2 night stop over

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1 night stop over

Highlights!

→ Dinner near the harbour

→ Helsinki City guided walk OR

→ Morning visit to the forest

2 night stop over

Highlights!

→ Dinner near the harbour

→ Helsinki City guided walk

→ Day of the Archipelago

- Cruise, walk in the

forest, bbq lunch OR

→ Visit Porvoo Woden town

3 night stop over

Highlights!

→ Dinner near the harbour

→ Helsinki City guided walk

→ Day of the Archipelago

- Cruise, walk in the

forest, bbq lunch

→ Visit Porvoo Woden town OR

→ Optional visit to Tallin Estonia

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Lapland and Helsinki

4 nights

Take a short visit to magical Lapland and combine it with a Helsinki Stopover, enjoying the vast wilderness & Sami Culture of the North. A real taste of Finland in 4 nights. Great to offer with European combination packages!

Program can be shortened to 3 nights if total tour itinerary requires this.

Visit Rovaniemi, Ivalo / Saariselkä or

Kittilä / Levi and enjoy the midnight sun! Plenty of exciting activities available, such as quadbike safaris, visit to the reindeer farm, forest walks and much more.

Lakeland and Helsinki

4 nights

Finland boasts one of the largest Archipelagos in the world, measured in number of islands, however, we have another water world inland. Over 187,000 lakes makes Finland a unique country in Europe! Combine with Helsinki and the Archipelago to experience the best water world experiences in Finland and Europe. Visit Koli and Lake Pielinen for a spa retreat, Lappeenranta and Lake Saimaa or Kuopio and Kallavesi Lake, for active pursuits. Activities include Sauna by the lake, Canoe & Kayaking, RIB boating, Fishing (Small groups) and more.

Bears, wildlife and Helsinki

5 nights

The perfect F.I.T. or small group package. Finland is unique in Europe, where you may see bears, wolfs, woverines, elk, fox, etc. in one country. In Spring the rare Ringed Seal can be spotted. Spend 2 nights in North East Finland wilderness and combine with Helsinki Wilderness hotspots to experience Nordic wildlife.

Visit Kuhmo or Kuusamo. Activities that are must for this tour; 2 nights bear hides in wild forest near the eastern border of Russia, Sauna and wilderness walks.

Scandinavia and Europe combinations with Helsinki and Finland

Combination packages with Stockholm, Tallinn, Northern Norway and Spitsbergen, Copenhagen, Great Britain, Scotland and much more!

We can tailor make

program to suit

your client’s needs

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Stopover Daytrip Programs

Helsinki City Guided Walk

Duration 3-4 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and Ferry Walking Tour to the landmark sites of Senate Square, Helsinki Cathdral, Harbour market as well as visit to the Fortress Island of Suomenlinna/Sveaborg. Fantastic orientation of Helsinki City from the door step of your hotel.

Best suited on the day of arrival.

Day of the Archipelago

Duration 4-5 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and boat Some of the most beautiful scenery found in Finland. This amazing cluster of islands, narrow water ways and beautiful bays are just a short drive away from the City Centre. We do not just admire the scenery, but also get off the boat and walk on the islands. Plus we enjoy local wild food for lunch. This unique product is available from May to November.

Option for Sauna experience.

Porvoo Wooden Town

Duration 3-4 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Visit this remarkable wooden town establis-hed under the Swedish Crown in 1380. This colourful old town is seeped in history and beauty. Visit the quaint craft & antique shops in the old town, and the Cathedral where Tsar Alexander I confirmed

Finland’s constitution in 1809.

Best combined with Day of the Archipelago.

Forest and Nature

Duration 3-4 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Just 35 minutes out of the City Centre hotels awaits the forests. Frequented by wildlife such as Roe deer, White-taled deer and Elk. The forest just next to Helsinki is also home to the elusive & shy Eurasian Lynx. During late summer (July-August) and Autumn the forests are full of berries and mushrooms, which can be picked and tasted freely by guests - Delicious! Best combined with Archipelago Cruises.

Helsinki City Tour - Bus

Duration 2 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Visit most of the top destinations of Helsinki; The Rock Church, which is the only Finnish inclusion in the pretigious Italian book ’Cento Monumenti’. Visit Sibelius Monument, Senate Square, Harbour Market and the Parliament. Best combined with Helsinki City Guided walk.

