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First Choice trips to Lapland

With a range of departure airports available, there are plenty of day trips and longer visits to see Santa Claus in Lapland with First Choice this year.

Day trip to Rovaniemi

Come and spend the day in Santa's secret underground grotto and graduate as one of his elves. Meet Old Man Reindeer and listen to stories as you learn about the Arctic Circle crossing ceremony.
Santa's a busy man, but he's made time to meet you and your new friends on your special day. Ask the Elves how to greet him in Finnish and receive a super present.

Departures

5th December - Birmingham, Durham Tees Valley, Exeter
6th December - Bournemouth, Humberside, Gatwick, Manchester
12th December - Bristol, Stansted, Mnchester
13th December - Edinburgh, Gatwick, Manchester, Norwich
19th December - Gatwick, Newcastle
20th December - Gatwick

Day trip to Kittila

Experience the snowy magic of Lapland on this special story time adventure.

Heading to The Snow Village in the middle of a frosty forest, you'll meet all Santa's helpers and friends, hearing stories and trying out activities like reindeer sleigh rides and snowshoeing; you'll even meet the big man himself.

You'll have lunch at Mrs Claus's log restaurant, with plenty of tasty treats to give you energy for the day's fun activities.

You'll meet a real Shaman, a traditional Lappish storyteller, who will perform a special Arctic ceremony.

Explore Lapland's amazing Ice Hotel, where you'll see the stunning snow architecture, frosted rooms and glass-like furniture of this sub-zero setting.

Departures

Gatwick - 5th, 12th, 21st and 22nd December
Manchester - 12th and 18th December
East Midlands - 18th December

3- and 4-night holidays to Lapland

On the longer stays, all guests enjoy a visit to the Arctic Circle, Husky Sled or Snowmobile rides and the highlight of the trip, a meeting with Santa.  Additional and optional activities are available, depending upon the trip selected.  Prices start from £440 per person and departures are available as follows:

3-night trips

Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick and Manchester - 6th, 13th and 20th December

4-night trips

Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick and Manchester - 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December

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