Santa's Magic - 3 nights

This extra day on the 4 day break will normally be your second day and gives you the chance to start building up the excitement, with your choice of fantastic Optional Adventures.

Try a sensational daytime Snowmobile Safari, where parents take it in turns to drive the snowmobile and children will be towed in a special sled by the guide, or the evening snowmobile option (Northern Lights Adventure). Or perhaps enjoy a few hours downhill skiing or Saariselkä’s toboggan run. Animal lovers may prefer to go for an extra, longer Husky Sled ride or Reindeer Sleigh ride – always a popular option with the children. Please ask for further details and prices.

During your evening meal there's bound to be lots of stories to tell about the day’s adventures, as the excitement mounts for tomorrow’s Big Day!!

You will be picked up from your doorstep for the ultimate Christmas adventure. The following exciting activities are all included in the price of your short break!

Husky-sled ride where children get to ride with a parent (and shout 'mush, mush!') and grown-ups can all take a turn at actually 'driving' your sled! Imagine your sled, drawn by five or six eager huskies, straining at the leash and desperate to run, then released and they are off into the woods - the perfect way to experience Lapland's winter wonderland.

Reindeer sleigh ride meet your reindeer and your local Sami guide then take a wonderful 7-10 minute ride into the picturesque woods, with the 'swish' of the runners on snow and the children & parents cuddled together under blankets in the sleigh.

The Elves and Igloo Fantasia is hidden away in the woods and once there, join in the fun and games with the elves in their Igloo Wonderland before visiting the Artistic Igloo, admiring the magnificent ice sculptures and enjoying a drink in the ice bar *local charges apply for the drinks*.

The Reindeer Centre is full of exciting reindeer-based activities. Join in the fun and play on the Crazy Reindeer Golf, try your hand at the Reindeer Lasso or feed one of the reindeer. Also, find out what surprises are in store at the Special Reindeer Barn!

Lunch is included to 'recharge your batteries' for the afternoon. This will be a simple two course meal with plenty of hot berry juice, squash, tea and coffee also available.

A host of Snow and Ice Fun Activities are provided for you to enjoy such as ice-fishing, snow-hockey, kick-sledding (a cross between a scooter and toboggan!) tandem skiing, mini skidoo rides for the children and tobogganing.

See your children's faces light up with wonder as you depart on your Search for Santa. Meet Santa Claus himself in an exclusive family meeting his hideaway log-cabin home, with his elves on hand to make you welcome and ensure that there is magic in the air!

Refreshments are included too and are available throughout the day, for those times when a few minutes warming up round a crackling fire is welcomed.

Finally, back 'home' in your hotel, sit down as a family to enjoy a wonderful Gala Dinner, and relive every unforgettable moment of your biggest ever Christmas adventure!

Fun-time again, with the chance to thrill to another big adventure, either pre-booked in the UK or chosen the day before from the range of Optional Adventures.

You may have fallen in love with the huskies and want to enjoy an even longer Husky Sled ride or relax on Rudolph's Reindeer Run or perhaps take off on a Snowmobile Safari for high-octane thrills – there are plenty of options to choose from.

This morning also gives you the chance to browse the souvenir shops in the village. Choose from traditional hand made Lappish items and clothes, Christmas gifts and toys. You will then be collected by coach from your doorstep, and taken to the airport to catch your flight home to a chorus of fond farewells.

*The amount of time allowed to do these activities depends on the actual flight departure time.*