Even I believe in Santa Claus now!!
We left bright and early around 7am and landed in Enontekio airport local time around 12.30pm. The airport was tiny but very well organised and we were immediately put on a bus and transferred within 30 minutes to where the activities were! The temperature was around -20C, but you did not feel this due to the free thermal suits and boots that were provided! The scenery was beautiful with snow-capped Christmas trees glistening everywhere - very picturesque, what an unforgettable setting! Although there were approximately 280 people dropped off, it was extremely well organised and the activities meticulously timed throughout the day. We immediately went and saw the two representatives who gave us our allocated time to go and visit Santa Claus on our sleigh! There were lots of activities to do, we tried a husky sledge ride, reindeer sleigh trip (where one of the Rudolph’s tried to eat my hat!!) and a snowmobile trip too! Lunch was basic but warm, which is all we wanted when you have been out in the cold all day!
The highlight for all of us was the private visit to Santa! We boarded a snowmobile with one of Santa’s elves and went in search of Santa’s secret cabin deep within the woods! As we pulled up outside his picture-perfect, festively decorated cabin, we were greeted by two elves shouting hello to my two little boys Mackenzie & Keagan! We went in and Santa spoke to our young children, who were mesmerised by him - they were looking and sitting with Santa who had brought them present every Christmas! He had a fantastic memory and knew which football team they supported, what they wanted for Christmas and all their friends names, hobbies and even which teddy’s they slept with (helped by a little letter sent prior to our visit)! Both of them sat silently just staring and hanging on to every word he said! It was magical to see their faces and they were lost for words when Santa asked them something. They could not understand how Santa knew so much about them. It was worth every penny! They both got a small gift, then it was back to do more activities and warm up with hot chocolate, tea or coffee!
It gets dark very early, and although we were probably only in resort for approximately 5 ½ hours it was enough to do everything, even spend money in the souvenir shop, which was an expensive £10 for a small cuddly husky dog!
I would thoroughly recommend the day trip just to see your children’s faces! It was an unforgettable experience and even my husband now believes in Santa.
