SANTA’S LAPLAND

SANTA’S 

LAPLAND 

VISIT THE HOME OF THE REAL FATHER CHRISTMAS 

FIRST EDITION 2015

SANTA’S LAPLAND 

SANTA FACT: The original Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas was 

Bishop of Myra in Anatolia (modern day Turkey), around 270 AD and 

had a reputation for secretly giving gifts to those in need! 

Make their 

Christmas 

magical! 

Here at Transun, we believe nothing can match the wonder 

in a child’s eyes as they finally encounter the real Father 

Christmas in his magical home in True Lapland. 

The excitement builds during your short break or daybreak in this land of myths and 

legends, until you at last set out in search of Santa. You make your way on a delightful 

sleigh drawn by a reindeer through thick snow, surrounded by Arctic wilderness, assisted by 

a friendly local guide. The winter silence is profound and there is magic in the air! 

At last you spy the warm glow from a cosy cabin in the distance. Could this be the 

moment your child has been longing for The realisation of all their childhood dreams and 

flights of imagination The door swings slowly open and you step inside… 

This is Santa’s secret retreat, tucked away in a far-flung corner of his kingdom in True 

Lapland. In this memorable setting, every family that travels with Transun has their own 

private meeting with Santa Claus, the kindly old man chatting with your children about 

their Christmas hopes and wishes. You can be certain this is a moment your children will 

never forget. 

The real Father Christmas in True Lapland. For an authentic experience you can rely 

on Transun, a leading independent UK tour operator and Lapland specialist for nearly 

three decades…

‘The experience from start to finish was 

absolutely magical a Christmas we will 

never forget.’ MR PHILIP SADD, TROWBRIDGE 

Why Transun 

True Lapland 

Our Santa breaks are based in unspoiled 

communities where the Sámi culture 

still thrives, on the edge of Europe’s last 

unspoiled wilderness and blessed with some 

of the world’s cleanest air, far away from 

crowded city destinations or ski resorts. 

Private Santa meeting 

On our short breaks, all private family 

meetings with Santa are preceded by a 

magical reindeer sleigh ride through the 

forest in search of the grand old man himself. 

Memories are made of this. Day break guests 

also have a private meeting with Santa. 

Authentic Arctic activities 

All our short breaks include a 40-minute 

husky experience, a reindeer sleigh journey 

and a 40-minute snowmobile adventure, 

all set within stunning True Lapland winter 

wilderness landscapes. 

Free child places 

On both our short breaks and our day breaks, 

one child can travel free when travelling with 

three full fare paying passengers. This offer 

is available on selected departures only and 

subject to a limited number of allocations. 

Half-price child places 

On both our short breaks and our day 

breaks, one child can travel half price 

when travelling with two full fare paying 

passengers. This offer is available on selected 

departures only and subject to a limited 

number of allocations. 

Full board with no extra costs 

All our short breaks are on a full board basis, 

so there are no hidden extra costs for meals. 

Group reductions 

We are delighted to offer special deals for 

larger groups. One passenger in ten travels free 

on day breaks and on short breaks, one in eight 

passengers goes free.* 

* Lowest priced person goes free. This offer is not combinable with any 

other offer. 


FOR BOOKINGS CALL 01865 565396 OR VISIT WWW.TRANSUN.CO.UK 

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What the papers say: ‘This guy was 

definitely the REAL thing!’ 

Sunday Mirror. 

Welcome to Santa’s 

land of dreams 

come true 

Santa’s kingdom in Lapland is a beautiful land of silent 

snowfall – an unspoiled vista of snowclad pine trees, 

grazing reindeer and cosy log cabins where flicking wood 

fires ensure the warmest of welcomes. 

Imagine spending a short break or daybreak beyond the Arctic Circle, in a region of such 

beauty that the scenery, the magical atmosphere and, of course, the cold, cold air combine 

to take your breath away. This is Lapland, the spellbound region so beautiful that Santa 

chose it for his home. And if you visit in the magical weeks leading up to Christmas (or 

over the festive season itself), there is the added anticipation that at any moment you may 

bump into the grand old man himself. 

This is a land of Northern Lights and husky dogs, snowball fights and tobogganing. A 

land of contented smiles beside a blazing fire. A land of glowing faces and warm hearts. A 

land that is discovered anew on those mornings that you step out onto a fresh fall of snow. 

Above all, it is a land where you can watch the sparkle in children’s eyes, as they set out 

in search of the real Father Christmas. 

Three ways to visit Santa in Lapland 

1 

A short break 

2 

A short break 

3 

before Christmas over the holidays 

Want the magic of your family’s festive season to 

be memorable Then capture the excitement and 

anticipation with an unforgettable two, three or 

four-night stay in True Lapland. 

Pages 16-21 

Make the holidays unforgettable with a four-night 

white Christmas in Lapland, a festive three-night 

break between Christmas and the New Year, or a 

four-night New Year celebration. 

Pages 22-27 

A day break 

before Christmas 

Too busy to take a short break Then visit Santa in 

True Lapland just for a day, flying from an airport 

near you. You can enjoy a genuine Arctic adventure, 

and still be home in time for supper! 

Pages 28-29

‘Brilliant holiday, the whole family enjoyed it! Very organised, 

everyone really friendly and helpful. Lots of activities, all good 

fun. Thank you!’ MTS CLAIRE REDFERN, SOLIHUL, WEST MIDLANDS 

Contents 

2-3 

Make Christmas magical 

Visit Santa in his Arctic home. 

4-5 

Santa’s Lapland 

Welcome to the land Santa has made his own. 

6-7 

True Lapland 

An unspoiled land of legends, nature and Santa Claus. 

8-9 

Santa Claus: The facts 

How the grand old man became an icon to millions. 

10-11 

Included activities 

A host of outdoor adventures for your children 

to discover. 

12-15 

Accommodation 

A unique winter retreat...warmth within the wilderness. 

16-21 

Short breaks before Christmas 

2, 3, and 4 night breaks before Christmas. 

22-27 

Short breaks over 

Christmas/New Year 

3 and 4 night breaks departing over 

Christmas and New Year. 

28-29 

A day break before Christmas 

Visit Santa in his Arctic kingdom just for a day. 

30 

Optional excursions 

As well as your included activities, there’s a 

wealth of other adventures. 

31-33 

All you need to know 

All the facts you need to know about your trip to Lapland. 

34-35 

Hand-crafted holidays 

Tailor-made travel designed with you in mind by the 

experts at Transun. 



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TRUE LAPLAND 

SANTA FACT: One night, St Nicholas secretly dropped a bag 

of gold down a chimney to help the daughter of the house. The bag 

fell into a stocking hung up to dry and so a piece of Christmas magic 

was born! 

True Lapland 

Far away from the concrete ski hotels and commercialism 

of mass-market winter resorts, lies a land of tranquility, 

stunning natural beauty and welcoming communities on 

the edge of a vast wilderness. 

This is the True Lapland, a land of legends and magic, where Father Christmas has chosen 

to make his home. We at Transun love this wonderful region and we know it provides an 

authentic Arctic wilderness experience for our guests. 

For your special visit to Santa, we will transport you to the region of Enontekiö, in the farflung 

north-western arm of Finland, deep within the Arctic Circle, 1,000km north of Finland’s 

capital Helsinki and thankfully 300km north of the commercialised resort of Rovaniemi. 

In Enontekiö you will breathe what is believed to be the cleanest air in the world. Here, the 

expanse of wilderness envelops the visitor with peace and silence. Here, the stunning Northern 

Lights frequently evolve across the night sky especially around Christmas and the road north 

to Tromsø is officially named the ‘Northern Lights Route’. 

Here, amid untainted rivers, crystal-clear lakes, and vast forests, magnificent wildlife still 

thrives. And that includes the reindeer: 20,000 of them, compared with just 2,000 people. 

Enontekiö is part of the Sámi homeland area that has supported the unique way of life of 

its Sámi peoples for generations. Many Sámi people still lead a semi-nomadic life, travelling 

across these vast landscapes with the reindeer when the annual migrations take place. 

This is a community built upon traditions, a deep respect for the natural world, and a warm 

hospitality, as we believe our guests will discover to their delight.

‘Loved every minute of our trip to Lapland and I wouldn’t 

hesitate in using Transun again. We shall be back! Many, many, 

many, thanks. Fantastic.’ MRS GRACE TUCK, DORCHESTER, DORSET 

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SANTA CLAUS: THE FACTS 

SANTA FACT: Santa’s suit was originally green 

before the colour red was used in paintings and 

famously used in Coca-cola’s advertisements! 

Santa Claus: The facts 

How the grand old man of Christmas became an icon to millions 

Santa Claus, also known around the world as Saint 

Nicholas, Father Christmas and Kris Kringle, 

is the mythical figure who, in many western 

cultures, brings gifts to good children 

overnight on Christmas Eve. 

Many western Christmas traditions, such as Santa’s elves, Santa 

coming down the chimney, gift-giving, Santa’s colourful outfit and 

mistletoe, have their origins in the pagan traditions of the Sámi 

people of Lapland. 

In the late 19th century, a group of Sámi people moved from 

Scandinavia to Alaska with 500 reindeer to teach the Inuit 

people to herd reindeer. Several of the Sámi were featured with 

their reindeer and Santa on a sled in advertising campaigns. 

The Western concept of Santa Claus coming from Lapland was 

born. Although the original Scandinavian prototype wore green 

trousers, in modern times, Santa Claus is generally depicted as a 

plump, jolly, white-bearded man wearing a red coat and trousers 

and black leather belt and boots. 

This image became popular in the United States and Canada in 

the 19th Century, due to the influence of cartoonist Thomas Nast. 

First appearing in Harper’s Weekly, Nast’s classic interpretation 

of Santa Claus still persists as our present-day image of Father 

Christmas. 

Joulupukki is the Finnish name for Father Christmas. He 

usually wears warm red clothes, uses a walking stick, and travels 

in a sleigh driven by reindeer. The song Rudolph The Red-Nosed 

Reindeer (in its Finnish translation, Petteri Punakuono) has led to 

Rudolph’s general acceptance as Joulupukki’s lead reindeer. 

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus 

In 1897, a little girl called Virginia wrote to her local newspaper, 

the New York Sun, distressed because some friends had told 

her there was no Santa Claus. The paper’s reply, in the form 

of Francis P. Church’s editorial, ‘Yes Virginia, There is a Santa 

Claus’ became one of the most famous editorials ever written, 

for many years reprinted every Christmas. Here is a shortened 

version… 

From the Editorial Page, New York Sun, 1897: 

I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa 

Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.’ Please tell me 

the truth, is there a Santa Claus 

Virginia O’Hanlon 

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by 

the scepticism of a sceptical age… 

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love 

and generosity and devotion exist… 

How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It 

would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no 

childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance… The external light with 

which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. 

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in 

fairies… Nobody can imagine all the wonders there are unseeable in 

the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the 

noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not 

the strongest man could tear apart. 

Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that ... Is it all 

real Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and 

abiding. 

No Santa Claus Thank God he lives and lives forever. A thousand 

years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he 

will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

‘The whole experience was truly magical and one our family will never 

forget. The trips were all fantastic and your team were all exceptional 

during the activities.’ CLAIRE AND STEPHEN GALLACHER, LANARKSHIRE 

Sssh! It’s Santa’s 

little secret! 

Children everywhere are aware that 

Santa know’s about how good they 

have been when it comes to Christmas 

time. He knows all about their interests 

too! Favourite football team Pets’ 

names Major events over the last 12 

months Santa has the facts. How does 

Santa know all this about the boys and 

girls who visit him Well, that’s Santa’s 

little secret, of course, but to enhance 

your child’s meeting with the grand 

old man, we will let parents in on the 

secret once your booking is processed. 

Please note: Only available on 

short breaks. 

*See FAQs for more details. 

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES 

What the papers say: ‘The 

real winter wonderland’ 

The Independent. 

Short break 

included activities… 

A magical meeting with Santa is the highlight of your short break in True Lapland. 

But there’s so much more included ... and it’s all magical! Our short breaks include 

the following activities, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning vistas and 

snowscapes of True Lapland, breathing some of the cleanest air in the world. 

Search for Santa by 

reindeer sleigh 

Amid huge excitement, you set out into the hushed, 

snow-laden forest, first by snowmobile, until all 

traces of human habitation have been left behind. 

Then, in the spellbound forest, you climb aboard 

a sleigh, pulled by a willing reindeer – it could be 

a cousin of Dasher, Dancer or Prancer! – to seek 

out Santa’s hidden hideaway. There is a hush of 

expectation in the air, broken only by the sound of 

sleigh bells... are they coming from your own sleigh, 

or is Santa on the move nearby 

A guaranteed private 

meeting with Santa 

You’ve found a delightful hidden cabin in the forest, 

a warm light shining from its windows. Hearts 

racing, you push the door open ... and there is 

Father Christmas, warm and cosy in his hideaway, 

surrounded by evocative toys and decorations, and 

stacks and stacks of Christmas presents. There are 

no queues. No having to share the moment. Just you, 

your children and the grand old man himself who 

magically knows a great deal about them. How, you 

might ask Well, that’s Santa’s little secret, of course!

‘This is the holiday of a lifetime - words 

can’t express how magical it is!’ 

SHARON E, STAFFS 

A thrilling 

husky experience 

Friendly, hard-working and eager to please, husky dogs 

have long helped man traverse the snowy tundra of 

the Arctic. And you can enjoy the thrill of being pulled 

through the magnificent snowscapes by your own 

team of dogs, the runners of your sled hissing through 

the snow and ice. On your Husky Experience, lasting 

around 40 minutes, you will have time to befriend the 

dogs and learn about their busy lives, before briefly 

‘mushing’ your team through the wilderness for around 

10 minutes, with one adult steering and one adult, or 

two small children, as passengers. 

Snowmobile adventure 

The snowmobile, or skidoo, has transformed the 

lives of those who live in the Arctic. Versatile and 

fast, they make travelling through the snow-laden 

landscapes an exhilarating experience, and you will 

enjoy a 40-minute safari, with the forests and fells 

unfolding as you speed along. These are powerful 

machines and can only be driven by holders of a full 

driving licence, with up to one passenger aged 15 or 

above on the back. Children under 15 will travel in a 

sleigh being pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. 

Snow activities 

There’s nothing better than spending quality family 

time together in the great outdoors – and where 

better than in True Lapland! Throughout your stay 

there will be time to head outside and enjoy your 

own family activities. There are toboggans available 

to borrow for free and you will be pointed in the 

direction of the biggest slopes! Then, there’s all the 

fun of snowman-making and snowball fights! 

And there’s more! 

Your fantastic included activities might well whet your 

appetite and leave you wanting more! Just as well 

that Transun also offers an exciting range of optional 

activities (at extra cost), which include longer daytime 

treks with snowmobiles and opportunities to set off on 

a night safari in search of a one-in-a-lifetime sighting 

of the elusive Northern Lights, one of the Earth’s 

greatest spectacles. In addition, you can try your 

hand at ice fishing, learn some of the skills of reindeer 

herding and even spend a night in an igloo! 

To provide all of your winter activities at 

international standards, with the highest levels of 

service and customer care, we work with the aptly 

named Santa Safari. Who better than Santa’s own 

safari company to entrust our guests’ enjoyment to 

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ACCOMMODATION IN KARESUANDO 

SANTA FACT: In Canada, Santa Claus 

has his own zip/post code: HOH OHO. 

Karesuando 

On the edge of an unspoiled wilderness deep inside the 

Arctic Circle, the picturesque village of Karesuando is set 

on the edge of a vast wilderness where beauty, nature and 

wildlife abound. Karesuando is a charming village on the 

border between Finland and Sweden, which means you are 

able to walk from your hotel into a different country! The 

main village sits on the Swedish side of the River Muonio, 

while the Davvi Arctic Lodge is in Finland. 

The Davvi 

Arctic Lodge 

This simple hotel is set on a secluded 

hillside on the edge of Karesuando, 

allowing you to savour the tranquillity 

of this beautiful, unspoiled region. The 

centrepiece of the hotel is its distinctive 

restaurant, which provides spectacular 

panoramic views. The circular design of the 

restaurant is inspired by the shape of the 

Sámi reindeer corral. The Davvi offers four 

choices of accommodation. 

The Hotel Rooms 

The Davvi Arctic Lodge hotel rooms are 

set on two floors in a wing that extends 

from the main building. There are rooms 

sleeping two or three, as well as larger 

family rooms which are simply furnished 

and comfortable. Please note that if the 

family rooms are utilised to their maximum 

capacity, storage space will be limited. All 

rooms are en suite, although some of the 

bathrooms (shower, WC) are small. 

The Cabins 

The wooden cabins are conveniently 

situated within the hotel grounds. The 

traditional timber-built buildings are cosy 

and all are en suite (shower, WC) with 

a private sauna. Most cabins are semidetached 

and sleep three or four, with one 

double or two single beds plus a sofa bed 

for up to two children in an open-plan area. 

All cabins are located just metres from the 

main hotel building, where meals are taken. 

The Fell House 

The Fell House provides spacious 

accommodation that is ideal for families. 

The two-bedroom family rooms sleep 

5-6, with one double bedroom, one twin 

bedroom, and a sofa bed in the sitting 

room. The three-bedroom family rooms 

accommodate 7-8, with one double 

bedroom, two twin bedrooms, and a sofa 

bed in the sitting room. The Fell House 

is located approximately 150m from the 

main Davvi Arctic Lodge hotel building, 

where meals are taken. It is connected by 

a well-lit, purpose-built footpath through 

the forest and may not be suitable for 

people with walking difficulties. All Fell 

House accommodation has private facilities 

(shower, WC) and TV with DVD player. 

Aurora House 

The Davvi Arctic Lodge also offers 

comfortable designer accommodation for 

those who would like to enjoy something 

extra special. The Aurora House takes 

your Arctic experience to new levels, with 

a choice of superior and deluxe rooms to 

choose from, each equipped with added 

comforts for your stay. With a total of just 

four rooms, these exclusive rooms are 

perfect for those looking for something extra 

special. This is sumptuous Scandinavian 

chic, a standard unparalleled within 

the Davvi Arctic Lodge and rarely found 

Davvi cabin 

elsewhere in Lapland. For the ultimate in 

comfort, the whole house can be booked, 

offering two spacious suites, each with their 

own private entrance. 

Deluxe Room: The Deluxe room 

is perfect for two. This cosy, double room 

comes complete with underfloor heating, 

free standing bath, separate rain shower, 

double sinks, sauna and modern wood 

burning stove. The room is accessed via a 

lobby shared with just one other room. Tea 

and coffee making facilities are provided. 

Superior Room: The superior room 

offers spacious, contemporary design. Both 

underfloor heating and a wood burning 

stove can be found inside this room, along 

with tea and coffee making facilities. There 

is a rain shower but no bath. 

Aurora Suite: For the ultimate 

in comfort, the full suite can be used. 

With the deluxe room as the master 

bedroom, the superior room adapts into a 

chic living room, also providing a second 

bathroom. With the full suite taken, you 

will also benefit from a private entrance and 

cloakroom to store your thermal outwear. 

Davvi Lounge

‘Our day out was magical. The Transun staff were both friendly and 

helpful. The way that we were moved around activities ensured that 

we enjoyed everything without the need for queuing, making it feel 

like an individual experience.’ MR ALAN BUDDEN, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 

The Arctic Star 

Situated on the outskirts of Swedish 

Karesuando, the Arctic Star is a traditional 

and friendly hotel. A 20-minute walk 

from the Finnish border, the location feels 

genuinely remote and offers superb views 

over both a lake and the Muonio River. The 

rooms are relatively simple and cosy, while 

the hotel boasts a good range of facilities 

including a bar and restaurant that offers 

hearty local dishes. The Arctic Star is in 

a good location to explore Karesuando by 

foot, dropping in at Sweden’s most northerly 

church, paying a visit to the local museum 

and crossing regularly between Sweden 

and Finland! It also offers the chance to 

follow in some very famous footsteps, as 

the Dalai Lama stayed at the Arctic Star on 

a visit to Lapland. The hotel has recently 

undergone a programme of refurbishment 

and improvements and there are now three 

standards of room available: 

Standard 

While these value-for-money twin and 

double rooms have not been refurbished in 

recent years, they are spacious and cosy 

with en-suite facilities. These rooms can 

accommodate a third person on a fold-up 

bed, if required. There are also standard 

rooms in a separate building in the hotel 

grounds, from which you may step out of 

your room and gaze up at the Northern 

Lights. 

Superior 

These twin and double rooms enjoy a 

view from the front of the hotel towards 

Kaarevaara Hill and the nearby lake. These 

rooms are the largest that the Arctic Star 

provides. The en-suite shower rooms of 

superior rooms were refurbished to a 

comfortable standard in 2011. 

Davvi Arctic Lodge 

Arctic Star 

Premium 

The Arctic Star’s premium rooms underwent 

a full refurbishment in the summer of 

2012, masterminded by a team of Parisian 

architects. Refurbished to a high standard, 

these double rooms feature underfloor 

heating, and most have glass panels between 

the rain shower room and bedroom and 

feature mirrors. While stylish, space is 

limited, but two larger Deluxe Premium 

rooms are also available. 

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ACCOMMODATION IN HETTA 

SANTA FACT: Santa Claus has nine reindeer in total and 

they are: Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, 

Donner and Blitzen! Rudolph, the most famous of Santa’s reindeer is 

the latest recruit, having joined the team in 1939! 

Hetta 

Hetta, in the far north of Finnish Lapland, is the True Lapland and a perfect base from which 

to go in search of the real Father Christmas. Hetta is a small village, surrounded by miles of 

forested snowscapes set alongside a dramatic frozen lake. The vast wilderness expanses of 

this region have long been traversed by the indigenous Sámi people and many Sámi families 

are still resident in Hetta. 

