

Short breaks to see Santa in Lapland
December 2025
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2 to 4 night breaks
The perfect short breaks for the family
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There is nowhere better to go before Christmas than to go searching for Santa in Lapland!
Reindeer-driven sleighs, husky-pulled sleds, Elves around every corner, spectacular shows, tobogganing, icefishing, snowmobiles & and of course, following the glow trail in the great search for Santa.
Plus, if you're really lucky, you may even catch the Northern Lights!
Nowhere makes Christmas more magical.
Lapland holiday packages
We work with all the major Lapland suppliers to ensure you have the largest choice of Lapland holiday packages when you book through Mynt Travel.
Please note that the information below is for guidance only and may be subject to change.
Santa's Magic
2 or 3 night breaks to Ivalo in Finnish Lapland.
Available from: Cardiff, Bristol, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow Int'l, Edinburgh & East Midlands.
Day 1 - It's finally here!
Your Santa's Magic experience begins with a magical flight from your local airport direct to Ivalo. Flights typically leave the UK between 6am-8am and it's around a 3 hour flight. On arrival you'll hop on a coach transfer from Ivalo Airport to Saariselka where Santa's Elves will meet you on arrival at your chosen hotel.
Today's activities include tobogganing and time at leisure to explore Saariselka and have fun in the snow!
Day 2 - All the fun in the snow!
This only applies to 3 night breaks. If you're on a 2 night break skip straight to Day 3 - Search for Santa.
You'll get the day at leisure today to explore Saariselka and enjoy as much fun in the snow as you want! Race down the toboggan run, take an optional extra excursion/activity and enjoy time as a family.
Day 3 - Search for Santa
Today's the big day! Race across the snow on a husky ride and enjoy the serene setting on a reindeer sleigh ride. You'll whizz around the snow in a massive search for Santa, step into a real life igloos and visit the ice bar. Stop for a traditional lunch where you'll enjoy 2-courses and plenty of hot berry juice. There'll be some free time to enjoy some snow & ice activities such as snow hockey, mini skidoo rides, crazy reindeer golf and more.
Everything leads up to the magical moment of finding Santa's cabin, tucked away in the forests where dreams come true. You'll get a private family meeting with Santa Claus himself and every child will receive a special gift.
To end the most magical day - it's time to head back to Saariselka for your Festive Dinner.
Day 4 - The journey home
After breakfast, head out on a sleigh or go for a winter walk in the snowy forest ahead of meeting the Elves for your transfer back to Ivalo Airport and your direct flight back to the UK. Flights typically leave Ivalo around 2pm to get you back to the UK for 5pm-6pm.
Santa's Aurora
2 or 3 night breaks to Ivalo in Finnish Lapland.
Available from: Cardiff, Bristol, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow Int'l, Edinburgh & East Midlands.
Day 1 - It's finally here!
Your Santa's Aurora experience begins with a magical flight from your local airport direct to Ivalo. Flights typically leave the UK between 6am-8am and it's around a 3 hour flight. On arrival you'll hop on a coach transfer from Ivalo Airport to Saariselka where Santa's Elves will meet you on arrival at your chosen hotel.
Today's activities include tobogganing and time at leisure to explore Saariselka and have fun in the snow! This evening you'll head off to a traditional Lappish Kota (similar to a teepee) to enjoy your Wilderness dinner. After dinner, huddle around a crackling fire and toast tasty marshmallows. You'll take a Reindeer ride through the forests of Lapland back to Saariselka, snuggled under some warming blankets.
Day 2 - All the fun in the snow!
This only applies to 3 night breaks. If you're on a 2 night break skip straight to Day 3 - Search for Santa.
You'll get the day at leisure today to explore Saariselka and enjoy as much fun in the snow as you want! Race down the toboggan run, take an optional extra excursion/activity and enjoy time as a family.
Day 3 - Search for Santa
Today's the big day! Race across the snow on an extended husky ride and enjoy the serene setting on a reindeer sleigh ride. You'll whizz around the snow in a massive search for Santa, step into the Elves Workshop and discover what they really get up to as they help Santa get ready for Christmas! There'll be some free time to enjoy some snow & ice activities such as snow hockey, mini skidoo rides, crazy reindeer golf and more.
Everything leads up to the magical moment of finding Santa's cabin, tucked away in the forests where dreams come true. At the door, you're greeted by a very special Aurora Elf who'll take you in for your private family meeting with Santa Claus himself and every child will receive a special gift.
To end the most magical day - it's time to head back to Saariselka for dinner at your hotel.
