Enjoy a festive interlude in the village of Hetta After Christmas, visit Lapland while
Santa’s magic season still holds sway.

THE FESTIVE HOLIDAY period is a good time to visit Father Christmas in his own magical kingdom of Lapland. Just after Christmas, things are quieter in Lapland and it is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some quality family time together, soaking up the atmosphere of Europe’s last unspoiled wilderness as you set out into the magnifi cent snowscapes for a range of snow activities. And, what’s more, Santa has not set off on his well-deserved holidays yet and he will be happy to chat with you now that all his hard work is over.

Perhaps your children can thank him for their presents? Visiting Santa between Christmas and New Year is just part of your short break with Transun. There is so much more included. From a Festive Dinner to a Search for Santa, from a Snowmobile Adventure to a Husky Experience, your three-night break is filled with wonderful, magical experiences. Here is a typical itinerary.

 

DECEMBER 27
Your fl ight departs around 10am and at Enontekiö you are guided to your coach. The journey to Hetta takes around ten to 15 minutes. Watch out for Santa’s reindeer in the woods. We stop to collect your all-in-one thermal suits and boots. After checking in at your chosenaccommodation, your Transun rep hosts a welcome meeting and will answer any further questions during a welcome dinner. Tonight, you can join one of our optional activities, such as a snowmobile night safari, hoping to encounter the Northern Lights. for full details.

DECEMBER 28
After breakfast, you head outside for Supervised Snow Fun, a day of activities that include a Snowshoe Trek, Snowball Throwing Contest, Tandem Skis and Children’s Skis, Snowman Building, Tug-of-War, Snow Hockey and lots more!
There will also be a supervised kids’ snowmobile ride (see below for details).
Activities are available throughout the day. A hot lunch will be provided. Then, the highlight of the day when you board a reindeer sleigh and set off In Search of Father Christmas. During a private family meeting in his cabin, each child has the chance to talk with Santa and receives a small gift. This evening, enjoy a walk to the local church. After a short welcome by the vicar and carols, you return to your hotel for dinner. Tonight you might join another of our optional night safaris.
 

DECEMBER 29
After breakfast, you head out on your first safari - either a thrilling 40-minute Husky Experience or an exhilarating 1.5-hour Snowmobile Adventure, followed by a warming buffet lunch at the hotel. Throughout the day you can enjoy snow activities outside, with toboggans available free and kick sledges upon payment of a deposit. Or there’s plenty of family fun to be had making snowmen or enjoying a good old-fashioned snowball fight! Alternatively, you might opt to join the inside craft activities, or maybe try one of our exciting optional excursions, such as a trying your hand at Reindeer Herding. After a special Festive Dinner, relax, or join one of our optional night safaris.
 

DECEMBER 30
Check out after breakfast, before joining your last Santa safari, a 40-minute Husky Experience or a 1.5-hour Snowmobile Adventure, which ever you did not join previously. There should be time for one fi nal play in the snow or to join one of our optional excursions. After a hot lunch, you depart for Enontekiö and your flight home.

PLEASE NOTE: For operational reasons, itineraries may vary.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
􀂻 40-minute Husky Experience
􀂻 1.5hrs Snowmobile Adventure
􀂻 Reindeer sleigh ride
􀂻 Search for Santa
􀂻 Private family meeting with Santa
􀂻 Three nights full board accommodation
􀂻 Gift for children
􀂻 Visit to the local church
􀂻 Free souvenirs (see below)
􀂻 Snow activities: tobogganing, kick sledges (deposit payable), snowballing and snowman-making
􀂻 Supervised Snow Fun
􀂻 Indoor craft activities
􀂻 Festive Dinner

Also included: Return flights with hot meals on board, all taxes and government air passenger duty, thermal suits and boots, welcome meeting, souvenir Lapland passport.

􀂻 Can anyone drive a snowmobile?
Driving a snowmobile in Finland is like driving a car, similar laws apply. A full driving licence is required. Please ensure you bring your driving licence with you. A damage waiver must be signed before commencing the activity. Credit card copies are taken and a 550 euros excess is payable for any damage, irrespective of severity. Normal traffic laws apply on snowmobile routes. Safety helmets must be worn at all times. (Please note this is not a defi nitive list of instructions and liabilities, further information is available upon request, and will be provided at resort.) As a general rule, all children 15 and under will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Children 12-plus can ride as a passenger behind a responsible parent/adult, however
this is physically demanding and therefore they will be assessed by the local guide on the day and it is at the guide’s discretion, their decision being final.

􀂻 Are the kids' snowmobiles safe?
We have a miniature snowmobile ride for children. Depending on their size they are normally suitable for 4 to 10 year-olds. As it is a motorised vehicle, the ride is supervised so only available at specified times Snowmobiles are driven around a small circuit, attached to a rope. Children will have a minimum of five laps.