Canterbury Travel Laplandmagic
Our verdict · A pioneering Santa specialist whose small, less-crowded resorts suit families wanting an intimate festive trip.
Book it if
Quieter, less commercial resorts with a personal feel
Skip it if
Prices are quote-on-enquiry rather than transparent online
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Canterbury Travel Laplandmagic
Indicative short break; quote on enquiry (call for live pricing)
Indicative price at the time of review.
Canterbury Travel has been sending British families to meet Santa for longer than almost anyone, and its Laplandmagic breaks lean into intimacy rather than scale. Basing itself at smaller resorts such as Luosto, Ruka and Suomu means fewer crowds around the elves and a gentler pace that works well for pre-school children. Trips run from a single action-packed day up to two, three, four or six nights, all with flights, hotels, meals, a fully inclusive activity itinerary and a private family meeting with Santa, plus fun and games with the elves. The trade-off for the smaller resorts is fewer independent dining and downtime options, and because prices are quoted on enquiry rather than shown online (ATOL 0739), it pays to get a full quote and compare the per-person total against the transparent operators here.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Quieter, less commercial resorts with a personal feel
- Flexible durations from a day trip to six nights
- Long heritage and fully inclusive itineraries (ATOL 0739)
Cons
- Prices are quote-on-enquiry rather than transparent online
- Smaller resorts offer limited independent dining and free-time options
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Santa's Lapland — Saariselka | 96/100 | From ~£1,459 per adult (indicative, Santa's Magic, half board) | overall for a first Santa trip |
| 2.Inghams Lapland | 92/100 | From ~£1,079 pp (Santa Breaks) or ~£777 pp (Adventures), indicative, 3+ nights | active families who want skiing too |
| 3.Canterbury Travel LaplandmagicThis pick | 88/100 | Indicative short break; quote on enquiry (call for live pricing) | short breaks and quieter resorts |
| 4.Transun Lapland | 82/100 | From ~£999 pp (indicative, day trip); short breaks also available | day trips and tighter budgets |
| 5.The Aurora Zone (Activities Abroad) | 90/100 | From ~£2,195 pp (indicative, family adventure) | adventure and northern lights |
Good to know
- Price
- Indicative short break; quote on enquiry (call for live pricing)
- Resorts
- Luosto, Ruka, Suomu
- Board
- Meals included
- Duration
- Day trip, 2, 3, 4 or 6 nights
- Included
- Flights, hotels, activities, private Santa meeting
- Protection
- ATOL 0739 / ABTA protected
Insider tip · Ask for a full breakdown when you enquire, and specify children's ages — the smaller-resort itineraries are pitched at younger kids and a three-night stay is the sweet spot for pace.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
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