Day 4 - The journey home
After breakfast, hop on a thrilling snowmobile through the wintry forest. Kids get to travel in the guide's sleigh whilst grown ups can either take a seat in the sleigh or drive their very own snowmobile!
Then there's time to head out on a sleigh or go for a winter walk in the snowy forest ahead of meeting the Elves for your transfer back to Ivalo Airport and your direct flight back to the UK. Flights typically leave Ivalo around 2pm to get you back to the UK for 5pm-6pm.
Snow is Falling
2, 3 or 4 night breaks to Karesuando on the border of Finnish & Swedish Lapland.
Available from: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds-Bradford, Liverpool & Manchester.
Snow is Falling doesn't have a set itinerary but here's what you can expect over the course of your magical experience:
Your short break of two, three or four nights all begin with a direct flight of approx 3h30 from your chosen departure airport to Enontekio, in the far north of Finnish Lapland.
You'll hop straight onto your transfer coach for the journey to the small village of Karesuando. Although remote and quaint, the village stretches over two countries, Finland and Sweden, and the border is formed by the frozen river which runs through the centre. Karesuando is home to two time zones, two languages and two currencies (but, to make things easier, your holiday will run on Finnish time and the currency in Finland is the Euro)!
The Davvi Arctic Lodge is situated on a hillside, overlooking Karesuado and the fells beyond. Your full-board stay includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), which are served buffet-style in the hotel’s main restaurant (drinks are available at the hotel’s bar and payable locally).
You'll enjoy plenty of activities including a Snowmobile safari, Husky sledding, a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer and a family meeting with Santa, plus plenty of time at leisure to enjoy snow and ice activities in Karesuando.
Sleigh Bells Ringing
3 night breaks to Jeris in Finnish Lapland.
Available from: Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Humberside, Leeds-Bradford, Liverpool, Newcastle & Norwich.
Sleigh Bells Ringing doesn't have a set itinerary but here's what you can expect over the course of your magical experience:
Your three or four nights all begin with a direct flight of approx 3h30 from your chosen departure airport to Enontekio, in the far north of Finnish Lapland.
You'll hop straight onto your transfer coach for the journey to Lake Jeris, situated in the Pallas-Yllas National Park. Your accommodation is a traditional Finnish log cabin, which includes its own sauna and log burner. Based on a full-board basis, meals are served in the main hotel building (a short walk from the cabins) and are buffet style, with children’s options available.
During your break, enjoy an array of exciting activities and excursions, allowing you to make memories that will last a lifetime, such as a husky sled safari, Snowmobile safari, visit to a Reindeer Camp, Cookie baking & crafting, plenty of time for fun in the snow and of course the all important family meeting with Santa!
Places are strictly limited, however, to preserve the authenticity of this magical part of the world, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Dashing Through The Snow & Santa's On His Way
3 or 4 night breaks to Kilpisjarvi (Dashing Through the Snow) or Hetta (Santa's on His Way) in Finnish Lapland.
Available from: Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds-Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle & Norwich.
These packages don't have a set itinerary but here's what you can expect over the course of your magical experience:
Your three night break begins with a direct flight of approx 3h30 from your chosen departure airport to Enontekio, in the far north of Finnish Lapland.
You'll hop straight onto your transfer coach for the journey to the village of Kilpisjarvi, set around a large frozen lake which is encircled by mountains that stretch to the horizon. It truly is a winter wonderland here! Or if you're on the Santa's On His Way package then you'll be staying in Hetta - a quaint village in the very north of Lapland, home to less than a thousand people and miles away from the more commercial resorts - giving you a more authentic and relaxed experience.
The guides and tours here are exclusive – and safaris are full-length safaris, not ‘taster sessions’, giving you the opportunity to enjoy longer trails and journeys on the experiences. Chances for play time in the snow are plentiful; zoom down the toboggan slope or challenge the family to a snowball fight!
This package includes a Snowmobile safari, Husky sled safari, Reindeer sleigh ride, plenty of time for fun in the snow and of course the all important family meeting with Santa!
The accommodation
Once you've chosen your ideal experiene from above, check out the hotel choices on offer for each experience below.
All hotels displayed below are subject to availability at time of booking.

