With just 183 sleeps until the big day, now is the perfect time to start counting down to the festive season. The milestone comes as demand for Lapland holidays continues to grow, with more than half of Canterbury Travel's 2026 Lapland programme already booked and many departures nearing sell-out.

From festive short breaks to magical Christmas Day escapes, families can choose from a range of unforgettable experiences throughout December, including the opportunity to spend Christmas Day in the Arctic Circle with Santa Claus himself. Each carefully curated holiday brings Christmas to life with husky and reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile adventures, festive activities with Santa's elves, tobogganing and plenty of snow-filled fun.

Every trip culminates in a private meeting with Santa in his cosy log cabin, creating memories families will treasure for years to come.