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Our new one night tour to Luosto is sure to garner the imagination as we
board our steam train The Arctic Express in search of Santa Claus. One can
just picture the excitement as we embark. Certainly the onboard conductor
will be checking the validity of our tickets for this unique experience...
Day 1: We will depart from our chosen airport directly to Rovaniemi. Where possible aircraft with onboard video entertainment will be provided. Subject to crew co-operation there will be a traditional Christmas sing-along on board. Following our arrival in Lapland we and our guides have to find the Arctic Express which is known in Lapland as Santa’s very own train. Unlike all others in Lapland this is powered by steam, Santa being such a traditionalist, he likes to retain connections with exciting experiences of the past.
As we slip through the Arctic Wilderness we wonder what experiences might unfold before our very eyes. For sure this is a very special train, full of surprises.
Upon arrival is Santa waiting? No, this is only the end of the line and our experience continues. Further, further into the Arctic darkness we will drive along roads where the only traffic we may encounter could be Santa’s very own reindeer before arriving in Luosto, a small village known to be one of Santa’s favourite locations. Here we will secure sustenance, warm overclothing and boots on loan and beds in cabins or a small hotel.
Day 2: Following a substantial breakfast we are about to embark to find Santa Claus. Base everything on what our conductor told us yesterday. The clues were there. During our activity period we will enjoy reindeer rides and husky rides and participate in snowmobiling with snowmobiles for both children and adults alike. Have no fear, we will find Santa. The conductor assured us of this fact and we do know that Santa never disappoints children who have travelled so far to see him. The entire experience has been like a dream and indeed in many ways it was. Before we know it we are enjoying a last meal in Luosto before returning to Rovaniemi for a return flight to the Ireland during which dinner will be served.
MEALS:
Breakfast and evening meals are taken at a restaurant within
Luosto resort.
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