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Lapland holidays from Edinburgh

• The Complete Lapland package
• Snow guarantee
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• All airports
• London Gatwick
• Birmingham Int.
• Bournemouth
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• London Southend
• Manchester Int.
• London Luton
• Leeds Bradford
• Glasgow Int.
• Belfast Int.
• East Midlands
• All durations
• 2 night trips
• 3 night trips
• All Santa’s Lapland experiences
• Santa's Magic
• Santa's Aurora
• Santa's Hotel Tunturi
• Santa's Hotel Holiday Club
• Santa's Hotel Riekonlinna
• Santa's Saariselka Inn
• Santa's Star Arctic Hotel
• Santa's Glass Cube Cabins
• Santa's Kuukkeli Log Cabins

Reindeer-driven sleighs. Husky-driven sleds. Elves around every corner. Spectacular shows. Tobogganing, icefishing, snowmobiles & so much more... And of course, following the glow trail in the great search for Santa.

No one knows how to make christmas more magical., fly to lapland from edinburgh, flying from edinburgh airport.

Feel the excitement build as you travel North to Finnish Lapland, where you’ll journey deep into the wilderness of Saariselka. This once-in-a-lifetime holiday takes you 200km above the arctic circle, to a magical winter wonderland of snow, mystical reindeer and cheeky elves.

Our Santa Lapland flights are full of fun and laughter. We play games, sing festive songs, and compete in team races down the aisle. You’ll have a holly jolly old time.

a christmas like no other

Call to book: 01483 944 976, edinburgh to ivalo.

Fly to Lapland aboard our exclusive flight. Your journey will take you through the realms of fantasy and magic, into a true winter wonderland. Feel the excitement build, as you travel north to Santa’s home, where an unforgettable experience awaits.

As you approach the snowy Ivalo Airport, a special surprise awaits. Keep those eyes peeled, you won’t want to miss it.

The average direct flight time is 3 hours 36 minutes.

Our onboard services will add fuel to your excitement, getting you ready for your magical Lapland adventure. You'll be fully energised with a choice of drinks, snacks, and more.

Pre-Booked Meals

Flying with Jet2? You can pre-book your meals up to 5 days before departure for a small fee. Please contact us to book. If you have booked via a travel agent, then please contact them directly.

If you are flying with Titan, you only have a buy-on-board option for food.

Neither Jet2 or Titan offer the option to pre-book seats. Both airlines will allocate seats at the airport. 

Airport Parking ✔️

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Shopping Services ✔️ 

Restaurants & Food ✔️ 

Pharmacy ✔️ 

Departure Lounge ✔️ 

Washrooms ✔️

Half Price Child Places 2024 & 2025

Don't miss out on this limited-time magic.

We're giving the gift of incredible savings with half child places on our Santa’s Magic package for these selected dates in November and December 2024 / 2025.

Hurry! Limited spots left - secure yours now to be part of the magic.

Call to book:  01483791945

Choose your santa's lapland experience.

No one knows how to make Christmas more magical

Flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, a fun-filled activity trip and snowsuits are all included.

Seeing Lapland in the snow is all part of the experience, so if we decide that there’s not enough snow, you can change your travel dates, within the same season, or get a full refund.

If you are yet to book, and you find your Santa’s Lapland holiday cheaper elsewhere, we’ll price match it.

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Tour Details

Thermal suits and boots

From £599

Returns flights and transfers

Lapland? In a day? And back in time for supper?

Exceptionality is the basis of all adventures. Journeying to a new place and living the stories to be told is all part of the fun - and a Winter Wonderland day trip to Lapland is certainly exceptional: it’s a family adventure for the festive period.

From the moment the early morning alarm clock rings, there is great anticipation: a trip to Lapland to visit the REAL Father Christmas is no ordinary day! After descending from the clouds and seeing the sprawling snow-capped vastness of Lapland below, the excitement continues to build. This is a land of jolly snowball fights, perfect snow angels, and spritely tobogganing – and who can wait to get going?!

Of course, no trip to Lapland would be complete without calling in on Santa himself – you’ve travelled a long way to see him. Don’t forget to bring a letter, he’d love to know what’s on your Christmas wish list! But it’s not time to head home yet, not without trying your hand at the winter experiences that Lapland is famous for: husky sledding, snowmobiling, and a reindeer sleigh ride are all waiting to be sampled!

What an adventure! What memories! What fun!

For overnight stays in Lapland during the countdown to Christmas, you may like to consider our Snow is Falling holiday, or our Wonderful Christmas Time holiday for stays during the festive period itself.

