Combining buckets of festive cheer, fun-packed adventures and luxurious accommodation with all the trimmings, this is the perfect way to spend Christmas among the enchanting, snow-blanketed forests of Finnish Lapland. You’ll be staying in a stylish three-bedroom villa with its own sauna, Jacuzzi and cosy lounge with a fireplace, along with the first-class services of a personal host to ensure everything runs to plan and a private chef crafting exquisite home-cooked meals throughout your stay. Santa’s elves will also be on-hand with a raft of activities for the whole family, including a visit to Santa’s secret underground cavern and toy factory, while there will also be a magical opportunity to meet Santa himself. You’ll also glide through the forests by reindeer sleigh and husky sled, while the evenings will bring opportunities to hunt the Northern Lights.
Your holiday begins with complimentary airport lounge access before flying from the UK to Rovaniemi, the gateway to Finnish Lapland. On arrival, you'll be met by your host and a private transfer will take you to your Hidden Arctic Cloud Villa, where you’ll be greeted by a Christmas elf, bringing festive cheer and greetings from Santa. Your personal host will explain how everything works as you settle into your luxury villa, which features a sauna, an outdoor terrace with a Jacuzzi and a cosy living room with a fireplace.
Later on, your private chef will prepare a delicious five-course welcome dinner showcasing the finest flavours of Lapland. The menu can, of course, be tailored to your tastes and requirements. Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to head out in search of the Northern Lights with your expert guide. With a little luck regarding clear skies and solar activity, the aurora will cast its celestial glow in the night sky – so be sure to have your camera at the ready.
Dinner included
Hidden Arctic Cloud Villa
Hidden Arctic Cloud Villa
Start your morning with breakfast cooked by your private chef in the comfort of your villa. You’ll then visit a local reindeer farm, gliding through the snow-covered forests on an enchanting sleigh ride as you learn about the culture of the region’s indigenous Sami people. Lunch is then served in a traditional Lappish hut, followed by a short transfer to Santa’s secret underground cavern.
Here, you’ll travel through this magical world by train, earn your own Elf Diploma, cross the Arctic Circle, visit the Ice Gallery and send your Christmas greetings at the Post Office – the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit. It’s then time to head back to the villa for another home-cooked dinner cooked by your private chef, and, if you fancy it and the conditions look promising, another Northern Lights hunt.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Reindeer sleigh ride, Finnish Lapland
Santa's Secret Cavern
After breakfast, it's time to head out into the nearby forest to search for the perfect Christmas tree. Once you've found the one, you'll have the chance to decorate it with sparkling ornaments and twinkling lights, followed by lunch back at the villa. Then, the elves will lead you to Santa's secret underground cavern, where you'll get to see the elves hard at work lovingly crafting toys for children around the world before a magical private meeting with Father Christmas himself, in which each child will receive a gift. After this special experience, you'll return to the villa for dinner and another chance to spot the Northern Lights.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Santa's Toy Factory
Start your day with another hearty breakfast before visiting a local husky kennel, where you'll get to meet Lapland's lovable, furry creatures and experience an exhilarating private husky sledding adventure, gliding along snowy trails and across frozen lakes. In the afternoon, you'll be treated to another enchanting private excursion, this time gliding through the forests in the comfort of a heated sled, before enjoying hot drinks in a traditional Lappish hut amid the silence of the Arctic nature.
It's then time to return to the villa for a festive farewell dinner courtesy of your private chef, followed by one last chance to witness the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Husky sledding, Finnish Lapland
Enjoy one last breakfast at the villa courtesy of your private chef before heading to the airport to catch your flight home.
Breakfast included
"I designed this itinerary to offer a truly high-end, personalised Christmas experience that's a cut above the norm in every aspect. This really is a festive break with all the trimmings, with the services of a personal host and a private chef removing all the hassle and allowing you to fully embrace the Christmas spirit from the comfort of a luxury Lappish villa. "
Sue McAlinden
Destination Specialist
Low Season from: £11,165 pp
High Season from: £12,885 pp
Flights are additional.