3 Night Family Adventure in Luosto

Highlights

  • Meet and talk to Santa Claus
  • Visit a reindeer farm and go on a sledge pulled safari
  • Visit a Husky farm and learn all about them and their importance in Finland
From £3420 for a family of 4
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What you'll do

Overview

Enjoy a fun filled break to Lapland. Get off the beaten track and experience what the Finnish wonderland has to offer, with a husky safari, reindeer farm visit and a meeting with Santa Claus!

Your trip will start with a transfer from Rovaniemi airport to your accommodation at Hotel Aurora in Luosto. You will have the chance to relax before starting your adventure the next day.

Your trip will begin with a visit to a local reindeer farm, where you will met the reindeer and  enjoy a taste of the local cuisine at lunch before embarking on the sleigh covered in blankets and take off on safari led by reindeer through the snowy forest to Santa Claus’ secret cottage. You will visit a Husky farm and learn all about the huskies of Finland, then you’ll have a safety briefing and hop on to the sledge for your safari pulled by huskies through the snow covered landscape and frozen lakes.

Unforgettable experiences – these memories of your Christmas holiday in Lapland will last for ever!

Please note the daily itinerary here is an example – all the activities mentioned will be included in your stay, but the days and times may vary. You will receive your own detailed itinerary on arrival

*From price is based on two adults and two children in a standard room with fireplace and sauna

There are three types of accommodation to choose from, a Glass roofed igloo for three, a superior room with private sauna which sleeps four, or a standard room which sleeps 3 and has its own fireplace and sauna ( please see the full descriptions on day 1 of the itinerary .)

Arrival

You will be greeted by a driver and then transferred from Rovaniemi airport to your hotel. You will get to relax and be able to enjoy a nice family meal before your adventure really begins tomorrow.

Accommodation:

Hotel Aurora Luosto

Pyhä-Luosto National Park is an amazing backdrop for the boutique style hotel and glass igloo accommodation of Santa’s Hotel Aurora. This is your perfect wilderness retreat with high-quality service, meals and accommodation. With only 30 rooms, 10 glass igloos, you can expect friendly, personalised service here. There’s also a stylish restaurant with a terrace, as well as a lobby bar with a fireplace.

You will have the choice of room types – please see the booking pages.

The Premium Glass roofed igloos, where you’ll have unobstructed views of the spectacular night sky and the jaw-dropping Northern Lights, all from the comfort of your bed. The igloos have en suite shower rooms and the double bed is beneath the glass roof,  there is a sofa bed for a third adult or child. all premium igloos are equipped with a minibar, kettle, tv, air-conditioning, heated glass ceiling, slippers, bathrobes, toiletries.

Standard Room with its own Sauna and fireplace  comfortable for 2 or 3 people, with a real fire in every room , a bathroom with shower and private sauna, aurora alarm and tea and coffee making facilities.

Superior room with sauna which can sleep up to 4 people, with  in a separate bedroom and a living area which has two sofa beds. There is an ensuite shower room with private sauna.

All rooms have TV and tea and coffee making facilities

Glass Igloo:

 

Guided Reindeer Farm Visit and Safari

Start the day off with a breakfast buffet at the hotel, and get ready to meet Santa himself.

A wonderful Christmas experience with only those closest to you. You will be picked up form you accommodation for your visit to a nearby reindeer farm where you will be given a guided tour and learn all about the famous Finnish animal.

Get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures, so central to Sami culture and symbolic of life in the far northern reaches of Finland. After the tour, experience a ride in a sleigh from one of these gentle animals, and swish through the silent trees and the pure, cold air. Your sleigh ride through the snowy forest will take you to  Santa’s hut, where he will  greet everyone and share small gifts. If you wish, contact us in advance to arrange for Santa to have a copy of your child’s letter to Santa, or organise a special present of your choosing for Santa to give. This will help us make the experience truly memorable!

The little ones can show him their Christmas lists and it will be a moment none of the family will ever forget.

After your day of adventure, you will be taken back to your hotel where you will have some time to relax before having dinner.

Accommodation: 

Standard Room Sauna and Fireplace

Husky Farm and Safari

Today, you will be visiting a husky farm where you will learn all about huskies and just how important they are to the Finnish people. You will start the day with breakfast before being taken to the nearby husky farm.

One of the mushers will guide you around the farm, where you will learn all about huskies and how to use them to pull a sledge as well as hearing stories about the dogs and their characters. You’ll embark on a 5km husky ride where you can use the mushing skills you have learnt to guide the dogs. These beautiful, energetic dogs will take you on a tour of the incredible landscape and you’ll get to spend time interacting with these affectionate animals.

You will then return to the hotel where you will have dinner and have some time to relax by the fire or perhaps enjoy some well earned relaxation time in the sauna.

Accommodation:

Standard room with Sauna

Departure Day

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred back to Rovaniemi Airport to catch your flight home, taking with you life long memories of your magical time in Lapland.

 

What's included

Included

  • Private return airport transfers
  • Accommodation with Breakfast and Dinner
  • Visit to reindeer farm and safari
  • Visit to Husky farm and 5km safari
  • Private family meeting with Santa
Your local host

Kristina and Team

Our guided tours and activities take you to best places in Luosto and the Pyha - Luosto National Park. Our company is Family owned and we offer unique and exciting activities for the whole family. In winter the activities are all about snow! We have a husky farm where the puppies grow up and learn how to pull sleds - which is their favourite activity. Our friendly team is excited to welcome you to this beautiful area and to our unique, exciting memorable tours and activities, for the holiday of a lifetime!

Our guided tours and activities take you to best places in Luosto and the Pyha - Luosto National Park. Our company is Family owned and we offer unique and exciting activities for the whole family. In winter the activities are all about snow! We have a husky farm where the puppies grow up and learn how to pull sleds - which is their favourite activity. Our friendly team is excited to welcome you to this beautiful area and to our unique, exciting memorable tours and activities, for the holiday of a lifetime!

Location

Enjoy a fun filled adventure in Finland. Your hotel will be located in Luosto a 90 miniute drive  from Rovaniemi Airport, in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Luosto is a small ski resort with a selection of shops, bars and restaurants for you to go and try the local cuisine or just get a drink.

You will have the chance to explore the area in and around the hotel and experience the beauty of the Finnish landscape. With stunning views of the snow covered rolling hills, it is the perfect place to stay during your visit to Finland.

FAQs

How far is Luosto from Rovaniemi?

Lusoto is a 90 minute drive from Rovaniemi airport

Will warm outerwear be provided?

Yes you will be provided with overalls, boots and gloves on arrival. Don't forget to return them before your departure.

Are there shops, bars, restaurants nearby?

Yes Luosto is a small ski resort where there are some small shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance of your hotel.

What are the child ages?

Child ages are 4-12.

Please notify us if you are bringing an infant 3 years old and under. They're welcome free of charge, but the host must be notified.

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