Lomakyla 

The Lomakyla provides simply furnished 

accommodation ideally suited to those who 

want to feel close to nature. Set a 20-minute 

walk from the nearest amenities and bars, the 

accommodation is located on the banks of the 

river Närpistöjoki. There are just four cabins, 

four cottages and four rooms for winter use. 

There is a small central dining room where 

meals are taken, except the Festive Dinner, 

which is held at a nearby hotel. 

The Cabins 

The large cabins sleep six or seven people over 

two floors. They have one bedroom with two 

twin beds, a kitchenette, and a lounge/dining 

area where there is a sofa that can sleep one 

adult or two children. In the upstairs loft area 

there are three beds. The large cabins have a 

fireplace, shower & WC, sauna and television. 

The small cabins sleep four people (max. six) on 

one floor. There’s a bedroom with two twin beds, 

a kitchenette, and a lounge/dining area where 

there are two twin beds and a sofa that can sleep 

one adult or two children. Small cabins have a 

fireplace, shower & WC, sauna and television. 

The Cottages 

The 26sqm cottages are detached and have 

a kitchenette. They can sleep two people 

comfortably with a maximum of three. In the 

main lounge/dining area there are two twin beds 

and a sofa that can sleep an additional person. 

Cottages have a shower & WC and television. 

The Rooms 

There is one family room that can sleep three to 

four people, it has one bedroom with a double 

bed and a sofa bed in the lounge area that can 

sleep two children, as well as a private sauna 

and a kitchenette. There are three twin rooms 

that have two twin beds and can take an extra 

bed. Rooms have a shower & WC and television. 

Majatalo 

The Hetan Majatalo is an excellent choice for 

families and a place where you are sure to 

receive a friendly welcome. The hotel is set away 

from the main road and backs onto a forest. The 

dining room is set in another building. The pine 

interior of the rooms gives the hotel a fresh feel. 

The Rooms 

With just 27 rooms, the Hetan Majatalo offers a 

range of room types to suit most family groups. 

The twin rooms can sleep two with an extra bed 

possible for a child. The family rooms vary in size 

and sleep four, five or six, with the possibility 

of a simple extra bed for one more child in each 

case. Please note: extra beds constrict space. 

They will normally be placed in the loft area 

(accessed by narrow staircase – family rooms 

only) and usually take the form of a mattress 

for a child. The hotel accommodation includes 

two rooms for the disabled or those less able. 

All rooms have a shower & WC, telephone and 

radio. 

atmosphere and professional standards of 

service. The hotel is located on the main 

road opposite local amenities and affords 

an excellent base from which to explore 

your surroundings. The large restaurant 

area opens out from the pleasant lobby and 

there is a comfortable bar area, perfect for a 

nightcap or a game of pool. 

The Rooms 

With just 30 rooms, the Jussantupa is ideal 

for parties of two or three or those families 

not requiring a family room. The twin rooms 

can sleep two with an extra bed possible 

for a child. All rooms have a shower & WC, 

telephone, television and radio. 

The Facilities 

The Facilities 

The hotel has a small library and internet 

access.* The reception also serves as a small gift 

shop and bar.* A fully-equipped fitness room 

and sauna are also available to hotel guests.* 

Jussantupa 

The Jussantupa is situated in the centre of 

Hetta. As such it is one of the most prominent 

local hotels and this is manifest in its lively 

The hotel has a small lounge area. Internet 

is available during reception hours free 

of charge. The reception also serves as a 

small gift shop and bar with pool table,* 

serving snacks, hot and cold drinks and 

alcoholic beverages. The hotel also has 

separate communal female and male 

saunas as well as a private sauna with 

lounge that can be booked for your party.* 

There is also an after-sauna plunge pool to 

cool down in. 

* Local charge applies.

‘I have always wanted to experience a trip to Lapland and I got so much 

more than I was expecting. The excursions were great, the views were 

amazing and the hotel and food were great.’ MRS MARGARET CRANE, COLCHESTER 

Lomakyla 

Jussantupa 

Majatalo 

ACCOMMODATION IN HETTA 


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SHORT BREAKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS 

PRICES FROM 

£ 

1009 

PER PERSON 

DEPARTING FROM 

LEEDS BRADFORD 

BIRMINGHAM 

NEWCASTLE 

LONDON STANSTED 

EAST MIDLANDS 

EDINBURGH 

SANTA FACT: Rudolph was added to Santa’s reindeer team 

on one Christmas Eve during a bad snowstorm. Santa’s 8 reindeer 

could not see to fly through the storm. Rudolph with his glowing 

red nose lit the way for Santa’s sleigh. 

2 NIGHTS IN KARESUANDO/HETTA 

Santa’s On His Way 

A short break packed with memorable moments

‘A once-in-a-lifetime trip with our two grandchildren. 

The children had a wonderful time and we had the 

enjoyment of seeing them enjoying themselves.’ 

MR JOHN JACKSON, CARDIFF 

Imagine setting out with your children in search of the real Father Christmas in the snowfilled 

realms of Lapland! It is an experience that will live in their memories forever. The 

setting is a winter wonderland, on the edge of Europe’s last great wilderness. It’s magical, of 

course... why else would Santa make his home here You start out on snowmobiles, then in 

the quiet forest, you transfer to a reindeer sleigh. 

Perhaps an elf will appear, to help you look 

for clues. Then, suddenly, you glimpse a 

golden glow from a lonely log cabin! Is this 

Santa’s secret hideaway Will you dare 

knock and enter 

Your search for Santa is the highlight of 

your two-night break with Transun. But 

there is so much more included. From 

the Husky Experience to the Snowmobile 

Adventure, from sledging to the Festive 

Dinner, your short break is filled with 

memorable experiences. Here is a typical 

itinerary: 

Day 1 

After you land in Enontekiö in Finland 

you will be guided to your coach. The 

journey (15 minutes to our hotels in Hetta 

or one hour to the Davvi Arctic Lodge in 

Karesuando) takes you through the heart 

of the Sámi lands. Watch out for reindeer 

in the woods! Your all-in-one thermal suits 

and boots collection will be organised by 

your representative. After checking in 

at your hotel, your Transun rep hosts a 

welcome meeting and during dinner they 

will answer your questions. 

Day 2 

Today, you will be joining your first 

included safari: the 40-minute Snowmobile 

Adventure. A supervised kids’ snowmobile 

ride will be available. Then, the highlight of 

the day when you board a reindeer sleigh 

and set off in search of Father Christmas. 

During a private family meeting in his cabin, 

each child has the chance to talk with Santa 

and receives a small gift. After returning to 

your hotel for the Festive Dinner, why not join 

us on the optional Northern Lights Husky 

Safari 

Day 3 

Check out after breakfast before 9am, 

and join the 40-minute Husky Experience. 

Then, there’s time for snow activities, 

with toboggans available. Plenty of family 

fun is to be had making snowmen or 

enjoying snowball fights! After lunch, 

you set off by coach to Enontekiö for 

your flight home. 

Prices and departure dates 

DATES 

DEPARTS 

FROM 

NIGHTS 

RESORT 

ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

04 DEC 2015 LEEDS BRAD’D 2 KARESUANDO £1,099 £989 

06 DEC 2015 BIRMINGHAM 2 KARESUANDO £1,009 £909 

13 DEC 2015 NEWCASTLE 2 HETTA £1,049 £949 

15 DEC 2015 STANSTED 2 HETTA £1,099 £999 

17 DEC 2015 E. MIDLANDS 2 HETTA £1,199 £1,079 

18 DEC 2015 EDINBURGH 2 KARESUANDO £1,179 £1,079 

Traditional log cabins also available! Contact our friendly 

reservations staff for prices and availability. 

What’s Included 

• 40-minute Husky Experience 

• 40-minute Snowmobile 

Adventure 

• Reindeer Sleigh Ride 

• Search for Santa 

• Private family meeting with Santa 

• Two nights’ full-board 

accommodation 

• Gift for children 

• Souvenir Lapland passport 

• Snow activities: tobogganing, 

children’s snowmobiles, 

snowballing and snowman 

making 

• Festive Dinner 

Also included: Return flights with 

hot meals on board, all taxes and 

government air passenger duty, thermal 

suits and boots, welcome meeting. 



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PRICES FROM 

£ 

799 

PER PERSON 


MANCHESTER 

BRISTOL 

DONCASTER SHEFFIELD 

LONDON GATWICK 

GLASGOW 

SANTA FACT: Did you know that before Rudolph lead the 

way for Santa’s sleigh he was made fun of by the other reindeer 

for being different Rudolph was the only reindeer with the 

glowing nose. 


Sleigh Bells Ringing 

Stay a little longer in Santa’s realm of wonder 

There are few experiences quite as exhilarating as driving a snowmobile through Arctic 

snowscapes. Your short break includes the 40-minute Snowmobile Adventure amid the fells, 

forests and frozen lakes of Europe’s last wilderness. Obviously, with such powerful machines, 

strict rules apply and you must hold a full driving licence to take the controls. 

For safety reasons, children ride in a sledge 

pulled by your guide’s snowmobile. But 

youngsters who want to drive a snowmobile 

themselves can try out our supervised kids’ 

snowmobile during your snow fun activities. 

But the Snowmobile Adventure is only a part 

of your three-night break with Transun. There 

is so much more included! From the magical 

Search for Santa to the Husky Experience, your 

short break is filled with exciting adventures. 

Here is a typical itinerary: 

Day 1 

After you land in Enontekiö in Finland you 

will be guided to your coach. The journey (15 

minutes to Hetta or one hour to Karesuando) 

takes you through the heart of the Sámi lands. 

Watch out for reindeer in the woods! Your 

all-in-one thermal suits and boots collection 

will be organised by your representative. After 

checking in at your hotel, your Transun rep 

hosts a welcome meeting and during dinner 

they will answer any further questions. Tonight, 

you can join one of our optional activities, such 

as the Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari. 

Day 2 

After breakfast, you enjoy your first included 

safari: the 40-minute Husky Experience 

followed by a warming lunch. Throughout 

the day you can enjoy snow activities outside, 

with free toboggans available. Or, if you prefer, 

there’s plenty of family fun to be had making 

snowmen or enjoying a good old-fashioned 

snowball fight! After dinner, you might want to 

join an optional night safari. 

Day 3 

Today, you will be joining your second included 

safari: the 40-minute Snowmobile Adventure. 

A supervised kids’ snowmobile ride will be 

available. Then, the highlight of the day when 

you board a reindeer sleigh and set off in 

search of Father Christmas. During a private 

family meeting in his cabin, each child has the 

chance to talk with Santa and receives a small 

gift. You return to your hotel to warm up and 

enjoy the Festive Dinner. Afterwards, why not 

join an optional safari 

Day 4 

Check out after breakfast at 9am. There should 

be time for one final play in the snow or to join 

another optional excursion. After lunch, depart 

for Enontekiö and your flight home. 


