Luxury Lapland family holiday with Santa

Planet

PLANET

Careful consideration has been given to environmental impact throughout the itinerary. The properties featured in this trip, such as Arctic Treehouse Hotel and Arctic Retreat, are built with sustainable materials and prioritise low-energy operations, recycling, and waste reduction. Meals are prepared using seasonal, regional produce to reduce food miles and promote Arctic culinary heritage. Guests are encouraged to adopt energy-conscious behaviours during their stay and are educated on the importance of preserving the pristine environment they’re visiting.

CARBON REDUCTION

Although travel to the Arctic requires flights, this itinerary reduces internal transport emissions by using direct routes, efficient vehicles, and combining regional exploration across one continuous journey. Activities such as husky sledding, snowshoeing and baking workshops are low-impact and human-powered. Snowmobiling is offered in short, guided bursts with maintained, fuel-efficient machines, and where possible, electric options are being explored. Guests are also encouraged to carbon offset their journey and to travel responsibly within the region.

LOCAL ECONOMY

This journey is rooted in supporting the communities of Lapland. All accommodation, guiding and catering is sourced through locally owned or operated businesses, ensuring that revenue stays within the region. Guests dine on regional produce, stay in properties designed and built by local craftspeople, and experience culture directly from those who live it every day. The inclusion of traditional baking sessions, Sami storytelling and cultural exchanges ensures that travellers contribute economically while gaining an authentic understanding of life in northern Finland and Sweden.

People

PEOPLE

This itinerary has been created to foster meaningful, respectful connections between families and the communities they visit. From private visits to Sami families in Swedish Lapland to personalised encounters with Santa in Finnish forests, every experience is designed to be intimate, inclusive and culturally sensitive. Local hosts, chefs and guides are passionate about sharing their heritage and traditions in ways that are both engaging and educational, especially for children. By keeping group sizes small and interactions personal, this trip creates space for genuine human connection.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The cross-border route avoids overcrowded destinations in favour of quieter, nature-led locations where wildlife and landscape are respected and preserved. Guided activities follow approved trails to minimise disruption to habitats, and guests are informed on how to interact respectfully with Arctic nature. Encounters with reindeer and huskies are done through reputable, well-cared-for providers who prioritise animal welfare. Children and adults alike are invited to learn about local ecosystems and how they are impacted by climate change, bringing awareness to the fragility of these landscapes.

EMPLOYMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

Off the Map Travel is committed to working with partners who foster fair employment practices, inclusive hiring and support local talent. Both featured properties employ teams of mixed nationalities and offer equal opportunities to women and minority groups in hospitality, guiding and support roles. The trip itself is designed to be inclusive for a range of family structures and welcomes guests of all ages, backgrounds and identities. Each experience is adapted to suit different needs, and there is a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming environment throughout the journey.