3* Saariselka Inn
Santa's Magic Packages
Santa’s Saariselkä Inn is packed with character and you’ll be sure to get a warm welcome when you walk through the door. The rooms are simple and comfortable.
Just next to the Inn is Pub Panimo - a traditional old-style interior with a fireplace. It serves drinks, including local Finnish beer and also has nightly events.
There are two spacious public saunas for a small charge. They’re heated daily, with separate ones for men and women.

4* Hotel Riekonlinna
Santa's Magic Packages
Santa’s Hotel Riekonlinna offers a range of family rooms, suites and stylish, well appointed family apartments set in the woods behind the main hotel building, only a short walk away.
There’s lots to do - playroom for the kids, gym, sauna and a cosy bar with an open fireplace. You can also use the hotel’s toboggans if you fancy a go on the longest run in Finland.
It's bang in the middle of town making it easy to explore too!

4* Santa's Holiday Club
Santa's Magic Packages
There’s a good choice of family rooms, suites and apartments. All the apartments are a short walk (3-5 minutes) from the main building, in a forest area.
The lounge has an open fireplace, perfect for a nightcap. The dining room is modern and all the food is served as a buffet, with flexible timings, so you can eat together or separately, so you can get the kids to bed earlier.
You may see online that the hotel has an indoor pool, but please note this is permanently closed.

4* Hotel Tunturi
Santa's Magic Packages
A unique hotel renowned for its friendly service, with an excellent choice of rooms and suites, including the Gielas wing and renovated Kontio Suites.
The accommodation is set over a number of buildings close by to a charming forest area near the cross-country ski trails, an easy 2-3 minutes from the main Tunturi building. Listen out for live music in the evenings to relax too.

4* Star Arctic Hotel
Santa's Aurora Packages
This modern, elegant hotel never lets you forget the magical world you're exploring. It's at the top of the fell, with lots of large windows in case the Northern Lights put on a show. Either way, you can look forward to the endless sky, the other-worldly forest, and the twinkling lights of the town.
It's a luxurious hotel to stay in, pure comfort with large windows in Type A and some Type C suites. The glass cabins are an option too, where you might wonder where the sky ends and your dreams begin. The hotel also has a sauna and hot tub!

3* Davvi Arctic Lodge
Snow is Falling Packages
The Davvi Arctic Lodge is a charming, simple hotel set on a quiet, secluded hillside in the border-village of Karesuando. The beautiful restaurant, its circular design inspired by the shape of a Sami reindeer corral, is the hotel’s centrepiece and from here you can enjoy panoramic views over the snow-covered hillside to Swedish Lapland located just across the border.

3* Jeris Lakeside Resort
Sleigh Bells Ringing Packages
Hotel Jeris is a unique Lappish resort located next to Pallas-Ylläs National Park directly by the beautiful Lake Jerisjarvi. It is an ideal destination close to the unspoilt nature of Lapland.
Accommodation is offered in 26 comfortable wilderness style hotel rooms and 40 log cabins. Plus, in their new Arctic Sauna World they've created four element saunas that gives you a change for some much needed R&R.

3* Hotel Tundrea
Dashing Through the Snow Packages
The Tundrea cabins and apartments offer a choice of timber-built accommodation which is quintessentially Lapland. Tucked away at the foot of the Saana Fell – arguably the most iconic fell mountain in Lapland – and sits at the banks of Lake Kilpisjarvi, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Arctic tundra. Steeped in myths and legends, Kilpisjarvi is the last outpost of Finnish Lapland; located in the far north, just above the treeline – a real example of True Lapland – ideal for the adventurous.
Tundrea also features a lakeside hot tub, for which reservations and payment can be made locally.

3* Hotel Majatalo
Santa's on His Way Packages
This family-run hotel has been greeting guests to the heart of True Lapland since 1924. Offering a stay of peace and relaxation amongst the thrills and excitement of the snow activities which the area has to offer. The hotel backs onto a forest and is set away from the main road in the centre of the small and picturesque village of Hetta.
The restaurant serves original dishes from Lapland: homemade and tasty. The lounge lobby is a great place to unwind and reminisce about the day in Lapland with fellow guests. It's also a great place to read, watch TV or enjoy a drink. The hotel has saunas to warm you and your party after a long day of Arctic adventures.
Situated in Hetta, at the edge of the Pallas-Yllas National Park, the vast open surrounds emit no light pollution, making this a prime viewing location of the Northern Lights!
2025 Departures
So you've decided your preferred package and hotel, now all that's left to do is discover your local departure!
Once you've chosen your date, contact us for pricing and to book. Deposits start from £175pp.
For the latest availability in 2025 please get in touch.
2026 Departures
So you've decided your preferred package and hotel, now all that's left to do is discover your local departure!
Once you've chosen your date, contact us for pricing and to book. Deposits start from £175pp.
Please note: Santa's Magic & Santa's Aurora is not linked to live availability, so please contact us to check.
Jump to: Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds-Bradford, London Gatwick, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Southend, or Stansted.