DATES 

DEPARTS 

FROM 

NIGHTS 

RESORT 

ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

13 NOV 2015 MANCHESTER 3 KARESUANDO £799 £719 

20 NOV 2015 BRISTOL 3 KARESUANDO £899 £799 

27 NOV 2015 DONCASTER 3 KARESUANDO £899 £799 

08 DEC 2015 GATWICK 3 KARESUANDO £1,119 £1,009 

11 DEC 2015 GLASGOW 3 KARESUANDO £1,119 £1,009 

19 DEC 2015 GATWICK 3 HETTA £1,299 £1,169 

20 DEC 2015 BRISTOL 3 KARESUANDO £1,399 £1,259 




Adventure 




• Three nights’ full-board 

accommodation 





snowballing and snowmanmaking 

• Christmas crafts 






Traditional log cabins also available! Contact our friendly reservations staff for prices and availability. 

FOR BOOKINGS CALL 01865 565396 OR VISIT WWW.TRANSUN.CO.UK

‘Best holiday ever, our six-year-old has said. 

A fantastic trip for both children and adults.’ 

MR NICHOLAS GARDNER, BURTON-0N-TRENT 


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PRICES FROM 

£ 

849 

PER PERSON 



LONDON STANSTED 

MANCHESTER 

What the papers say: ‘A true 

once-in-a-lifetime experience’ 

Sunday Mail. 


Sleep In Heavenly Peace 

Plenty of time to revel in the wonder of Lapland

‘Please don’t change format, I’d book again 

without hesitation.’ MRS DEBRA OBIED, BICESTER, OXON 

Your dogs are eager for the off! Huskies are at their happiest when there is an adventure 

before them. You decide who is going to be the musher, guiding the team of dogs. In each 

sled, one additional person (or two small children) settles down to enjoy the ride. And then 

you’re off on a journey, part of your 40-minute Husky Experience, through the wilderness, 

taking you out of sight of civilisation, where the trees bow under the burden of snow and 

the distant fells look mysterious in the half-light. 

The Husky Experience is a highlight of your 

four-night break with Transun. But there is so 

much more. From the Snowmobile Adventure 

to a kids’ snowmobile, from the search for 

Santa to the Festive Dinner, your short break 

is filled with magical experiences. Here is a 

typical itinerary: 

Day 1 


will be guided to your coach. The journey (one 

hour to the Davvi Arctic Lodge in Karesuando 

or 15 minutes to Hetta) takes you through the 

heart of the Sámi lands. Then you’ll collect 

your all-in-one thermal suits and boots. After 

checking in at your hotel, your Transun rep 


DATES 

DEPARTS 

FROM 

NIGHTS 

RESORT 

hosts a welcome meeting. Tonight, you could 

join an optional activity. 

Day 2 

After breakfast, you will head out on your 

first safari: the 40-minute Husky Experience. 

This will be followed by a warming lunch. 

Throughout the day you can enjoy snow 

activities outside, with free toboggans 

available. This afternoon, you can join one 

of our optional excursions, perhaps a Puppy 

Encounter, or head out and make your own 

snow fun. This evening, join a walk to the 

local church. After a welcome by the vicar and 

carols, return to the hotel for dinner. 

Day 3 

Today, you will be joining your second 

included safari: the 40-minute Snowmobile 

Adventure. A supervised kids’ snowmobile ride 

will be available. Then, the highlight of the day 

when you board a reindeer sleigh and set off in 


family meeting in his cabin, each child has the 

chance to talk with Santa and receives a small 

gift. After dinner, relax or join an optional 

activity. 

Day 4 

After breakfast, you head outside for a 

morning of family snow fun or you may 

want to go on one of our optional excursions 

such as trying your hand at ice fishing or 

driving your own reindeer on our Reindeer 

Herding excursion. A warming lunch will be 

served. Afterwards, you might want to join 

ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

16 NOV 2015 GATWICK 4 KARESUANDO £849 £769 

23 NOV 2015 MANCHESTER 4 KARESUANDO £899 £799 

30 NOV 2015 STANSTED 4 KARESUANDO £899 £799 

14 DEC 2015 MANCHESTER 4 KARESUANDO £1,099 £989 

Traditional log cabins also available! Contact our friendly reservations 

staff for prices and availability. 

in with Christmas crafts, or relax indoors. 

This evening, enjoy the Festive Dinner. 

Afterwards, why not join an optional safari 

and hopefully encounter the beautiful 

Northern Lights 

Day 5 




Adventure 




• Four nights’ full-board 

accommodation 



Check out after breakfast at 9am. Then set 

off on one final adventure, the Wilderness 

Treasure Hunt! Alternatively, you have time 

for one last play in the snow or you could join 

another optional excursion. After lunch, depart 





snowballing and snowmanmaking 

• Christmas crafts 


• Visit to local church 






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SHORT BREAKS OVER THE HOLIDAYS 

PRICES FROM 

£ 

1379 

PER PERSON 


BIRMINGHAM 


SANTA FACT: Coca-cola was the first company to use an 

image of Santa Claus for promotional and advertising purposes in 

the early 1930s, designed by artist, Haddon Sundblom. 


I’m Dreaming Of A 

White Christmas 

Wake up in Santa’s kingdom on Christmas Day 

We all long to experience a white Christmas. Enjoy the magic of the Lapland Christmas, 

complete with a visit to the grand old man himself, just before he sets out on his amazing 

round-the-world trip. Waking up in Lapland on Christmas Day is only part of your short 

break with Transun. There is so much more included. 

From the Husky Experience to the Search for 

Santa, from the memorable Christmas Dinner 

to the Snowmobile Adventure, your four-night 

break is filled with magical experiences. Here 

is a typical itinerary: 

Day 1 


will be guided to your coach. The 15-minute 

drive to Hetta (or one hour to Karesuando) 

takes you through the heart of the Sámi 

lands. Your all-in-one thermal suits and boots 

will be available to collect. After checking in at 

your choice of hotel, your Transun rep hosts 

a welcome meeting. Tonight, you may join one 

of our optional activities. 

Day 2 

Today, you join your first included Santa 

Safari: the 40-minute Snowmobile Adventure. 

A supervised kids’ snowmobile ride will be 

available. Then, the highlight of the day when 



family meeting in his cabin, each child has 

the chance to talk with Santa and receives a 

small gift. Relax after dinner, or join one of 

our optional night safaris. 

Day 3 

Today, you enjoy your second included Santa 

Safari: the 40-minute Husky Experience, 

followed by a warming lunch. Throughout the 

day you can enjoy snow activities outside. 

This evening it’s the Christmas dinner, 

after which you can relax or join one of our 

optional night safaris. 

Day 4 

After breakfast, you can join one of our 

exciting optional excursions. After lunch, 

each family will be able to take part in 

Christmas cookie decorating, with a prize for 

the best. Relax after dinner, or join one of our 

optional night safaris. There’s also a chance 

to join the Wilderness Treasure Hunt! 

Day 5 

Check out after breakfast at 9am, after which 

the morning is free. After lunch, you depart 


Please note: All constituent activities are 

included. However, exact itineraries vary 

depending upon your choice of resort. 


DATES 

DEPARTS 

FROM 

NIGHTS 

RESORT 

ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

22 DEC 2015 GATWICK 4 KARESUANDO £1,379 £1,239 

22 DEC 2015 GATWICK 4 HETTA £1,399 £1,259 

23 DEC 2015 BIRMINGHAM 4 KARESUANDO £1,379 £1,239 

23 DEC 2015 BIRMINGHAM 4 HETTA £1,399 £1,259 






Adventure 




• Four nights’ full-board 

accommodation 



• Snow activities: tobogganing 

and kids’ snowmobiles 

• Christmas ccokie decorating 

• Wilderness Treasure Hunt 

• Indoor craft activities 

• Christmas Dinner 





FOR BOOKINGS CALL 01865 565396 OR VISIT WWW.TRANSUN.CO.UK

‘From the moment we arrived at the airport 

everything went smoothly. This was the most 

enjoyable, stress-free time I have ever had.’ 

MRS SUZANNE MURDOCH, CO. ANTRIM 


23


PRICES FROM 

£ 

999 

PER PERSON 



MANCHESTER 

What the papers say: ‘A must-do 

for those who still believe’ 

Fabulous Magazine. 


Mistletoe And Wine 

Visit Santa between Christmas and New Year

‘Thank you so much for such a memorable once-in-a-lifetime 

experience. Top tip for future travellers - 4 pairs of socks (2 very 

thick) and multiple mittens/gloves (our son had 2 pairs of socks 

under his mittens) may well be needed.’ MR STEPHEN DAVY, HELENSBURGH 

If you don’t have time for a short break in Santa’s kingdom before Christmas, why not visit 

him over the Christmas holidays Now you can escape those dreary turkey leftovers by 

flying off after Christmas Day to the exhilarating landscapes of True Lapland. 

Your short break with Transun includes the 

Husky Experience, the Search for Santa, 

the Snowmobile Adventure and the Festive 

Dinner. Your three-night break is filled 

with magical experiences. Here is a typical 

itinerary: 

Day 1 

After landing in Enontekiö in Finland, a 

coach will take you on the 15-minute drive to 

Hetta (or one hour to Karesuando) and you 

can collect your all-in-one thermal suits and 

boots. After checking in, your Transun rep 

hosts a welcome meeting. Tonight, you can 

join an optional activity, such as a Northern 

Lights snowmobile night safari. 

Day 2 

After breakfast, you head out on the thrilling 

40-minute Husky Experience, followed by 

lunch. Throughout the day you can enjoy 

snow activities with toboggans. Alternatively, 

you might opt to join the indoor craft 

activities or an optional excursion. Relax 

after dinner, or join one of our optional night 

safaris. 

Day 3 

After breakfast, you will be joining the 

40-minute Snowmobile Adventure, followed 

by lunch. A supervised kids’ snowmobile ride 

is available. Then the highlight of your break, 

as you board a reindeer sleigh and set off in 


family meeting in his cabin, each child can 

talk with Santa and receives a small gift. After 

dinner, why not join an optional Northern 

Lights husky safari 

Day 4 

Check out after breakfast at 9am. There 

should be time for one final play in the snow 

or to join one of our optional excursions. After 

lunch, you depart for Enontekiö and your 

flight home. 





DATES 

DEPARTS 

FROM 

NIGHTS 

RESORT 

ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

26 DEC 2015 GATWICK 3 KARESUANDO £999 £909 

26 DEC 2015 GATWICK 3 HETTA £1,019 £919 

27 DEC 2015 MANCHESTER 3 KARESUANDO £999 £909 

27 DEC 2015 MANCHESTER 3 HETTA £1,019 £919 






Adventure 





accommodation 












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PRICES FROM 

£ 

1099 

PER PERSON 



BIRMINGHAM 

What the papers say: ‘A trip 

to Lapland is so mush fun!’ 

The Sun.

