Lapland Short Breaks 2012
Magic of Lapland Festive Short Breaks to Finnish Lapland
We operate our programmes to Yllas, a small region in Finnish Lapland approximately 150km north of the Arctic Circle. Within this region the cabins and hotels that we use are situated in and around the villages of Akaslompolo, Lapland (approximate population of 400 people), Yllasjarvi, Lapland (approximate population of 200 people) and on the outskirts of the ski town of Levi, Lapland. These locations allow the accommodations we have selected to cater to specific needs whether for those who wish to be more secluded in luxury log wood cabins to those who prefer to be close to the ski slopes as well as those in between.
Magic of Lapland has hand-picked the locations to which it takes its clients to ensure that our Lapland Short Breaks are authentic, uncommercialised and true to Lapland's more remote Arctic regions. All venues that we use are for the exclusive use of Magic of Lapland clients and we go to great lengths to ensure that the client does not feel as though they are on a package holiday. Although all our breaks are escorted by Magic of Lapland representatives, they are there to ensure that the break runs smoothly and to be of assistance if needed, otherwise their presence is subtle and unobtrusive to the Lapland Short Break guests.
Magic of Lapland Short Break: What is included?
• Fully chartered flights to/from Lapland with breakfast/dinner served on out/inbound flight
• Services of Magic of Lapland representatives and Lappish hosts in Lapland
• Accommodation in Lapland and meals on full board basis
• Refreshments on activity places
• Husky dog safari (5km)
• Snowmobile and reindeer sleigh ride to Santa's cabin (Akaslompolo/Yllashumina Hotel)
• Reindeer safari to Magic Forest (2 km) (Yllasjarvi/Saaga Spa Hotel and Luxury Cabins)
• Children can write letters to Santa and letter from Santa inviting children to visit him in Lapland
• Individual family visit to Santa in Lapland
• Wilderness snowmobile safari (25km - with stop to warm up half way)
• Tobogganing, tandem skiing, snowshoe walking, kick-sledging
• Mini snowmobiles for children to drive
• Lappish Ceremony (Akaslompolo/Yllashumina Hotel)
• Lapland Arctic Crossing Circle Certificate
• Make gingerbread cookies and Christmas decorations
• Gift for all children up to 12 years of age
• Thermal clothing inclusive of thermal suit, boots, mittens, hat and warm socks (clothing for infants 0-2 years on request)
Magic of Lapland's Resorts and Accommodation in Lapland
Akaslompolo village is located in northern Yllas at the foot of the Yllas fells, Finnish Lapland 25km from the Swedish border. In Akaslompolo we offer:
Yllashumina Log Cabin Hotel, a small family run log cabin hotel with room, apartment and the newly built superior room accommodation. The focal point of the hotel is the restaurant, reception and pub all built in traditional Lappish style from log wood and stone. The sauna is available free of charge for hotel guests and the Humina pub, with it's antique skis on the ceiling is child friendly and open daily from 9pm. The activities taken with this hotel are all within minutes driving distance ensuring that as little time is spent travelling as possible.
Yllasjarvi village is located in the southern Yllas and rests on the slopes of Yllas fells, Finnish Lapland. In Yllasjarvi we offer:
The Yllas Luxury Cabins offer a taste of Lapland's wilderness and Lappish traditions with the touch of luxury. All cabins are built to a high standard in traditional Lappish style from log wood. Meals are prepared in the cabin by our catering company with a wide variety of food, sampling both Finnish and international dishes.
Saaga Spa Hotel and Chalets are situated on the ski slopes with the scenic views, swimming pool and gym and offer an ideal retreat from Lapland's Arctic cold. This is a ski-in ski-out hotel allowing easy access to the modern downhill skiing centre adjoining the hotel from which ski equipment can be rented and ski school booked for all ages.
Levi a small ski town in Finnish Lapland is also located approx. 150km north of the Arctic circle. On the outskirts of Levi we offer:
The Arctic Luxury Cabins are built from wood, stone and glass and to a very high standard with a reputation as being among the best in the region. These 10 cabins are located outside of the ski town of Levi and boast seclusion and luxury whilst still being within comfortable distance of small town and skiing facilities. These cabins are catered by a personal chef, waiter service is also available and have 24 hour concierge service.
Activities on Magic of Lapland Festive Short Breaks
All activity areas are for the private use of Magic of Lapland clients. Magic of Lapland designs programmes that are based on small groups and personal service and although we already limit our short breaks to a maximum of only 50 persons we break the group down further so clients are never with more than 5 other families creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere. For more information on the activities in Lapland please see Lapland Important Information.
Christmas in Lapland
As well as our pre-Christmas holiday programmes, Magic of Lapland offers breaks over Christmas itself departing 23 December 2012 and returning 26 December 2012 for 3 nights and 4 days. The itinerary includes all activities from the pre-Christmas holiday programmes as well as ice-fishing on on the afternoon of Christmas day and allows clients to join in the traditional lighting of candles along the roads of the villages of Akaslompolo and Yllasjarvi, Lapland on Christmas Eve.
