Availability for Christmas & New Year 2026
With Christmas and New Year departures always among our most sought-after journeys, now is a good time to book your last-minute festive Lapland escape for December 2026. Whether you're hoping to meet Santa, race through snowy forests on a husky sled, stay beneath the Northern Lights in a glass igloo, or see in the New Year in the Arctic, our festive journeys are listed below, spanning both escorted Christmas tours and independent Christmas packages. Availability is limited and changes regularly, so early booking is recommended.
Each Christmas, we take great pleasure in sharing the Nordic festive season. Our independent and escorted Christmas journeys are designed to showcase the best of winter in Lapland, from reindeer encounters and husky sledding to cosy log cabin stays, festive family activities, and visits with Santa himself.
Pre-Christmas escapes
Travelling before Christmas is a rewarding way to experience Lapland at its most festive. The anticipation of the season is everywhere, with twinkling lights, Christmas markets and snow-covered villages. Pre-Christmas departures can also offer better value, along with more accommodation options and fewer visitors than the peak holiday period. It's an ideal time to enjoy classic Arctic activities such as husky sledding, reindeer encounters and Northern Lights excursions while the excitement of Christmas draws near.
Christmas in Lapland
There's nowhere quite like Lapland at Christmas. This is when the region comes alive, with festive traditions, winter landscapes and family experiences that stay with you. Spend your days meeting Santa, decorating Christmas treats, enjoying snowy adventures and relaxing by a crackling fire in a cosy cabin or wilderness lodge. For many travellers, celebrating Christmas in the home of Santa Claus is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that creates memories to treasure for years to come.
New Year in the Arctic
For those looking to finish the year in style, a New Year escape to Lapland offers a blend of celebration and adventure. The festive atmosphere continues long after Christmas, while the Arctic landscape remains at its snowy best. With fewer crowds than the Christmas period, New Year departures can offer excellent availability across some of Lapland's most sought-after accommodation. Spend your days exploring the wilderness, searching for the Northern Lights and enjoying winter activities before welcoming the new year beneath the Arctic sky.
A selection of festive journeys with remaining 2026 availability is listed below. Availability is limited and changes regularly, so early booking is recommended.
