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Finland Family Holiday

Finland Family Holiday

From $ 4,295 AUD

Description

Take the family on the ultimate cool-cation during this seven-day adventure through Finland and discover why Lapland is the perfect summer destination. Start in Helsinki, exploring the capital and Suomenlinna Fortress, then take the Santa Claus Express overnight train to Finnish Lapland. On this family adventure, there’s plenty of opportunities to relax and immerse yourselves in nature. Whether it’s wrapped in a hammock between the trees in an arctic cocoon in Halipuu Forest, spending time with a local family’s therapy sheep in Rovaniemi, or learning about Finnish culture with felting and baking – you’re bound to have an amazing getaway!

Trip Name
Finland Family Holiday
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
7
Capacity
16
Highlights
  • Find out why Finland is known as the happiest country in the world as you travel from Helsinki to the northern regions of Finnish Lapland.
  • Watch the landscapes whizz by onboard the comfortable Santa Claus Express overnight train – an activity the kids are sure to love.
  • Discover the midnight sun on a gondola ride and short guided walk in Levi with your local leader.
  • Try your hand at some traditional hands-on workshops like felting and baking with a local family in their home. Then, toast marshmallows over a campfire and spend time with their farm animals.
  • Find a moment of calm as you’re guided through a tree-hugging forest in Levi, then be wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Helsinki
Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your family adventure kicks off in Helsinki with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe visit the Helsinki Cathedral, wander through the Kauppatori Market Square or soak in a Finnish Sauna with the locals. After your meeting, maybe head out for a group dinner to get to know the other families travelling with you.
Day 2 - Helsinki
After breakfast, join your local leader on a walking tour of the capital city. Then, visit the Suomenlinna Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the sea fortress with your leader, take in the panoramic views of the city and surrounding water and learn about Helsinki’s rich history. After, you’ll take a ferry back to Helsinki’s city centre. There will be some free time in the afternoon to grab some snacks, explore the town further and have dinner before boarding the overnight Santa Claus Express train to Kolari.
Day 3 - Levi
After an exciting train journey, you'll disembark this morning in Kolari where a transfer will be waiting to take you to your accommodation in Levi. There will be some time to rest and recharge before joining your leader in the afternoon for a gondola ride and short guided walk to explore the surroundings and beauty of the midnight sun. Tonight, why not continue to explore Levi and find somewhere to try some local dishes for dinner.
Day 4 - Levi
Today is free day for you to enjoy Lapland in summer at your own pace. Maybe join a canoeing adventure on one of the many lakes, hire bikes for a cycling adventure or take things at a slower pace and explore the town and museums of Levi. Later, why not hike through Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, cycle the scenic trails on a mountain biking trip or take in the scenic views from above on a zip-line adventure. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations.
Day 5 - Rovaniemi
This morning, travel to Halipuu Forest. When you arrive, meet the family that owns the land and hear about their efforts to spread awareness of nature conservation and how they work to save trees from being cut down. Hug a few trees (as the locals do) before being wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning. After, sit down for a warm cup of hot chocolate and a lunch around the fire of lapp-dogs (reindeer sausages wrapped in bread dough, roasted on the campfire). Later, travel to Rovaniemi, where you’ll stay for the next two nights.
Day 6 - Rovaniemi
After breakfast, you’ll visit a local Finnish family for a day of activities, getting to know their way of life. Get hands-on with a needle-felting workshop, a baking class where you’ll make traditional kampanisu (scones) and learn about Finnish history and culture. You’ll also be able to spend some time with the family’s animals, including their therapy sheep! Later, sit down for a delicious lunch and indulge in the kampanisu pastries that you baked earlier. Tonight, maybe join your group for dinner – a great way to spend your final night in Finland!
Day 7 - Rovaniemi
Your Finland adventure comes to an end today after breakfast. This doesn’t mean your trip has to come to an end! Your local leader will have the best recommendations if you are looking for more to see and do in town. If you would like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
05-07-202611-07-2026AUD $ 4,295-
19-07-202625-07-2026AUD $ 4,295-
02-08-202608-08-2026AUD $ 4,295-
27-09-202603-10-2026AUD $ 4,295-
27-06-202703-07-2027AUD $ 4,465-
04-07-202710-07-2027AUD $ 4,465-
25-07-202731-07-2027AUD $ 4,465-
01-08-202707-08-2027AUD $ 4,465-
08-08-202714-08-2027AUD $ 4,465-
26-09-202702-10-2027AUD $ 4,465-

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Transport

Private vehicle, train

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