Name: Lapland Hotels Snow Village
Address: Lainiotie 566, Yllasjarvi, Yllasjarvi, Yllasjarvi, 99100, Finland
Rating: 9

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The price, contrary to what others have said on here is fair, 2x 3.5hr flights alone aren't going to be cheap. The cost, obviously, racks up when there is 4 (2 adults, 2 children) going but that is obvious. 

Lapland itself is amazing! All of the staff and elves that we encountered were so friendly and genuine. The snowsuit and boots that are supplied are excellent and upto the job of keeping you warm. The lunch at the place is perfectly acceptable, basic but appeals to all kids and most, reasonable, adults. 

The amount of time at the Snow Village is tight and could do with being about an hour and a half longer, but I guess that would make the overall day (already quite long) even longer. That said, this gives a superb taster of Lapland.
A previous review states that there are no carols or Christmas decorations there and whilst true, I hadn't really noticed as the day for me, was all about snow and Lapland.

The skidoo ride out to see Father Christmas was unbelievable! I don't know what a previous review was going on about when it said that they were left standing 'at the side of a road'. These were all tracks through forests where no other vehicles (except skidoos) would be and it was slightly bumpy (the turbulence on the plane journey was worse) but no more than one would expect. Certainly nowhere near enough to make someone 'cry out in pain'!!!!!
The coach journey from the airport was excellent. The driver showing how driving in snow and ice can be done if you know what you're doing!

The only negative point on the whole day was the flights themselves. The crew were excellent but the seats are crammed in so tight and are wafer thin and if you get the passengers from hell behind (like we did), you feel EVERY TIME that they kick the seat back or rummage in the seat back pocket (which they did every few minutes), which made the flights horrendous. 

All in all though, a superb day. I was really nervous after reading some of these negative reviews and in large, the actual day was nothing like they say.
I guess it all comes down to individual expectations, but we were left with nothing but amazing memories* (*except for the flights!)

A superb taste of Lapland!

Visited the snow village today on a Tui excursion! The whole day was magical and the children loved it! We enjoyed a taster snow mobile and husky ride. Went by snow mobile on a nice ride through the beautiful scenery to find Santa in his cabin (the presents were a bit naff but aren’t they always?) We were given hot berry juice at 3 different points, decorated gingerbread cookies, played in beautiful fluffy snow, went sledging down the sledge slope and my 14 and 4 year olds both loved it in equal measures! Hot chocolate and cakes in the restaurant were lovely too! Only drawbacks for me were the toilets are very small which was a nightmare trying to get a snowsuit off a 3 year old in a small space and then hold her on the toilet and the husky ride just wasn’t long enough but that’s me being extra picky so they still deserve 5 stars! I thought the amount of time for the excursion was perfect and the day was a Christmas dream come true! Definitely recommend! 

Incredible family day

We really enjoyed our visit to the snow hotel, lots of rooms and beautiful snow sculptures to see. The kids had great fun up and down the ice slide and we enjoyed a blackcurrant vodka shot in the ice bar. It was a great experience to visit and see enroute to Levi.

Fabulous snow sculptures

With the situation going on we had no expectations for our day trip, if I am honest we did not expect to be going anyways.

I am going to do a mixed review with both TUI experince and while we were at Snow Village.

We boarded the plane pretty well back in England, everything considering it was pretty smooth and our flight was amazing looking out the window, the pilot would let us know important information and attendances were amazing! Food was a cooked breakfast with lots of snacks, I did say I am allgeric to chilly and comes under spices to and my parents aswell as me being vegetarian, unfortunately the messages were not properly passed on, I did not eat my breakfast and luckily they found a few spares from my parents, it's not the attendances fault, no big deal but just make sure you say and say again if you have any requests, we done it on the app, FB and called. The activity packs the children are given are beautiful aswell, just loved them and we played a game that was included with our little one!

