A Winter Road Trip in Finland

A WINTER ROAD TRIP IN FINLAND

DISCOVER THE REAL FINLAND FROM END-TO-END

EXPERIENCE FINLAND IN ONE OF OUR TYPICAL HOUSES AND «MÖKKI» COTTAGES

SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH FINNISH PEOPLE

SAVOUR FINNISH CUISINE AND LOCAL PRODUCE

ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

EXPLORE FINNISH LAKESIDE VILLAGES, SMALL TOWNS AND LAPPISH LIFE AND CULTURE The My Finland travel agency will organize your stay in Finland. An 8-day roadtrip from Helsinki to Lapland for small group bookings (max. 8 people) for a unique experience. With the help of our partners, we offer a broad range of activities and visits for a truly unforgettable stay.

SPECIAL WINTER 2017 OFFER

PACKAGE: WINTER ROAD TRIP, 7-9 days from 1748 € / person (group of 8) from 1949 € / person (group of 5)

This price includes: transportation to/ from the airport (domestic flights not included) + local transportation within Finland (flights not included), all accommodation, the meals and activities in the program. The price does not include the following: flights, alcoholic beverages or other personal expenses. The program is subject to change.

ROAD TRIP 7-9 DAYS THROUGH THE DO YOU WISH HEART OF FINLAND TO EXPERIENCE THE REAL From Helsinki to Lapland, via Lahti, FINLAND? the ”Finnish Lake District” and the Savo region. In Finland forget time and SOUTHERN FINLAND • Helsinki live according to nature’s • Lahti rhythm! • Jaala

If you want to experience the EASTERN FINLAND • Kuopio Finnish way of life, discover • Karttula breath-taking places and immerse yourself in Finnish LAPLAND culture then let us at My Finland • Levi, Kittilä take care of your trip. • Rovaniemi • Ranua DAY 1 DAY 2

HELSINKI - LAHTI (the South) LAHTI AND KUOPIO REGION (the East) Sunday, 29 January 2017 Monday, 30 January 2017 105 km / 1:25 271 km / 3:30

Half Day in Helsinki sightseeing and then drive north In the morning, visit Lahti and Hollola and then depart to Lahti. for the Kuopio region, in the east of the country in North Savo.

Program Program

• Half day tour of the Finnish capital • Morning in Lahti: the port & sports stadium, venue of • Lunch in Helsinki the 2017 Nordic Skiing World Championships. • Depart for Lahti • Hollola Visit • Meals and accommodation in a typical Finnish house • Lunch in Lahti • Depart for Karttula, Kuopio region • Dinner in a beautiful lakeside home • Overnight stay in Karttula, at Hussolan Marjatila’s Farm vvv

DAY 3 DAY 4

KUOPIO REGION AND RANUA (Southern Lapland) RANUA (Southern Lapland) AND LEVI (Western Tuesday, 31 January 2017 Lapland) 431 km / 5:45 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 249 km / 3:15 After snowshoeing and ice fishing first thing in the morning, we head for Ranua in Southern Lapland. We explore Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park and visit an ice statue exhibition. A private meeting with a polar bear awaits you! Program

• Prepare your own breakfast at Hussolan Marjatila’s Program Farm • Snowshoeing and ice fishing • Prepare your own breakfast at Villa Havula • Lakeside «laavu» camp-fire lunch, of fish we have caught • Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park tour • Depart for southern Lapland, with several scheduled • Lunch at the Wild Arctic Restaurant Animal Park stops along the way • By road onwards to Levi, via Rovaniemi for some • Overnight stay in Ranua, Lapland, in the old village shopping watchmaker’s house, Villa Havula • Overnight stay in a My Finland log cabin in Levi vvv

DAYS 5 et 6

KITTILÄ, LEVI (Western Lapland) Thursday, 2 February and Friday, 3 February 2017

Two days to explore Lapland and enjoy some typical winter activities: cross country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobile riding, reindeer farms, snowshoeing, Sami Culture, Northern Lights spotting ... We take two days to fully experience daily life in Finnish Lapland, at nature’s pace. Unique and unforgettable moments!

Program Day 5 Program Day 6

• Log cabin Breakfast • Log cabin Breakfast • Undertake some typical Nordic Lappish activities such • Undertake some typical Nordic Lappish activities or as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledging, enjoy some rest in the cottage Northern Lights spotting ... • Dinner in a restaurant in the village of Levi • Discover Sami culture • Sauna and night-in at the cottage • Sauna and night-in at the cottage DAY 7 DAY 8

KITTILÄ, LEVI (Western Lapland) , ROVANIEMI (the KUOPIO AND JAALA (South-East) Arctic Circle) AND KUOPIO (Eastern Finland) Sunday, 5 February 2017 Saturday, 4 February 2017 269 km / 4:15 Levi - Rovaniemi : 168km / 2:15 Rovaniemi - Kuopio : 505km / 6:15 Tour of Kuopio in the Lake District with local dishes for lunch. Road to Jaala for a night at a lakeside cottage. A day discovering Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, including Santa’s village and the Arctic Circle. For those who wish, a return flight back home from Rovaniemi Program is a possibility. • Breakfast at Kuopion Maja Program • Climbing the viewing Tower in Kuopio with a view over frozen lakes surrounding the city • Breakfast at the cottage • Lunch with the locals with Savo specialties • Depart for Rovaniemi • Road journey to Jaala • A visit to the site of the official Arctic circle in Rovaniemi • Overnight stay in a typical mökki cottage in the Lake • Official Santa Claus Visit in Rovaniemi District • Lunch at Rovaniemi • Transfer to Rovaniemi airport or by road to Kuopio • Overnight in Kuopio near Kuopio Tower DAY 9

JAALA AND HELSINKI Monday 6, February 2017 165 km / 2:15

Final morning at the cottage to enjoy the winter landscape. After breakfast, depart for the capital Helsinki with, depending on your return flight schedule, a visit to the town center for your last few moments in Finland.

Program

• Breakfast at the cottage • Morning at the cottage and departure for Helsinki (the airport or your hotel in Helsinki if you continue your stay in Finland) • Souvenir stop along the way

We hope to see you again for a spring, summer or fall adventure!

DON’T DELAY, COME AND SEE * Choose flights that suit you (not included): THE REAL FINLAND! - 7-day package: Arrive in Helsinki and leave from Rovaniemi. - 9-day package: Arrive and leave from Helsinki. SPECIAL WINTER 2017 OFFER PACKAGE: WINTER ROAD TRIP, 7-9 days from 1748 € / person (group of 8) ** Start or extend your trip with a short stay in from 1949 € / person (group of 5) Helsinki, organized by yourself or through My Finland. This price includes: transportation to/ from the airport (domestic flights not included) + local transportation within Finland (flights We arrange tailor-made trips to match your flight not included), all accommodation, the meals and activities in the schedule. program. The price does not include the following: flights, alcoholic beverages or other personal expenses. The program is subject to change. INFO & CONTACT BY MAIL : PHONE: +358 40 68 21 727

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