Finland : Meet santa claus - Activity break
4 day Christmas activity break departing 19th December from Heathrow or Manchester
A perfect, unique gift for children. Following the success last Christmas of this charming itinerary, we are pleased to offer our Christmas activity break with flights from London Heathrow and guaranteed rooms at the delightful Hotel Kalevala.
Our active breaks for christmas is set in one of Finland’s most enchanting winter wonderlands and this magical and unique christmas gift offers plenty of fabulous fun-filled activities including snowmobiling, reindeer sledding, husky sleigh riding, tobogganing and cross-country skiing. The whole family will relish the authentic Christmas atmosphere, snow-covered landscape, charming Finnish folklore, traditional Christmas cuisine and of course we all get to meet Santa Claus
Itinerary
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Day 1 -
(19 Dec) Arrive Finland
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On arrival at Kajaani Airport you will be met and transferred by coach (journey time approximately one to one-and-a-half hours) to the Hotel Kalevala which has been decorated for Christmas. This evening there is a welcome drink and briefing before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
(20 Dec) Winter Fun Day
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After breakfast you enjoy a morning taster of winter fun activities including a horse sleigh ride, a short husky sleigh ride, reindeer sledding and a short snowmobile ride with hot juice served by an open fire. Following a light lunch in the hotel restaurant you can spend the afternoon with yet more outdoor activities such as tobogganing and kick-sledding. In the evening there will be time for a sauna before a traditional Finnish evening with dinner, singing and dancing performed by a Helka folkore group, hot drinks around the campfire and an appearance by the magical shaman (a traditional fortune-teller).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
(21 Dec) Optional Activities & Santa Claus
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This morning after breakfast you can choose from a vast range of optional activities (not included in the price) such as horse sleigh riding, a snowmobile safari, cross-country skiing, a snowshoe tour, ice-sculpting, ice-skating, kick-sledding and ice-fishing. Following lunch in the hotel restaurant we embark on the highlight of the trip – a visit to Santa’s workshop. We walk through the snowy pine forest along a beautiful trail lit by candles and bonfires. There are surprises along the way with music and singing by Santa’s elves. In Santa’s workshop you can learn how to make gingerbread cookies and in the Forest Lodge you will hear more Christmas stories from the elves. The children’s eyes will sparkle with delight and excitement as each of them meets Santa Claus and experiences a fantasy moment that they will treasure for a very long time. Santa will have a small gift for each child. Later there will be time for a sauna before a traditional Christmas meal with entertainment and dancing in the restaurant.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
(22 Dec) Depart Finland
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After breakfast you will be transferred to Kajaani Airport for your return flight home. Meals included: Breakfast
Hotel Kalevala
This comfortable, cosy hotel enjoys a peaceful location on the shores of Lake Lammasjärvi in the small town of Kuhmo. The hotel offers a restaurant, lounge and saunas, while each of the 44 rooms is equipped with private bathroom (shower & wc), TV, telephone and minibar. Children are well catered for with special menus and a playroom where they can enjoy Playstation2 and DVD-movies.
Flying to Finland
Our Festive Finland trips include scheduled flights with Finnair via Helsinki from your choice of either London Heathrow or Manchester.
What To Bring
We will provide you with the winter outer clothing (thermal overall, woollen socks, boots, gloves and balaclava) that are required for the extremely cold conditions (-20° to -30°C is common). You should bring with you adequate clothing (several layers may be required) to wear under your thermal outer clothing (cotton, wool and fleece are the best materials) including long thermal underwear. We strongly recommend extra socks, gloves, scarves and balaclavas especially for children.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Prices
| Dates |
Festive Family Adventure |
| Adult |
Child |
Infant |
19/12/2008 - 22/12/2008
| £1,111 |
£879 |
£30 |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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| Supplements |
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19/12/2008 - 22/12/2008: Upgrade to suite: £109
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Prices for single travellers:
| Dates |
Festive Family Adventure |
| Adult |
Child |
Infant |
19/12/2008 - 22/12/2008
| £1,186 |
£879 |
£30 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person.
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What's Included?
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Return flights from London Heathrow via Helsinki to Kajaani Airport
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All airport taxes and passenger service charges
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Private coach transfers between Kajaani Airport and the hotel
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Accommodation with private facilities on a full board basis
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Activities as described
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Daily sauna
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Thermal outer clothing (suit, boots, socks, gloves and balaclavas)
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