Archipelago Cruises

Duration 2-4 h

Level - Moderate Modes of Transport: Boat

The Islands, rich in natural beauty and with interesting history, are worth a visit. During a cruise, either with small boats or bigger 60-80 person vessels, enjoy the views in and around the Eastern Helsinki and Sipoo Archipelago. Stopping at an island to hear stories about prohibition smuggler’s routes is a facinating and Fun excursion.

Best combined with Porvoo Old Town tour or Forest and Nature

Nature and the Archipelago

City and History

Wild Side of Helsinki

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Helsinki

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1 night stop over

Highlights!

→ Dinner near the harbour

→ Helsinki City guided walk OR

→ Morning visit to the wintery forest

or frozen Baltic Sea.

2 night stop over

Highlights!

→ Dinner near the harbour

→ Helsinki City guided walk

→ Day of the frozen archipelago

- Snowmobile Safari, walk on the

frozen sea, ice fishing &

snowshoeing OR

→ Visit Porvoo Wooden town

3 night stop over

Highlights!

→ Dinner near the harbour

→ Helsinki City guided walk

→Day of the frozen archipelago

- Snowmobile Safari, walk on the

frozen sea, ice fishing &

snowshoeing.

→ Visit Porvoo Wooden town OR

→ Optional visit to Tallin Estonia

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Lapland and Helsinki

4 nights

Take a short visit to magical Lapland and enjoy true Lappish adventures - Reindeer sleigh rides, husky adventures, Ice hotel and the Northern skies.

A real taste of Finland in 4 nights. Great to offer with European combination packages!

Program can be shortened to 3 nights if total tour itinerary requires this.

Visit Rovaniemi, Kemi icebreaker, Ivalo / Saari-selkä or Kittilä / Levi and enjoy the deep snow! Plenty of active pursuits such as snowmobile safaris, overnight safaris, skiing and skating too.

Christmas and Helsinki

4 nights

The home of Father Christmas - Lapland! This is well know to every Finnish Child, but the Spirit of Christmas is for all ages! Numerous combination Packages available for the unforgettable visit to Lapland and Helsinki. Break up the trip with a stay at the ice hotel or glass igloo, or spend time in a traditional log cabin for the festive period.

Visit Lapland, Northern Finland & Helsinki for a true Spirit of Christmas for the whole family. Activity options include: Visit to the Santa’s village, Reindeer sleigh rides, Husky Safaris and much more..

Lapland Wilderness &

Helsinki 5 nights

The perfect F.I.T. or small group package. The Northern lights, snowmobile safaris, husky dog safaris and Sami Culture come to life with this slightly longer package into the North East wilderness of Lapland. Well above the Arctic Circle, you have good chances to witness the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis.

Visit Saariselkä & Nellim for an authentic & active feel of Lapland. Activities include Husky safaris, Snowmobile Safaris, overnight adventures, Sami Cultural visits and Aurora Borealis excursions.

Scandinavia and Europe combinations with Helsinki and Finland

Combination packages with Stockholm, Tallinn, Northern Norway and Spitsbergen, Copenhagen, Great Britain and Scotland and much more!

During December all

programs can have a

festive Christmas option

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Stopover Daytrip Programs

Helsinki Guided City Walk

Duration 3 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and Ferry Walking Tour to the landmark sites of Senate Square, Helsinki Cathdral, Harbor market as well as visit to the Fortress Island of Suomen-linna/Sveaborg.

Fantastic orientation of Helsinki City from the door step of your hotel.

Day of the

Frozen Archipelago

Duration 4-5 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: bus, walking and optional snowmobile transport

The Archipelago will have on it’s ”winter coat” and it’s peacefulness will take you by surprise. Walking on one of the islands, guests will have a chance to try snowshoeing, walking on ice & ice fishing as well as enjoying a snowmobile-powered sleigh ride. Just outside the city, this frozen gems awaits visitors.

Option for Sauna experience.

Porvoo Wooden Town

Duration 3-4 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Visit this remarkable wooden town estab-lished under the Swedish Crown in 1380. This colourful old town is seeped in history and beauty. Visit the quaint craft & antique shops in the old town, and the Cathedral where Tsar Alexander I confirmed Finland’s constitution in 1809.

