Finland : Meet santa claus - Activity break

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 – The Kuhmo Christmas Village which is located in an unforgettably beautiful setting and exudes warm and ambiance. Here dozens of elves and Santa Claus will put you in the festive mood. You can learn how to make gingerbread cookies Santa's favourite treat and once they are ready you will need to search for him to give him the gift of cookies. This will be done on a reindeer ride to the log house where Santa maybe sleeping. 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 magical Shaman.

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.

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.