Family Winter Fun on The Arctic Circle

Take the stress out of travelling with children on this fabulous winter holiday close to the Arctic Circle. Location is everything in Lapland, and we have found a gem for those big on expectation. Surrounded by lush forest and nestled beside beautiful rapids, yet just 15-minutes from Rovaniemi Airport, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is the perfect place to enjoy pure nature whilst making lasting family memories. 

Day 1
You will arrive at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort with plenty of time to explore your new surroundings before dinner this evening. Stay in a choice of  accommodation that suits your family needs.  

Day 2
As you awake to your first full day in Lapland, the fun begins right away with a husky safari, a ‘must do’ on any Lapland holiday! After enjoying this firm family favourite, the rest of the afternoon is free for your own activities.  After dinner an evening outing takes you on a peaceful reindeer sleigh ride through the dark snow covered forests in search of the northern lights. 

Day 3
No family trip to Lapland would be complete without meeting 'the man himself' and, today you will do just that during a magical visit to nearby Santa Claus Village. After meeting Santa, spend some time exploring the village and enjoy lunch before the fun continues on a snowmobile safari on the surrounding forest trails.  They will take you to a local reindeer farm where you will then meet the reindeer, feed them from your hand and take a short, but exciting, sleigh ride around the corral. After a fun -packed day, return to the resort with happy memories to last a lifetime.   

Day 4
With no fixed agenda today, you are free to spend the day however you wish.  We are happy to add additional guided activities or you may prefer to just spend time having fun in the snow, borrow a sledge and head to the hill or try forest skiing and explore the resort trails. If the little one fancy a go at snowmobiling there are options for a safe foray into this exhilarating activity. This evening a private family visit to the riverside sauna will be booked, where you can relax Finnish style, overlooking the river rapids while reflecting on your fabulous holiday. 

Day 5
Today marks the end of this suggested family break but your adventure doesn’t have to end there. You may choose to extend your stay in Lapland to visit other areas or spend time in the beautiful city of Helsinki on the way back home. 

December - March

Cost from £

From £2,350 per adult / £1,205 per child

Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you.

Departure Dates

Any day to your requirements.

Difficulty

You should be mobile and with a reasonable degree of fitness for dog sledding and snowmobiling but these are soft adventures that are family oriented.

Flights

Flights on Finnair from London Heathrow via Helsinki are included. Regional departures are possible, please enquire. Some low cost carriers sometimes fly into Rovaniemi direct from the UK.

Time

GMT +2 hours

Consider staying for the full week to fully immerse yourselves in family time and the magic of Lapland, and remember, this is the home of Santa Claus so you can visit him anytime.. not just at Christmas!