What's Included

• Return flights with hot meals onboard
• Private family meeting with Santa
• Small gift for children from Santa
• Taster husky experience
• Taster snowmobile adventure
• Taster reindeer sleigh ride
• Warming lunch
• Loan of thermal suit and boots
• Government air passenger duty

What we love

• Fitting so many winter activities into one day!
• Seeing the children’s faces when they meet the REAL Santa
• Spending quality family time surrounded by the magical Arctic wilderness

Departing From

Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Teesside International, Exeter, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich

Suitable For

Families, Groups

Included Activities

Our one-day Winter Wonderland trips run throughout December until Christmas Eve, with convenient departures from regional airports across the UK, from as far north as Aberdeen, to as far south as Exeter – making Lapland easily accessible to all.

Upon arrival in Lapland, you’ll be taken to collect your all-in-one thermal snow suits and winter boots – essential to keep warm in the Arctic climate, where temperatures can drop to a chilly -30C! And then, into the crisp snowscapes which Lapland is famed for.

All of our Winter Wonderland day trips take place in uncommercial, wilderness locations, unspoiled by mass-market tourism or crowds of Santa pilgrims. It’s an outdoors day, filled with Lapland’s favourite activities: snowmobiling, husky sledding, and a reindeer sleigh ride. Activities take place around a frozen river or a frozen lake – your base from which to set off on a search for Santa!

A warming lunch is included, and provides much needed energy for more playing in the snow. Hot inflight meals on both flights are also included, usually a breakfast on the outbound flight and a dinner on the return to the UK.

Family Meeting With Santa

Duration: Variable

You’ve travelled a long way to see him! Every family has a private meting with Santa, where you can tell him of your Christmas wish list!

• Snowmobiling

Duration: Taster Session

Dash through the snow on a snowmobile – propelled by engine and excitement! A driving licence is required for drivers; children are pulled in a sled.

• Husky Sledding

Glide through the snow on a sled pulled by an eager team of huskies. Each family shares a sled, led by your newest four-legged friends!

Reindeer Sleigh Ride

A gentle, peaceful ride, meandering through crunched paths of pristine snow in a sleigh led by Santa’s faithful reindeer!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone. We have had an epic experience with so may memories made.

- Peter Smith

Went to Lapland on Christmas Eve, and got the truly magical day we were hoping for.

- Fleur Tedstill

Well done to the whole team for a truly magical experience and making our Christmas extra special.

- Wendy Hodge

Winter Wonderland was fantastic! The food, the snow, the husky rides, Santa, the reindeer.... Everything you could wish for to get you into the Christmas spirit. We all had the best time and made some...

Winter Wonderland was fantastic! The food, the snow, the husky rides, Santa, the reindeer.... Everything you could wish for to get you into the Christmas spirit. We all had the best time and made some wonderful memories. I would highly recommend this experience.

- Alexandra Readman

Frequently asked questions, what is the deposit.

To confirm the holiday, the deposit is £200 per person. The final balance is due ten weeks before departure, though these terms may differ if you have booked through a travel agent.

Is the day trip suitable for infants?

The majority of the day is spent outdoors in the snow and temperatures can plummet to -40c. Given the extremely cold weather conditions, we generally do not recommend the day trip for infants under the age of 2 since children feel the cold most.

What happens if there is a delay on the flight?

If there is a delay leaving the UK on the outbound flight, we will endeavour to delay the return inbound flight by the same duration, so you do not lose time in resort. A delay of the return flight is at the discretion of the operating captain and cannot always be guaranteed. If the delay to the outbound flight is likely to exceed three hours, it may be necessary to cancel the departure since we may not be able to provide a full day’s activities in resort, but such an occurrence is very rare.

What currency should I take?

The currency in Finland is the Euro. Many establishments in Nordic countries will not accept cash and only accept payment by debit or credit card. Please note that additional drinks throughout the day are not included.

What should I wear?

Temperatures can reach as low as -40c in the winter and so it is imperative that you bring adequate clothing for the weather. We provide a thermal all-in-one snow suit and snow boots on arrival in Lapland, but you should wear multiple under layers and bring hats, scarves and gloves (and plenty of pairs of socks!) We give further details of what to wear in our brochure and in the pre-departure booklet in the My Booking section of our website.

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* Please note: All snowmobile activities carry a €980.00 damage deposit which is payable locally. The driver of the snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and be in possession of a valid driving licence.

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Plan a magical trip for Winter 2024 and 2025 to enjoy the snowiest landscapes and even have a private meeting with Santa himself ! Our fantastic 2024 offers also include husky sledding and a reindeer sleigh ride through the picture perfect Lapland wilderness. Plus, you'll have the chance to spot the stunning Northern Lights !

We can offer a wide range of travel dates, durations and departure airports, including Manchester, London, Bristol, Belfast, Liverpool, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Cardiff!

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