Great combined with Helsinki guided City

Snowmobile Safari

Duration 2-3 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Bus and Snowmobile Available From Mid-January to March. This amazing safari will take you in and around the wintery Archipelago on the frozen Baltic Sea. During your 1-2 hour excursion, you’ll learn how to ride the snowmobile and enjoy exhilirating pace. 2 persons/snowmobile, both can enjoy driving and as a passenger. Experience that normally would be found in Lapland can be had just 35 minutes from Helsinki City centre hotels. Best combined with Day of the Frozen Archipelago

Helsinki City Tour - Bus

Duration 2 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Visit most of the top destinations of Helsinki; The Rock Church, which is the only site men-tioned in the pretigious Italian book Cento Monumenti. Visit Sibelius

Monument, Senate Square, Harbor Market and the Parliament.

Great combined with Helsinki guided City

Walk on the frozen Baltic

sea and visit to Forest

Duration 2-4 h

Level - Moderate

Modes of Transport: bus & walking Walking on the frozen sea is quite an

exceptional experience! Gear up and get ready for a walk across the frozen bay, that may be up to 70cm thick with ice!

Afterwhich, you will don spikes on your boots and venture into the National Park, to the open fire to warm up with hot drink & snack.

Best combined with snowmobile safari for a full day adventure.

Nature and the Archipelago

City and History

Wild Side of Helsinki

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Lapland & Northern Finland

Northern Lights Luxury

For those wishing to enjoy Lapland at a calmer pace, venture outdoors on snowshoes or on foot to view the Auroras Borealis. If you wish to stay warm, spend time inside your Glass Igloo and view the sky throughout the night.

Stay many nights in these igloos with kitchen and bathroom, or combine a short stay with other Lapland adventures.

Activities include: snowshoeing, cross country skiing, Aurora Borealis Excursions and forest walking.

Glass Igloo suites. Enjoy the Northern Lights.

Far North Adventure

Safari, Nellim

Best served January-March, our most active Winter adventure product is far North of the Arctic Circle, in Nellim or Ivalo.

Learn about Traditional Lappish lifestyle while trying out snowmobiling, Siberian Husky speed sledding, Traditional Sami Culture. The area is renowned for superb Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights viewing. Also, it is possible to take snowmobile safaris to the Arctic Sea.

Lapland Adventure Safari,

to suit you.

Great for families as well as adults, this adventure safari can be tailored to suit your style. Chose from: Snowmobile safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, Husky sled safaris, Arctic Zoo visits, Ice fishing, home visits with Laplanders, Northern Lights Excursions, Ice hotel visits, Kemi icebreaker excursions,

Ice swimming in a flotation suit, cross country or Downhill skiing lessons.

Accommodation can be in a cabin or hotel room, with breakfast only or half board available.

Christmas time in

Lapland

Spend 5 days/4 nights exploring the Magic of Christ-mas in Lapland in a cabin or hotel setting. Spend the festive season with riding husky sleds, on reindeer sleigh rides, visiting Santa’s village & meeting the wildlife at Ranua Zoo. Option for snowmobiling, skiing lessons & Northern Lights excursions. Great for families, this package includes half board and fes-tive dinner plus a meeting with Santa Claus himself!

Great when combined with Helsinki City Breaks.

Lapland Packages

Christmas Packages

7 Days of Christmas,

Lapland & Helsinki

22.12 - Arrival to Lapland. 23.12 - Snowmobiling & husky rides 24.12 - Reindeer & Santa’s Village 25.12 - Wildlife at the Arctic Zoo 26.12 - Helsinki City Guided walk

27.12 - Winter Archipelago & forest, including snows-hoeing, ice fishing & lunch.

28.12 - Free time in Helsinki & departure day.

Transfers included, accommodation in hotel or cabins.

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Lakeland

Koli and Pielinen

North East Finland

Winter

Downhill skiing, snowshoeing or

snowboarding by day, make sure to warm yourself in the spa hotel at the top of the ski hill. Perfect for an adult mini break or week-long ski holiday, the tranquil National Park offers a refreshing change from the busy ski resort style.

Available January - March

Koli and Pielinen

North East Finland

Right in the heart of the National Park, sitting atop Koli Mountain, lies Koli Spa Hotel, renovated in 2013 or offer luxurious spa, steam, sauna and wellbeing spaces

overlooking vast Lake Pielinen. Take guided walks through the forest trails and enjoy some of the best views of one of Finland’s largest lakes!

Spa is recommended for adults but the area has plenty of activities to suit all ages.

Makes a great mini break or retreat holiday.

