Happy Times in the Happiest Country of the World
Finland 8 Days 7 Nights
EUR1650
Total package price for 1 traveler
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Overview
- Exploring the reasons which make Finland the ‘happiest country in the world’, now thrice in a row with one of the highest living standards, least pollution, and purest natural resources.
- The main attractions of the capital city, Helsinki including the UNESCO World Heritage site "Suomenlinna Island Sea Fortress", 4-D Flying tour cinema, Rock cathedral, Uspensky cathedral, etc.
- Exploring an offbeat Helsinki, visiting hidden gems such as Haaga Rhododendron Park, Kaivopuisto, etc.
- Exploring the real heart of Finland - the Lakeland region which houses the majority of the 188,000 lakes and island Finland is famous for.
- Visit Saimaa lake, the largest lake in Finland and the fourth largest natural freshwater lake in Europe, made by glacial melting.
- Visit Savonlinna, the medieval city by lake Saimaa, and the iconic Olavinlinna castle, the prestigious venue for the annual Finnish Opera festival.
- Cruise in the Lake Saimaa, dotted with lush green islands and rocky islets, to spot the critically endangered Saimaa ringed seal, one of the rarest in the world.
- Visit the quaint small countriýside town of Kerimäki by Lake Puruvesi and the famous Kerimäki church, the world's biggest wooden church, dating back to the 1840s.
- Experiencing an Ecogastro-wellness day in Kuopio with a mild forest walk through some of the purest wilderness in the world, foraging for berries and edible wild herbs with a wilderness guide.
- Learning to prepare a Finnish wilderness-inspired meal on open-fire in a traditional Finnish hut by the lake.
- A Lakeland cruise through the lake Kallavesi in Northern Savonia.
- A berry wine farm visit, located on the island Vaajasalo, with a guided visit in the winery and tasting session of berry liquors produced on the farm.
- A luxury outdoor spa and sauna session by the lake Kallavesi, and a chance to try out the revered "Smoke Sauna".
At a glance
Price Includes
3 Nights accommodation in Helsinki, Finland
2 Nights accommodation in Lakeland Kuopio
2 Nights accommodation in Lakeland Saimaa in Savonlinna.
7 breakfasts
3 lunches including a cruise lunch during the Lakeland cruise.
Learn to make an open-fire wilderness Savonian menu under the guidance of a wilderness chef, using local farm and wild ingredients.
Lakeland cruise in North Savo on the lake Kallavesi
Luxury outdoor spa complete with smoke sauna and heated infinity pool overlooking lake Kallavesi in a spa restaurant with beautiful architecture and open terrace.
Forest walk foraging for edible wild herbs and seasonal berries and mushroom in the wilderness in North Savo, with an wilderness guide.
City walk in Kuopio visiting major attractions such as Kuopio Market Hall, Kuopio Musuem, Kuopio harbour, Valkeisenlampi, Lutheran cathedral, etc.
Visit to the berry wine farm in the Lakeland island of Vaajasalo with guided tour and tasting session of berry wines and liqueurs, produced in the farm.
Helsinki premium city card for 72 hrs with Helsinki panorama city tour ride to city attractions such as Rock Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Sibelius Monument etc.
Ferry trip to UNESCO heritage site Suomenlinna Sea Fortress island and guided tours of Suomenlinna Musuems and Submarine Vesikko
4-D flying tour cinema, a unique cinematic experience exploring the diverse Finnish landscapes and seasons.
Visit the quaint small countriýside town of Kerimäki by Lake Puruvesi and the famous Kerimäki church, the world's biggest wooden church.
Lakeland cruise in the Lake Saimaa, dotted with lush green islands and rocky islets, to spot the critically endangered Saimaa ringed seal, one of the rarest in the world.
Visit the 15th century 3-tower medieval Olavinlinna castle, located in Savonlinna, venue for the annual Opera festival.
All city transfers
Travel companion/guide for the entire length of the trip
Price Excludes
International Flights (Prices are approximate, and NOT included in the total package price)
Schengen visa costs
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned explicitly in Inclusions
Add-Ons
Include a day trip to the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn, popularly known as the Baltic Pearl in a luxury cruise with a delicious lunch of Tallinn delicacies @130€ per person
A full-board can be developed including breakfast (already included), lunch and dinner on all days @37€/person per day.
Itinerary
- Arrival in Helsinki International airport and transport to the city center.
- Check-in to the accommodation
- Use the rest of the day to relax and explore leisurely the fascinating, laid-back capital city, fondly known as the Daughter of the Baltic.
