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#3 in Best Lapland Holidays for Families in 2026
Best for short breaks and quieter resortsWATTB88/100

Canterbury Travel Laplandmagic

Our verdict · A pioneering Santa specialist whose small, less-crowded resorts suit families wanting an intimate festive trip.

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Quieter, less commercial resorts with a personal feel

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Prices are quote-on-enquiry rather than transparent online

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Canterbury Travel Laplandmagic

WATTB Score

88/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

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

PickWATTB ScorePriceBest for
1.Santa's Lapland — Saariselka96/100From ~£1,459 per adult (indicative, Santa's Magic, half board)overall for a first Santa trip
2.Inghams Lapland92/100From ~£1,079 pp (Santa Breaks) or ~£777 pp (Adventures), indicative, 3+ nightsactive families who want skiing too
3.Canterbury Travel LaplandmagicThis pick88/100Indicative short break; quote on enquiry (call for live pricing)short breaks and quieter resorts
4.Transun Lapland82/100From ~£999 pp (indicative, day trip); short breaks also availableday trips and tighter budgets
5.The Aurora Zone (Activities Abroad)90/100From ~£2,195 pp (indicative, family adventure)adventure and northern lights
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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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