‘Transun was highly recommended for attention to detail of 

excursions, quality individual family time with Santa and 

remoteness of location. It was all that and more ... please don’t 

change format.’ MS DEBRA OBIED, BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE 


For Auld Lang Syne 

Celebrate the New Year inside the Arctic Circle 

It’s New Years’s Eve and in the crisp air of a Lapland night you celebrate the birth of a new 

year, perhaps – if you are really lucky – beneath nature’s own magnificent firework show, the 

Northern Lights. You’ve had such a good time seeing in the New Year, you wish you could do 

it all again. Well, you can. If you are staying in Karesuando, which lies on the Finnish/Swedish 

border, given the hour’s time difference between the two countries, you can stroll across to 

Sweden and start your celebrations all over again! Twice the celebrations ... and twice the fun! 

Your New Year celebrations are only part of 

your short break with Transun. But there is 

so much more included. From the Search for 

Santa, to the Husky Experience, from the New 

Year Dinner to the Snowmobile Adventure, 

your three-night break is packed with magical 

experiences. Here is a typical itinerary: 

Day 1 

After you land in Enontekiö in Finland 

you will be guided to your coach. The 

15-minutes drive to Hetta (or one hour to 

Karesuando) takes you through the heart 

of the Sámi lands. Watch out for reindeer in 

the woods! Your all-in-one thermal suits and 

boots collection will be organised by your 


DATES 

DEPARTS 

FROM 

NIGHTS 

RESORT 

representative. After checking in at your 

chosen accommodation your Transun rep 

hosts a welcome meeting and will answer any 

further questions during dinner. Tonight, 

you can join one of our optional activities, 

such as a snowmobile night safari, hoping to 

encounter the Northern Lights. 

Day 2 

After breakfast, you head out on your 

first safari: the thrilling 40-minute Husky 

Experience followed by a warming lunch. 

Throughout the day you can enjoy snow 

activities outside, with toboggans available. 

Or there’s plenty of family fun to be had 

making snowmen or enjoying a good oldfashioned 

snowball fight! This evening, enjoy 

a New Year Celebration including a special 

feast and fireworks. 

Day 3 

Today, you will be joining your second 

included Santa Safari: the 40-minute 

Snowmobile Adventure. A supervised kids’ 

snowmobile ride will be available or, if you’re 

lucky, a chance to get up close to a friendly 

reindeer. Then, the highlight of the day when 


ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

29 DEC 2015 GATWICK 4 KARESUANDO £1,099 £989 

29 DEC 2015 GATWICK 4 HETTA £1,109 £999 

30 DEC 2015 BIRMINGHAM 4 KARESUANDO £1,099 £989 

30 DEC 2015 BIRMINGHAM 4 HETTA £1,109 £999 






Adventure 





accommodation 



family meeting in his cabin, each child has 

the chance to talk with Santa now that he 

is back from his annual journey around the 

world. Each child receives a small gift. Relax 

after dinner, or join one of our optional husky 

night safaris, perhaps in the hope of seeing 

the Northern Lights. 

Day 4 

Check out after breakfast at 9am. There 

should be time for one final play in the snow. 

Alternatively, you can join one of our optional 

excursions. After lunch, you depart for 

Enontekiö and your flight home. 








• New Year Dinner 






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DAY BREAKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS 

PRICES FROM 

£ 

489 

PER PERSON 


16 UK AIRPORTS 

SANTA FACT: Long ago, Father Christmas and the elves 

discovered the special formula of Magical Reindeer Dust which 

make them fly. This dust is sprinkled on each of the reindeer 

shortly before they leave on Christmas Eve. 

DAY BREAKS 

Walking In A 

Winter Wonderland 

Visit Santa’s Lapland hideaway... all in one day

‘As a family we had a wonderful day out, 

which has made many memories which will 

last us forever.’ MR RIKI GARNETT, DURHAM 

Imagine spending the day in Santa’s kingdom – flying from an airport near you – and still 

being home in time for supper. For our Walking In A Winter Wonderland day break, we take 

you to a magical location in the far north of Finnish Lapland, close to a vast snow-covered 

wilderness and a million miles from the overcrowded, over commercialised Lapland day 

break destinations favoured by some of our competitors. 

Winter Wonderland takes you into True 

Lapland, home of the Sámi people, and on the 

edge of Europe’s last unspoiled wilderness. You 

arrive at a cluster of cabins and a traditional 

log-built restaurant. There, you will experience 

a magical and unforgettable search for Santa’s 

secret hideaway and each family will have an 

opportunity to make a private visit to talk 

with him in his cabin. Plus, a chance to 

sample reindeer rides, snowmobiles and husky 

dog sleds. 

Please see ‘What Does The Real Santa Look Like’ on page 32. 

A Day To Remember 

We fly to Enontekiö airport, from where this 

magical day break takes you deep within 

the Arctic landscapes. Our price includes 

the protective warmth of a thermal suit and 

boots (essential in a region where the average 

December temperature ranges between -7C 

and -35C) but please ensure that you bring 

additional scarves, hats and waterproof gloves. 

A Winter Wonderland 

You will enjoy a wide range of short taster 

activities, each lasting a few minutes. Enjoy 

a sled journey, being drawn by an eager 

team of huskies, and an altogether calmer 

reindeer sleigh trip. The day break also 

includes a snowmobile trip when adults with 

a full UK driving licence have the opportunity 

to drive through the silent snowscapes 

(children pulled in a sleigh behind guide). All 

major activities take place on a frozen lake or 

river. Your Transun representative will guide 

you through a structured itinerary, in order 

to make the most of your time in the resort. 

Exciting Snow Activities 

As well as all the activities detailed above, 

there will be time to play in the snow, giving 

children (and parents too!) the chance to 

enjoy tobogganing, snowman-making and 

snowball fights! A warming two-course lunch 

is included in the price of your day break. 

Search For Santa 

The highlight of the day arrives when you 

venture into the snow-clad surroundings 

in the hope of finding the hidden log cabin 

where Santa sometimes stays at this time 

of the year. After a magical journey across a 

frozen river, each family will enjoy a private 

visit with Santa, who will find the time to talk 

to each child about their Christmas wishes. 


DATES 

DEPARTS FROM 

ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

DATES 

DEPARTS FROM 

ADULT 

FROM 

CHILD 

FROM 

SAT 28 NOV 2015 MANCHESTER £489 £469 

SUN 29 NOV 2015 STANSTED £489 £469 

SAT 05 DEC 2015 BIRMINGHAM £489 £469 

SAT 05 DEC 2015 LONDON GATWICK £489 £469 

SAT 05 DEC 2015 DONCASTER SHEFFIELD £489 £469 

SUN 06 DEC 2015 ABERDEEN £489 £469 

FRI 18 DEC 2015 BRISTOL £489 £469 

SAT 19 DEC 2015 EXETER £489 £469 

SAT 19 DEC 2015 LONDON GATWICK £489 £469 

SAT 19 DEC 2015 MANCHESTER £489 £469 

SUN 20 DEC 2015 BIRMINGHAM £489 £469 

SUN 20 DEC 2015 BOURNEMOUTH £489 £469 

SUN 06 DEC 2015 LEEDS BRADFORD £489 £469 

SAT 12 DEC 2015 NEWCASTLE £489 £469 

SAT 12 DEC 2015 NORWICH £489 £469 

SAT 12 DEC 2015 SOUTHAMPTON £489 £469 

SUN 13 DEC 2015 SOUTHEND £489 £469 

SUN 13 DEC 2015 EDINBURGH £489 £469 

WED 16 DEC 2015 MANCHESTER £489 £469 

THU 17 DEC 2015 LONDON GATWICK £489 £469 

THU 17 DEC 2015 EAST MIDLANDS £489 £469 

FRI 18 DEC 2015 LEEDS BRADFORD £489 £469 

SUN 20 DEC 2015 LUTON £489 £469 

MON 21 DEC 2015 BRISTOL £489 £469 

MON 21 DEC 2015 EAST MIDLANDS £489 £469 

TUE 22 DEC 2015 CARDIFF £489 £469 

TUE 22 DEC 2015 LEEDS BRADFORD £489 £469 

WED 23 DEC 2015 GLASGOW £489 £469 

WED 23 DEC 2015 HUMBERSIDE £489 £469 

WED 23 DEC 2015 LONDON GATWICK £489 £469 

THU 24 DEC 2015 LONDON GATWICK £489 £469 

THU 24 DEC 2015 MANCHESTER £489 £469 

DAY BREAKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS 


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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES 

SANTA FACT: With a global population over six billion 

people, the elves in Santa’s workshop need to make more than 

five million presents every day of the year to meet demand. 

Optional Activities... 

Choose from a variety of other activities 


Snowmobile 

Experience 

Duration: One hour 

Price: £110 (per adult, two sharing) or 

£130 (single rider), £85 (per child 2-15) 

Take a night safari driving your own 

snowmobile, led by a local guide, to a 

nearby vantage point where, if you are 

lucky, you may see the Northern Lights 

(Can not be guranteed). Children travel in 

sleds pulled behind the guide’s snowmobile. 

Includes hot drinks. 

Ice Fishing 

by Snowmobile 

Duration: 1.5 hours 

Price: £75 (per adult, two sharing), 

£45 (child 2-15) 

This is a great trip for all the family. 

You travel by snowmobile to a nearby 

popular fishing site where you can try 

your hand at traditional ice fishing – 

you just drill a hole in the ice and lower 

your baited hook into the icy waters 

below. 


Husky Safari 



£85 (child 2-15) 

Take a night safari on a sledge 

mushing your own team of dogs to a 

nearby vantage point where, if lucky, 

you may see the Northern Lights 

evolving in the sky above (a stunning 

phenomenon which cannot, of course, 

be guaranteed). Children travel in sleds 

pulled behind the guide’s snowmobile. 


Puppy Encounter 


Price: £90 (adult) £70 (child 2-15) 

Strictly limited numbers are available 

for this exciting chance to befriend the 

husky puppies. You are transferred to 

the husky camp, where you meet the 

new puppies and hear stories from real 

mushers. Includes hot drinks. 

Once you have booked, you can visit 

My Booking on the Transun website to 

reserve your optional activities. 

Reindeer 

Herding Safari 

Duration: 1.5 hours 


£65 (child 2-15) 

You will visit a reindeer gathering place 

where you learn about herding and 

even how to lasso a reindeer. Then 

venture into the Arctic wilderness on a 

short safari, drawn through the snow 

by a reindeer while sitting in a sleigh. 


A Night In An Igloo 

Duration: Overnight 

Price: £120pp (adults and children) 

Spend a night sleeping in an authentic 

igloo! With no electricity, your ice 

house is lit by candles, while your bed 

is a block of ice, covered with reindeer 

skins, while each person wraps up 

warm in a single Arctic sleeping bag. 

Includes hot drinks. This experience 

is available on short breaks to 

Karesuando only.

‘My five-year-old whispered to me on our reindeer ride 

“Mummy this is magical” and I have to say I agreed. 