- You would use the Helsinki city hop-on-hop-off bus to get a feel of the city and discover the city highlights such as Esplanadi, Sibelius monument, etc.
- Enjoy a multisensory 4-D experience of Finland in the virtual cinema tour, experiencing the diverse landscapes, seasons, and even the Northern lights.
- Visit the uniquely built Rock Church, situated in the heart of Helsinki, excavated directly into solid rock, with an ice-age crevice serving as the altarpiece
- Evening canal cruise with a memorable experience and nice stories about Helsinki and Finland in the eastern Archipelago!
Breakfast
- Set sail for a scenic ferry ride to the island fortress of Suomenlinna, a mid-18th century UNESCO World Heritage Site and brief excursion of the island and small picnic. On the island, you will climb aboard the historic war relic, the Submarine Vesikko, one of the five used in the Finnish navy, which has witnessed the Winter War, Second World War, and the Continuation War.
- You will visit the art museums Amox Rex, Atenum, and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum of thought-provoking artworks with a unique architecture inspired by the natural light in Finland, which changes with changing seasons and times of the day.
- Visit the Sea Life Museum, exploring the fascinating underwater worlds, home to tropical to arctic sealife.
Breakfast
- Transfer to the Lakeland city of Kuopio, in North Savonia, awarded as the 6th cleanest city in Europe in terms of air quality and the European Region of Gastronomy capital 2020-21. Finland, though known as the "Land of Thousand Lakes", has over 188,000 lakes and around 180,000 islands, the majority of which located in the Lakeland district, the largest in Europe. Finnish Lakeland is a placid and staggeringly beautiful labyrinthine expanse of lakes, islands, rivers, and canals, interspersed with forests and ridges.
- Check-in to your accommodation.
- Kickstart your Lakeland adventure with a luxury outdoor spa, overlooking lake Kallavesi and lunch in the outdoor terrace.
- Explore the city of Kuopio visiting the major city attractions, on foot, including the iconic Puijo Panorama tower in Puijo Peak overlooking the lake Kallavesi, the city and surrounding forests.
Breakfast, Lunch
- Enjoy a Lakeland cruise, with Savonian lunch onboard, along the lake Kallavesi, navigating through the myriad of islands and lakes, enjoying a waterfront view of the city of Kuopio.
- You will visit the Alahovi berry wineyard situated on the island of Vaajasalo, with guided visit the berry vineyard and tasting session of the berry liquors produced in the farm.
- In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided walk in the Lakeland wilderness, foraging for edible wild herbs and seasonal berries and mushrooms with a wilderness expert.
- You will also learn to make a wilderness-inspired meal on open-fire in a Finnish hut "Laavu" with an outdoor wilderness chef.
Breakfast, Lunch, Wilderness Meal
- We have a whole day of farm experience planned where you will be first visiting a berry farm where you can pick and eat your own berries. You take the remaining berries for making pie.
- You can have a picnic breakfast by the lake with Finnish delicacies like Karelian pies, cloudberry jam, special cheeses, smoked meats and award-winning berry sparkling wine (non-alcoholic) from the region (incl.).
- You will visit the local gallery and ancient village church (accessible by walk)
- Check-in to the wilderness cottage.
- Barbeque lunch at the wilderness cottage with specialty craft beers (incl.).
- In the afternoon, you will learn to bake Finnish desserts such as berry pie.
- Enjoy swimming in the pure lake, surrounded by forest, followed by sauna.
- Enjoy picking berries from the forest.
- Enjoy a barbeque dinner (open fire menu prepared by in-house chef will be arranged for groups over 8) with the tasting session of Finnish specialty liquors.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Enjoy a hearty Nordic breakfast and try your hand at canoeing (Life-vests would be provided).
- Visit an animal farm with sheep, Highland cattle and horses.
- Try your hand at fishing with rods and lures.
- Barbeque lunch (incl.).
- Dinner (paid by own).
Breakfast, Lunch
- Transfer to the airport.
- Train back to Helsinki.
- Flight back home.
Breakfast
Know Before You Book
- Itinerary is flexible and could be custom-made based on interest and group-size of the travelers.
- The entire itinerary could be implemented with halal, vegetarian and Indian food requirements.
- Berries and mushrooms are highly seasonal, and their availability varies from year to year.
- Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and sparkling wines will be available during tasting session.
- We will be using public transportation wherever possible, to reduce the carbon footprint of the itinerary.
Accomodation & Activities
