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View All DealsTraditional log cabins, snow-dusted landscapes and forest-coated fells are all on the cards on holidays to Luosto.
‘Winter wonderland’ describes Luosto to a T. This button-cute village is made up of cosy log cabins scattered across a snowy fell. The scenery is textbook Lapland, with frozen lakes and rivers, wintry woodland and rolling hills blanketed in snow.
The village has a secluded setting in the heart of the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, which is studded with 200-year-old pine forests and a chain of picture-perfect fells. Days here are filled with once-in-a-lifetime activities, like snowmobiling or riding a sleigh pulled by reindeer or huskies. Walking and cross-country skiing trails snake through the surrounding landscape, and the hills are carved with a handful of powdery ski runs. Although the village is pretty small, you’ll find a handful of bars and restaurants edging the main road, as well as a sprinkling of gift shops.
The skies above Lapland are often striped with the glowing Northern Lights, and Luosto is no exception. And thanks to the remote location and lack of light pollution – the village only has 200-odd residents – the conditions here are near-perfect for spotting this natural light show.
Fly To Rovaniemi – Stay In Luosto
Day 1
After landing in Rovaniemi, you’ll make tracks north to Luosto where you’ll collect all your thermal kit. The rest of the day is then yours to explore the village and the surrounding snowy landscapes.
Day 2
You’ve got an action-packed morning in store, kicking off with tasters of snowmobiling, and husky and reindeer sleigh rides. You can then meet Santa’s elves, and try out activities like lasso casting. There’s also the opportunity to celebrate the crossing of the Arctic Circle. Later on, you’ve got the option of joining a full snowmobile adventure. If you go for the evening trip, you might spot the Northern Lights as you travel through the snow.
Day 3
It’s up to you what you get up to today. Strap on a pair of skis and try out the downhill or cross-country routes, race the kids on the toboggan slope, or build snowmen in the frosty fields. You can also book one of our excursions – reindeer safaris and husky rides are both on the menu. You’ve got a pretty exciting evening in store, too. You'll eat a special festive dinner that's topped off with a fireworks show, and get a private meeting with the man himself – Santa Claus.
Day 4
You’ll head for home today, but not before we’ve made one last stop – Santa Claus Village. Stock up on souvenirs at the artisan and handicraft shops, then pay a visit to Santa’s Main Post Office. It’s filled with children's letters from around the world – send one of your own, or order an official letter which Santa will post out before Christmas.
Guests on 4-night trips will have extra free time to explore Luosto and its snowy surroundings.
After landing in Rovaniemi, you’ll make tracks north to Luosto, then collect your thermal clothes. The rest of the day is yours to explore the village and the surrounding snowy landscapes.
Today kicks off with tasters of snowmobiling and sleigh rides. You’ll then meet Santa’s elves, and try activities like tobonganning and reindeer lasso. There’s also the chance to celebrate the crossing of the Arctic Circle. Later on, you can join a full snowmobile adventure. If you opt for an evening trip, you might spot the Northern Lights as you travel through the snow.
It’s up to you what you get up to today. Try out the downhill or cross-country ski routes, race down the toboggan slope, or build snowmen. You can also book onto excursions – reindeer safaris and husky rides are both on the menu. There’s an exciting evening planned, too. After a festive dinner, we’ll take you for your private meeting with the man himself – Santa Claus.
Santa Claus Village is home to the big man himself. His official post office is here as well, so you can sit and write a note of your own, or order an official letter which Santa will post out to you. Elsewhere, you’ve got shops selling local goodies and handicrafts, plus an ice bar.
When your time at Santa Claus Village is over, Santa’s elves will take you back to the airport, ready for your flight home.
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