Villa Armas Cabins (Santa Breaks), Yllas, Finland / Lapland

The Villa Armas Cabins are excellent value, well-equipped, semi-detached log cabins which are all conveniently arranged next to each other in a peaceful area. These cabins are an excellent choice if you are part of a larger party wanting to book cabins close to each other, and for those of you who want the convenience of a short walk to the departure point of all the Santa Break activities.

Cosy log cabins

One of the most authentic ways to see Finnish Lapland is to wake up in a warm and cosy log cabin. The cabins in Ylläs are a perfect place to stay for a short break as they are close to the village and excursion pick up point, so you can make the most out of your holiday. Each cabin has its own private sauna and fireplace, perfect for warming up after a snowmobile safari or reindeer sleigh ride. The cabins are furnished with all the modern conveniences you'd need for a comfortable stay in the arctic circle.

Eat in or dine out

Our cabins all have an equipped kitchenette, making them a great choice for families looking to stay self-catered. There's an excellent, well-stocked supermarket in the village centre, along with cafes, shops and restaurants. You'll also have the choice to upgrade to half board, where you can enjoy hearty buffet style breakfasts and dinners in the Akas Hotelrestaurant.

Artic activities

Lapland is one of the best places in the world to witness the Northern Lights and staying in the Villa Armas Log Cabins during the winter months provides an excellent opportunity to witness this natural phenomenon. The cabins are also a great base to enjoy our optional extra activities such as snowmobiling, reindeer and husky rides and snow shoeing. Plus after a day of exploring, you can unwind in your cabin's private sauna or by the fireplace.

Added value

Private meeting with Santa included for every family, with a gift for each child

Festive Feast - an evening for festive food, music & games included

Thermal suits & boots included (aged 3+ years)

Excursions

Combined 2km Husky & 1km Reindeer Safari (excludes Ylläsrinne)

An animal lover’s dream and a great value excursion that makes the most of your valuable holiday time. Meet some of Santa's reindeer deep in their silent forest hideaway. Learn about their way of life from colourful local Sámi herders and enjoy a romantic reindeer sleigh ride for 1km across the snowy landscape. Warm up in the Kota with hot berry juice and biscuits. Next it’s time to visit the huskies in their nearby cosy wilderness home. Learn about their way of life while huddled around a campfire inside a traditional Lappish Kota hut. Visit the huskies and enjoy a 2km dog-sled ride through the sparkling winter landscape.

Total excursion duration approx. 2½hrs.

Husky Safari (Ylläsrinne only)

Take a 5km husky safari through the beautiful snow covered woodland. You’ll have the chance to learn all about the dogs and how to drive the sleds yourself. A great experience for the whole family! Warm up after around the crackling fire with hot berry juice and biscuits.

Total excursion duration approx. 2½hrs

Snowmobile Safari

Experience an exhilarating 25km ride through beautiful scenery, snow-laden forests and frozen lakes. Snowmobiles are fun and easy to ride on your own or sharing with a passenger. Children either share with an adult (over 11 years and 140cm only) or are towed in a sleigh or pod behind the guide.

Total excursion duration approx 2½hrs.

Ski Taster Package

(For 4 & 7 night complete beginner guests only)

An opportunity for guests who have never skied before to try the wonderful world of skiing. Conditions are ideal for learning to ski with empty slopes and friendly English speaking instructors.

Ski tuition for 1½ hours

Skis & boots hire all day

Free use of beginner lifts all day

Please note:

Ski Taster Package is for guests 6yrs or older. Guests must make their own way to the ski resort for the Ski Taster on the local ski bus (payable locally). We act as at all times as the selling agent for the supplier of excursions and activities. Times and durations are approximate and may vary due to weather conditions. Ylläsrinne guests can book onto the ski taster locally.

Husky and Reindeer Safaris: Exclude Ylläsrinne guests. Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather conditions. Safari child age 4-12yrs. Children 0-3yrs free (transport must be pre-booked). In Ylläs customers will drive the husky sled themselves, where as in Levi customers will be driven.

Snowmobile Safaris: Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather conditions. Snowmobile Safari child age 4-10yrs and will be towed behind the guide in a sleigh or pod. Children must be aged 11 yrs or above and at least 140cm tall to ride as a passenger on a snowmobile. Snowmobile drivers must be 18yrs and bring a full, photographic driver's licence with them. Single riders who have purchased a sharing snowmobile may need to upgrade locally to a single driving snowmobile, if a sharing snowmobile is not available.

Travel insurance is a condition of booking with us, and you should ensure that your chosen policy covers the activities that you plan to take part in during your holiday. Your policy should provide cover for your own personal and medical expenses, however individual policies will not cover damage to snowmobiles or skidoos and a compulsory excess will be payable directly to the supplier of the snowmobile/skidoo excursion.

The Villa Armas Cabins are self-catering cabins, with each cabin having their own equipped kitchen. The nearby supermarket is well stocked, and is open until 9pm (times to be confirmed locally).

If you would rather have your meals included, there is an optional pre-bookable half board supplement for buffet breakfast and three course buffet dinner, taken at Äkäs Hotel (Snow Elf) Hotel, 150-250m away.

A Festive Feast, a Christmas celebration meal with games and music, is included on the final night of your holiday. Please note that the Festive Feast will replace your last half-board dinner.

Board basis options available

• Half Board
• Self Catering

• No. of rooms: 10

• No. of floors: 2

Local Fees and Taxes

A security deposit is taken on arrival (credit cards accepted)

Rooms

Two bedroom + mezzanine cabins are around 45m² + 14m² and sleeps two to six people. These cabins have two twin bedrooms, a single bed in the mezzanine, and double sofa-bed in open-plan living room/kitchen.

Cabin facilities

• Full equipped kitchen with oven, toaster, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, coffee maker, iron and drying closet.
• Sauna
• Fireplace (small supply of wood included)
• TV
• One shower
• Two WC's - One upstairs and one downstairs
• Central heating
• One linen and towel set included, per person per week
• Beds to be made on arrival
• End of stay clean

Accessibility

The Villa Armas Cabins are not suitable for wheelchair users.

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: No
• Access ramp: No