We landed and went straight through, we had our paperwork printed to make it easier, we were warned that you can not touch metal due to the temp' unless wearing gloves. The airport had Christmas vibes everywhere! Staff were so friendly and happy to help! Was amazing!
We had to walk across to a warehouse, we then lined up, given boots, socks and a thermal snowsuit..We were also told we had to wear our coats, it was colder then expected and way colder then what apps suggested! My advice would be layers! I took a bulky coat not expecting to wear it and it caused me to get stuck as I couldn't bend properly as it was to thick lol!

We were then put on a bus, given times for Santa and food, was about a 20 minute ride, it was beautiful! Our elf Pixie was very happy and handed the children their Lappish passports!

When we got their we could eat straight away due to our times, it was not to busy, the food was very basic, totally fine as we were not there to sit and eat but just be aware that vegetarians it's bread, mash and chips! Again, it is ok, we were there to go outside! Bottled drinks were pricey but free water, hot chocolate and such was available.

Husky ride and reindeer ride were long enough we found, get gloves that allow you to use your phone as its bitterly cold! They were great fun! The queues were not to bad and we basically had no sunlight anyways, it was lite and the guides had tourches on their hats.

Snowmobile for children was great fun again!

Plenty of activities for children outside with even hills built up for them to use! 

Seeing Santa we got on a trailer that was pulled by a snowmobile, we went through the forest and it was lovely! Abit bumpy so be aware, they do mention it though!

When we saw Santa it was fantastic, we did mention about masks and they said no it's fine, there was a screen but they did not mind us not being infront or it either, some wear masks I have seen in some photos and if our Santa did it wouldn't of been an issue either for us! Our little one got an elf teddy, all the children get the same.

The Snow Hotel was amazing and the people who work so hard on it should be so proud, even I had ago on the ice slide (after the children had gone) and I definitely recommend trying it! Was great fun! The staff inside were fantastic to!

The shop is small and alot of things were sold out, I found it well priced, again staff were amazing!

Our bus ride to the airport was 20 minutes again, we got back, went into change our clothes back, walked to the airport and pretty much 'sailed' through, we got a few bits but the plane was there ready and waiting! We boarded, deiced, took off while it was snowing, everything was perfect! 

During our flight home we were so amazingly lucky to see the Northern lights on our side! We ofcourse moved to for others to see aswell, the pilot informed everyone about it and they were stunning! We have seem them faintly in Iceland a few times but this was just incredible! Our dinner again a few issues with the vegetarian meal but luckily was sorted as attendances found spares, there was so so much food aswell again!! 

I highly recommend going, we done the day trip as we wanted to experince everything, we wanted to be more in the Arctic Circle (also get a certificate to say you have been to the Arctic Circle), due to the ongoing situation again we did not have much expectation but wow, it was fantastic!! 

Thankyou to everyone who made it such a magical day!

Day trip by TUI

This was an absolutely magical trip - I thought it was expensive before I went but it was well worth every penny! It started at the gate with cabin crew getting the kids excited - the flight was brilliant - they handed out Christmas packs and told the children that reindeer had landed on the roof. Very efficient service at Kittila - you went straight into a warehouse to collect snow suits and boots and handed in your own coats and boots.  Short snowy drive to the snow village - you were given set times for lunch and seeing Santa. We had lunch first then went to see Santa - he was so real - the kids were blown away. We came back and rode the reindeer and husky sleighs - we never queued more than 10 minutes for anything (maybe because we did those activities later). Though we were only there 4.5 hours, it was enough for me - though they were only taster session, the children still have the memory - I didn't fancy staying any longer. It was so well organised and all the Tui staff made the experience really special for everyone.  Spent nothing - got fed both ways on the plane and there was a buffet lunch in the snow village with soft drinks (you cauld pay extra for alcoholic drinks) . Great day - considering going again.

