In Search of Father Christmas 2007

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Four Day Lapland Lullaby:

It's difficult to believe, but the day has actually arrived that we depart for Lapland. Packing over and having arrived at the airport, check in is swiftly completed for our destination deep in the fells of Lapland and our introduction to this land of make belief Following our arrival we transfer to Salla or Olos and are accommodated in hotel rooms, bungalows or cabins in accordance with your wishes. Already the feeling of this special Christmas land engulfs us as we contemplate finding Santa Claus. Overgarments and boots will be allocated to keep you warm. Welcome evening dinner in the restaurant.

• Day 2 – This surely must be a magical land!! 09.00 and it's still dark outside, yet the reflection from the snow is such that we can see easily enough. After a fortifying Finnish breakfast it's time to consider the activities of the day. What does our winter wonderland offer as we search for Santa... Husky rides, sometimes even the opportunity of husky mushing. Reindeer rides and of course the inevitable snowmobiling over prepared tracts.Participants will be split over the various activities (naturally families and friends will be kept together) but will of course have the opportunity to sample everything. Lunch will be taken at an outside setting and dinner will be served in your hotel restaurant.

• Day 3 – Following a hearty breakfast, skidoos, reindeer and huskies will once again be used as our search continues. Lunch once again will be taken at an outside location Fortunately Father Christmas is known never to disappoint children taking the time and trouble to come to his homeland to visit it and we can therefore be certain of meeting him sometime during today for that very special encounter. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel restaurant.

• Day 4 – A choice of activities are offered for the morning including down hill skiing (slalom) cross country skiing, ice fishing and other snow based activities. Lunch will be taken in the hotel and an opportunity provided to buy some traditional souvenirs en route before joining your return flight to the United Kingdom.

Your Accommodation in the magical resort of Salla

Salla is an ideal location for our Search for Santa tours. A small and pretty ski resort in splendid isolation, here one finds a series of quality cabins and a small hotel with swimming pool which was renovated as recent as the year 2000. Located a 2 hour drive from Rovaniemi the setting is peaceful and tranquil whilst the resort offers the creature comforts that one might expect. Here one finds cross country tracts at your very door and a beautiful slalom ski slope running into the very centre of activities so it is little wonder that santa has chosen this area to have one of his many homes in Lapland.

A resort with a fine choice of accommodations consisting of a building housing hotel rooms, a swimming pool, and the main restaurant of the complex

Log Cabins

Ideal for families as the capacity is for up to 4 persons (some for 6).

These are the traditional form of Lappish accommodation each cabin being equipped with private shower, wc and private sauna and romantic log fire (they are of course fully centrally heated).

Warm and cosy in every way there is even a small kitchen area and all are equipped with a warm air clothes drier.

Hotel Rooms

All rooms are spacious and well equipped with private shower and wc. You have the convenience of coming directly from your room to the restaurant for meals without having to change into and out of your warm over-clothing, as the restaurant and rooms are within the same building.

Meals within the resort

Wherever you are accommodated your meals will be taken in the main restaurant of the complex. All meals are provided in buffet style. The dinner buffet will feature additional children's favourites like burgers, chips, chicken nuggets etc in addition to a range of adult choices. Children may eat from either the adult or children's selections.

Your Accommodation in the magical resort of Olos

Some 60 minutes from Kittila Airport in the direction of Muonio, lies the ski resort of Olos, truly another hidden Lappish gem. There are, but only a few places in Lapland where one can imagine the location to be the home of Santa Claus and it no wonder why Santa has chosen Olos as one of his special homes in Lapland. The setting is peaceful and tranquil and yet it provides all the creature comforts one may require. Here one finds cross country tracts at your very door and slalom ski slopes running into the centre of activities.

Within the restaurant building one finds a heated swimming pool. Other resort facilities include a Kota, a ski pub/restaurant providing a traditional setting for an evening of merriment. Should you wish to you may also avail of the sports facilities of the hotel building including squash courts and a gym for your added enjoyment.

Bungalows

The traditional 'cabins' of Olos are ideal for families of between 4-8 persons. Constructed as joining units of 4, with entrance through an interior passage way, these bungalows are like our traditional cabins as they feature a wooden interior and of course the romantic log fire. Naturally each is equipped with private shower wc and sauna, whilst the modern kitchen offers a microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Pristine in every way they exude a top quality feeling, yet retain that warm and cosy feeling associated with the traditional cabin.

Bungalows for up to 4 consist of 1 bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge area. Bungalows for 6 have 2 bedrooms plus a sofa bed. Bungalows for 8 have 3 bedrooms and a sofa bed.

Apartments

If you are looking for Scandinavia's best standards look no further than these apartments. They simply exude a quality feel about them. Each and every aspect has been considered, with top quality bathrooms (shower and wc) with their own private saunas. Other fitments meet with these high standards and in addition one finds a cooking area, drying facilities and cable TV.

Hotel Rooms

All rooms are spacious and well equipped with private shower and w.c. All rooms have cable TV and balcony and are located in the main hotel building where reception is also located. In the new hotel building the rooms are all equipped with private sauna and Jacuzzi bath (no balcony).

Tour Meals

Wherever you are accommodated within the resort your meals are taken in one of the restaurants of the complex. All meals are provided in buffet style. The dinner buffet will feature additional children's favourites like burgers, chips, chicken nuggets, etc in addition to a range of adult choices. Children may eat from either the adult or children's selections.

Festive Christmas Offers

Senior Citizen Discount

Like to take the Grandchildren to Lapland or feel young at heart and wish to enjoy the exhilarating fun of Lapland? A special senior citizens discount (passport photocopy required to verify claim) is applicable of £75 per person on specified tours (6 & 13 December only). Applies to all aged 60+.

Limited Free Child Places

Free child places are subject to availability and must be booked prior to October 2007. Each booking must consist of 2 adults + 2 children (the youngest child will qualify for the free child place). This offer is valid for 6 and 13 December.

Free Place for Party Bookings

Travel on 6th or 13th December to receive one free place in parties of ten people or more. Discount is calculated on the least expensive person travelling free.
 

Prices for 2007:
 

Flights from Stansted operate to Kittila. All other departures operate to Ravoniemi.

Insurance Premium: £40 adult, £20 child 2-15 years of age inclusive.

Child Reductions, per child (2-11 years inclusive) - £100

Prices shown are per paying person. Each cabin or room is reserved privately for the number in that party, i.e. if 3 persons book a cabin for 6 it remains private for the 3 persons concerned as the under occupancy supplement is already included in the price for 3. Tour includes services as specified in the itinerary. Accommodation, meals and tours with gift allowance for children aged 2 to 11. All flights are non-smoking. Flight schedules and aircraft type to be advised when booking.

We are acting as agents for Canterbury Travel (London) Ltd ATOL 739 on the above tour.

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