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
Visit Rovaniemi

Lapland Winter Magic - escorted tour

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

  • AWARD WINNING
  • 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.

  • 2025 AVAILABLE
  • Finland
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Christmas at Sunday Morning Resort

6 days - Family Christmas Tour with Sustainable Focus

  • Finland
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Visit Finland

Christmas in Kurula’s Resort

6 days - Family Lakeside Stay in Finland with Christmas Activities

  • 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

  • 2025 AVAILABLE
  • Finland
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Sorrisniva

Festive Adventure in Norway

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

  • Premium
  • Norway
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Juutua outside

Lapland Festive Stay at Juutua

5 days - Pre-Christmas Winter Adventure in the Juutua Wilderness Lodge

  • 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

  • Finland
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Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Arctic TreeHouse Stay in Finland

5 days - Follow Eugene Levy's travels with a stay in the TreeHouse Hotel.

  • Finland
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Santa in Aurora Village

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.

  • NEW TOUR 2025
  • 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

  • Finland
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Ruka Reindeer Farm

Christmas Adventure in Ruka, Finland

6 days - Truly magical Christmas tour in Northern Finland

  • Finland
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Hotel Kalevala

Christmas in Finland

7 days - Family friendly program designed for young children

  • Finland
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Lapland Guesthouse

Festive Swedish Christmas

5 days - Secluded Boutique Winter Guesthouse in Sweden

  • Sweden
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Lapland Winter Wonderland

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

  • Finland
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Nivunki Village

Festive Adventure at Nivunki Village

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

  • NEW TOUR 2025
  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotels

Lapland Festive Adventure

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

  • Finland
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Northern Lights Village Phyä

Northern Lights Village in Pyhä

6 days - Stay at this new resort, opened December 2023 near Rovaniemi

  • Finland
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