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4 Night Family Adventure in Luosto

Highlights

  • Enjoy a Husky and Reindeer safari
  • Meet with Santa Claus himself
  • Explore the landscape by snowmobile
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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, a meeting with Santa Claus and an exciting snowmobile safari!

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

First of all you will get kitted out with warm overalls and boots to keep you cosy during your activities in the arctic snow. During your stay you will visit a local reindeer farm, where you will be guided around by the herders and enjoy a snack and warm drink, you’ll take a magical reindeer sleigh ride through the forest where you will come upon Santa Claus’s hut and you will go in to meet the man himself!  Another fun filled day you will visit a Husky farm and learn all about the use of huskies in Finland and maybe even meet some puppies!  You will then set off on a safari in a sledge pulled by the huskies through the snow covered landscape.

On the final day of your Christmas Holiday in Lapland, enjoy the chance to explore the wintery forests and frozen lakes by snowmobile for a real adrenaline rush!

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 and 10 glass igloos, you can expect a friendly personalised service. 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:

Reindeer Safari and visit to Santa Claus

Start the day off with a breakfast buffet at the hotel. Following this, you will be taken 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, you will ride in a sleigh pulled by these gentle animals, and swish through the silent trees and the pure, cold air on your way to Santa Claus’ forest hut, where the whole family will get the chance to meet Santa himself. You will be able to ask him questions, learn about life in Finland and all the traditions associated with Christmas festivities. You can show him your Christmas lists and it will be a moment none of the family will 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 again before being taken to the husky farm.

One of the husky 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 some stories about the dogs. You will embark on a 5km husky ride where you can use your mushing skills. 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 after the ride.

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

Accommodation:

Standard room with Sauna

Snow mobile adventure

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel you will be embarking on an exciting 2 Hour snowmobile ride around the snow covered forests and frozen lakes of Luosto.

Your expert guide will help you get the hang of your snowmobile, then lead you on a stunning adventure around the part of the world that is one of Europe’s last remaining wild places.

You will then head back to the hotel for an afternoon of relaxation.

Then, you’ll head for another warming, hearty dinner, warm your bones by an open fire, and spend the evening at your leisure, waiting for the spectacular Borealis to burn across the clear night sky.

 

Snowmobile Ride and Departure

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred back to Rovaniemi Airport for your flight out of Finland.

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.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Buffet Breakfast
  • Reindeer farm visit and safari
  • Husky farm visit and safari
  • Meeting with Santa Claus
  • Snowmobile ride
  • Transfers
  • Dinner
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!

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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.

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FAQs

How long is the transfer from Rovaniemi airport?

The journey will take around 90 minutes

Is warm outer wear included?

Yes, you will collect warm overalls, boots and gloves on arrival and return them before you leave.

Are there any shops, restaurants within walking distance of the hotel?

Yes, Luosto is a small ski resort and there is a selection of small shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance of the 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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