Search for Santa Day Trip by Tui

We were those crazy people who decided to stay here the night. We had booked this for a night on our honeymoon and after reading reviews were a little apprehensive that we had made a poor choice. On arrival we were taken on a tour of the hotel, and from the minute they take you through the doors into the snow village we were completely blown away, the place is absolutly incredible, a complete work of art. The rooms are all very unique and very creative.
After the tour we went to the restaurant. Instantly the smell of food hits you and you can't believe its -5 degrees. The food was very high quality, and the menu varied and cooked to perfection, I spent the whole time in the restaurant with a huge smile in awe of the place.
We later made it to our room with our sleeping bags, (which were very warm!) and set down for the night. I awoke a few times but was in awe of the place every time, and to be honest, the cold really isn't much of an issue. We were woken up at the time we requested by a very friendly lady who came with some warm Berry juice, then followed by a lovely buffet breakfast.
I would advise to people stopping that this isn't a typical hotel experience. Think of it almost like camping, and as a once in a lifetime experience to sleep somewhere unique. We're glad we stayed the night as the discomfort was humbling and the experience of doing so was so rewarding. 

Once in a lifetime experience 

Search for santa

Incredible day.
Nothing to complain about at all.

Plane journey, included breakfast and a Sunday roast on the return flight

We played pass the santa, sung songs, felt santa land on the roof, the air hostesses were fabulous. A really fun flight, I think it's just for the day trips after reading of people who are staying over not having a festive flight, I assume the Daytrip is made special this way. It certainly made me think how fun all flights could be.

We wore our Thermals under our clothes on the plane we were not too hot. Although we were provided with all in one suits, I still felt chilly if we stood about for more than 10 minutes, but if we kept moving didn't feel the cold.

After leaving the airport it was straight to the clothes centre, very efficient, everything they gave us was a perfect fit, we were then assigned a coach with our own elf, Chilly, he was a big elf, and was proud to tell us he is the biggest Elf in the world, we didn't doubt him.

The 25 minute jouney to snow Village was full of facts, and a little bit of singing... Jungle balls, Chilly was the perfect host, also shout out to Pepper who was also a great friendly elf.

As we were first off the plane and first changed we were on coach 1, and we were lined up to see Santa at 2pm and have lunch at 3.45.

We were taken to the santa stop where we were ferried via sledge to meet the big man.. TUI give each child a special pack on the plane to write their letter though I've seen parents do this bit themselves, when you arrive the elf asks for your letter and when you meet santa he reads from it, I think he struggled as our house rule has always been that santa brings one token gift, so her request for a toy fox and nothing else stumped him a little but he was amazing and definitely the real one ❤️😍

A golden wrapped box was presented to each child before they said goodbye. He promised to check in on her friends and told her to tell them to be good ☑️❤️

Then we had the rest of the day to pick and chose what we wanted to do.

We visited the ice Hotel, it's incredible but colder than outside, you couldn't seriously sleep in there, lol well I wouldn't 😂😂❄️

We had a huskie session, we were all together for this, but I had my own sledge for the reindeer as our ten year old was too big to fit in with us both, she went with dad and I enjoyed the ride too.

Lunch was free and was very basic.

Mash, chips, coleslaw, meatballs, chicken nuggets and a veggie falafel it was a buffet and nice and warm.

There was a small gift shop, I spent €100 euros on a Sami poncho, a mug, some fridge magnets and baubles and little ekfy figures. But the selection at the airport was better, although they didn't have sami ponchos so was glad to get that.

We then went to the Sami ceremony in the tipi where we learned about reindeer and had our faces smudged with charcoal I really liked this part, and it felt special too.

We spent the last half hour having a family snow ball fight.

We didn't decorate gingerbread or do any crafts but we did eat gingerbread it was yummy.

After reading some dreadful reports before our trip I went with no expectations (someone once told me expectations lead to dissapointment and they are right!!)

I can honestly say from start to finish we had the most incredible wonderful day, my daughter was awestruck and hubby really enjoyed it.

Would we come back, I think so.

