Villa Armas Cabins (Santa Break)

Villa Armas Cabins are excellent value, well -equipped, semi-detached log cabins conveniently located close to the Äkäs (Snow Elf) Hotel, from which all our Santa Break excursions depart. The cabins are all arranged next to each other in a peaceful area 150-250m from the Akas Hotel, making them an excellent choice for larger parties wanting to book cabins close to each other, and for those guests who want the convenience of a short walk to the departure point of all the Santa Break activities. Guests have the option of self-catering or pre-bookable half board, breakfast and 3-course evening meal, taken at the Äkäs Hotel.

Local Fees and Taxes

• Guests may pay to use 'Äkäs' Hotel pool and sauna (150-250m away).
• Included: Linen, towels, firewood and final clean.

Rooms

All cabin facilities include shower, WC, sauna, fireplace (wood included), TV, CD, full oven, toaster, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, coffee maker, iron and drying closet. All linen, towels, firewood and final clean included.

3-room + mezzanine, 45m² + 14m² (A6) sleeps 2-6 people in 2 twin bedrooms, a single bed in the mezzanine, double sofa-bed in open-plan living room/kitchen.

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

Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Location

• Nearest Bus Stop: 200 km
• Distance to Resort Centre: 350 km

Facilities:

• All have shower, wc, sauna, fireplace (wood included), central heating, TV, CD-player, fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, toaster, fridge, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, coffee-maker, iron and ironing board, clothes drying closet.
• Sauna

Meals

• Optional prebookable half board, hot and cold buffet breakfast and 3-course buffet evening meal, taken at Äkäs Hotel (Snow Elf) Hotel, 150-250m away.
• Local supermarket is open until 9pm

Distance to nearest restaurant serving dinner outside of property:

• 150-250m away at Äkäs Hotel (Snow Elf) Hotel

Board basis options available

• Half Board
• Self Catering

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

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• Snowboards
• Kids