Sokos Hotel Levi - Lapland

Sokos Hotel is a modern and stylish hotel located right in the very centre of Levi’s bustling ski resort. It’s made up of three buildings, with rooms decorated and inspired by Lapland’s nature and different seasons. The colour schemes are winter blue, bright summer and autumn fall. The interior of the hotel is very welcoming, with cosy furnishings and chic artwork. Indulge in a soothing sauna or enjoy a hot chocolate in the café overlooking the square. The ski slopes are 200 meters away where the whole family can enjoy some fun family together. Levi is the ultimate resort to offer Christmassy cheer to all.

Rooms

The cosy standard rooms are spacious, and some have their own balcony.

In a superior room, you can enjoy a relaxing sauna any time of the day. Again some of these rooms have their own balcony for chilling out on. Family Rooms are two rooms interconnecting. All the above room types feature TV, wifi* and private bathroom with bathtub or shower. Hairdryers, irons and ironing boards. Safe, Minibar and Tea & Coffee making facilities.

Location

The hotel is located in the centre of Levi. This is an enchanting village that offers the ultimate family Christmas experience. Located 170 km north of the Arctic Circle, beneath the snowy slopes of the Levi Fell Mountain. A village full of charm and local tradition as well as being a bustling ski resort. Levi is all about nature at its best, surrounded by river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape. Levi is one of the worlds friendliest places and a great place to catch a glimpse of the northern lights

DAY ONE - ARRIVAL TO LAPLAND

Meals included breakfast & dinner

Our day begins with an early morning flight from Dublin airport to Kittila airport in Lapland. During the flight you will be served a light breakfast and with the permission of our friendly airline crew there will be plenty of fun and games on board.

Kittila airport is located north of the Arctic Circle and the flying time is just over 3 hours. On arrival at Kittila airport you will be met by Santa's helpful guides who will help you get fitted out in your special thermal clothing that is essential for your holiday in Lapland. You will receive complimentary thermal suits, boots, socks, gloves and a warm hat to keep you nice and toasty at all times. Once you are all fitted out in your clothing, you will continue on your way by coach to your chosen hotel or apartment. Make sure you keep a watchful lookout for Santa's reindeers along the way and Santa's secret hideaway. The transfer time is short, in approximately 45 minutes you will arrive at your chosen hotel or apartment.

Why not explore your snowy surroundings, build a snowman, find a toboggan or simply play in the snow or enjoy the facilities at your hotel as tomorrow you will have a busy day. Tonight you can relax and enjoy a nice buffet dinner at your hotel.

DAY TWO - SEARCH FOR SANTA

Meals included breakfast, lunch & dinner

After breakfast you will be met by Santa's helpers. Today will be the highlight of your trip, you will search for Santa and begin your wintry adventure where you will get to enjoy the following activities during this magical day.

You will head out deep into the arctic wilderness where you will get to enjoy a short Reindeer ride, an exciting Husky ride, a snowmobile safari and have fun tobogganing. During the day you will get to visit one of Santa's enchanting workshops hidden deep in the forest. Here you will learn the importance of being an elf at Elf School, you will take part in decorating some festive decorating, take a guided tour of an elf's house and maybe even catch a glimpse of the elves in their bedrooms and listen to their funny stories. You will get to experience Santa's toy factory as there are a lot of toys to prepare. You will see the elves working busily in the Post Office sorting out all the letters from all the boys and girls and you will have the opportunity to have a private family meeting with Santa Claus himself.

Outdoors you might be really lucky and see some of Santa's reindeers taking a well-earned rest, could it be Dancer, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Donner or Rudolf.

During the day we will take a break from the activities and recharge our batteries by enjoying a much needed simple but nice lunch.

Late in the afternoon we will return back to our hotels where you can enjoy the facilities of your hotel or explore the surrounding areas. Buffet dinner will be served at your hotel.

DAY THREE - VISIT TO THE SNOW VILLAGE

Meals included breakfast, lunch & festive dinner

The morning is free for you to relax in your hotel, explore your surrounding area, simply play in the snow or why not prebook an optional excursion for your family.

After lunch we will visit the Snow Village, a magical world of ice and snow. Each year, around 20 million kilos of snow and 350,000 kilos of crystal clear natural ice are used to build the spectacular Snow Village which changes in shape, size and design to amaze visitors year after year. The Snow Village consists of a Snow Hotel with snow rooms and suites, Ice Restaurant, Ice Bar, Ice Chapel, a slide and a vast network of striking corridors full of spectacular ice artwork to explore. After our visit to the snow village you will return to your hotel.

This evening, you will enjoy a festive dinner, and you never know if someone special might make an appearance tonight.

DAY FOUR - DEPARTURE

Meals included breakfast & lunch

Alas, the day of departure is upon us. We will check out of our hotels and take a short transfer back to Kittilia airport for our return flight to Dublin.

A light lunch will be served on board the flight home