Was a day trip worth it, yes it was every single penny and we were ready to go when it was time to get our bus

On the way back we received a lapland passport for our daughter (more like a vip card on a lanyard) a reindeer driving licence each, and a certificate for crossing the Arctic circle.

Tui also gave every family a special brochure with £100 voucher off your next booking on the return flight.

Would I recommend it? Big fat yes.

I still can't believe we've been to lapland and back today 😂🔙❄️🎅

Day trip to snow village by Tui

We join a day tour to come here. We had a very pleasant visit of Snow Village. Every rooms are difference, this village  is a temporary hotel made up of snow and sculpted blocks of ice. As it is constructed from ice and snow and typically have to be rebuilt every year. 
Tip1:  Temperature inside the village is freezing. So bring hat, gloves, and wear enough clothes and snow boots when you come to visit. 
Tip2: We joint the tour with Levi Tourist Center. They do not have this tour daily, so better plan ahead. 

An excellent day trip without staying 

I’d done Lapland with a friend 5 years ago for a few nights and was desperate to take my niece before she stopped believing.
We went in a group, myself, mum, sister & 10 year old niece.
We flew from Gatwick on the 16th December 2018. My niece had no idea where we were going-we told her when we got to the airport. Excellent, surprised and so thankful. Her face said it all :)
We had a great flight got away on time, the cabin decorated with tinsel, great crew in Christmas jumpers, hats. We had a nice breakfast on flight-as nice as plane food can be! It lines your belly if nothing else!
It was festive throughout our captain was brilliant with the kids, telling them the reindeer’s were going to pull the plane along the run way at a high speed to take us off! It was just the little things like that, that just added the extra festive touch.
Through the flight the captain came out and met with families and his experience with his kids at Lapland along with doing carols-all given carol sheets and a Christmas quiz! 
When we landed we were taken across the road in a hanger, it was organised a little busy but not manic how I’ve read some of the reviews on here and being like “hell”...... I guess it’s what your patience or tolerance is like.
After jumped on a coach to the location. Roughly half hour.
Stunning stunning views it’s like Narinia. 
We got there and it was overly busy we got on all activities and had food in the canteen-yes this wasn’t amazing or great but at least it’s something to keep you going and the kids. Let’s be honest your not there for a slap up fantastic meal. It is purely from memory chicken nuggets, chips, meat balls, rice, breads and the odd over things. You can go up as much as you like for more.
We got a ski mobile ride into the forest to find Santa. This was great but extremely cold with the snow hitting your face so please be prepared. 
We got to Santa’s cabin and a few other families waiting. There is an elf around a fire pit offering hot berry juice and ginger cookies.
It was our turn to meet Santa and it was private and lovely. Not rushed. Spoke with my niece. On the flight she wrote a xmas list and we discreetly passed it to the elf who passed onto Santa-my niece was shocked how he had it! So that’s a nice little tip if you manage to do that.
We weren’t rushed at all. Had as many photos as we liked. Then back on the sleigh and continue the rides.
We did reindeers, skidoo’s, sleighs, a big hill a lot of the kids love sliding down, huskies. Games of throne sculptures are incredible the craftsmanship to make them. Magical. Oh we also made cookies with elves! Well, the kids iced ones already made!
Flight back as great as going out, same crew. Captin let us go in the cockpit before take off and have our pics with him and sit in his seat.
Meal back was festive.
Overall great day. A lot of people go with extreme expectations remember your there for 3/4 hours on the ground, make the most of it. You get given a map when on the coach. Try and plan where to go first. It is expensive, yes it is -15 degrees your in Lapland!, enjoy it. 
We got off the coach and the huskies were empty so we went straight on them. We were lucky no one moaned on our coach and felt we all had enough time for it all. No delays and an overall good day.
I hope this helps or abit of an insight.

Excellent day trip magical

this is the second time we have stayed at Lainio snow hotel, we loved the experience as did my nephew (18) and my niece (15) they thought it was great also. No problem sleeping and we weren't cold either. The sculptures are amazing.

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