Authentic Christmas in Lapland

5 Days

Imagine a faraway, untouched place, where at night the sky is tinged with wonderful colours and the legend of the spirits communicating from the over world echo in the words of the local people: that place does exist: it is called Lapland!

Set off with LappOne-The five senses of Lapland to experience your authentic Christmas in Lapland, living unique and unforgettable emotions in the pristine valley of the Tornio River. The tour will take place in HaparandaTornio, a town located on the border between Swedish and Finnish Lapland, in a land untouched by mass tourism, rich in culture, history, traditions and wonderful landscapes.

This tour is designed for those who want to experience the atmosphere of authentic Christmas in Lapland in an off-the-beaten-track, history-rich area surrounded by rustic comfort and genuine hospitality.

Authentic Christmas in Lapland means staying away from mass tourism, being always in touch with nature and living the food, traditions, colours and voices of the last wilderness of Europe.

The location has little light pollution, so the northern lights are usually visible from the yard, without the need of tiring nighttime transfers.

The guesthouse is family run and gives an insight into a traditional Lapland family, which has lived in the area for over 5 generations. The restaurant is one of the best in the area and uses meat from the owner’s cattle.

The programme combines typical Arctic activities such as husky and reindeer with more peculiar ones such as the visit to a real artisan workshop and a shamanic ritual. We have over ten years experience so we make sure your tour goes smoothly.

Optionally, the programme can be lengthened with one or two additional nights stay in an igloo or perhaps a town center hotel. Tornio, Haparanda and Kemi are small, charming towns, safe and nearly traffic-free.

Join us in a small group for your authentic Christmas in Lapland!

Overview

THE TOUR IN A NUTSHELL
Departures: November and December 2023. Special departure 22-26 December 2023.
Duration: 4 nights (with possible extension in glass igloo).
Meals: full board: continental buffet breakfast, light snack and dinner are included every day
Activities: husky, reindeer, day on ice, sauna and hot tub, fishermen village visit, snowmobile safari, Christmas tree
Difficulty: suitable for everyone, including children, in normal physical shape and without walking impairments
Climate: arctic, ranging from cold and humid to very cold and dry. Temperature extremes: 0oC to -30oC
Winter gear: included, available through the whole tour
Transfer: private VIP minibus or vehicle with dedicated driver
Tour leader: English-speaking
Distance covered: around 600 km
Countries: Finland – Sweden
Arrival and departure airport: Luleå (LLA), Sweden

PRICES

  • Adults: €1690
  • Children 4-11 €990
  • Children 0-3 in additional bed: €100

What's included and what's not

The price includes

  • Accommodation as described
  • All listed meals, including water, coffee and tea
  • All listed activities
  • All transfer in private vehicle
  • Entrance tickets for included activities
  • Rental of arctic clothes (boots, overall, socks) for the duration of the tour
  • English-speaking tour leader

The price does not include

  • Outward and return flights
  • Airport tax
  • Compulsory travel insurance
  • Snowmobile (optional activity: €190 adults, €90 children)
  • Alcoholic or soft drinks
  • Extras (souvenirs, etc.)
  • Everything that is not explicitly mentioned in the tour programme
Northern Lights?

Northern lights are unpredictable natural phenomenon, and In spite of our experience we cannot guarantee that you will be able to observe them. However, we will do our best so that the observation chances are greatest. Our photography guides will assist you throughout your stay so as to get the best shots in every situation.

Photos?

should you wish to take pictures, we recommend a reflex or last-generation mirrorless camera, a wide angle lens (under 30 mm) supporting aperture f2.8 or lower, a tripod and a rucksack for easy transportation of your photo equipment.

Weather?

Please note: activities can be swapped, shortened or cancelled due to weather conditions. In the unlikely case of activity cancellation we will do our best to replace the cancelled activity with another one of similar value. No refund will be due in any case due to weather.

  • Departures upon request in November and December 2023
  • Starting from €1690 excluding flights
  • Min 4 max 12 people

GET IN TOUCH

Need more information? Send an email at info@lappone.com and we will help you!