Sleighbell Spectacular

A Magical Journey to Lapland Begins!

Our Christmas adventure starts with an early morning flight from Dublin to Rovaniemi Airport in the heart of Lapland. But this isn’t just any flight—it’s a flight full of holiday cheer, with excited families, eager children, and even a few Honorary Elves on board!

During the flight you will be served a light breakfast.

In just over three hours, we’ll land in the official hometown of Santa Claus, where Santa’s helpers will be waiting to greet us. They’ll make sure you’re suited and booted with special thermal clothing, perfect for the frosty magic of Lapland. You’ll receive complimentary thermal suits, boots, socks, and gloves, just don’t forget to bring your favourite hat to stay cozy and warm!

Once everyone is bundled up with all their special outerwear, we’ll head towards the charming Sky Hotel and Ounasvaara Chalets.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the snowy wonderland with your family. Whether it’s tobogganing, building a snowman, exploring the surroundings.

During the afternoon, take a break and warm yourself up with a delicious hot lunch to keep you going throughout the day.

As night falls, settle in for a delicious buffet dinner at the hotel, a cozy end to your first day in Lapland.

Remember, for your safety, snow boots are provided and must be worn whenever you’re outside.

Winter Snow Fun

After your hearty breakfast we will take a short transfer to our snow fun park. We’ll kick off the day with an exciting snowmobile ride, gliding across sparkling white landscapes as the crisp air rushes past. There will be mini snowmobiles for children, kick sledges, a toboggan run where you’ll have loads of fun racing down the hills and enjoying all the winter thrills of magical Lapland. With every turn and slide, this snowy escape promises excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

In the afternoon, we’ll return to the hotel, where a comforting hot lunch awaits—an ideal chance to warm up, unwind, and relive the morning’s fun.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as a family. Whether you’re playing in the snow, exploring the surroundings, or trying a bit of skiing, Lapland offers endless ways to create beautiful memories.

As evening settles in, gather for a delicious buffet dinner at the hotel—a cozy, heartwarming end to your very first day in this enchanting winter paradise.

Search for Santa & Winter activities

After breakfast, you will be met by our guides at your hotel. We will take a coach to the surrounding wilderness and begin our wintry adventure, where you will get to enjoy the following activities on the day.

Husky ride

We will visit a husky farm, where you will learn about the life of the husky dog. We will get to enjoy a short (800m) but speedy ride in sledges pulled by these arctic huskies. In the warmth of the chamber you can enjoy a hot drink and biscuits.

Reindeer ride

You will visit a reindeer farm, where you will experience the magical ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle in a kota-teepee. You will also get to enjoy the fun of a short (400m) reindeer ride. Upon completion of your reindeer driving, your guide will issue you with a special reindeer licence.

Lunch

During the day we will take a break from the activities and ‘recharge our batteries’ by enjoying a nice hot lunch in a cosy restaurant.

Joulukka

“Listen carefully as you may hear some footsteps, could it be an Elf?” Later in the day we will make our way to Joulukka, a unique place in the middle of the deep forest, where the magic of Christmas comes alive. Here we will visit the Elf school & Santa’s Command Centre.

Tobogganing

We will enjoy the thrills of speedy tobogganing at Joulukka.

Elf school

Here you will discover how Elves spend their days busily getting ready for Christmas. You will have a chance to decorate your own tasty gingerbread with the help of an Elf.

Santa Claus Village & Departure

Alas, the day of departure is upon us. After breakfast, we will check out of our hotels and we will make a visit to Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle. There we will have time for some shopping in the souvenir and handicraft shops, for those who wish to take a ‘Taste of Lapland’ home with them. You will also have time to write and send your letters and postcards from Santa’s Official Post Office.

Finally, it’s time to take a short coach transfer back to Rovaniemi airport for our flight home to Dublin and bid a happy farewell to the land of Santa Claus. A light meal will be served on board the aircraft.