Christmas Holidays 2026: Lapland and Northern Lights Breaks from £750
Christmas holidays 2026
The best Christmas holidays for 2026 are Lapland Santa trips and Northern Lights breaks. TUI’s Lapland day trip starts from £750 per person, and Transun’s Northern Lights breaks start from £1,279 per adult. Prices below come from the operators’ own websites, checked on 27 October 2026.
| Holiday | Operator | From | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search for Santa — Lapland day trip | TUI | £750 pp | Return flights, Santa meeting, husky and reindeer rides |
| Aurora Hunter — Northern Lights | Transun | £1,539 per adult | 7 nights, full-board, charter flights |
| Snow Is Falling — Santa break | Transun | £1,279 per adult | Santa break in Lapland |
| Dashing Through the Snow | Transun | £1,299 per adult | Santa break in Lapland |
TUI Lapland day trip — Search for Santa
TUI’s “Search for Santa” day trip to Kittilä in Finnish Lapland runs from 5 to 23 December 2026, flying from 11 airports — 10 in the UK plus Dublin. Prices start from £750 per person.
The trip includes return flights, a private meeting with Santa and a gift for each child, husky and reindeer rides, and time in the Snow Village in Kittilä. A roast dinner is served on the flight home.
Transun Northern Lights breaks
Transun runs Northern Lights holidays to Finnish Lapland from the UK. Its “Aurora Hunter” break costs from £1,539 per adult for 7 nights, full-board, with charter flights to Enontekio and stays in Karesuando or Hetta. The trip is for ages 12 and over.
Transun also runs shorter Santa breaks in Lapland: “Snow Is Falling” from £1,279 per adult and “Dashing Through the Snow” from £1,299 per adult. Prices are from Transun’s own website, checked on 27 October 2026.
TUI Arctic Lakeland
TUI also flies to Kajaani in Finland for its Arctic Lakeland escapes, but TUI’s own website does not state a price for these holidays. No price is given here because none is published by the operator.
Christmas cruises 2026
For festive sailings instead of a land holiday, see our guide to Christmas cruises 2026 — P&O and Fred. Olsen sailings with operator-verified dates and prices.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Lapland day trip cost in 2026?
TUI’s Search for Santa day trip starts from £750 per person, including return flights, a Santa meeting and husky and reindeer rides.
When do TUI’s Lapland day trips run in 2026?
From 5 to 23 December 2026, from 11 airports — 10 in the UK plus Dublin.
How much is a Northern Lights holiday in 2026?
Transun’s Aurora Hunter break starts from £1,539 per adult for 7 nights, full-board, with charter flights.
Are there cheaper Santa breaks in Lapland?
Transun’s Santa breaks start from £1,279 per adult (Snow Is Falling) and £1,299 per adult (Dashing Through the Snow).
Sources
- TUI Group newsroom — “Search for Santa” Lapland day trip, from £750 pp, 5–23 December 2026, 11 airports
- Transun — Aurora Hunter, from £1,539 per adult, 7 nights, full-board
- Transun — Snow Is Falling, from £1,279 per adult
- Transun — Dashing Through the Snow, from £1,299 per adult
- TUI — Arctic Lakeland escapes, Kajaani flights (no price stated on the operator’s site)
Ekaterina Saar is the editor of ContentOcean, covering UK entertainment, sport, money and lifestyle. She researches every article from news reports and official sources and keeps them updated as new information comes out.