Belfast International
Snow is Falling | 4 nights | 30th Nov
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 13th Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 13th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 13th Dec
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Birmingham
Snow is Falling | 2 nights | 4th Dec
Snow is Falling | 4 nights | 23rd Dec, 30th Dec
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 27th Dec
Dashing Through the Snow | 4 nights | 20th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 4 nights | 20th Dec, 27th Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 1st Dec, 3rd Dec, 8th Dec, 10th Dec, 15th Dec, 17th Dec, 22nd Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 1st Dec, 3rd Dec, 8th Dec, 10th Dec, 15th Dec, 17th Dec, 22nd Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 28th Nov, 5th Dec, 12th Dec, 19th Dec, 24th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 28th Nov, 5th Dec, 12th Dec, 19th Dec, 24th Dec
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Bournemouth
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 10th Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 15th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 15th Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 18th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 18th Dec
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Bristol
Snow is Falling | 3 nights | 27th Nov, 18th Dec, 27th Dec
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 8th Dec, 30th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 8th Dec, 19th Dec (Sold Out), 30th Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 16th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 16th Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 19th Dec, 23rd Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 19th Dec, 23rd Dec
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Cardiff
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 11th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 11th Dec
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Edinburgh
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 4th Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 2nd Dec, 9th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 2nd Dec, 9th Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 27th Nov
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 27th Nov
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East Midlands
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 14th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 14th Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 4th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 4th Dec
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Glasgow International
Snow is Falling | 3 nights | 12th Dec
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 2nd Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 2nd Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 5th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 5th Dec
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Humberside

Leeds-Bradford
Snow is Falling | 3 nights | 6th Dec
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 17th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 17th Dec, 29th Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 30th Nov, 2nd Dec, 17th Dec, 22nd Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 30th Nov, 2nd Dec, 17th Dec, 22nd Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 24th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 24th Dec
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London Gatwick
Snow is Falling | 2 nights | 21st Dec
Snow is Falling | 3 nights | 9th Dec
Snow is Falling | 4 nights | 23rd Nov
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 5th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 5th Dec, 7th Dec, 26th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 4 nights | 22nd Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 30th Nov, 1st Dec, 2nd Dec, 7th Dec, 9th Dec, 14th Dec, 16th Dec, 21st Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 30th Nov, 1st Dec, 2nd Dec, 7th Dec, 9th Dec, 14th Dec, 16th Dec, 21st Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 11th Dec, 18th Dec, 23rd Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 11th Dec, 18th Dec, 23rd Dec
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Liverpool
Snow is Falling | 3 nights | 15th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 1st Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 30th Nov
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 30th Nov
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Luton
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 7th Dec, 10th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 7th Dec, 10th Dec
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Manchester
Snow is Falling | 3 nights | 20th Nov
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 24th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 24th Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 1st Dec, 3rd Dec, 7th Dec, 8th Dec, 9th Dec, 10th Dec, 14th Dec, 16th Dec, 21st Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 1st Dec, 3rd Dec, 7th Dec, 8th Dec, 9th Dec, 10th Dec, 14th Dec, 16th Dec, 21st Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 28th Nov, 5th Dec, 11th Dec, 12th Dec, 18th Dec, 23rd Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 28th Nov, 5th Dec, 11th Dec, 12th Dec, 18th Dec, 23rd Dec
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Newcastle
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 11th Dec
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 8th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 8th Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 28th Nov
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 28th Nov
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Norwich
Dashing Through the Snow | 3 nights | 14th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 11th Dec
Sleigh Bells Ringing | 3 nights | 14th Dec, 16th Dec
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Southend
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 21st Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 21st Dec
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Stansted
Santa's Magic | 2 nights | 3rd Dec, 15th Dec, 17th Dec, 22nd Dec
Santa's Aurora | 2 nights | 3rd Dec, 15th Dec, 17th Dec, 22nd Dec
Santa's Magic | 3 nights | 19th Dec, 24th Dec
Santa's Aurora | 3 nights | 19th Dec, 24th Dec
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