Father Christmas Adventure

Day Trips to Lapland - Are some better than others ?

Day trips to Lapland have not had the best press over the years, and the advent of some of the cheaper overnight holidays to Lapland have taken some of the sparkle away from that magical day trip to Lapland we have seen in the past.

We're delighted to offer a breath of fresh air into the Lapland Christmas market with a a new day trip to Rovaniemi.  Many of you will be thinking "Rovaniemi?" ... "don't you need to fly further into the Arctic to see Santa?" "What about the snow?".

Rovaniemi has had it's fair share of bad press over recent years, but Rovaniemi is the "Official Home of Father Christmas" and has been making a comeback, and is looking to regain it's crown as the place to see Father Christmas in Lapland.

Joulukka is at the heart of this regeneration, and is a delightful location in the heart of the forest however is only a short 20 minute drive from Rovaniemi, where on arrival you are magically transported into a special place where the magic of Christmas comes to life, and elves frolic in the snow.

It is a place where the true story of Christmas is revealed with idyllic buildings, mystical surroundings and Santa's elves to immerse you in your own Christmas fairytale.

The chance to attend Elf school, and to learn about the secret ingredients of Mrs Claus's gingerbread, and the fairytale trail may lead you Santa's Secret Command Centre where you can take the Rudolf Express to visit Santa himself ..... if you've been nice !!

I've personally been to Joulukka, and have met with Father Christmas and his Elf Elfina, and can attest that they are the one and only Father Christmas !!

This Lapland Father Christmas Adventure departs on the 18th December 2010 from London Gatwick

Harriniva Hotel in Lapland

Harriniva Lapland

Harriniva Hotel lies in the beautiful rolling fells of Western Lapland surrounded by hills and pine forests untouched for a 1000 years.

Situated on the border with Sweden, a family team of Maria and Kopi Pietikainen have offered hospitality for over 25 years to travellers and adventurers in addition to rearing Siberian Huskies.

Crisp, cool skies are illuminated by stars and Northern Lights, and blankets of thick, white snow create a breathtakingly beautiful landscape for all Lapland trips.

Siberian Husky at Harriniva

Harriniva’s stunning wilderness makes for an authentic and exhilarating Lapland holiday experience. Fresh air and fun will fill your fantastic days in Harriniva. This wonderful region of Lapland is also home to herds of huskies – come and see them, and play with them, in Harriniva.

Harriniva is also a wonderful place to view the stunning Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) during the first few months of the year, where they dazzle and dance across the dark polar skies.

At Christmas, you can experience a cosy reindeer sleigh ride under warm blankets, and look on in amazement  at the icy vista during your Lapland trip. Enjoy a husky sled ride deep into the snowy forest, and search for Santa – there will be a relaxing break for warm beverages and playtime in the snow!


Santa awaits you and your family, for a private and magical meeting, he will exceed expectations and enhance the true Christmas glow of a Lapland holiday to Harriniva.

Esprit Santa's Lapland Holidays News of the World Reader Offer - Save up to 20%

We're happy to announce that the exclusive deal for News of the World readers launched over the weekend by Esprit Santa's Lapland can be booked through Santadays.  Full details as published in News of the World are below.

See Santa in Lapland – exclusive News of the World reader offer save over 20%


Imagine the kids’ faces when they meet the ‘real’ Santa Claus in his snowy Lapland home? Santa’s Lapland will make your family’s dreams come true this December with short breaks to Lapland for just £399 per adult or child, travelling from 1st  – 8th December, and £499 pp from 9th – 15th December, saving over 20% off published prices!


This exclusive News of the World reader offer includes return flights from Gatwick or Manchester, 2 nights b&b accommodation in the Hotel Kieppi in Santa’s snowy Lapland home of Saariselka, 200kms north of the Arctic Circle and transfers. We’re also including free use of thermal outdoor clothing, a full day in a woodland winter wonderland with all kinds of snowy family activities, a husky dog sled ride, kids' mini ski-doo ride, a reindeer sleigh ride and, of course, a private family meeting with Santa, arriving on an elf-driven snow-mobile sleigh ride. All included in this fantastic one-off price!

Terms & Conditions
The offer is for Santa’s Magic 2 nights/3 days trips with travel between 1st and 15th December 2010 and cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount. Accommodation is in the Hotel Kieppi on a b&b basis and the price is per adult or child. Half board supplements, optional activities and insurance are all in addition. Terms and conditions apply as per Esprit Santa’s Lapland Special Edition 2010 brochure.
Please note that the offer is on the Hotel  Kieppi only but people can upgrade to another hotel for £100pp. 2 night breaks only – not 3 nights.

Santadays Lapland Holiday new home

We've just moved into our new Lapland blog home at http://santadays.blogspot.com, and will be writing all we know about Lapland holidays to visit Father Christmas, and everything else we can think about related to Lapland and Christmas.

We'll also be posting regular special offers from our range of Lapland holidays throughout the period to Christmas, and into next year for the early booking discounts.

Our main Lapland holidays website has the latest information on the tours we offer and we can be contacted by email or by telephone on 01206 711270 where are small, but experienced team will be delighted to speak to you about your Lapland holiday.