Fairytale Lapland
The magic of the Arctic winter — reindeer, snow and Santa's village.
— Quick facts
Fairytale Lapland
Destination
Rovaniemi and surroundings
Duration
5, 6 or 8 days
Recommended duration
5 days / 4 nights
Ideal period
December – March
Ideal for
Couples, families and first-time Lapland travellers
Travel formula
Fly & Drive or private transfers
Northern lights
Very good probability (never guaranteed)
— Why we chose
Fairytale Lapland
Rovaniemi is the Lapland of children: the official Santa Claus village, reindeer walking past hotels, Advent markets. But it is also a real city, with surprising restaurants and one of the most magical airports in the world. The perfect place for anyone experiencing Lapland for the first time.
Experiences included
Day by day
Customize your journey
Every Mauna Journey is a starting point, not a closed package. We can add an extra night in a glass igloo, replace the rental car with private transfers, plan a professional photographer for your aurora evening, or extend the trip into Norway. Tell us how you dream of Lapland: we will build it around you.
The Mauna service
- Personalized consultation before departure
- Itinerary designed around the season and your interests
- Careful selection of guides, accommodations and activities
- Dedicated assistance throughout the planning process
- Support before, during and after your journey
Perfect for you if…
- Couples looking for a romantic, different journey
- Lovers of nature and dramatic landscapes
- Anyone who wants to see the aurora in an authentic setting
- Families with children aged 6 and up
This journey may not be ideal if…
- You are looking for sun, warmth and sea
- You are not comfortable with sub-zero temperatures
- You prefer big cities and nightlife
- You have significant mobility issues on ice
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
Frequently asked questions
From the blog
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Can't find your perfect journey?
Every Mauna Journey is a starting point. Tell us how you dream of Lapland and we will build it around you.
Request a custom itineraryPrices are per person, based on double occupancy, starting from, and may vary according to seasonality, availability and customization.