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December 23 Rovaniemi

You won’t feel the Arctic cold after a warm welcome

from your Christmas hostess at the airport or railway

station. Transfer to the hotel where children receive

their ‘Passport’, to be stamped at activities over the

next few days. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sauna

followed by a welcome dinner. (D)

December 24 Christmas Eve

Forest animals guide your coach along a winding

trail towards Santa’s secret hideaway! Keep your

eyes open for traces of Santa’s sleigh as the track

leads you to a small hut deep in the woods for

Christmas Eve snacks and activities. Join Santa’s

little helpers for some tree decorating, then take

a reindeer for a test drive to earn yourself an

exclusive ‘International Reindeer Driver’s License’.

Follow the trail back to your hotel to enjoy a

traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner. After the

meal, Santa Claus will take some time out from his

busy schedule to meet all the children. (BD)

December 25 Christmas Day

After sleeping oK your Christmas feast, you have the

option of joining in a traditional Lutheran church

service, delivered in Finnish. Then, experience a

white Christmas with a diK erence at the ‘Snowfun’

park. Venture out on a snowmobile safari or cruise

the woods on a 4-wheeled forest scooter. Shoot

down the hill on a toboggan, kicksled, or skis, and

join in a round of ice golf or snow hockey. Chill

out with a spot of ice Q shing or kick back by the

campQ re with a hot drink. You can even fry sausages

and enjoy hot soup in a in a Sami-style tepee.

Return to the hotel for an international Christmas

Day dinner this evening. (BD)

December 26 Boxing Day

Visit the Arktikum – a one of a kind museum

and science centre where the whole family can

learn about the history, culture and traditions

of the Arctic region. The tour continues with a

visit to Santa Claus´ Village, where you can shop

for handicrafts and send a postcard home from

Santa’s very own post oW ce! Enjoy lunch in a cosy

restaurant before returning to the hotel. (BLD)

December 27 Rovaniemi

After breakfast, farewell your Christmas hostesses

and transfer to Rovaniemi airport or railway station

where the tour ends. (B)

Christmas in Lapland5 DAYS

Experience a unique Christmas under the Northern Lights with an unforgettable

visit to Santa’s home town in Finnish Lapland. This festive journey into the Arctic

Circle is perfect for the young and the young at heart.

Tour type – Independent

Inclusions

4 nights accommodation at hotel of your

choice

Meals (BLD) as per itinerary

Return airport transfers

Outer winter clothing when participating in

excursions

Trip to Santa’s Hideaway

Reindeer sleigh ride

Snowfun site

Arktikum Science Centre and Museum

Santa Claus Village

Optional Sightseeing

Moonlight Safari on Snowmobile 2 hrs 30

min, A$187 pp, when 2 people sharing

snowmobile

Visit Husky Musher’s Camp 2 hrs, A$109 pp

Snowland Igloo dinner on 26 December

1 hr 30 min, A$176 pp

The 2012 Christmas in Lapland tour prices and itinerary are due for release in April 2012.

Register early to secure a room and avoid disappointment.

Prices departing Rovaniemi (A$ per person)

Departure Date TWN SGL

23 Dec 2011, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna 3.5 2180 2464

23 Dec 2011, Hotel Rantasipi Pohjanhovi 4 2456 2772

23 Dec 2011, Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus 4.5 2600 2876

All prices to be used as a guide only. Latest prices are available on our website.

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