Activity Holiday Week in Helsinki and the Lake District of Finland
Two days in Helsinki and five days in the countryside, river rafting, hiking, and cycling.
This tour will take you by train to the wilderness in the eastern part of the country, where you will experience four of the free-flowing Ruunaa rapids. Next day, you will get bicycles and cycle to a sheep farm first, and continue the following day by a cycle ferry over to Taipalsaari, where a charming log cabin is waiting for you to relax and enjoy the slow pace of life in the silent countryside.
Trip Description
Accomodation
Stay program
day 1
Arrival in HelsinkiArrival in Helsinki at any time. Airport transfer and overnight stay in a double or twin hotel room.
day 2
Helsinki sightseeingGuided cycling or walking sightseeing tour in Helsinki, with an overnight stay in a double or twin hotel room.
day 3
Train to North KareliaTrain from Helsinki to Lieksa. Transfer to Ruunaa rapids. Night in a log cabin.
day 4
River raftingRiver rafting for 3 hours with a picnic lunch, transfer to Lieksa, train to Imatra, and overnight stay in a manor house hotel.
day 5
CyclingGetting the e-bicycles and cycling 37 km to a farm by Lake Saimaa. Sauna, swimming, and dinner, followed by a night in a granary-type summer cabin by the lake.
day 6
CyclingA short boat transfer, followed by cycling 18 km along a lakeside road with beautiful beaches to a ferry. After crossing by ferry, cycle another 17 km. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in a charming log cabin.
day 7
Day as you wish.Day as you wish at the cabin, or cycle 5 km one way to the village, where you can go hiking and enjoy water sports. Dinner and overnight stay in a charming log cabin.
day 8
Cycling & DepartureCycling 23 km to Lappeenranta and taking a train at 14:36–16:40 or 16:22–18:29 from Lappeenranta to Helsinki Airport, then flying home.
- Duration : 8 days from
- Price : From €2,333 per person
- Destinations: : Finland
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