Santa’s Lapland Holidays - Ask the Experts!

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Are you thinking about booking a magical trip to Lapland this Christmas?
Wondering what to expect, what to pack, or what age is best for the trip?

We’ve invited two experts from Santa’s Lapland to help you with everything you need to know to plan the perfect winter adventure for your family.

Share your questions below by 25 November for the chance to win a £100 voucher (T&Cs).

Meet the Experts:
Gillian Rae, Santa’s Lapland Area Manager
Gillian is the Santa’s Lapland Area Manager, helping to make Christmas truly magical for all the families who visit. Gillian started working for Santa’s Lapland with seasonal roles out in Lapland, and has worked her way up to be the Area Manager. Gillian works with Santa’s Lapland all year round, and is based in the UK for 10months of the year, and out in Lapland for November & December. She is passionate about creating magical Christmas memories to last a lifetime!

Chloe Lovell, Product Manager, Santa’s Lapland
Chloe has been the Product Manager for Santa’s Lapland for over 3 years, having previously worked as a Product Executive covering Lapland. Chloe has visited Santa’s Lapland numerous times, and her role focuses on making sure the experience is exciting and always evolving. Chloe works closely with both the UK based team and local suppliers in Lapland to give all families who visit a Christmas Like No Other.

Is it worth doing a day trip or do you really need to stay overnight at least? Obviously a day trip is more affordable but I'm worried we be too exhausted to enjoy it properly.

What would be the upper age for a child to fully enjoy?

What is the ideal age for children to visit?

Is there a spot for a packed lunch there ?

It's incredibly expensive for 3 nights - and if you add snowmobile rides at £179 each for adults, and food, it really is a once in a lifetime holiday for little ones, my question would be , what are the stand out features for this holiday that others cannot offer ?

Sorry it's totally out of my price range, once you've booked the hotels with a 7.am flight from Manchester - which I think would be a nightmare - being up at 4am to get there - and the 'extras' of skiing and Rudolfs reindeer run - and the food - I cannot justify this - so my question would be - what is your target audience ?

If we chose bed and breakfast - is there a choice of restaurants within walking distance - if so could you recommend any ?
Is there good availability of family rooms and adjoining rooms ?
Do the children get to see Father Christmas and how much is that ?

I'd love to do a Lapland Xmas break with the kids when they're a bit older and out of the tantrum years so it's actually enjoyable and memorable. (Mine are currently 3 and 6, but planning for when they're 5 and 8) When's the best time of year to book so you get the best availability/choice of rooms/activities etc? And which activities would you say are a must?

It would be a magical experience, what are your facilities for SEN or disabled children ? My child is neurodivergent and I'd like them to experience this with their siblings but would want to know if there are arrangements in place for this

I think the price of this rules it out for my family, but in the event that my premium bonds win bug, what would you say is the optimum age for children to enjoy it?

What's the best itinerary for the trip?

How close can you get to the reindeer?

Will my 4 year old be able to participate in all the activities included in the Santa's Lapland magic package?

Does all transport to and from the hotel and activities be included when you book ?

Do you need to book the activities at the same time as the hotel - of would you advice to book the activities at the same time - and if so can I change the activity if I decide not to go ahead or will I loose my money for that activity I want to change - how flexible would this be.

Hello - I could not locate this on the website - but is there a grotto where the little ones can go ?

How busy would it be - and if we go in peak season do the trips and teaching events generally go on time ?

Can I swap an activity if we have changed out minds - there are so many to pick but we could not afford to book more than two - both timewise an financially - so how flexible would the company be of people wanted to swap closer to the day ?

What is the difference between the standard package and the aurora package? It’s not very clear and I think if you want me to pay over £1k more (which I might depending on what it offers) you need to be very clear about what extras we’re getting.

Why do you show the prices per adult? I can’t imagine many couples are booking this holiday so I know when I look that the price you’re advertising is nowhere near the price I’ll pay. Why not price per family like your competitors?

Is it fun for teenagers or more geared towards younger children?

If two families book together for 2026, can we both get a free child place for our 3 year old (will be 4 when we go) or is it best to book separately - we wanted adjoining rooms so thought booking together we were able to get the rooms we preferred - booking separately we may end up on different floors - help ??

Is the transport from the airport shared - or can I upgrade to one taxi for all of us ?

I have a 4 year old, is it worth waiting until he is older as worried he cant tolerate cold for long. Thank you

We are heading out with Santa's Lapland on 23rd and so excited! My question is, why is the itinerary only an "example" and the actual schedule isn't shared until we get there? Due to the early morning flight and time difference, travelling with young children, it would be helpful to plan out sleep times and adjust our routines at home.

How many other people would be doing the experiences at the same time with you? Trying to understand if it be quiet and magical family time together…. or really busy!