Santa Breaks in Ylläs
Ylläs Santa Breaks
- Arctic wilderness
- Rich indigenous Samí heritage
- Clear skies for spotting the Northern lights
Santa Breaks in Ylläs at a glance
- Finnish
- Euro (EUR)
- London Gatwick (LGW), Bristol (BRS), Manchester Int. (MAN)
Travel included to Santa Breaks in Ylläs
Depart on: Wednesdays & Sundays
Fly into: Kittilä
Transfer time: approx. 40 minutes - 1 hour by coach
Included in your Lapland adventure holiday
- Visit to Santa’s wilderness hideaway with private meeting for each family and a gift for the children
- Festive Feast with fun and games
- Thermal suits and boots
- Travel, transfers and accommodation
- Access to Inghams Destinations expert in resort or over phone
Where to stay in Ylläs
Ylläs is centred around a large fell and we have accommodation situated on both sides. The main village is Äkäslompolo where you will find the majority of our accommodation including log cabins like the Villa Armas Cabins and Ylläs Log Cabins, as well as cosy apartments like our Akäs Apartments. Throughout Äkäslompolo there are also a handful of shops, colourful local bars, restaurants and an excellent, large supermarket.
If you'd prefer to head further into the remote Lappish wilderness, we'd recommend staying in one of our Ylläsrinne cabins which are located in the area of Ylläsrinne, on the other side of the fell to Äkäslompolo. These cabins are traditional Finnish log cabins and offer unspoiled natural scenery that'll allow you to really experience a winter wonderland like no other.
Our accommodations in Santa Breaks in Yllas
Discover Santa Breaks in Ylläs
Ylläs is an idyllic unspoiled area of Lapland above the Arctic Circle. It encompasses three villages, Äkäslompolo, Ylläsrinne and Ylläsjärvi, each with marvellous scenery and high-quality cosy log cabins dotted around the woods. This resort really allows you to appreciate the true beauty of nature that Lapland has to offer - the landscape is dominated by vast forests, crystal-clear lakes (which are ideal for spotting the magical Northern Lights) , and rolling fells (their equivalent to mountains) making this resort a haven for nature lovers. The region also has a rich indigenous Samí heritage, and you'll have the chance to learn about Samí culture, traditions, and history during your stay.
Our Ylläs Santa Break trips allow you to enjoy an unforgettable short break in December to get the whole family well and truly into the festive spirit in the run up to Christmas!
Included activities in Ylläs


Additional Arctic activities
Your Lapland holiday wouldn't be complete without some exciting winter excursions. We have a range of activities available to pre-book which allow you to immerse yourself in the unique Lappish culture and traditions of the region. You can race across frozen lakes and snowy landscapes on a husky sleigh ride, cosy up under a blanket and enjoy a reindeer sleigh ride through the scenic forests or whizz your way through the fells on an exhilarating snowmobile safari. Aspiring skiers and boarders are also in luck as you can add on a 'Ski Taster' package with our four-night stays, which include lift passes, equipment and lessons. Ylläs is a great ski resort offering pistes for all abilities, with some fantastic beginner slopes, small classes, and friendly English-speaking ski instructors.
We recommend booking all additional activities with us, whether before you go or with our Destination Expert in resort, so we can make sure they fit in around your included activities.









- Unless stated otherwise, excursion days and time of day (morning, afternoon, or evening) are as shown on your invoice.
- Exact excursion timings will be confirmed upon arrival in resort.
- Some excursions may have flexible scheduling. Where this is the case, your invoice will state: "The actual time and day of your excursion will be confirmed locally and may differ from your invoice and voucher." Our resort team will then advise you on arrival.
- Excursion days and times are subject to change. While we will do our best to provide advance notice, some adjustments may be necessary. Our Excursion Coordinator and Destination Experts will be available in the resort to assist with any changes.
- Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather and other conditions. In extremely cold temperatures or bad weather conditions excursions may be cancelled at late notice.
- Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down. Correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.
- Travel insurance is a condition of booking with us, and you should ensure that your chosen policy covers the activities that you plan to take part in during your holiday. Your policy should provide cover for your own personal and medical expenses, however individual policies will not cover damage to snowmobiles or skidoos and a compulsory excess will be payable directly to the supplier of the snowmobile/skidoo excursion.
Santa Breaks activity packages
Experience the magic of Lapland with our Santa Breaks activity packages. Exclusively for 7-night escapes to the heart of the Arctic Circle, enjoy the very best of a festive Lapland holiday.


