Day 1 - 23 Dec
0700-1300 (time difference - Finland is 2 hours ahead of UK). You are greeted at the airport by Magic of Lapland representative before you fly out to Kittila (3,5 hours flight time). On arrival to Lapland, guided transfer to Saaga hotel in Yllasjarvi (approximately 40 mins). Collection of thermal clothing in safari house en-route to hotel. Check-in.
1500 - Lunch
1730 - Depart for a husky dog farm where you will learn about the lives of the huskies and join in husky safari through the wintry Lappish countryside (5km)
1930 - Dinner in Saaga hotel

Day 2 - 24 Dec
0800 - 1000 - Breakfast   
1000 - Depart Saaga hotel and join a 20-30 minute reindeer ride (2km) that will take you through the snowy landscape to the reindeer herders' cabins and the Magic Forest. Join in tandem skiing, snow shoe walking and tobogganing. BBQ sausages on open fire. Children can drive mini snowmobiles, make Christmas decorations and ginger bread cookies. Meet Santa on an individual family basis in his cabin in the forest where he has stopped for a rest. Santa reads children's letters and gives them each a small soft toy gift. A simple Lappish lunch is served in the cabin in the forest. Coffee, tea, warm juice and gingerbread cookies are served throughout your stay in the forest. On the way back to the cabin stop for souvenir shopping.
1800 - Welcome drinks and dinner

Day 3 - 25 Dec
0800 - 1000 - Breakfast   
Morning free
You may wish to try downhill skiing at nearby ski centre (50m away). Both ski school and hire of equipment is available with ski passes and the short transfer to ski resort. Please call for more details. Alternatively you can relax at swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna or try skiing or tobogganing
1300 - Light lunch
After lunch depart for snow shoe walking and ice fishing adventure. Approximate duration 2 hours
1800 - Festive Christmas dinner

Day 4 - 26 Dec 0800 - 1000 Breakfast
Morning free

You can relax at swimming pool, Jacuzzi or your own sauna, visit gym or take one of the optional activities (see below) or try downhill skiing at nearby ski centre (50m from hotel). Both ski school and hire of equipment is available. Please call for more details. Alternatively you can just enjoy snow and tobogganing.

1200-1300 - Check out ( you will be asked to leave your luggage in safari house)
1300 - After receiving safety and driving instructions you depart for a winter wonderland snowmobile safari. Adults can drive snowmobiles through the Lappish countryside and forests, whilst children and those who do not wish to drive are pulled behind in sleighs. Stop in the forest for lunch in the kota (Lappish tepee). After lunch adults who wish to have a faster ride (without sleighs pulled behind) are welcome to join instructor for an exhilarating ride through the forest. Those who stay behind can toboggan and sit around the fire on this authentic and secluded venue. Warm juice, coffee and ginger bread cookies are served throughout the stay in the forest.
1730 - Depart for airport
1930 - Return flight to UK
2130 - Arrive UK

Optional Activities Available at Extra Cost For Free Morning

Husky Farm Visit and Sleigh Safari - visit to a farm with Alaskan and Siberian huskies. Take a 9km ride, learn to steer the sleigh. Hear about the life of husky dogs. Duration: 2.5 hours Price: Adult £ 125, Child £ 95.

Snow Shoe Trip - walk through the forest in snow shoes as the ancient Finns did on wooden skis. Walk through snowy forest for 3 km. Stop for hot drinks on an open fire. Duration: 2.5 hour Price: Adult/Child: £ 50

Ice skating - (previous experience is essential) on designated 6km track on Yllasjarvi lake. Transfer from Saaga hotel or your cabin and rental of ice skating equipment is included. Price on request.

Snow Flake Excursion - Snow fun in Yllasjarvi village, near the frozen lake. Children can test their snowmobile driving skills in a specifically marked area and under the supervision of local staff.   There is also an opportunity for tobogganing,   kick-sledging, skiing on mini skis and snow shoe walking.  BBQ sausages on open fire and warm up with hot berry juice in a log cabin near the lake. Duration: 1.5 hours Price: Adult/Child GBP 32
This excursion is suitable for children 2 – 12 years of age. Adults are welcome to join in!
Children must be accompanied and supervised with at least one adult from their own party, who do not need to take part in activities.

* Ski passes and equipment can be rented locally and are not included in the price.

Please note that itinerary and times may vary to fit local conditions. On arrival you will receive day to day itinerary from your local guide.