Aks (Snow Elf) Hotel & Alp Apartments (Santa Break)

An atmospheric family-friendly hotel conveniently situated in the heart of this traditional unspoilt Lappish community. Highly recommended well-equipped excellent quality apartments are situated 100m from the main hotel in a peaceful scenic location. The hotel acts as the hub for our Santa programme in Ylläs and all excursions leave from the door. The village centre is a 5 minute's walk away (450m).

Rooms

Hotel room (3 star quality)

All rooms in the Äkas Hotel include a shower, WC, hairdryer, mini bar, TV, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.

• Twin Room (A3) can sleep from 2-3 people, being able to add a 3rd bed
• Single Room (C1) is sole occupancy of a twin room and there is no single supplement

Äkäs Alp Apartments (4 star quality)

Highly recommended, attractive, well-equipped high quality apartments. All have shower, sauna, separate WC, telephone, iron, hairdryer, 2 TVs (pay-movies), drying closet, kitchen with microwave, 2 ring hob, fridge, coffee-maker, toaster, dishwasher, table and chairs, wood-burning stove (firewood included). All linen, towels and final clean are included.

• 2-room Apartment, 42m² (D4) can sleep 2-4 people in 1 twin bedroom and a double sofa bed in lounge, and all facilities as above
• 3-room Apartment, 56m² (E6) can sleep 2-6 people in 2 twin bedrooms and a double sofa bed in lounge, with all facilities as above

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: No
• Access ramp: No

Facilities:

• Guest PC in lobby (Free)
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Sauna
• Gym
• Swimming pool (indoor)
• Internet corner
• WiFi
• Café
• Spa

Meals

• Good hot & cold buffet breakfast
• 3 course buffet dinner or €10 credit towards à la carte menu

Board basis options available

• Half Board

Your Itinerary

3 nights Sunday to Wednesday.
4 nights Wednesday to Sunday.

Day 1

Your Santa Breaks Reps will be waiting at Kittilä airport to warmly welcome you to Lapland and bring you, by coach, to your accommodation. Shortly after arriving in Ylläs, you will collect your complimentary thermal suits and boots, which you will keep for the duration of your stay. There will be plenty of time to explore your snowy surroundings, build snowmen, find a toboggan and throw those snowballs. Join us for a welcome get-together to help you plan your activities for the next few days - see below for options.

Day 2

Today is the day! The time has come to meet the big man himself. A magical jaunt is in store with a visit to Santa's Elves Hideaway. Here each family will enjoy an exclusive private meeting with Santa - make sure you’ve written your letters! You can also take part in supervised festive games, cook sausages on an open fire, help the elves bake gingerbread biscuits and try making your own decorations in Elf School. Outdoors you can meet Comet the Reindeer, catch the snowmobile train (on the hunt to find Santa) or have great fun tobogganing in the snow. All children will receive a small gift - souvenirs that can be treasured for years.

Day 3

Make the most of your stay by booking our exciting and excellent-value optional excursions. Perhaps a combined husky and reindeer farm visit with sleigh rides in the morning, followed by an exhilarating family-friendly snowmobile safari in the afternoon. Alternatively, wander around the local shops collecting souvenirs or relax and enjoy a sauna at your accommodation in true Finnish style!

On Your Last Night

Get ready for a Festive Feast! An evening of party games and a disco. Tuck into a buffet of traditional roast turkey Christmas dinner plus Lappish specialities.

Please note that the Festive Feast takes place on Day 4 for guests staying 4 nights.

Day 4 (for 4 night guests only!)

Today you can choose whether to book additional winter activities and safaris or try a few hours skiing on the wide, uncrowded Ylläs slopes. Pre-book our exclusive 'ski taster' package to give it a go. Perhaps you would prefer to wander around the local craft shops (if staying in Äkäslompolo) or simply play in the snow. Then get ready for your Festive Feast in the evening (see Day 3 for details). After dinner, perhaps the Northern Lights will appear for that perfect end to your holiday.

Day 5 (or day 4 for 3 night guests)

After a magical few days, it’s time to say goodbye to your new friends before being transferred by coach to the airport for your flight home.

Please note the above itinerary may vary according to arrival and departure times. Other activities such as horse-sleigh rides and visits to the Snow Hotel (from mid-Dec) may also be available locally.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR SANTA BREAKS

• Skis
• Snowboards
• Kids