Enjoy a magical 4-night family holiday in Lapland with Off The Map Travel, based in the enchanting Arctic city of Rovaniemi. Begin your journey at the world-famous Santa Claus Village, where children can meet Father Christmas, cross the Arctic Circle, and send festive letters from Santa’s official post office. Adventure awaits with husky sledding, reindeer sleigh rides, and a family-friendly Northern Lights hunt by minibus. Explore the region’s culture and nature at the interactive Arktikum Museum, where Lapland’s traditions and Arctic science come to life. Stay in cosy, family-friendly accommodation with private transfers and optional extras such as snowmobiling, ice-fishing, or festive fun at SantaPark. Each itinerary is tailor-made to your family’s interests, offering a perfect balance of activity, culture and winter magic. Ideal for families looking for a Lapland Christmas break, Rovaniemi adventure, or unforgettable holiday with kids in Finland, this trip delivers festive charm and Arctic excitement.
Discover the magic of Rovaniemi with a 4-night family Lapland adventure. Visit Santa Claus Village to meet Father Christmas and cross the Arctic Circle. Enjoy thrilling husky rides, gentle reindeer sleighs, and chase the Northern Lights on a family-friendly tour. Explore Arctic life at the Arktikum Museum and unwind in warm, cosy accommodation.
With private transfers and optional add-ons like snowmobiling and SantaPark, this tailor-made escape is perfect for families seeking festive fun, culture, and adventure in Finland. Ideal for those searching Lapland with kids, Rovaniemi family holiday, or a Christmas break in the Arctic.
Overview
Family Adventure in Rovaniemi
Escape reality on this magical itinerary for you and the whole family in the official home of Santa Claus, and experience the true spirit of Christmas!
Trip Includes
- Accommodation
- Transfers
- Excursions and meals (where specified)
- Dog sledding
- Reindeer Experience
- Meet Santa Claus (Upgrade to a private visit with Santa Claus)
Your Trip, Your Way
This itinerary is just a starting point—a flavour of what’s possible. Whether you want to tweak the pace, upgrade your hotel, or deepen the culinary immersion, we’ll design your perfect trip from scratch.
Day by Day Itinerary
Arrival into Rovaniemi
Arrive in Rovaniemi Airport and take your private transfer to the Arctic Treehouse Hotel and check into your beautiful room with panoramic windows. Spend some time exploring your snowy surroundings before spending a leisurely evening enjoying dinner in the restaurant (or you could head into the city). Remember to keep your eyes peeled for the Aurora outside your window!
Meet Santa Claus
Today you’ll meet the main man himself – Santa! Spend the day at the Santa Claus Village; pay a visit to his workshop, post a letter from the Official Post Office, and do a little shopping. You can also choose to upgrade your visit to Santa to a private family experience too.
Dog Sledding Adventure
Today you will glide through the snow-topped forests on a dog-sledding adventure for the whole family! Spend some time getting to know the dogs and you may even meet some of the puppies too! Tonight you will head out to search for the Aurora overhead around a warm camp fire in the wilderness.
Reindeer Sledding and a night on ice
Get ready for another Arctic adventure – reindeer sledging! Spend the day interacting with the area’s most iconic animals and learn all about the Sami culture too. Tonight, you’ll spend the night sleeping sub-zero in a room made totally of snow and ice! A warm room can be booked as a backup or alternative.
Snowshoeing and Glass Igloos
Today, you will head out with your guide to explore by snowshoe. Snowshoeing is the perfect way to get around on the snow as these clever shoes stop you from sinking into the deep snow! A fun activity for all the family to enjoy. Your final night this evening is to sleep in an amazing igloo with a glass roof towards the sky and hopefully the Aurora too!
Return home
Check out this morning and take your private transfer back to the airport for your return journey home or continue your magical adventure into the New Year and a new destination!
Speak to one of our Nordic Experience Curators today to find out where we can take you!
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From Our Customers
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
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Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.