Ready Steady Snow 4 Nights 2016/2017
Our Ready Steady Snow adventure will fill you and the kids with Christmas wonderment, Lapland style! Your base is the glittering, fun packed wintersports centre of Levi, right in the heart of Finnish Lapland below the majestic Levi Fell Mountain.
Lapland Holiday Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from your chosen UK airport to Kittila where you'll be taken to your hotel and greeted with a welcome drink and dinner. Watch out for Rudi and Hal on your travels... and be sure to get a good night's rest so you're raring to go in the morning.
Day 2
This is when the magic really starts. After breakfast, enjoy an exhilarating morning of tobogganing, snowmobiling and husky and reindeer sleigh rides through the winter woodlands with warming log fires and hot drinks along the way. After lunch, the afternoon is at your leisure, with the chance to sample some of our optional trips following this morning's taster sessions and for the kids, an opportunity to join in the supervised fun and games at the fantastic Hotel Levintunturi Activity Centre, which includes a bouncy castle and ball pool. Regain your breath and recount all your day's adventures over supper at your hotel.
Day 3
Today includes an unforgettable visit to Santa's Post Office, where you can post Santa your Christmas present lists, see his sorting office and watch his elves making toys in their workshop! Plus, join in our magical Arctic Circle Ceremony to initiate you into the Arctic wilderness and collect your gift of a Lappish bell. Lunch and supper back at your hotel. As night approaches, the excitement mounts for our sumptuous Christmas Gala Feast, as well as a disco and a visit from Santa Claus himself, along with a sleighful of gifts for everyone!Day 4
A day to spend at your leisure. As night approaches however, the excitement mounts for our sumptuous Christmas Gala Feast, as well as a disco and a visit from Santa Claus himself, along with a sleighful of gifts for everyone!
Day 5
Breakfast and check out, with the morning free to enjoy a last optional trip or reflect on all the excitement of your holiday. After lunch, depart your hotel for Kittila airport and return flight. Note - The above itinerary is to be used as a guide only. Days and timings may be subject to change.
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What's Included
- Ski suit and boots
- Toboggan rides
- Reindeer ride
- Husky dog ride
- Snowmobile ride
- Meet Rudi Reindeer and Hal the Husky
- Magical Arctic Circle ceremony
- A trip to Santa's Post Office
- Last night Christmas Gala Feast
- See Santa's elves hard at work
- Meeting Santa who has a present for everyone!
- Children's club at the Hotel Levitunturi
Lapland Accommodation
| K5 Apartments A top class hotel and apartment complex, the sophisticated K5 combines contemporary interiors with excellent facilities and high standards. |
K5 Hotel A top class hotel and apartment complex, the sophisticated K5 combines contemporary interiors with excellent facilities and high standards. |
Levistar Apartments Situated just 150 metres from the Hotel Sirkantahti, the Apartments Levistar are housed in a separate building. |
Levitunturi Buzzing with a great holiday atmosphere, this hotel is a resort in itself. The Levitunturi boasts a fantastic kids' activity centre. |
Sirkantahti Situated in the heart of Levi Fell, this excellent hotel serves as a friendly and relaxed base. |
Need To Know
What should I pack?
If you're coming to Lapland for the day, we recommend you wear warm clothes and only take hand luggage on the plane, as we'll lend you a cosy all-in-one thermal suit, as well as boots, gloves, socks and a hat. If you're on a 3 or 4-night trip, we'll still kit you out with all the necessary gear - which is yours for the duration of your holiday - but it's a good idea to bring lots of layers, too.
What’s the weather like?
In December, daytime temperatures generally range from 0 to -20 degrees, but it can fall as low as -40 during a particularly cold spell. You’ll get four to five hours of ‘grey light’ between about 10am and 3pm. The rest of the time it’s dark, but still quite bright because of all the snow. What’s more, all the activity areas are well lit.
What’s the food like?
It depends on where you stay, but most hotels in Lapland put on international buffet spreads. Usually, there’ll be a selection of meat, fish and pasta dishes to choose from, as well as a variety of vegetables and salad. You’ll also find children’s favourites, like chips, meatballs, and burgers on offer. And some places serve Finnish specialities, like smoked reindeer pizza.
Is Lapland suitable for young children?
We don’t recommend our Lapland trips for children under 4-years-old. That’s because the chilly temperatures and types of activities aren’t suited to really little ones. If you do bring toddlers along, though, you’ll need to provide their own thermal clothing.
Do I need insurance?
It’s essential you and your family have the protection you need in case the unexpected happens. What’s more, if you want to take part in any snow sports when you’re away, you’ll need a policy that covers you for these.
Can I drive a snowmobile?
If you want to get behind the wheel of a snowmobile, make sure you bring your full UK driving licence with you. As long as local guides agree, children aged 12 and over can ride as a passenger on your snowmobile. Younger children have to travel in a sleigh pulled by one instead.