Overview

Situated in the village of Yllasjarvi, Finnish Lapland on the ski slopes, Saaga Spa Hotel and Chalets offer incredible views of the fells. Built in 2003 this is a modern ski-in ski-out hotel being within 50m of the slopes with facilities for renting ski equipment and booking ski school. Its location on the slopes enables easy access to snow activities, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and tobogganing. The swimming pool and steam sauna are perfect for relaxation after the Arctic activities in the snow.

Saaga Chalets, linked to the main hotel building with the glass corridor, offer high quality accommodation based in studios, one bedroom and two bedroom chalet apartments all with private saunas.
Studio apartments accommodate 2-4 persons (no separate bedroom), one bedroom (for up to 4 persons) and two bedroom (for 4-6 persons) apartments.

• Hotel Facilities: 84 rooms, 70 chalet apartments (linked to the hotel with the glass corridor), swimming pool, gym, Jacuzzi, 2 restaurants, reception with the bar area, free internet access and the computer in reception area. All rooms, apartments and the restaurants are non-smoking. Located 50m from ski slopes.

• Standard Room Facilities: 2 twin beds, extra bed, shower, WC, TV, hair dryer, clothes dryer, sleeps up to 4.

• Apartment Facilities: shower, WC, TV, hair dryer, clothes dryer, kitchenette, sauna and can accommodate up to 2-6 people. The 1 bedroom apartment sleeps up to 4 - bedroom plus sofa bed. The 2 bedroom apartment sleeps up to 6 - 2 bedrooms plus sofa bed.

December Festive Itinerary

Day 1
0700-0800 flights usually depart for Lapland from London Gatwick. Flight times is approximately 3.5 hours. On arrival to Lapland transfer to Yllasjarvi and Saaga Spa Hotel with a stop en-route to collect thermal clothing (transfer time approximately 35 mins). Light lunch is served in Saaga Spa Hotel.
1730 Depart for a husky dog safari where you will learn about the lives of the huskies (5km).
1930 Dinner in Saaga Spa Hotel.

Day 2
0800 - 1000 Breakfast in Saaga Spa Hotel.
1000 You will be collected from the hotel for 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 hotel stop for souvenir shopping.
1600 - 1900 Dinner in Saaga Spa Hotel.

Day 3
0800 - 1000 Breakfast in the Saaga Spa Hotel. Morning free You may wish to take one of the optional activities (see below) or try downhill skiing at the nearby ski centre. Both ski school and equipment rental are available. Alternatively you can just enjoy snow and tobogganing.
1200-1300 Check out ( you will be asked to leave your luggage in the safari house)
1300 After receiving safety and driving instructions you depart for a 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 a second drive through the forest. Those who stay behind can toboggan and sit around the fire on this authentic and secluded venue. At least one adult must stay with the children. Warm juice, coffee and ginger bread cookies are served throughout the stay in the forest.
1730 Depart for Kittila airport, Lapland
2000 (approx.) - Return flight to UK from Lapland
2130 (approx.) - Arrive UK

N.B.
15-18 December and 20-23 December break itineraries are 3 nights and 4 days. The itinerary is the same as above with Day 3 being free and activities on Day 3 moving to Day 4.

December 2012 Departures and Prices

SAAGA SPA HOTEL                                                                  standard room       1 bedroom apart.  2 bedroom apart.
                                                                                                                    2/3 share                 3/4 share                   5/6 share

Offer 9-11 December & 11-13 December
Family of 2 - £1,900
Family of 3 - £2,750
Family of 4 - £3,600
Family of 5 - £4,400
Family of 6 - £5,250