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Durations : 7 Nights 8 Days
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Destinations : Helsinki - Joensuu - Rovaniemi
Day 1 : Arrive & Pvt Transfer to Helsinki Hotel
Arrival at Gardermoen, Oslo Airport and transfer to hotel, check in and take rest.
Evening proceed for Hop on - Hop Off Bus Helsinki
A bus sightseeing tour around the city where you hop on and off as much as you like. The tour takes you to the top sights of Helsinki, such as the Sibelius monument and the Rock Church.
The route is carefully chosen, we have 19 stops along the route. The ticket is valid 24 or 48 hours by your choice. The tour is guided in 10 different languages through individual, single-used headsets.
Evening Midsummer Cruises
Enjoy the White Night on Midsummer's Eve! An important feature of the Midsummer in Finland is the White Night and the midnight sun.
Popular Midsummer Cruises on Friday 19.6.2020. Departure point Market Square, by the yellow flags. During the cruise you'll have a chance to see an impressive bonfire of Seurasaariisland. Cafeteria/bar on board serves refreshments and snacks.
Dinner at Indian restaurant, back to hotel, overnights stay.
Day 2 : Helsinki-Guided Tour
Post breakfast proceed for Guided tour. Guided tour and marvel at attractions such as the Sibelius Monument and Esplanade Park. Take the ferry to Suomenlinna and explore the islands of the sea fortress on foot.
See the monument to the composer Jean Sibelius and explore the promenade of Esplanade Park. Go to Old Market Hall, and admire the largest orthodox church in western Europe at the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral.
Then, catch the ferry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Suomenlinna sea fortress. Upon arrival, walk to the King's Gate and see the church built for the Russian troops. Visit the barracks and the Great Courtyard, where the memorial tomb of Augustin Ehrensvärd was designed by King Gustav III of Sweden.
Overnights stay at Helsinki Hotel.
Day 3 : Helsinki Half day tour to Porvoo
Post breakfast proceed for half day Tour to PORVOO.
Join this guided half-day trip from Helsinki to the idyllic town of Porvoo with its well-preserved wooden houses and picturesque cobble-stoned streets.
Tour is live guided in English and starts and ends in Helsinki city center. Tour includes guide and transport during the whole tour, a guided walk in Porvoo and some free time. During the guided walk in Porvoo you will get familiar with the Old Town of Porvoo and the beautiful medieval cathedral. There will be some free time for a cup of coffee and a walk in the old town with delightful shops and craftsmen's workshops.
Overnights stay at Helsinki Hotel.
Day 4 : Helsinki - Joensuu (04:30 HRS) - Full day Koli National Park
Early morning post breakfast check out transfer to Joensuu and explore the Koli National park, lunch at Local restaurant back to hotel.
Dinner at local Indian/ Local restaurant and overnight stay at Joensuu Cottage house.
Day 5 : Joensuu - Rovaniemi (05 HRS)
Post breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for Rovaniemi , day at leisure, overnight stay at hotel.
Lunch enroute.
Late Evening-Midnight Sun Floating Experience in Forest Lake.
Spend a special Arctic evening at the beautiful lake with a never-setting sun shining above you. Enjoy the Lappish summer full of brilliant colored nature, gentle waves lapping against a beach, and the golden sun high up above the sky all day long. Feel the cool summer breeze of Lapland as you step into the wilderness.
Get dressed in a floating suit that will keep you from getting wet, and loosen your body up as you stay on the surface of a calm Finnish lake, gazing up the bright sky. Filling yourself with a Finnish breeze, you will be served with some hot drink and gingerbread to enjoy.
Dinner at Rovanieme local/Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at Rovaniemi hotel.
Day 6 : Rovaniemi - Trip to Santa Claus Village
You will be taken to the most exciting, popular destination in Finnish Lapland, located in the Arctic Circle 15 km north of Rovaniemi city center. The place gives you a jolly and cheerful feeling of Christmas all year round. Explore Santa Claus Village with a lot of Christmas and Lappish products to take back with you, and greet Santa Claus in his office! Join the elves working in Santa's post office, send postcards to all your friends with a special stamp on them.
You will also visit the Arctic Circle right through Santa Claus Village. A white line denoting the Arctic Circle is painted across the park. You can cross the line and officially enter the Arctic area. Get the Arctic Circle Certificate for the unforgettable travel memory of your lifetime. A delicious lunch will be served at Santa's restaurant, where will you enjoy the taste of the traditional Finnish buffet.
Lunch at Local/Indian Restaurant. Overnights stay at Rovaniemi Hotel.
Day 7 : Helsinki - Autumn Husky Safari 10km Adventure
Post breakfast proceed for Husky Safari 10 Km Adventure Trip
Take a ride with a team of sleigh dogs on a trek through the Finnish forest trails and find out all about the training, breeding and racing of the magnificent huskies! Go on a trip to a local husky farm where, after a short introduction and instruction, the dogs are ready to take you on a 10km ride through the Finnish countryside. Once we get back to the husky farm, the staff will explain all about the life and training of these dogs as you enjoy some hot juice and Finnish gingerbread cookies (local winter snacks) before we drive you back to your hotel.
Lunch at Local/ Indian Restaurant. Late evening free at Leisure
Dinner at Indian/Local Restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 8 : Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to Rovaniemi Airport and back to home with sweet memories.
Accommodation with breakfast as mentioned or similar
Private Airport to Hotel and Airport Transfer
07 Nights 4 Star Hotel with Breakfast on dbl sharing basis
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