Bag Lapland day trips with Santa meets, snowmobiles & reindeers this December
WHO said holidays have to be longer than one day to be unforgettable?
This December, you could head on the day trip of a lifetime to discover the magical Christmas land of Lapland.
Lapland, also known as Santa’s home, is a part of northern Europe that borders Finland, Sweden, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia.
The deals include flights from UK airports to a remote and exclusive location in Swedish Lapland, Pajala, just beyond the Arctic Circle.
The day trip deals start from £499 for adults and kids, but the price will vary according to the city you depart from.
And if you’re quick, you can bag 10 per cent off your winter holiday by booking before September 29.
- Check the Lapland day trip deals here
Once you’ve landed in the winter wonderland, you’ll visit the picturesque Santa village, where your day tour will begin and end.
During the day, every family will have a private meeting with Santa himself, and he will even have a memorable Christmas gift for each child.
You’ll also get a husky-sled ride, a snowmobile experience and even a reindeer sleight trip.
In the midst of the activities, you’ll be treated to a traditional Swedish hot lunch.
The average temperature in December is around -5C, but it can even reach -17C, so you’ll need to be all wrapped up to enjoy the activities.
Not to worry, though, as the deals include thermal clothing, gloves and boots.
If you don’t fancy leaving the country, there is another, far more accessible, way to experience Lapland.
Children can grant their Christmas wishes to meet Santa and his crew of helpers at the winter paradise in Ascot, Berkshire.
The park is said to be a “secret immersive adventure based on an original re-imagination of the Father Christmas myth”, – and it’s definitely way closer – and cheaper – than the real deal.
For more family deals this year, we found the best child-friendly UK breaks where kids eat for free, and deals start from £6pp a night.
Legoland launched a Halloween party with overnight stays, park entry and freebies from £57pp.
Meanwhile, Haven has cheap October half-term and Halloween stays from £8pp a night.