A wonderful experience.’ DAWN VAUGHAN, BIRMINGHAM 

Sometimes, 

it’s snow joke 

True Lapland is a wonderful, authentic wilderness location and there is little wonder 

Santa has chosen it for his home. But please bear in mind that when it comes to visiting 

Santa there, you are flying deep into the Arctic Circle in the depths of winter when 

weather conditions can at times become adverse. 

While the majority of Transun flights depart and 

arrive on time, there are occasions when severe 

conditions cause unavoidable delays. Airlines and 

aircraft captains always place the safety of their 

passengers first and may decide not to fly while 

adverse conditions are forecast. In this event, we 

at Transun will do all we can to minimise delays 

and ensure your break is operated as closely to 

the original itinerary as possible. 

However, particularly in the case of daybreaks, 

a lengthy delay might result in the regrettable 

but unavoidable decision to cancel the 

departure, where the delay is so great that it 

makes it impossible to deliver the itinerary 

as intended. In these circumstances, entirely 

outside Transun’s control, all our clients will 

receive a full refund, or the option to move to 

another departure, depending on availability. 

…and brrrr! 

It can be cold! 

Please remember that you are travelling to the 

Arctic Circle where temperatures can plummet 

to levels far colder than in the UK. In December 

2014, some of our Santa guests in Finland 

experiences temperatures of around -35C. As 

most of your activities are based outside, We do 

supply a thermal suit for everyone (up-to size 48) 

but PLEASE ensure you bring a sufficient supply 

of hats, waterproof gloves, snoods/balaclavas, 

thermal socks and other warm clothes to ensure 

all members of your party are wrapped up nice 

and warm, especially children. There is a short, 

helpful video on suitable clothing in Lapland on 

the Transun Facebook page. 

Transun Travel Insurance 2015-16 

(Valid From 1 April 2015 To 31 March 2016) 

All of the winter adventure activities shown in our Lapland brochure 

are covered by our personal travel insurance scheme. It is obligatory 

that when you book you either accept our insurance or you arrange 

an alternative policy that provides equal or greater cover. If you are 

not taking the Transun insurance cover you must provide details of 

an alternative insurance together with the policy number if possible. 

You must also clearly decline the Transun insurance by completing and 

signing the statement contained on the booking form. If you do take 

out the Transun insurance a policy wording will be sent to you with your 

tour/confirmation invoice. This will include full details of how to make 

a claim and also how to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions. 

Bookings cannot be confirmed until details of adequate insurance have 

been received. We reserve the right to refuse passengers to travel should 

adequate insurance arrangements not be made. 

TRANSUN INSURANCE SCHEDULE OF COVER LIMITS (PER PERSON) 

This is only available for trips arranged and/or operated by us. Our 

policy is administered by our insurance brokers Campbell Irvine Ltd and 

the Insurance Company who are both authorised and regulated by the 

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). 

A schedule of the cover provided is shown below. It does not however 

contain all the conditions and exclusions but a full policy wording will 

be sent with your confirmation invoice. 

SECTION COVER LIMIT EXCESS 

A Medical Expenses £10,000,000 £70 

Inpatient Benefit £200 £70 

Criminal Injuries Benefit £5,000 £70 

Inability To Dive £250 £70 

Personal Liability £2,000,000 £250 

B Personal Accident £25,000 Nil 

Cancellation or Curtailment £5,000 £70 

Loss of Deposit 

Nil 

D Delayed Departure or Arrival £100 Nil 

Cancellation Due To Delayed Departure £1,500 £70 

Hijack of Aircraft £3,000 £70 

Failure of Flight Connections £150 £70 

Interruption of Transport £300 £70 

E Personal Effects £1,500 £70 

Money £500 £70 

Tickets £1,000 £70 

Passport and Visas £250 £70 

Temporary Loss of Baggage £100 Nil 

Damage to Hired Sports Equipment £750 £70 

F Legal Expenses £25,000 £250 

G Winter Sports Up to £350 £70 

Winter Sports Equipment owned/hired £350 £70 

(Including Single Article/Pair/Set/Limit) 

Winter Sports Equipment Hire Up to £200 £70 

Ski Pack Up to £300 £70 

Piste Closure £20 per day up to £200 £70 

Avalanche Closure Up to £150 £70 

DISCLOSURE OF PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS 

The following is a summary of the insurance rules regarding the 

disclosure of pre-existing medical conditions. A full copy will be sent to 

you with your policy wording. These rules apply to you and any travelling 

companion(s) or anyone your travel arrangements may depend such as a 

close relative or business associate. You must make a separate disclosure 

for each Transun trip you book. 

The Insured Person will not be covered under Section A –Medical 

Expenses, Section B – Personal Accident or 

Section C – Cancellation or Curtailment for any claims arising directly 

or indirectly from: 

either A) At the time of taking out this policy: 

i) Any Pre-existing Medical Condition unless you have contacted the 

medical helpline on 0844 826 2686 and the Insurer has agreed to 

provide cover and you have paid the additional premium required. 

ii) Any Medical Condition that the Insured Person or any other person 

not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends such as a Close 

Relative has received a terminal prognosis. 

iii) Any Medical Condition the Insured Person is aware of but which has 

not had a formal diagnosis. 

iv) Any Medical Condition for which the Insured Person or any other 

person not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends such as 

a Close Relative is on a waiting list for or has knowledge of the need for 

surgery in a hospital. 

v) Any circumstances the Insured Person is aware of that could 

reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim on this policy unless the 

Insured Person has been given the Insurer’s written agreement. 

or B) At any time: 

i) Any Medical Condition the Insured Person has in respect of which a 

Medical Practitioner has advised them not to travel or would have done 

so had they sought his/her advice. 

ii) Any surgery, treatment or investigations for which you intend to 

travel outside your normal country of residence to receive (including 

any expenses incurred due to the discovery of other Medical Conditions 

during and/or complications arising from these procedures. 

iii) Any Medical Condition for which the Insured Person or any other 

person not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends such as 

a Close Relative is not taking the recommended treatment or prescribed 

medication as directed by a Medical Practitioner. 

iv) Pregnancy when you are expected to give birth within two months of 

the return date of your trip. 

DEFINITIONS OF A PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITION: MEANS 

a) Any respiratory condition (relating to the lungs or breathing),heart 

condition, stroke, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, allergy, or cancer for which 

you (or any other person not necessarily travelling but upon whom 

travel depends such as a Close Relative) have ever received treatment 

(including surgery, tests or investigations by your doctor or a consultant/ 

specialist or prescribed drugs medication). 

b) Any Medical Condition for which you (or any other person not 

necessarily travelling but upon whom travel depends such as a Close 

Relative) have received surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations 

in a hospital or clinic within the last twelve months or taking prescribed 

drugs or medication. 

COVER IS EXCLUDED FOR ANY DEFINED PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL 

CONDITION. IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CALL OUR MEDICAL SCREENING 

HELPLINE IN CONFIDENCE ON TELEPHONE NO: 0844 826 2700 

The medical screening helpline may be contacted between 09.00 and 

17.00 Monday to Friday and 10.00 to 16.00 on Saturdays. The medical 

screening helpline is optional for those persons wishing to establish 

if additional cover may be offered to include Pre- Existing Medical 

Conditions. You will be asked for your personal and travel details. 

Please have your individual policy number to hand if known. You will 

be advised whether the Pre-Existing Medical Condition may be covered, 

an optional additional premium may be quoted and whether any 

amendments will be made to the policy terms and conditions. If terms 

can be provided for the condition and you elect to take up the offer of 

the additional cover, you will be given a medical screening reference 

number and a letter will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. Any 

additional premiums must be paid directly to the medical screening 

company and not the company you are arranging your travel insurance 

with. 

Should you not wish to take advantage of the optional terms quoted by 

the medical helpline, cover for the Medical Condition in question will be 

excluded. If there is a change to your health which arises between the 

date of purchasing the policy and the planned date of departure please 

contact the medical screening helpline for further advice, in order to 

establish if the change in your health will affect your cover under this 

insurance. 

There is no cancellation or curtailment cover for a Pre-Existing Medical 

Condition of persons not necessarily travelling but upon whom travel 

depends, such as a Close Relative, unless disclosed to the medical 

screening helpline and additional cover agreed. 

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW 


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SANTA FACT: Santa Claus has different names across the 

world including: Saint Nicholas, St Nick, Father Christmas, Black Peter, 

Kris Kringle, Pere Noel, La Befana, SinterKlaas and just simply Santa! 

Santa’s Lapland 2015 FAQs 

WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER AND KNOW BEFORE I BOOK 

How do I check availability and make a reservation 

Checking availability: Over the phone on 01865 265200, online at www. 

transun.co.uk or with your local travel agents. 

Confirm reservation: We will require forenames, surnames and dates of births 

for all travellers. We will also request details of your insurer if you decline our 

insurance. A deposit of £200pp will be required or, if you book within ten weeks 

of departure, full payment. Payment can be made via credit* or debit card. *For 

payments made direct via credit card, there is a 3% transaction fee. Other travel 

agents’ charges may vary. 

Confirmation: A confirmation invoice will be sent. Please check all details 

carefully and advise us of any discrepancies within 24 hours. Any changes made 

after this will incur an amendment fee. 

Tickets/Travel Documents: Travel documents will be sent approx seven days 

prior to departure, where possible via email. You no longer require physical 

tickets to travel. 

What insurance do I require 

We recommend the insurance offered by Transun. If you choose to obtain other 

insurance cover, it is essential that your policy covers you for ‘winter sports’, 

including snowmobiles and huskies. For more information on insurance, please 

see page 31 of our brochure. 

I know it can get cold in Lapland but how cold 

Winter in Lapland is extremely cold compared to the UK. Temperatures rarely 

rise above freezing and December temperatures range between -7C and -35C. 

The air in Lapland is quite dry and therefore -10C doesn’t feel as cold as you 

might expect. You will need a series of base layers under your thermal suit. 

How much daylight will there be in December 

There are four to five hours of daylight on average in December. This is termed 

as ‘grey light’ in Finland and is usually between the hours of 1000 and 1430. 

(This may vary by up to an hour according to location.) Either side of these 

times, it will be as night-time. Snow ensures a good level of reflection which 

makes it possible to see where you are walking. The darkness adds to the 

magical setting of your surroundings and is often emphasised by using the light 

of fires and outdoor candles (where appropriate). Some wilderness locations 

maybe without artificial light. 

Will I see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) 

In the north of Finland, the chance of seeing this phenomenon is greatly 

increased. On a clear night, if you are lucky, you may see the Aurora Borealis, 

which appear across the sky in white, red or green lights swirling through the 

atmosphere. 

Will I be able to ski while in Lapland 

Downhill skiing is not currently available in the wilderness locations that 

provide the setting for our short breaks. 

Will I have the chance to buy souvenirs 

There are a few souvenir shops at Lapland’s airports and at some of the hotels. 

