Lapland and Santa trips from Washington, DC
Lapland from Washington, DC 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.
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Where to go from Washington, DC
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovaniemi (RVN) | Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, open every day, with husky and reindeer safaris from town | No matching fare saved | Dec 5 – Dec 8, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Ivalo (IVL) | Ivalo for Saariselkä and Inari, with glass igloos, husky safaris and dark skies for the northern lights | No matching fare saved | Dec 5 – Dec 8, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Kiruna (KRN) | Kiruna for the Icehotel at Jukkasjärvi, open from December 11, 2026, and Abisko's clear aurora skies | No matching fare saved | Dec 5 – Dec 8, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
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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