Family ski and Lapland breaks by Kotus Travel

Time is precious in today’s high-stress world, and there is nothing more valuable than a family time together. For spending time together and building the family memories we offer a trip to Lapland, where all excursions and adventures can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Tobogganing, building a snowman, snowball fights, kick-sledging, skiing, snowboarding – these activities will keep your family very excited. And to top it all up, a reindeer sleigh, husky sled or a trip to see Santa himself will be remembered for a long time.

For down-the-hill family ski holidays, we work with a great choice of suppliers who cover destinations like France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, North America or Canada. All our handpicked ski resorts are best suitable for families with children, whether it is a package ski or a self-drive chalet family holiday.

LEVI HOTEL SPA, LEVI, LAPLAND 4*

A high standard of accommodation coupled with excellent spa facilities makes it a great choice for families.

  • Children’s playhouse Ailu.
  • Kid’s Club care service is open every Thursday and Friday evenings from 5pm to 8pm.
  • For the whole family main pool with water slide, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, outdoor pool, aqua jogging pool, hot pool, cold pool, walking pool.
  • 2 Children’s pools.
  • Finnish sauna, log sauna, and steam room.
  • Bowling alley and games room.
  • Hot and cold buffet breakfast.
  • 3 course buffet dinner.
  • Half-board option available.

3- and 4-nightbreaks to meet Santa in Lapland

DAY 1 – Meet and greet at Kittilä airportfor a coach transfer to your resort. Planning of activities/excursions for your stay.

DAY 2 – A private meeting with Santa for every family. (Each child receives a small gift and certificate following their private meeting). An afternoon of fun activities at Santa’s workshop. Fun snow activities.Create Christmas decorations at Elf School.Bake gingerbread biscuits. Visit Comet the reindeer.

DAY 3 – Optional excursions (sleigh rides, husky rides, visit to reindeer farm, family snowmobile safari) or skiing, or trying out spa facilities at your hotel, or even shopping for local souvenirs. Festive gala dinner and party with Santa in the evening (for guests who book 3 nights break).

DAY 4 (for 4-night guests only) – Optional ‘Ski Taster’ package to give cross-country skiing a go on Levi’s beginner-friendly slopes. Festive gala dinner and party with Santa in the evening.

DAY 5 – Coach transfer to Kittilä airport. Catch a flight back to the UK.


YLLAS LOG CABINS, LAPLAND, FINLAND 4*

Ylläs is an idyllic unspoiled Lappish village with marvellous scenery and high-quality cosy log cabins dotted around the woods.

  • All Log Cabins have shower, WC, sauna, fireplace (wood included), TV, VCR or DVD, oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee-maker, dishwasher, hoover, iron, drying closet and washing machine.
  • Guests may pay to use ‘Äkäs’ Hotel pool and sauna.
  • Linen, towels and final clean is included.
  • Basic supplies included (bread, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, fruit juice, cereal, cheese and biscuits) for your self-catered log cabin. (Not applicable if pre-booking optional half-board).

3- and 4-night breaks to meet Santa in Lapland

DAY 1 – Meet and greet at Kittilä airportfor a coach transfer to your resort. Planning activities/excursions for your stay.

DAY 2 – A private meeting with Santa for every family. (Each child receives a small gift and certificate following their private meeting). An afternoon of fun activities at Santa’s workshop. Fun snow activities.Create Christmas decorations at Elf School.Bake gingerbread biscuits. Visit Comet the reindeer.

DAY 3 – Optional excursions (Lainio Snow Hotel visit, Aurora Cabin Overnight, Husky Overnight Adventure, Husky Safari,Northern Light Husky Safari, Reindeer Safari and Sami Farm visit) or skiing, or trying out sauna at log cabin, or even shopping for local souvenirs. Festive gala dinner and party with Santa in the evening (for guests who book 3 nights break).

DAY 4 (for 4-night guests only) – Optional ‘Ski Taster’ package to give cross-country skiing a go on Levi’s beginner-friendly slopes. Festive gala dinner and party with Santa in the evening.

DAY 5 – Coach transfer to Kittilä airport. Catch a flight back to the UK.


GLASS IGLOO EXCURSION IN LAPLAND

Staying in a thermal glass igloo for a night is a truly unique experience only found in Lapland.

  • The glass of the igloo is thermal that keeps the inside of the igloo warmeven at the temperature of -30C outside.
  • A small living and sleeping spaceinside.
  • The bed takes up the centre of the space and from here you can experience a stunning 360-degree view of the frozen landscape.
  • Transfers to and from your hotel are included.
  • Your stay at the glass igloo will either include breakfast or breakfast and your evening meal.
  • All igloos include a WC, and the Golden Crown Igloos in Levi include a small shower room (discreetly hidden behind frosted glass) and a kitchenette.
  • One child under 4 years-old stays free, and shares a bed with parents.
  • This overnight stay at the Glass Igloo can be booked as a part of Santa’s break in Lapland.

GRAND MASSIF SAMOËNS MORILLON, FRANCE 4*

A stay at Club Med’s Grand Massif SamoënsMorillon Resort, for exceptional family skiing.