Lake Saimaa and

Middle Finland

Winter

Sneak some nights away in a cosy cabin in the middle of one of Finland’s largest lake system & National Park. Light the open fireplace and enjoy the peace and quiet of the wintery forest surroundings. Activities available at the activity house, including ice swimming in a flotation suit, ice fishing, tour skating through the islands and snows-hoeing.

Lake Saimaa and

Middle Finland

Nestled deep in the Saimaa lakesystem, Oravi and Järvisydän (Heart of the Lake) offer beauti-ful and luxurious cabins on the lakefront, plenty of activities year around such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing and wildlife watching, smoke saunas, island cruises and night stays on the islands.

Restore health and wellbeing with the clean lake waters during summer. The endangered Sai-maa Ringed Seal lives here and in May it can be possible to view them bathing on the rocks.

Lake Saimaa adventures

Winter

A week-long activity adventure, accommodated in either cabin or hotel accommodation. Includes active pursuits such as:

Tour Skating through the islands (over 15km),

Snowmobile safaris, Ice fishing.

Cross Country Skiing

Canoe & Kayaking

Expedition in Saimaa

Gear up with camping equipment, safety wear and canoes or kayaks and get ready to explore the Lakes and National Park! With maps and guidance, you can find a different place under the stars each night, including camping on the islands & rustic huts. Can be tailored from 1 night - 8 nights and combined with cabin or hotel

accommdotion.

Great when combined with fishing excursions and Helsinki Mini breaks.

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Finland tours

7 Days of Summer

Day 1 - Arrival day to Helsinki. Overnight in hotel. Day 2 - A Helsinki City Guided Walking Tour.

Overnight in hotel.

Day 3 - A Day of the Finnish Forest, guided tour,

overnight in Forest Cabin.

Day 4 - A Day of the Archipelago, including island

cruise, island walk and lunch, overnight in Forest Cabin.

Day 5 - A Day of Culture & history in Porvoo

Woo-den Town, including lunch, overnight in Helsinki Hotel.

Day 6 - Free time in Helsinki. Overnight in hotel. Day 7 - Departure day.

Accommodated in Helsinki Hotels and cabins, great way to explore Southern Finland in the long light nights of the summer time.

7 Days of Classic Finland

Day 1 - Medieval Finland near Savonlinna Castle,

overnight in a lodge or cabin.

Day 2 - Lakes & National Parks - Lakeland Cruise,

overnight at Koli Spa Hotel.

Day 3 - Museums & Nature, use of brand new spa.

Overnight at Koli Spa Hotel.

Day 4 - Arts & Culture in Porvoo Wooden Town.

Overnight in Manor or boutique hotel.

Day 5 - History & crafts in Porvoo Wooden Town.

Overnight in Manor or Boutique hotel.

Day 6 - Day in the Archipelago - Island cruise, lunch

and swimming on the Island. Sauna and overnight in Helsinki city centre.

Day 7 - Day of Helsinki - Guided City Walk, Lappish

meal and overnight in Helsinki City. Summer & Winter options available.

12 days through Wintery

Finland

Day 1 - Nellim - Northern Lights Excursions Day 2 - Nellim - Snowmobile Safaris Day 3 - Levi - Skiing

Day 4 - Ylläs - Husky Safaris Day 5 - Ylläs - Optional skiing

Day 6 - Rovaniemi - Reindeer sleigh rides Day 7 - Rovaniemi - Cross country skiing Day 8 - Koli - Spa

Day 9 - Porvoo - Cultural visits / Arts Day 10 - Sipoo multi activity - Ice fishing Day 11 - Helsinki - City guided walking tour. Day 12 - Free day

Day 13 - Departure.

Comprehensive tours around Finland

9 Days of Winter

Day 1 - Arrival day with welcome dinner. Day 2 - A Day of Helsinki City & Porvoo. Day 3 - Snowshoeing, ice fishing and walking on

frozen Baltic Sea.

Day 4 - Free Day in Helsinki. Day 5 - A Day of Snowmobiling. Day 6 - A Day of Husky Sled rides. Day 7 - Optional Activities

Day 8 - Optional day trip toTallinn, Estonia.

Accommodated in Helsinki City Hotels & forest cabins, with each day bringing a new adventure in Southern Finland, all transfers included. Get a Taste of Finland.

9 Days of Summer

Day 1 - Arrival day to Kuhmo. Overnight in lodge

hotel.

Day 2 - Nature & Lakes, activities to suit the

season such as sunset kayak paddling.

Day 3 - Day at Finnish wildlife centre, night in Bear

watching hides, in Kajanni, in bunk beds.

