Christmas in Luxury Cabins in Ruka
From Santa Claus in Lapland, we want to offer you a unique adventure to enjoy the Christmas holidays. Stay in cozy wooden cabins and experience the magic of Christmas in Ruka with a fun program of activities.
This Christmas, travel to Lapland with a direct flight from Madrid and stay in beautiful wooden cabins located in a privileged setting. Enjoy a complete program with a Spanish-speaking guide, ideal for family travel. We bring you to one of the most natural and exotic destinations in Europe, and undoubtedly the most fun for the whole family: Finnish Lapland. Thanks to direct flights, you can reach the Arctic Circle in just over 4 hours and enjoy experiences such as riding in husky dog sleds through snowy Lapland forests or speeding across frozen lakes on powerful snowmobiles. The children will be thrilled to have personally met Santa Claus during the Christmas season in 2023.
Day 1. Spain-Rovaniemi-Ruka.
At the indicated time, meet at the airport with the assistance of our staff for check-in for the direct flight to Rovaniemi, Finland. Your journey to Lapland begins here! Direct flight schedules (local time): Barcelona - Rovaniemi 11:00 - 16:50 h Madrid - Rovaniemi 09:00 - 15:00 h Enjoy an onboard lunch with a beverage included. Upon arrival, we will meet our guide (if not previously met at the departure airport) and transfer to our private cabin, located approximately 200 km from the airport. The cabins are situated in a natural setting within the Ruka Village Ski Resort area, one of the best alpine ski resorts in Finland. It is located in the northwest of Finland, on the edge of the imaginary line of the Arctic Circle. The ski resort offers a total of 169.5 km of cross-country skiing trails, with 33.5 km illuminated, as well as 34 alpine skiing slopes, the majority of which are also illuminated. It is a unique location surrounded by three National Parks: Oulanka National Park (with its famous trekking trail "The Bear's Trail"), Riisitunturi National Park, and Julma Ölkky. You will be staying in unique wooden cabins, each surrounded by nature and ideally situated for viewing the Northern Lights that occur in the area. In the cabin, you will find thermal suits in your size that you can use throughout your stay in Lapland. The selected cabins represent the highest level of accommodation available in the area, although there is no official categorization for cabins in the destination. Each cabin is independent, close to others but maintaining privacy, and fully equipped. Dinner will be served at a restaurant in Ruka with transfers included. Overnight stay.
Day 2. Ruka. Husky Sled Ride.
After spending our first night in Lapland, we will start the day with a fantastic activity after breakfast in our cabin. We will head to visit a husky dog farm for an unforgettable ride through the snowy forest in a sled pulled by these charming animals, becoming authentic mushers. We will be transferred by coach to the farm, where these friendly dogs will be eagerly awaiting us for the ride. Once we receive instructions on how to drive the sled, we will set off: each adult participant will drive their own sled (2 people per sled, alternating the position of the driver). It will be an arctic adventure! Our guide will provide interesting information about our new furry friends. During the safari, we will make a stop to enjoy a light lunch that will be a memorable experience. We will return to the cabin with free time to relax and enjoy a sauna before dinner. Dinner will be served at a restaurant in Ruka with transfers included. After dinner, we will return to our accommodation to rest... but we need to stay alert in case the Northern Lights appear. You can take a walk around your cabin to try and spot them.
Day 3. Ruka. Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing.
We continue to enjoy the destination and unique activities. Breakfast in our cabin. Afterward, we will head to a forest that leads us to a frozen lake. Our snowshoeing adventure begins as we arrive at the lake, where a fisherman will be waiting to teach us the technique of ice fishing. We will have enough time to try our luck with the fishing rod through the ice. First, each of us will have to drill our own hole in the ice and then attempt to catch fish. In this lake, we can find perch, pike, and herring. During the excursion, we will experience walking on the snow-covered frozen lake with snowshoes. We can be confident in doing the activity as the ice thickness is usually close to a meter. Walking on top of the ice, imagining that in summer it is over 10 meters deep, is something completely inexplicable and we have to try it to truly feel it. We will enjoy a light lunch during the activity. We will return to the cabin where we will have free time to relax. Dinner will be served at a restaurant in Ruka with transfers included. After dinner, we will return to our accommodation to rest. Accommodation.
Day 4. Ruka. Reindeer Farm Visit and Meeting with Santa Claus.
Breakfast in our cabin. After breakfast in our cabins, we will be picked up to be taken to a reindeer farm where we will learn about these animals from their Sámi herders. We will have the opportunity to take a reindeer-drawn sleigh ride and learn about their way of life. We will enjoy a light lunch in a kota around the fire or at the reindeer farm. We will return to Ruka with time to rest, relax, and prepare for the moment the little ones have been waiting for. We will be transferred to the secret house of Santa Claus, located near Ruka. Santa Claus' house in Lapland is situated in front of a lake with incredible winter views. It has a snow slide area where children have fun while Santa Claus awaits us in his cozy house with Mrs. Claus to personally meet him and have an unforgettable time. After enjoying a great time with them, we will have dinner prepared for us in their own house. With the indelible memory and all the magic of this visit, we bid farewell to Santa Claus and embark on the short journey back to our cabin. Accommodation.
Day 5. Ruka. Snowmobile Safari.
After breakfast in our cabin, we will be transferred to the local safari house where we will be equipped with helmets, gloves, and balaclavas to begin our snowmobile safari. After receiving instructions from our guides to ensure a safe experience, we will start the adventure. Adults will drive the snowmobiles (2 people per snowmobile), and children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. We will admire the most picturesque landscapes during our journey, feeling the power of these machines contrasting with the silence of the snowy forest. We will have a light lunch in a kota around the fire. Kotas are traditional Sámi (Lapp) tents similar to Native American teepees. After lunch, we will return to our cabin to relax. Free afternoon. We can take advantage of the opportunity to ski at the Ruka Alpine Ski Resort. In this resort, lift tickets and ski equipment can be purchased by the hour (from 3 hours to several days), and in just a couple of hours, you can enjoy many runs as there are usually no queues at the lifts. Usually, Ruka's slopes are open from October until mid or late May, and many of them are illuminated. Our local guide at the destination will advise us on schedules, lift ticket prices, equipment rental, and other details. Dinner at leisure. Accommodation.
Day 6. Ruka-Kuusamo-Spain.
Last day in Lapland. After enjoying breakfast in our own cabin, we will embark on the journey to Rovaniemi. Arrival at the Santa Claus Village, located right on the imaginary and magical line of the Arctic Circle, where we can visit its craft and souvenir shops, send a letter or postcard from the official Santa Claus Post Office, and explore the different attractions that are part of this magical world. With this visit, we will put the finishing touch on this dream trip. We will then proceed to the airport, located less than 3 km from the Santa Claus Village, to complete the check-in procedures for our direct flight back to our city of origin. Direct flight schedules (local time): Rovaniemi - Barcelona 15.50 - 19.30 hrs. Rovaniemi - Madrid 16.00 - 20.15 hrs. During the flight, we will enjoy a snack-dinner on board with beverages included. Arrival and end of the trip.
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