Lapland and Santa trips from San Francisco Bay Area

Lapland from San Francisco Bay Area in December: Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, husky and reindeer rides, the northern lights and the Icehotel, priced for December 5 to 8 and December 12 to 15, 2026.

Saved round trips for 2–5 nights, entirely within Nov, Dec.

Cheapest right now: Kiruna $495 · Rovaniemi $1,548 · Ivalo $1,548

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Fares observed October 10, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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Rovaniemi (RVN)Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, open every day, with husky and reindeer safaris from town$1,548 (airline $1,635)Dec 5–8, 2026Check prices
Ivalo (IVL)Ivalo for Saariselkä and Inari, with glass igloos, husky safaris and dark skies for the northern lights$1,548 (airline $1,638)Dec 5–8, 2026Check prices
Kiruna (KRN)Kiruna for the Icehotel at Jukkasjärvi, open from December 11, 2026, and Abisko's clear aurora skies$495 (airline $523)Dec 5–8, 2026Check prices

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About these places

Santa Claus Village is free to enter; safaris, Icehotel stays and aurora tours are booked separately. Expect only a few hours of daylight in December.

Facts checked October 8, 2026. Sources: Santa Claus Village: on the Arctic Circle, open every day · Icehotel: ICEHOTEL 37 opens December 11, 2026

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