After flying north, a scenic 1 hr 30 minutes journey* (approximately) will whisk you away from Rovaniemi airport to the magical Northern Lights Village in the picturesque Pyhä region.   After settling you’re your cosy accommodation, whether it’s an inviting Aurora Cabin or if you’ve upgraded to a Sky View Suite, the magic continues. Make your way to the buffet restaurant, where you will get your first taste of lovely local flavours and special delicacies from Lapland and the Barents Sea regions. After dinner, head back to your suite and get some rest before your first day of adventure tomorrow. Sink into plush bedding, and gaze upward with anticipation. With luck, you’ll be serenaded to sleep by the dreamy dance of the Northern Lights.

*Please note that the transfers included are shared and grouped together to meet similar flight arrival times.

Today’s the day! After a hearty breakfast, you will collect your cold weather clothing and then it’s time to begin the hunt for Santa and immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas at the Northern Lights Village. 

The activity will begin by meeting Santa’s cheerful Elves who will be your English-speaking guides for a morning of merry experiences, creating lasting memories. Start your magical journey with a heartwarming gingerbread baking session in the elves’ cosy hut crafting delicious cookies (Santa’s favourite!) Afterward, you’ll follow the elves to meet Santa’s magnificent reindeer, a dream come true for the children. Enjoy a short, yet thrilling sleigh ride, through the snow-covered forest (approximately 10 minutes) pulled by these majestic creatures. The adventure continues with a quest to uncover Santa’s hidden cabin. Accompanied by an Elf on a snowmobile, your family will hop into the snowmobile-pulled sleigh and venture into the snow-coated forest. Upon finding the cabin, you’ll receive a warm welcome from Santa himself! Engage in an intimate 10-minute conversation with Father Christmas and the children will receive a small gift. This magical journey will certainly bring smiles to both young and old as you experience an unforgettable festive moment.

Following this 3-hour adventure you will have the rest of the day free to do as you please (refer to the ‘personalise’ section to pick an activity if you desire) Perhaps a relaxing session in a traditional Finnish sauna would be the perfect tonic to a day in the snow

Today’s highlight will be a 10km husky safari, which is open to all ages and is a must-do experience when visiting Lapland. The husky safari adventure kicks off with a short transfer to the starting point. This activity offers a thrilling and family-fun exploration of Lapland’s untouched snowscapes, from the fells to the enchanting forests. Driving a team of eager huskies through the shimmering white fells is a truly unforgettable experience. The sheer enthusiasm of these magnificent dogs propels the sleigh forward, effortlessly gliding over the pristine snow. At key crossroads along your journey, the lead husky will look to you for direction – left, or right? With a hearty “Mush!”, you guide your trusty team forward, this exhilarating expedition will be an everlasting memory, reminding you of the pure magic that Lapland’s winter wonderland has to offer. You will usually travel two people per sled (one driving and one as a passenger in the sled).

With this expedition lasting 2 hours (with approximately 1 hour of sledding), if you want to get the most out of your trip to Lapland, you will have plenty of time for an extra activity today. We recommend engaging further with nature and heading out on a snowshoeing and ice fishing trip, one of the most authentic and wholesome activities Pyha has to offer; or maybe you’d prefer to try your hand at cross-country skiing (visit the personalise section for further details). 

On your final day in Finland, you will embark on an exhilarating snowmobiling adventure! A must-do Arctic activity, snowmobiling is on most winter bucket-lists and what better way to experience the thrill in the hands of your expert guide? They’ll give you a briefing and safety talk before heading out two people per snowmobile onto the snowy landscape. You stop along the way to take photos of you and your family and enjoy a hot drink by the fire. A great taster activity for first timers. 

Please note: the driver of a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence. As a general rule, children (14 years and under) will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Children 4 years and under must be accompanied in the sleigh by one parent. Older children (15 years and over) may be able to travel as pillion on the snowmobile, but this is at the discretion of the guide and the child must be at least 140 cm tall. Children will pay the adult price if riding on the snowmobile.

After lunch snuggle together in a cosy sleigh pulled by a majestic reindeer. Before snowmobiles, Laplanders would travel by sleigh pulled by reindeers. Get cosy and hold on tight as you travel two to four people per sled! Nothing epitomises Lapland like these magnificent creates and what a unique experience to get up close whilst taking in the enchanting wilderness. The reindeer ride starts from and end in the reindeer paddock in the Northern Lights Village and lasts approximately 25 minutes.

Sadly, your snowy getaway has come to an end. It’s time to say farewell to the huskies and the reindeer and return to the airport for your flight home.