Lapland Christmas with Santa

Rovaniemi · Levi · 5 nights

Five nights from Rovaniemi to Levi, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Five nights across two stops: Rovaniemi for three nights and Levi for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village, Levi Fell and Winter Sports and Huskies and Reindeer. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private meeting with Santa, husky sledding and a reindeer farm lunch. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private meeting with Santa, husky sledding and a reindeer farm lunch
Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi
Huskies and Reindeer, Rovaniemi
Levi Fell and Winter Sports

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · Rovaniemi
Arrival in Rovaniemi
Arrive at Rovaniemi airport, about 15 minutes by road, with transfers in winter clothing and transfer privately to your base. Time today to cross the Arctic Circle line and pick up your thermal gear for the days ahead.
- Private transfer via Rovaniemi airport
- Cross the Arctic Circle line and pick up your thermal gear for the days ahead
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Rovaniemi
Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village
The Arctic Circle marker and Santa Claus Village, plus the Arktikum museum, which explains Sámi culture and Arctic science properly.
- Arctic Circle crossing
- Santa Claus Village
- Arktikum science centre and museum
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Rovaniemi
Huskies and Reindeer
A husky sled run through the forest with time at the kennels, and a reindeer farm visit with a Sámi herder explaining the working year.
- Husky sled safari (snow season)
- Reindeer farm and sleigh ride
- Traditional lunch by an open fire
Meals:
BL
04
Day 4 · Levi
Rovaniemi to Levi
Fly to Kittilä or drive north from Rovaniemi, around two and a half hours. On arrival, settle into the fell village and walk out under the first dark sky.
- Fly to Kittilä or drive north from Rovaniemi, around two and a half hours
- Settle into the fell village and walk out under the first dark sky
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Levi
Levi Fell and Winter Sports
The gondola up Levi fell, downhill and cross-country skiing on marked trails, and snowshoeing in the surrounding forest.
- Levi gondola and fell top
- Skiing or snowshoeing with instruction
- Forest trail network
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Levi
Departure from Levi
A last snowy morning before the short transfer to Kittilä. Private transfer to Kittilä airport in good time for your onward flight.
- A last snowy morning before the short transfer to Kittilä
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

How cold is Lapland at Christmas?+

Often between -10°C and -25°C. Thermal outer clothing and boots are usually provided by your safari operators; you bring warm layers underneath.

Will we see the Northern Lights?+

Possibly. December has long dark nights, but cloud is common. Lights are never guaranteed, so we plan aurora outings on more than one evening.

Is it suitable for young children?+

Yes. Santa Claus Village, reindeer and husky rides suit young children, and activities are kept short in the cold.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.