SUN, SAND & SAIMAA

Destinations: Helsinki, Tallinn, Inkoo archipelago, Saimaa Lakeland

Highlights

• Breathe in the clean Nordic air and learn the secrets of Finland’s green forests and largest Lakeland district while you pause and appreciate daily life!
• Enjoy an intrepid retreat combining active adventure, stunning locations, wellness, and culinary delights spanning across the Gulf of Finland archipelagoes near Helsinki, the UNESCO heritage medieval Hanseatic city of Tallinn, and the S
• From cruising in the national parks to evening dips in the lake, from picnic lunches in nature to medieval restaurants, and luxury forest suites to atmospheric archipelago hotels, this is an itinerary that pays homage to Nordic life, gastronomy, and nature. Embark on an adventure of a lifetime and embrace the Finnish outdoor life in all its glory!

INCLUSIONS

• Three nights in a Deluxe double in a 5-star rated LHW hotel in Helsinki city.
• Two nights in a deluxe room with panoramic nature views in the boutique luxury archipelago hotel in the Barösund region of Inkoo, on the stunning Gulf of Finland archipelago.
• Three nights in a panoramic scenery suite with an outdoor jacuzzi in an award-winning 5-star luxury lakeside resort by the Linnansaari National Park by the lake, known for its unique ecodesign and architecture (situated 500m from the reception).
• 8 breakfasts.
• Return day cruise in comfort class seat (with a seat in a comfortable separate area with extra services, including a choice of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, newspapers, WIFI, and power outlet) on the premium cruise liner Silja from Helsinki to the UNESCO heritage medieval city of Old Tallinn.
• A small tasting session of berry wines from the iconic Valamo monastery in the Saimaa Lakeland resort cellar.
• Two spa-sauna sessions in the unique nature-inspired spa world of the Lake resort, built under the forest terrain in the middle of the natural rocks, overlooking Lake Saimaa, using natural materials such as sinker logs and stones, with multiple saunas.
• Evening Yacht cruise through Lake Saimaa to Linnansaari National Park, a labyrinth formed by wide waters and over 13,000 islands, boasting the world’s longest lake coastline and voted by the Wall Street Journal as one of the five most beautiful lakes in the world.
• Boat cruise to the Linnansaari island on the Saimaa archipelago and self-guided island hiking through an easy well-marked nature trail (including a return wooden boat trip (1 hr one-way) to the island, and a self-guided walk through the well-marked nature trail).
• Private transfer from Helsinki airport to Helsinki city accommodation.
• Private return transfers from Helsinki hotel to Hotel ferry terminal
• Private return transfers from Tallinn Ferry Harbor to Old Tallinn
• Private transfer from Helsinki hotel to Archipelago hotel.
• Private transfer from Archipelago Hotel to Karjaa.
• Train ticket from Karjaa to Mikkeli.
• Private return transfer from Mikkeli to Lake Saimaa lake resort (with an hour stop in Tertti manor house on the way from Mikkeli to Lake resort)
• Train transfer from Mikkeli to Helsinki airport.

EXCLUSIONS

• International flight tickets.
• Schengen visa.
• Travel insurance.
• Domestic flights.
• All transfers & car rental
• Anything if not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.

OPTIONALS

• Extra 2 nights in Lakeland city of Kuopio
• Luxury Glamping hut stay in Haltia lake lodge in Nuuksio national park (price on request)
• Full-board and half-board on all days.
• Day at the Alahivi berry wine farm including a cruise to local berry winery Alahovi on the island of Vajasalo experiencing the wine-making process up, close and personal, lunch on the m/s Queen R ship and tasting session of specialty berry liquors)
• Sauna – dinner package at the Barö hotel