  • ClubMedKids Clubs from 4 months to 17 years.
  • Baby Club Med (from 4 months old), is a lovely, cocoon-like environment for your children. Walkers and non-walkers are cared for separately, so each child can play and learn and their own pace. Your little ones will learn through play with sensory, hands-on and musical activities. They’ll be filled with wonder as they step out into the snow.
  • Baby Food Corner, Baby Gym, baby equipment ready to be used for your arrival.
  • Baby feeding and baby equipment room.
  • Petit Club Med is for 2- and 3-year olds (painting, walks, gymnastics, colouring and skiing lessons).
  • Mini Club Med for Skiing is available from 4+ years and snowboarding from 8+.
  • Club Med Passworld for 11-17 years old.
  • Snowboard School, Ski School, Walking and Hiking School, Fitness School for adults.
  • A new generation fitness room for training and rehabilitation, featuring a ‘Planet Fitness Club Cinema Virtual Zone’ with screen and TRX workoutprogrammes and equipment.

Also included in the price
Cuisine: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinks: Open bar
Kids Clubs: 4 – 17 years old
Skiing: Ski pass (for 6 days Mon-Fri) and lessons by ESF professionals
Entertainment: Day and Night entertainment
Free WiFi
Kotus Pick
A unique sensory journey for twopeople, in a duo treatment room at the Spa centre includes 1 Renovating Massage Treatment (50’), 1 Energy Body Massage (50’), 1 Ideal Facial Treatment of your choice (50’), 1 Relaxation and Serenity Body Massage (50’).


LES ARCS PANORAMA, FRANCE 5*

A modern masterpiece surrounded by forest, with exceptional views of the Tarentaise valley and the mountaintops on its doorstep.

  • ClubMedKids Clubs from 4 months to 17 years.
  • Baby Club Med (from 4 months old), is a lovely, cocoon-like environment for your children. Walkers and non-walkers are cared for separately, so each child can play and learn and their own pace. Your little ones will learn through play with sensory, hands-on and musical activities. They’ll be filled with wonder as they step out into the snow.
  • Baby Food Corner, Baby Gym, baby equipment ready to be used for your arrival, baby feeding and equipment room.
  • Petit Club Med is for 2- and 3-year olds (painting, walks, gymnastics, colouring).
  • Mini Club Med for Skiing is available from 4+ years and snowboarding from 8+.
  • Club Med Passworld for 11-17 years old (hiking, mountain biking, making objects, make up, graffiti, dance, shows, crazy signs, entertainment, films, shows).
  • Snowboard School, Ski School, Walking and Hiking School, Fitness School for adults.
  • A weights and cardio room.

Also included in the price
Cuisine: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinks: Open bar
Kids Clubs: 4 – 17 years old
Skiing: Ski pass (for 6 days Mon-Fri) and lessons by ESF professionals
Entertainment: Day & Night entertainment
WiFi: Free WiFi
Kotus Pick
A unique sensory journey for twopeople at the Spa centre includes 4 treatments: 1 Sublime Smoothing Skin Scrub with Noni and Tahiti Monoi (20’), 1 Toning Indian Ayurvedic Massage (50’), 1 Relaxing Leg Ritual (20’), 1 ‘Five Flowers Ritual’ Radiant Facial Massage treatment (50’).


PEISEY-VALLANDRY, FRANCE 4*

A cosy hamlet of chalets, a true representation of French Savoy style.

  • ClubMedKids Clubs from 2 to 17 years.
  • Baby-sitting available from 4 months to 7 years (pre-bookable in advance at extra cost).
  • Personal welcome, baby-care material available in your room and/or in the baby feeding and equipment room (baby bed, changing mat, baby bath, high chair on request, bottle-warmer), sweet and savoury baby foods, baby corner equipped to prepare babies’ meals, high chairs and/or booster cushions in the restaurant.
  • Spare pushchairs are also available if required.
  • Petit Club Med is for 2- and 3-year olds (painting, walks, gymnastics, colouring and skiing lessons).
  • Mini Club Med for Skiing is available from 4+ years and snowboarding from 8+.At lunchtime, children can eat with their friends or with their family before going back to their lessons.
  • Club Med Passworld for 11-17 years old(hiking, mountain biking, making objects, make up, graffiti, dance, shows, crazy signs, entertainment, films, shows).
  • Snowboard School, Ski School, Walking and Hiking School, Fitness School for adults.
  • Other adult activities: torch-lit visit of typical villages, dog sleigh rides, biathlon, cross-country skiing, frozen waterfalls.

Also included in the price
Cuisine: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinks: Open bar
Kids Clubs: 4 – 17 years old
Skiing: Ski pass (for 6 days Mon-Fri)andlessons by ESF professionals
Entertainment: Day & Night entertainment
WiFi: Free WiFi
Kotus Pick
Turkish bath (steam room), Zen area, Zen tea room.


Family friendly skiing organised by Kotus Travel will give you the opportunity to spend some quality time with your loved ones while enjoying the thrilling ski slopes. Our handpicked ski packages include ski lessons with qualified ski instructors, ski passes and access to the lifts, professional childcare and a full-board dining where appropriate, so you can sit back, relax and create the most treasurable family ski memories.

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