Where time permits, we will arrange to take you to a souvenir shop before 

returning home. 

Are the tours suitable for adults travelling without children 

Our tours can be enjoyed by adults travelling unaccompanied by children 

since there is a wide variety of activities suitable for adults. Alternatively those 

looking for a more adult focused break, without Santa, why not take a look at 

our Festive Lights breaks. For more details see www.transun.co.uk 

Will I be safe in Lapland 

The local operators are fully qualified, experienced and safety conscious and 

their equipment complies with local safety standards. However, it must be 

borne in mind that the activities are authentically Lappish as we are offering 

the experience of local adventures. To keep safe, you must ensure you follow 

the instructions of our guides. Bear in mind that you are visiting an area where 

Arctic conditions prevail. And please remember that the animal rides are 

traditional and authentic and use untamed animals. Rides are taken at your 

own risk, although that risk is very small. Parents and guardians are responsible 

for the supervision of their own children and those within their party at all 

times. Before commencing any activities on these tours, each participant will 

be given clear and full safety instructions. Please ensure you follow these 

instructions and exercise caution. No one should travel without insurance. 

How much snow can I expect 

Snow falls in Lapland between October and May and it is common to find thick 

snow cover in December. However, it is also possible that there may be a period 

of warmer weather, especially given the effects of global warming, which may 

cause the snow and ice to melt before the next snowfall. 

What happens to my activities if there is not enough snow or it is 

extremely cold 

If there are insufficient levels of snow or ice for reliant activities to operate upon 

the day of participation, then our suppliers will move all activities to a position 

where snow is available, adjust tracks accordingly so a modified activity 

programme can operate or provide alternative activities that are not reliant on 

snow and ice. Because it is possible that snow will fall just the night prior to 

one of our planned trips, Transun will not cancel trips nor refund payments in 

the event of no snow on the day and will endeavour to arrange all activities 

to replicate those planned. In cases where an exact replica is not possible a 

suitable alternative will be offered. Where this happens no refunds will be 

made. All activities are arranged subject to local weather conditions, which are 

outside of our control. Should temperatures reach an extreme, then modified 

programmes will operate. We reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of 

tours or safaris if our suppliers or we consider that conditions are unsafe. These 

judgements are usually made when the temperature falls below -20 degrees; 

a variety of factors may influence decisions. NB: Periods preceding or post 

extreme weather maybe subject to changes in itinerary or operational order. 

I have a dietary requirement; can this be catered for 

It is recommended that any passengers with special request such as nut-free, 

gluten-free, vegan, diabetic etc. carry some supplies of foodstuffs with them. 

For any dietary requirements, you must advise us at the time of booking and we 

will pass this request on to the airline and accommodation where applicable, 

who will endeavour to fulfil your requirements. However given the remoteness 

of the locations, this cannot be guaranteed. 

How accurate is the brochure 

Details within this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. All 

excursions and itineraries are subject to alteration and withdrawal in response 

to local conditions, timings and demand. We cannot accept any liability for 

opening times of places of interest during your visit. All breaks are subject to 

Transun’s terms and conditions and Frequently Asked Questions (copies on 

request). Prices/discounts are subject to change and are confirmed at the time 

of booking. Throughout this brochure ‘child’ prices etc. refer to all children aged 

two to fifteen years inclusive, unless stated otherwise. If you have booked/are 

booking based on our Preview brochure, you should consult our website or call 

to check updated travel arrangements and itineraries. 

Are the photos in this brochure genuine 

Most of the photographs in our brochure were taken during recent seasons 

in Karesuando and Hetta. Some photography is for purposes of illustration. 

Transun cannot guarantee that the exact scenes will be replicated. 

Are the tours suitable for infants 

Due to the extreme weather conditions in Lapland, we recommend that you 

do not take infants under the age of two on our inclusive day breaks. This is 

because a great deal of time may be spent outside in extreme Arctic conditions. 

It is possible on short breaks however if they are not walking we would not 

recommend that they travel. If you choose to travel with an infant you must 

be prepared to miss out on activities if advised by our local guide and safari 

providers. Infants are charged £80 on short breaks, and £40 on daybreaks. We 

are unable to guarantee provision of thermal suits and boots and recommend 

you bring your own. 

Is the trip suitable for disabled or severely ill visitors 

For many years we have been taking visitors suffering from a range of severe 

disorders on our trips to Lapland, and we know that a successful visit can be a 

dream come true. However, we cannot provide any special assistance or care 

and we do not have specially-made vehicles nor adapted sleighs etc to offer 

specialist facilities to those who need them. While our staff have always done 

their best to help, they do not have specialist training in care for the disabled, so 

we strongly recommend that specialist carers who are experienced in providing 

expert help (lifting, etc) accompany any disabled travellers. Certain resorts 

are more suitable than others for physically challenged visitors and you are 

advised to discuss your needs with our staff before making a reservation. Use of 

wheelchairs in the snow is extremely difficult. Additionally, you must complete 

and return to us a checklist prepared by ABTA that fully informs us of your 

needs. Please note that acceptance of your booking by us does not mean that 

your needs will be met. 

Can I pre-book seats on the plane 

As this is a family product we do not offer the opportunity to pre book seats 

as it is our belief that all families should be sat together where possible. We do 

brief the check-in staff at the airport to seat all families together, however this 

cannot be guaranteed in all cases. 

Can I smoke in Lapland 

The regulations governing smoking in Finland and Sweden are similar to those 

in the UK and smoking is not permitted in public places or within any of the 

hotels. If you do smoke, we ask that you act responsibly as these are family 

breaks and respect the environment that you are in. We request that you do 

not smoke whilst on activities or when in large groups. Please dispose of your 

cigarette butts in ashtrays provided. Although the snow is a good cover for any 

litter, please bear in mind that this does melt and any litter becomes visible. 

Are the itineraries in the brochure correct 

The itineraries shown within this brochure are for guidance only and subject 

to change. You may not do the activities in the order they appear within this 

brochure. For short break clients, we will endeavour to advise you of any major 

changes before you travel. However, this is not always possible and you will 

receive your full itinerary on arrival. 

I’M GETTING READY TO TRAVEL, WHAT INFORMATION WILL I 

FIND USEFUL 

Do I get tickets for the flights 

We issue an e-ticket document which consists of a sheet of paper and not 

individual tickets. This will show your final flight and passenger details. 

Will I be sent accommodation/activity vouchers 

We do not issue accommodation or activity vouchers, your booking information 

is sent directly to resort. 

How much luggage can I take with me 

For those on short breaks, the limit is 18 kilos per person (excluding infants) 

plus one piece of hand* luggage per person. 

What Happens if my day break flight is delayed 

If this were to happen on your outbound day break flight, then every effort 

would be made to ensure that the delay time was made up by a later return 

departure time from Lapland. Once the day break flight is delayed by more 

than three hours, it is likely that the whole trip will be cancelled and you will 

be offered an alternative trip or a full refund of monies paid to us. In the event 

that the delay is less than three hours and the flight takes off, every effort will 

be made to deliver the programme as planned but it may be necessary to 

reduce the time spent on the activities or on occasions to omit some of them. 

Please note that no compensation will be paid in these circumstances. In the 

event that your aircraft is diverted at your destination airport we will endeavour 

to replicate to the greatest extent possible the programme you would have 

received. Where this happens no refunds will be due. If no arrangements can be 

made you will receive a full refund minus a deduction for the airfare. 

I’m travelling on a short break and my flight is delayed – what 

happens 

It is possible that short break passengers may still be flown out even if the 

delay exceeds three hours and guests will need to refer to their insurance 

policies for compensation. Should it be impossible to return home from the 

destination on the programmed evening departure due to reasons beyond our 

control (force majeure see terms and conditions), Transun will make every effort 

to accommodate passengers overnight in accommodation of a reasonable 

standard and provide an evening meal and breakfast. The company’s liability 

will then cease and no compensation will be paid. 

What clothing do I need 

We provide you with an all-in-one thermal suit and boots on arrival on all of 

our trips. It is also essential that you bring a warm hat, scarf and gloves. In the 

case of thermal suits, please note that exceptional sizes may not be available. 

Those needing thermal suits outside the usual children’s sizes and adult small/ 

medium/ large range are recommended to buy their own, before travelling. 

Minimum child sizes: 90cm suit and 25/26 boots. Maximum adult sizes: 48” 

chest and 47/48 boots. Please see our pre-departure documents for more 

information. 

Can I buy duty free 

Finland is part of the EU and therefore you are no longer able to purchase 

duty-free goods when travelling to Lapland. 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN LAPLAND 

What is the time difference 

Finland is two hours ahead of the UK and Sweden is one hour ahead. 

What is the local currency 

The currency in Finland is the euro. We strongly recommend that you 

purchase euros in the UK prior to travelling, as the option to withdraw or 

change money in resort may not always be available. Most hotels and shops 

will accept major credit cards and a limited number accept sterling. 

Will there be queues 

On our all-inclusive programme, there will only be limited queuing for the 

rides. If you do come across a lengthy queue we recommend your move on 

to another activity to avoid standing around and to maximise your time in 

resort enjoying activities. 

Can I use my camera or camcorder in Lapland 

There is no problem using these indoors, in Santa’s log cabin for example, but 

outdoors, photographic covers are essential. You should also bear in mind that 

the perpetual twilight will affect your photography. If you are going to be using 

a camcorder in Lapland, please bear in mind that the cold affects the life of the 

battery on your camcorder and if you intend to film a lot please ensure that on 

overnight visits you bring a charger or spare battery. 

Are there toilet facilities 

Due to the natural environment, toilet facilities may not be widely available but 

temporary or wilderness toilets will be on hand at activity points. However, we 

recommend that guests use the facilities in their hotel or other establishments 

when they are available. 

Is it commercialised 

Far from it. The areas we operate to are genuine Lappish villages and not 

man-made resorts. We offer true wilderness locations which are far removed 

from anything artificial or commercial. Do not expect a theme park or 

Disney World with shops, ATMs or similar. 

Can anyone drive a snowmobile 

Driving a snowmobile in Finland is like driving a car, similar laws apply. A full 

driving licence is required. Please ensure you bring your driving licence with 

you. A damage waiver must be signed before commencing the activity. Credit 

card copies are taken and a 550 euros excess is payable for any damage, 

irrespective of severity. Normal traffic laws apply on snowmobile routes. Safety 

helmets must be worn at all times. (Please note this is not a definitive list of 

instructions and liabilities, further information is available upon request, and 

will be provided at resort.) As a general rule, all children 15 and under will 

travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Children 12-plus can ride 

as a passenger behind a responsible parent/ adult, however this is physically 

demanding and therefore they will be assessed by the local guide on the day 

and it is at the guide’s discretion, their decision being final. 

Are the kids snowmobiles safe 

We have a miniature snowmobile ride for children. Depending on their size 

they are normally suitable for 4 to 10 year-olds. As it is a motorised vehicle, the 

ride is supervised so only available at specified times. Snowmobiles are driven 

around in a circle, attached to a rope. Children will have a minimum of five laps. 

