All Aboard for a Christmas Like No Other!
Just announced by Finnish Railways! This Christmas, the Santa Claus Express is set to embark on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure and you’ll never forget!
The magic begins at Helsinki Central Railway Station, where Santa will be waiting on the platform to greet us with a jolly smile, and send us on our way with a cheerful wave. On board, the spirit of Christmas will be everywhere with festive entertainment and a delicious Christmas snack box, packed with seasonal treats to enjoy along the way.
And finally, as one-of-a-kind keepsake from a one-of-a-kind adventure, you’ll receive an exclusive, first-of-its-kind certificate to commemorate this magical journey – definitely something you’ll treasure for years to come!
Combined with this memorable holiday, is a two night stay in Helsinki and days of fun and magic in Lapland. Lapland – the place with snowy landscapes, twinkling lights and amazing adventures. Meet Santa, travel through the Arctic wilderness in a reindeer sleigh, chase the mesmerizing Northern Lights and skim across the snow on a snowmobile.
Are you ready to experience a holiday as unique as this?
Arrive Helsinki and transfer to your hotel.
The festive season’s a special time to visit Helsinki – streets are illuminated with myriads of lights, store fronts are dressed with colourful Christmas displays and the air’s filled with a special magic. Depending on the Hockey League schedule, you may be able to attend an ice hockey game this evening.
Helsinki is a beautiful city – compact and easy to move around. Join a guided sightseeing tour this morning taking in the most interesting parts of Helsinki – the historical centre, the impressive library, the City Hall, Parliament buildings and unique Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church).
Day at leisure.
The excitement builds as we head to the station to board the very first journey of the Christmas Eve Santa Claus Express, bound for the winter wonderland of Lapland!
From the moment we arrive, it’s pure festive magic. Santa will be on the platform, waving us off with a jolly cheer as we step aboard the train filled with fun and adventure. The journey’s will be filled with entertainment, laughter, and a delicious Christmas snack box, created just for this enchanted ride. And to crown it all, you’ll receive a special, keepsake Certificate—a treasured memento of this once-in-a-lifetime Christmas experience.
Arrive Kemijärvi railway station and transfer to your accommodation 45 minutes away.
It’s Christmas Day, and we have a very special invitation—Santa says he coming to meet us! Since we’ve traveled from so far away, he’s really excited to meet us but there’s one important rule—you must be on his special list! This is the list the elves keep of those who’ve been kind and caring throughout the year.
Inside information from the elves is that Santa loves the traditional Finnish pipari biscuits so let’s decorate some of these to give him as a present.
After all this fun, it time to enjoy a traditional Finnish Christmas meal.
Time to meet Lapland’s most famous animal – reindeers! Set off on a cosy sedate sleigh ride through the snow laden forest enjoying the silence and beauty of your pristine surroundings.
Today may also be a good opportunity to use your included chair lift ticket and take a ride to the top of the fell (small mountain) for spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. If you start to feel chilly, pop into the cosy Tsokka restaurant for a warm drink.
Ready to try husky mushing? They’re a spirited bunch, these huskies, strong and eager to get going.
After an introduction, safety talk and driving lesson, it’s time to test your skills. Driving your own team with a passenger in your sleigh head off on a speedy ride through the forest – hold on to your beanie!
If the Northern Lights are out tonight, we’ll take a walk to see them in all their splendour and glory.
After breakfast this morning, head off to the lake for a spot of ice fishing. Armed with a giant metal corkscrew, drill a hole in the ice, drop you line in and wait for a bite. Enjoy hot drinks and sausages around the fire.
Next up, the exhilarating experience of snowmobiling. After gearing up and having a safety talk from your guide, set off across the frozen lake and weave your way through snowy forests. Children will travel in a sleigh behind the guide. Drivers must be in possession of valid driving licence.
Day at leisure. How about trying cross country or downhill skiing, fatbiking, ice climbing or ice carting? Or grab your toboggans and head for the toboggan run.
Farewell dinner this evening.
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye to this fantasy place called Lapland. But there’s still time for last minute shopping and a visit to Santa Village before returning to Helsinki. Don’t forget to send a postcard from Santa’s Post Office to envious family and friends back home!
NB: Train or flight to Rovaniemi not included but can be arranged on request.
Do not hesitate to give us a call. We are an expert team and we would love to talk with you.
If you’re looking for the most unique and memorable holiday and would like to speak to someone who has lived it, then I’d love to hear from you.
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