Day 4 - Morning of rest and arrival to Helsinki. Day 5 - Day of Helsinki & Porvoo guided walking

tours. Overnight in Helsinki City.

Day 6 - Day of the Finnish forests. Overnight in

cabins.

Day 7 - Day of the Archipelago, including island

cruise, bbq lunch, swimming & forest walks.

Day 8 - Free day in Helsinki City. Day 9 - Departure Day with transfer.

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Scandinavian and European Extensions

Tallinn, Stockholm &

Helsinki.

Visit the three beautiful capitals of Northen Baltic Sea. *Tallinn will offer a taste of the old Hanseatic Glory with it’s well preserved old town.

*Stockholm the Royal Capital of Sweden is one of the most beautifull cities in Europe, with fantastic nightlife and shopping.

*Helsinki the daughter of the Baltic, design led and chic history.

Get a sense of real nature, food & gastronomy, arts and local culture by visiting them all. Extend the trip to include Riga for a longer option.

Ferries connect each city making cruise hopping the way to see them best.

Winter Adventures

Spitsbergen

Summer and Winter in Spitsbergen are both magical times to visit this remote Northern group of islands. In summer get a spirit of adventure by RIB boating to the Glacial front or trekking through the terrain with a husky for a guide and staying overnight in a remote camp lodge. In winter, the conditions are colder but the fun doesn’t stop. Experience high speed husky rides, go ice caving or jump on a 9 day cruise around the frozen islands to view Polar Bears, that outnum-ber humans by 3:1!

Contact us for program info or to design you own tour.

Self Drive Estonia,

Lithuania & Finland

Day 1 - Arrival to Helsinki. Transfers & Guided

evening tour. overnight in city hotel.

Day 2 - Ferry to Tallinn by day, free day to explore the

Old Town. Overnight in Tallinn.

Day 3 - Arrival to Tallinn. Rental Car, Guided Tour &

hotel accommodation.

Day 4 - Free day Tallinn and surrounding beaches.

Hotel Accommodation.

Day 5 - Travel to Pärnu, Estonia’s summer Capital.

Accommodation in hotel.

Day 6 - Travel to Riga. Guided Tour & hotel

accom-modation.

Day 7 - Free day in Riga. Optional Tour. Day 8 - Travel to resort Palanga. Overnight. Day 9 - Travel to Curonian Spit resort of Nida,

over-night in Nida.

Day 10 - Free day to explore UNESCO site Lagoon. Day 11 - Travel to Svencele. Overnight in glamping

style cabins by the dunes.

Day 12 - Travel to Vilnius. End of services.

England’s castles &

Scotland’s Whiskey.

Day 1 - Arrival into London. Day 2 - Visit to Windsor Castle.

Day 3 - Visit to Warwick Castle & Stratford Upon

Avon, home of Shakespeare.

Day 4 - Travel to Edinburgh. Visit to Edinburgh

Castle.

Day 5 - Whiskey Tour - ”Edradour” Day 6 - Whiskey Tour in ”Glenfiddich” Day 7 - Whiskey Tour in Speyside. Day 8 - Return to Edinburgh. Day 9 - Departure day.

Finland & Norway

Photography Tour

Day 1 - Arrival to Helsinki. Evening photography tour

in Helsinki. Welcome dinner.

Day 2 - Train to Kajaani. Overnight in Lodge hotel. Day 3 - Bear, wolf & Wolverine watching overnight in

hides.

Day 4 - Rest day. Sauna evening. Day 5 - Flight to Oslo, Norway. Overnight. Day 6 - Flight to Andenes, Norway.

Day 7 - Half day Sperm Whale Watching Excursion. Day 8 - Half day Sperm Whale Watching Excursion. Day 9 - Departure day from Andenes.

Transport for large groups - by coach.

Copenhagen, Oslo,

Stockholm & Helsinki

Day 1 - Arrival to Copenhagen. Welcome dinner. Day 2 - Canal & bus Tour.

Day 3 - Ferry to Oslo overnight. Day 4 - Oslo City Walking tour. Day 5 - Free day in Oslo. Day 6 - Train to Stockholm. Day 7 - Stockholm city walking tour. Day 8 - Ferry to Helsinki overnight. Day 9 - Helsinki city walking tour. Day 10 - Porvoo & Archipelago cruise.

Farewell Lappish dinner.

Day 11 - Departure day.

Accommodation in City Centre Hotels.