Santa Claus Foundation

Pre-Christmas with Santa

Planning a European getaway with family during the festive season?
Dreaming of a magical visit to Lapland before the holiday crowds arrive?

Our specially curated pre-Christmas packages - including the popular escorted tour, Lapland Winter Magic - are perfect for travellers seeking a festive experience ahead of the peak holiday period.

Why travel before Christmas?
Many of our Christmas tours fill up quickly around the actual Christmas week. To help you avoid the rush, we offer early departures that still capture the magic of the season. Many of these tours include a memorable Santa visit, where children can share their holiday wishes and hear about Santa’s preparations for his big journey. Travel logistics, including flights and activities, are also easier to manage during this time.

Let our Scandinavian experts help you plan your journey.
We can assist with arranging pre- and post-tour accommodation in Nordic capitals. Enjoy charming Christmas markets, ice-skating, and festive shopping during your stopovers in these vibrant cities.

Browse our festive tours brochure to explore the full range of magical experiences available.

Destination
Season
Duration
Tour Standard

Lapland Winter Magic - Small Group Tour

6 days - Small Group magical winter tour for families with private Santa visit.

USD 12,941 From
  • AWARD WINNING
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo

Christmas in Aurora Village Finland

5 days - Independent Christmas tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

USD 4,271 From
  • 2026 FULLY BOOKED
  • Finland
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Christmas at Sunday Morning Resort

6 days - Family Christmas Tour with Sustainable Focus

USD 4,285 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Image credit: Julia Gal and Moments of Gregory - Levi Igloos

Christmas in Levi Glass Igloos

5 days - Spend Christmas in the heart of Northern Finland

USD 6,356 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Sorrisniva

Festive Adventure in Norway

5 days - Stay in an Igloo Hotel for the Norwegian festive season

USD 4,260 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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Juutua outside

Lapland Festive Stay at Juutua

5 days - Pre-Christmas Winter Adventure with huskies, snowmobiles, aurora camp, and Arctic sauna

USD 2,164 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotel Inari

Lapland Arctic Christmas

5 days - Spend Christmas under the Northern Lights in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

USD 3,032 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Arctic TreeHouse Stay in Finland

5 days - Explore Lapland with a stay in the TreeHouse Hotel

USD 3,647 From
  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo

Family Christmas in Aurora Village Finland

5 days - Independent Christmas tour to Finnish Lapland for families with small children. Sleep in an an Aurora Suite or Tower Suite.

USD 4,271 From
  • 2026 FULLY BOOKED
  • Finland
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Santa Claus Foundation

Polar Bears & Glass Igloos in Ranua

5 days - Pre-Christmas tour near Rovaniemi with Santa's secret hideout

USD 3,503 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Ruka Reindeer Farm

Christmas Adventure in Ruka, Finland

6 days - Truly magical Christmas tour in Northern Finland

USD 11,322 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Lapland Winter Wonderland

5 days - Independent tour for families to visit Santa before Christmas

USD 1,688 From
  • Finland
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Nivunki Village

Festive Adventure at Nivunki Village

6 days - Festive Glass Igloo Stay in the heart of Lapland

USD 6,667 From
  • NEW TOUR 2025
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Lapland Guesthouse

Festive Swedish Christmas

5 days - Secluded Boutique Winter Guesthouse in Sweden

USD 3,402 From
  • Sweden
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Wilderness Hotels

Lapland Festive Adventure

5 days - Pre-Christmas Winter Adventure in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

USD 2,257 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Northern Lights Village Phyä

Northern Lights Village in Pyhä

6 days - Experience arctic magic near Rovaniemi at Northern Lights Village in Pyhä. Featuring glass-roofed Aurora cabins, husky and reindeer rides, snowmobiling, skiing, Santa visits, and aurora hunting under starry skies.

USD 2,444 From
  • Finland
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