is also an after sauna pool to cool down!
*Local charge applies.
Hetan Majatalo
This well run hotel is situated in the centre of the village of Hetta. As such it is one of the most prominent local hotels and this is manifest in its lively atmosphere and professional standards of service. It is located on the main road opposite local amenities and affords an excellent base from which to explore your surroundings.
Rooms are neatly decorated using warm colours; the bathrooms are simple and clean and each contains a shower. All rooms are twins and can sleep a child 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 or a game of pool.
All 30 rooms have: Shower and WC, telephone, TV and radio.
The hotel has a small lounge area with a small children's play area. Internet is available during reception hours, free of charge. Reception also serves as a small gift shop and the bar with pool table*, serving snacks and hot and cold drinks as well as alcoholic beverages. There are separate communal female and male saunas as well as a private sauna* with lounge that can be booked for your party. There is also an after sauna pool to cool down!
*Local charge applies.
Hetan Lomakyla
The Hetan Lomakyla is ideal for those who wish to be close to nature. Set a five minute drive outside the quiet village of Hetta, the accommodation is located on the banks of the River Narpistojoki. It comprises just four cabins, four cottages and four rooms. The accommodation is simple but clean and fully heated. The owner builds a toboggan slope so you can use the free toboggans to your heart's content! There is a small central dining room where meals are taken, except the Festive Dinner, which is taken at a nearby hotel.
The large cabins sleep six or seven people over two floors. They have one bedroom with twin beds, a kitchenette, and a lounge/dining area where there is a sofa that can sleep one adult or two children. In the upstairs loft area there are three beds. These cabins have shower and WC, sauna, TV and fireplace.
The small cabins sleep four persons (max. six) on one floor. The bedroom has twin beds, there is a kitchenette and a lounge/dining area with twin beds and a sofa for one adult or two children.
These have shower and WC, sauna, TV and fireplace.
The cottages are detached and measure 26 sq m. They can sleep two people in comfort with an extra bed possible for a third. In the main lounge/dining area there are twin beds and a sofa which can sleep an addtional person.Cottages have shower, WC and TV.
There is one family room that can sleep three to four persons and three rooms for two persons. The family room has one bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed in the lounge that can sleep two children.There is also a private sauna and a kitchenette. The twin rooms have twin beds and they can take an extra bed. Rooms have shower, WC and TV.
Holiday Prices - please call or email for a full quote
Departure Airport |
Duration |
Date |
Manchester |
4 days |
27th December |
Our Lapland Manager has been escorting trips to see Santa since 1993. Please call or email Dawn if you require impartial and knowledgable advice prior to making your booking with us. |
Call us on: 01989 730 552 |
