Luxury Meet Santa Lapland Holidays 2025/2026

Our luxury Christmas experience at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel provides you with a 3-night fun-filled family adventure.

This package highlights all the amazing activities and scenery this area of Finnish Lapland has to offer, along with a visit to see Santa Claus. Not to mention, staying at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel maximizes your chance to see the Northern lights and takes a spot in our guide of the 6 best places to see the Aurora!

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£7750

Starting at £7750

(From price based on a family of 4 (2A + 2C under 14))
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Package Overview

If you’re looking for a family adventure and one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, then we absolutely recommend our Santa’s Lapland package at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel, Finland.
This unique and awe-inspiring resort enables you to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life and submerge yourself in Arctic culture with an experience like no other. Finnish Lapland is also one of the most scarcely populated regions, giving you that exclusive feel by getting you away from crowds and densely populated areas.

What’s included?

  • Return direct flights from Gatwick to Ivalo (indirect flights available from Heathrow and Manchester)
  • Return airport transfers
  • 3 nights in a Log Suite with double bed, twin beds in loft room, WC, shower, and private sauna
  • Full board
  • Thermal clothing included for the duration for your stay
  • 2 hour Meet the Reindeer
  • 2 hour Snowmobile Trip
  • 3 hour family Husky Safari
  • 2.5 hour Aurora Camp with pancakes
  • 40 minute Meet Santa and gift
  • ATOL & ABTA protection
Return Flights & Transfers
Return direct flights from Gatwick to Ivalo (indirect flights available from Heathrow and Manchester) plus return airport transfers.
Accommodation
Includes 3 nights in a Log Suite with double bed, twin beds in loft room, WC, shower, and private sauna.
Full Board
Full board includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Reindeer Experience
2 hour Meet the Reindeer.
Meet Santa
40 minute Meet Santa experience and gift.
Husky Safari
3 hour family Husky Safari experience.

Package Itinerary

Example itinerary and subject to change upon arrival at the resort:

Day 1: Welcome to Nellim
  • Return direct flights from Gatwick to Ivalo (indirect flights available from Heathrow and Manchester)
  • Transfer from Ivalo airport to Nellim Wilderness Hotel (approx. 35 minutes)
  • Check into accommodation
  • Evening meal
Day 2: Reindeer, Santa, & Aurora Camp
  • Breakfast
  • 2-hour Meet the reindeer – Reindeers and reindeer herding is a big part of the history in Northern Finland. Meet the reindeers is a guided tour that will give you an insight on the way of life of reindeer herding. The guide will tell you more about the Sami culture and the life of a reindeer. You will feed the reindeer – the curious animals might even come up and eat out of your hand.
  • Lunch
  • Santa visit and present – Magical opportunity to meet Santa in Finnish Lapland. Activity includes a small gift for children.
  • Evening meal
  • 2.5-hour Aurora Camp – Experience the magic of Nellim on a cozy sledge ride pulled by your guide’s snowmobile. Enjoy the northern sky en route to a remote camp with minimal light pollution—ideal for spotting the Aurora. Warm up by the fire with hot drinks as you wait for the Northern Lights to appear.
Day 3: Snowmobiling & Husky Safari
  • Breakfast
  • 2-hour Snowmobile safari – First you will get familiar with the snowmobile with our guide, have full safety instructions and a driving lesson. Once everyone feels comfortable with the machine, we will head out for a small journey in the nearby surroundings.
  • Lunch
  • 2-hour Family Husky safari – Journey through stunning lakes and forests on a husky sled adventure. After a quick lesson, feel the thrill as the eager huskies pull you through the peaceful winter landscape. Two guests share each sled, taking turns mushing and riding for a full experience.
  • Evening meal
Day 4: Time to Go Home
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Ivalo airport
  • Return flight

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Seasonal Packages

28th November - 14th December 2024, family prices from
£6670
From 15th December 2024, family prices from
£8160
Christmas 2024, family prices from
£11100
New Year 2024-2025, family prices from
£10010
1st - 6th Jan 2025, family prices from
£8920

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Santa visit private or a group booking, if a group booking how many others will there be?

Dependent on which package we have both options available, you can opt for a resort which has a private Santa experience, or a group option. (please ask our sales specialist). If a group booking you would be looking at a group size of 20-25 guests.

Do the children receive gifts?

Yes, the children do receive a small gift.

How long is the visit with Santa?

Depending on which package you opt for, the whole experience from beginning to end ranges from 1.5 hours for a group visit or if private these are around 40 minutes.

Can you take photos, or are they extra?

Yes, there are no restrictions on photos, so you can capture lots of precious memories.

What age is the Santa visit & package suitable for?

As long as you believe in the magic, the Santa visit is suitable for all ages children and adult children.

How authentic is the Santa activity?

We like to consider ourselves as a luxury arctic travel specialist and feel this is also reflected in the Santa packages that we offer. The Santa visits are well organised and feel authentic. Please ask our sales specialist for further information.

Is Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi worth a visit?

Santa Claus Village is a very popular attraction, and a Santa Claus Visit here is free of charge. However, please note during December you are looking at lengthy queues for this. It is not possible to take your own photos here (no phones/cameras allowed), a professional photo is done and is available for purchase at an additional fee.

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