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A Family Adventure in Lapland: Our Winter Wonderland Dream

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Our Personal Travel Designer, Keri, took her children and grandchildren to Lapland in December, here’s how they found it.

Lapland is a place of festive magic, snowy landscapes, and pure Christmas wonder. This was our family’s dream trip; we travelled with three generations and we all loved it!

Our journey began with a festive flight to Ivalo, complete with games, songs, and even a visit from Santa’s reindeer landing on the plane roof to guide us in. The excitement grew as we arrived to find mischievous elves causing chaos at the airport, much to the kids’ delight.

After a quick hotel check-in, we were fitted with snowsuits and boots—super convenient as the kit station was right next door. With temperatures at a frosty -25°C, we were glad for the warm gear! Dinner that night was hearty, and our spacious family apartment—with its sauna and drying room—was the perfect cosy retreat.

Day One: Snowy Adventures

We kicked off our first full day with a delicious buffet breakfast before heading out to a toboggan run. The kids’ laughter as they zoomed downhill and made snow angels was infectious. Pulling them on sledges through fresh snow was a workout, but totally worth it.

The afternoon brought an snowmobile safari. Zipping through the forest in the dark was thrilling, and the kids loved riding in the guide’s sleigh at the front. Later, we attempted to visit the Aurora Hut in the national park, but got a little lost in the deep snow—pulling sledges with four kids in tow wasn’t easy! Still, the adventure and the serene beauty of the snowy wilderness made it memorable.

Day Two: The Magic of Santa

Day two was the highlight of our trip: Search for Santa Day. From husky sled rides to reindeer sleighs and snow hockey, every moment felt like stepping into a storybook. A snow train took us through the forest, and when the kids finally met Santa in his hidden cabin, their wide-eyed wonder was everything I’d hoped for.

Whether it was tobogganing, sipping hot chocolate by a fire, or seeing the kids’ faces light up with Christmas magic, every moment was unforgettable.

A special shout out to Joe, the incredible rep who arranged a taxi for us when we needed a pharmacy—he made everything so seamless.

If Lapland is on your family’s ‘must do’ list, I promise you it won’t disappoint. If you’re dreaming of a holiday filled with festive joy, snowy adventures, and heartwarming memories, Santa’s Lapland is pure magic. 🎅❄️✨

It’s not too early to book for your family a dream trip for next winter, contact us at Black Opal now to find out more.

 

 

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