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Simply Saariselkä

 

We are aware that there are those who wish to experience Saariselka but want greater flexibility with their time and are willing to forgo some of the benefits of our more inclusive holiday arrangements such as full board, Snow kids activities and being fully escorted. With this in mind we have created “Simply Saariselka” which as the name implies is a basic package but still includes a personal meeting with Santa during an exciting Arctic Activity day.

This then allows you to choose and design your own level of activity in your free time whether it be to go tobogganing, try skiing, or book from our exhilarating range of optional activities. It also allows you the freedom as a family to choose where to dine for some meals: whether that be taking up the hotels half board option or exploring the resorts excellent restaurants.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

Holiday Club Saariselkä

Thrills without frills Saariselkä - Santa Claus in Finnish Lapland and Northern FinlandHoliday Club Saariselkä is located at the heart of Saariselkä allowing easy access to the resorts facilities and restaurants. Hotel facilities include restaurants and bars, a popular spa swimming pool with slides, wave machine, saunas and jacuzzis.

Guests can book a range of spa treatments locally such a massages and mud treatments. Holiday Club has the resorts best facilities for those with disabilities with access to nearly all areas, including the pool.

 

Accommodation

Family room 1-4 people: 2 single beds and a 140cm wide sofa bed.

All rooms have private facilities, Satellite TV, drying cupboard, hairdryer and bathrobes for adults.

 

 

 

 

 


5 Day
itinerary

Thrills without frills Saariselkä - Santa Claus in Finnish Lapland and Northern FinlandDAY 1

Depart London Gatwick to Ivalo. A short transfer by coach to Holiday Club Saariselkä. Collect special thermal clothing and your guide will point out the resort facilities such as restaurants, toboggan slope and shops.

 

DAY 2

Buffet breakfast. An opportunity to take part in the wide range of optional activities, such as husky safaris, snowmobiling, and karting. Please see the full list of activities and prices at the foot of the page.
Alternatively use the time to discover the toboggan slope, take a swim or hop on the bus to the ski slopes.
Others may choose to take a walk through snow covered forests and enjoy a leisurely lunch in the fell top restaurant taking in the panoramic views.

 

DAY 3Thrills without frills Saariselkä - Santa Claus in Finnish Lapland and Northern Finland

Following breakfast journey by coach through the forest to the home of a reindeer herder. Upon arrival the reindeer herder will perform the special ceremony to celebrate Crossing the Arctic Circle. He has rounded up just a few of his reindeer that roam free in the forest so you can enjoy a short reindeer sleigh ride before receiving your reindeer driving licence.
On the nearby lake try a variety of unique Arctic activities such as tandem skiing, reindeer lassoing, ice fishing and mini snowmobiling. A simple hot lunch will be served in a cabin. From here each family goes in search of Santa by following a candle-lit trail through the forest in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. Santa will be found resting in the forest and he has promised to hear everyone’s Christmas wishes. Return to the hotel by coach.

 

DAY 4

Buffet breakfast. A day at leisure to take part in a host of activities.

A farewell traditional Finnish Christmas dinner, followed by a children’s disco.

Keep you eyes open for a very special guest.

 

DAY 5

Buffet breakfast. The morning at leisure. Afternoon departure from Ivalo for a non stop flight to London Gatwick.

 

The order of events may vary and all activities are subject to local weather conditions which are beyond our control.

 

 

Client Comment

“Absolutely magical, our best experience ever.
Made very welcome by all the Emagine team and felt like they were part of our family, the best reps on any holiday we have had.

A magical holiday”,

 

Sheena Ashton, Attleborough, Norfolk

 

 

 

Prices include

Return flights from London Gatwick to Ivalo

Snowmobile Safaris

Transfers as per itinerary

Accommodation in a family room with private facilities.

Buffet breakfast daily, one lunch and a Finnish Christmas dinner.

Safari services, provision of thermal clothing, equipment and guides as per itinerary (Arctic activity day with reindeer ride & snowmobile ride)

Meeting Santa one family at a time in a forest cabin and once again at a Christmas dinner.

A Christmas gift for everyone.

An Arctic Circle crossing Certificate and reindeer driving licence.

Thermal outer clothing for duration of holiday

Emagine guides on hand each morning at breakfast.

Entrance to Spa pool.

All airport taxes and passenger service charges.

 

 

 

Prices

Price per person at Holiday Club Saariselkä

 

From
No. of days
Dep. dates
Adult
Child (2-11 yrs) sharing with 2 adults
Child in own room (min. 2 children)
Single Supplement
Gatwick
5 days
14 Dec
£799
£699
£769
£130

Gatwick
5 days
18 Dec
£829
£719
£789
£150

When there is only one adult in a room a single supplement applies. A limited number of connecting rooms are available at an additional cost.

 

Price excludes: Meals not specified Hire of ski or any other equipment not mentioned in the itinerary Optional safaris and spa treatments.

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Club Half board supplement box.

Meals

Your holiday includes lunch on the Arctic activity day and a traditional Finnish Christmas buffet.

You can add an excellent 3 course buffet dinner at your hotel for the remaining nights of your holiday.

 

Adult £16.00 Child £8.00 (per night)

 

 

 

 

Optional Safaris: Price per person.

 

 

Adult

Adult

Child

 

Duration

2 Sharing

1 Person

 

Family snowmobile safari

1 ½ hours

£59

 

£41

Night time snowmobile safari

1 ½ hours

£59

 

£41

Faster Adult Only Snowmobile Safari for confident drivers.

1 hours

£38

£57

 

 

2 hours

£58

£87

 

Cross country skiing tour

2 hours

£39

£45

£23

Snow shoe walk

1 hour

£39

£45

£23

Visit to Husky farm & ½ hour drive

1 hour

£62

£76

£57

Visit to husky farm & 1 ½ hour ride

2 hours

£76

£105

£79

Visit to reindeer farm, Sami culture & long reindeer ride

2 hours

£77

£89

£67

 

* Minimum number of participants applies

 

 

 

 

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