What are the hotel ratings and are they suitable for everyone 

There is no official rating for the properties in Finland and therefore you will not 

find any within our brochure. We have listed all the facilities available within 

each property to help guide your selection and the information is accurate at 

the time of going to print. All our accommodation is similar to a good standard 

three-star. Because an essential ingredient of the Lapland experience is a 

proximity to nature, some of our properties may occupy locations that, due 

to distances or difficult/icy terrain, may be unsuitable for the disabled or very 

young or very old. Should you need detailed guidance regarding any particular 

location, please contact our reservations team (01865 265 200). Where 

additional beds are provided, these may be sofa or portable beds. The operation 

and supervision of overseas property, transport and other services is subject to 

local laws, regulations, standards and codes of practice of individual countries. 

The legal and safety requirements may be of a different standard to that in the 

UK and the standards imposed will be that of the country you are visiting, not 

of the UK. Upon arrival at your accommodation you will, after registration, be 

allocated your rooms. Please note that if accommodation units are filled to their 

maximum occupancy they may be cramped and storage can be minimal. 

What does the real Santa look like 

All adults and children know that Santa has special magic powers and is able 

to do mysterious things like fly round the world in a single evening. He may 

also appear differently dressed depending on the task he is undertaking and 

may even have altered his facial appearance to confuse his naughty elves. We 

advise all parents to be diplomatic in sharing photographs with other clients 

and their children. 

Can Igloos and IceBars be guaranteed 

No. Igloos and IceBars are reliant on a prolonged period of very specific 

weather conditions for the manufacture of the snow and the harvesting of the 

ice from the local river. Whilst we endeavour to create them each year we are 

reliant on the appropriate weather conditions which can not be guaranteed. 

What is the food like on short breaks

‘Thank you for a fabulous day. 

You made a little boy’s dreams 

come true.’ MRS JULIE BELTON, LIVERPOOL 

Santa’s Lapland 2015 FAQs Cont... 

You should bear in mind that, given the remote nature of the location, fresh 

fruit and vegetables are less plentiful than in the UK. Menus will vary from 

establishment to establishment. Drinks are not included. The following are 

some of the dishes that might make up a typical menu: 

• Starters: spinach, cheese, tomato soup. Main Courses - meat loaf, macaroni 

casserole, minced meat, frankfurters in sauce, meatballs, chicken drumsticks, 

fried fish fillet, beef stew, roast pork. 

• For Children: hotels usually provide additional dishes for kids if required 

such as fish fingers, frankfurters and chicken nuggets. 

• Desserts: berry pudding, apricot dessert, pancakes. (All other drinks and 

snacks are at extra cost). 

What time can I check in/check out 

For our short break clients, rooms are normally available from 4pm local time. 

On your day of departure, check out is normally 9am. This will be confirmed 

during your stay. Luggage will be stored in a communal area and you are 

advised to take all valuables with you. 

What do I do with my belongings on a day break 

When you collect your thermal suits and boots, you will be given a bag in which 

you can store your outdoor coats and shoes that you have travelled in. Please 

ensure you take anything with you that you may require during the day, plus 

your valuables such as money and passports. There is no secure storage for 

valuables. You will collect your bag at the end of the day when you change out 

YOUR CONTRACT IS WITH Transun Travel Ltd, a Member of ABTA. 

1. Your holiday contract 

When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept 

and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. A 

contract will exist as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice.* This contract is 

made on the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English 

Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however, choose the law 

and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so.** 

2. Your financial protection 

1. We provide full financial protection for our package holidays. When you buy 

an ATOL protected air holiday package from Transun Travel Ltd you will receive 

a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you 

booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel 

Organiser’s Licence number 1967. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA 

will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money 

you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL 

website at www.atol.org.uk 

3. ABTA 

We are a Member of ABTA, membership number V4462. We are obliged to 

maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can 

also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, 

or in connection with this contract. The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA 

and administered independently. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method 

of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of 

costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per 

person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to 

claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. 

The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an 

element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount 

the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. Your request for 

arbitration must be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the date of return 

from holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be 

available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For 

injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we 

have the option to agree to mediation. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s 

assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. 

4. Your Holiday Price 

1) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our 

brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to 

book before your contract is confirmed. 

2) When you make your booking you must pay a deposit of £200 per person. 

For certain itineraries, it is sometimes necessary to issue tickets for your flights 

with immediate effect upon booking. In these circumstances, we will ask for full 

payment for your flight tickets, in addition to the standard deposit payment. The 

balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least 10 weeks 

before your departure date. 

If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we shall cancel your travel 

arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time we shall retain your deposit. All 

monies you pay to the travel agent are held by him on our behalf at all times. The 

price of your travel arrangements is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to 

any surcharges. 

5. If You Change Your Booking 

If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your 

travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or 

accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not 

always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from 

the person who made the booking or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an 

administration charge of £25 up to 10 weeks prior to departure and £75 between 

10 weeks and your departure date, and any further cost we incur in making this 

alteration. All charges are per person, per change. Optional excursions and activities 

are non refundable and non transferable. 

For name changes on scheduled flights, this may be an additional £65. You should 

be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that 

changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain 

travel arrangements (e.g. Apex Tickets) may not be changeable after a reservation 

has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up 

to 100% of that part of the arrangements. 

of your thermal suits. On some occasions it may be necessary that these bags 

are taken with you. 

What can I expect for lunch on a day break 

For those clients travelling on our all-inclusive day breaks, there will be a 

two-course lunch of a starter and main course buffet, which includes kids’ 

and vegetarian options. Typical dishes are soup for starters, followed by 

jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings and pasta. Drinks are not included. 

How long is the transfer from the airport 

Transfer times can vary according to weather conditions and can range 

between 35-50 minutes. 

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION 

Flights 

In most cases we charter direct flights on a fast comfortable B737, A320/321, 

B757 or B767. However, flight plans may change before departure and we 

reserve the right to substitute alternative carriers and/or aircraft types where 

necessary. Where this situation arises, it is not possible to transfer to another 

day/short break or cancel without incurring normal cancellation charges (see 

booking conditions). All of our flights are non-smoking. Airline regulations 

vary but many will refuse permission to fly for women who will be 28 or more 

weeks into pregnancy on the date of return travel. Transun operates direct 

flights but these may occasionally stop to off-load or pick-up clients. A direct 

flight does not necessarily mean a non-stop flight. 

Booking Terms & Conditions 

6. If You Cancel Your Holiday 

You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at 

any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your 

travel agent on your behalf must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs 

in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable 

cancellation charges. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect on the day it 

is received in writing at our offices. We recommend that you use recorded delivery, 

upon receipt of which the following cancelation charges will apply:- Cancellation 

charge shown as % of total break price, excluding insurance premium. 

More than 70 days Deposit only 

29-70 days 50% or deposit if greater 

15-28 days 75% or deposit if greater 

14 days or later 100% 

Note: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your 

insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. Insurance premiums 

are non-refundable. 

7. If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday 

It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, 

but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we 

may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most 

of these changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of 

them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances 

to cancel your travel arrangements. For example, if the minimum number of 

clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may have 

to cancel it. However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 10 

weeks before your departure date, except for reasons of force majeure failure to 

reach an economic minimum number of passengers on that departure or failure 

by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel 

arrangements, you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of 

alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we 

will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). In accordance 

with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are required to advise you of the actual carrier 

operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. Any changes to the actual airline 

after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible 

and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to 

be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your 

outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of 

accommodation to another of the same standard. If we make a major change 

to your holiday, we will inform you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably 

possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of either 

accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative travel 

arrangements of comparable standard from us if available (we will refund any 

price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling your booked 

holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. In all cases, except where the 

major change arises due to reasons of force majeure, we will pay compensation 

as detailed: 

Period before departure within which notice of major change is received by us or 

notified to you. Amount you will receive from us 

56 days or more NIL 

43 to 46 days £10 

22 to 42 days £15 

8 to 21 days £20 

0 to 7 days £25 

The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you 

are entitled to do so. 

Force Majeure 

We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel 

arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances 

beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, 

terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse 

weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems 

with transport. 

8. If You Have A Complaint 

If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. 

Health & medical care 

Finland has reciprocal health care agreements with the UK. This entitles you 

to emergency medical treatment and to prove eligibility for this treatment you 

only require a British Passport. 

Non-British nationals should obtain an EHIC. Treatment is available either free 

of charge or for a standard fee, depending on the municipality. Clients who 

have special diets or are taking regular drugs for heart conditions, diabetes, etc, 

should ensure that they have ample supply, which should be carried with them 

at all times as well as required foods. 

Passport 

A full EU passport which is valid on day of return is necessary to travel to 

Lapland. Please note that children who are not already included on an existing 

full passport are now required to hold their own passport. Non- British citizens 

should enquire at the Finnish Embassy. Tel: 0207 8386200 www.finemb.org.uk 

see terms and conditions for further information. It is now a legal requirement 

for all passengers to submit to Transun in advance of travel full and accurate 

passport information. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of flight tickets. 

My Booking section on our website 

Once you have made your reservation, you can log in to the My Booking 

section of the Transun website where you can provide us with Santa’s Little 

Secret details about the children in your party, as well as reserve any additional 

optional activities you may want to enjoy. 

your hotelier) and our resort representative or ground handler who will endeavour 

to amend the situation. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow 

this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services 

Department at Transun, 1A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1AS giving your booking 

reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and 

to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our 

response to you. It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint 

to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without 

delay and complete a report form whilst in resort, where possible. If you fail to 

follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to 

investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect 

your rights under this contract. Please also see clause 3 above on ABTA. 

9. Our Liability to You 

If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by 

us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected 

the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liable where 

any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party 

unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure 

is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances 

beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided 

even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, 

even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. Our liability, except in cases 

involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited based on the value of your travel 

arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an 

identical manner to (a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the 

transportation for your travel arrangements. These terms are incorporated into 

this contract; and (b) Any relevant international convention, for example the 

Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect 

of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris 

Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount 

of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and 

loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit 

of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. Under 

EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds 

and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation 

or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and 

will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not 

automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a 

refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 7. If any payments to you 

are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will be deducted from 

this amount. NB this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may 

enter into for excursions or activities whilst on holiday. 

10. Prompt assistance in resort 

If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a 

result of failures attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the 

services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances 

beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even 

if all due care had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with 

all due care, could not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material 

loss, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances. 

11. Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements 

Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements 

are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies 

and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because 

you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements 

12. Excursions 

Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on 

holiday are not part of your package holiday provided by us. For any excursion or 

other tour that you book, your contract will be with the operator of the excursion 

or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or 

tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator. 

This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, 

and does not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services 

are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please note that in accordance 

with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for infant status, a child must be 

under 2 years of age on the date of the return flight. 



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