- Save up to 35% when booking an excursion package (based on the Authentic package)
- Excursion package offers apply to new bookings only
- Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time
- The percentage discount is taken off of the basic price of the applicable excursions when pre-booked individually.
- Additional supplements, i.e. for single drivers on snowmobiles/huskies, are not applicable for the % discount.
- Monetary savings are based on adult prices.
- All prices, offers and availability are correct at time of publication and are subject to change
- Valid on 3, 4 & 7-night Inghams Lapland Adventure holidays.
- Classic and ski/snowboard packages available on 7 night Santa Breaks subject to availability
- Not valid on 3 or 4 night Santa Breaks
- Not valid for the following ages:
Classic: 0-3 (Levi, Ylläs & Pyhä), 0-4 (Saariselkä)
Northern Lights & Authentic: 0-7 (Levi, Ylläs & Pyhä), 0-11 (Saariselkä)
Ultimate: 0-11 (Levi, Ylläs & Saariselkä)
Ski/Snowboard: 0-5 (Levi: 4-5 get free lift pass, Ylläs: 3-5 get free lift pass & equipment), 0-7 (Saariselkä: free lift pass under 7 with paying adult) - Snowmobile – Drivers must be 18+ with a full, valid photo driver’s license. Passengers must be 11+ and 140cm+ tall. Children under 11 or under 140cm will be towed in a sled/pod (heating not guaranteed).
- Excursion experiences and durations vary between resorts and are dependent on weather conditions
- Most excursion days and times will be advised shortly after booking, others will be confirmed on arrival in resort
- Travel Insurance is required for booking. Must cover planned activities and personal circumstances, including medical conditions. Snowmobile damage is not usually covered so a compulsory excess is payable directly to the supplier of the excursion. Single-driver snowmobile supplement available in all resorts (18+ only).
- Cancellation: In the event of cancellation of a qualifying excursion, the cost of the excursion, minus the % saving on the total package, will be deducted from any refund due. You will then be charged full price for any remaining excursions.
Travel to Santa Breaks in Ylläs
Travel by Air
Direct exclusive charter flights to Kittilä airport departing on Sundays (for 3 or 7 nights) and Wednesdays (for 4 or 7 nights) from:
- Gatwick
- Bristol
- Manchester
Flight supplements may apply.
Airport Transfer Time - approx. 55 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes by coach
Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your accommodation due to access/regulations on where coaches can stop.
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Lapland Adventures in Ylläs
Want to create your own adventure with a Lapland trip in the great outdoors? Submerse yourself for 3, 4 or 7 nights in the subarctic wilderness in Ylläs on a Lapland Adventure holiday. Soak up the Sami culture, admire the breathtaking wildlife, enjoy traditional Lappish cuisine, have fun skiing under the stars & snowmobiling across frozen lakes.
FAQs and Travel Advice
On a Santa Break to Yllas you'll stay in an idyllic unspoiled Lappish village with marvellous scenery, where you'll have a special meeting with Santa included in your package. Enjoy the ultimate Lapland experience staying in a cosy log cabin in the pristine wilderness or choose a comfortable apartment in the village.
Yes, you'll have a special private meeting with Santa during your holiday to Yllas included in your 3 or 4 night Santa Break.
An exciting excursion to visit Santa is included as part of your Santa Breaks package to Yllas. You'll also have the choice to add other activities like snowmobiling, husky sledding and a reindeer sleigh ride to your holiday.
Santa Breaks to Yllas are the perfect choice for a special family holiday with children. The whole family will have the chance to experience the excitement of meeting Santa in Lapland. We offer accommodation choices suitable for families with children and extended families. Santa Breaks are not recommended for very small infants under 3 years of age.
An Inghams Santa Breaks holiday to Yllas includes a special meeting with Santa, flights, transfers and accommodation, Arctic thermal suits and boots (3 years and over) and a Festive Feast. Our Inghams representatives will also be on hand throughout your stay to help make your holiday as magical as possible!