Pallas Holidays

from £ 752 pp

Holidays to Pallas take you to a magical spot in the heart of Lapland. It's stashed away in a national park where there’s hardly any air pollution here – so it's a top spot to go on the hunt for the Northern Lights.

A winter wonderland

There's just one hotel in Pallas – in Finland's northern fell region – which goes to show how off-the-grid it really is. With its snow-covered landscape of forest and lakes, it’s like waking up in Narnia, and the tucked-away isolation only adds to the magic. And since Father Christmas lives here, there’s every chance he’ll be popping by for a visit.

Pallas-Yllastuntari National Park

Pallas sits inside Finland’s third-biggest national park. This covers some 1,020 square kilometres and has the purest air of any national park in the world. It’s a one-of-a-kind spot for hiking – walkers can enjoy around 350 kilometres of marked trails through primeval forest. There’s also plenty of wildlife to discover, including reindeer, red squirrels, arctic hare and – if you’re lucky – the elusive brown bear.

Husky and snowmobile rides

This is the home of the husky-sled ride. Here, you can race through a snowy forest with a head torch to light the way. And if you’re lucky, you might get a cuddle with the puppies afterwards. Snowmobiles, meanwhile, let you zip across frozen lakes, James Bond-style.

Lapland Explorer 3 and 4-night Trip

Day 1 - The Warm Up

When you arrive at Kittila Airport, Santa’s elves will greet you and take you to your accommodation. Then you’ve got a free afternoon to get a feel for the place.

Day 2 - Winter Wonderland

Indulge in Lappish culture with a short husky sledge ride or opt for a snowmobiling session in the morning. Then you’ll get to see a traditional Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony, followed by some free time in the afternoon.

Day 3 - Frosty Fun

Those of you on 3-night trips will enjoy Day 4’s activity list today instead.

You can take your pick of things to do today. You could cruise through the countryside on a snowmobile or on the back of a husky-driven sleigh.

Day 4 - Festive Fun

These activities will be on Day 3 for guests on a 3-night stay. Today, you’ll have a day of festive fun. Try your hand at decorating cookies and making Christmas ornaments, and zoom through the snow on a toboggan ride. Later, you’ll tuck into a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

We try to pack as much fun as possible into these trips, so activities can differ from the order above. Everything will be included at some point, though. If you’re staying at Snowy Wilderness, you’ll have the chance to meet Santa at your Festive Finale. If you want to celebrate Christmas Day in Pallas, book our 4-night trip departing on the 22nd December.

At a glance

Drink mulled wine by a log fire
Take a husky ride through the wilderness
Go on a search for the Northern Lights

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Arrive in Kittila

Santa's elves will take you to your hotel in Levi, Pallas or Yllas. You'll pick up snow clothes on the way to the resort. Then, you'll have a free afternoon to get a feel for your surroundings. Grab a toboggan and make a beeline for the snow, or take a walk through the snowy countryside.
Get a crash course in Lappish culture

On this activity, you’ll take a short husky sleigh ride, and have a go being pulled on a sleigh from the back of a snowmobile. You can pay a bit extra to see an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony, too. You can spend the rest of day however you like – wrap up and play in the snow or relax in your hotel.
Take your pick

Cruise through the countryside by driving a snowmobile, or sit back and relax on a sleigh as huskies lead the way.
Festive Fun

Spend the day decorating cookies and making Christmas tree ornaments. If you’re staying at the Snowy Wilderness Lodge, you’ll have the chance to meet Santa at your Festive Finale. On the Lapland Explorer trip, you’ll tuck into a traditional Christmas dinner at the gala meal, too.