Winter Fun Workshop Pre and Post Tour

Oulu Region: Winter in Arctic Archipelago Post Tour to Kalajoki and 21.-24.1.2021

Welcome to experience the winter in Arctic Archipelago – the western coastal area of Oulu Travel Region in Northern Finland! During this Post Tour you will try various winter activities on and off the frozen Arctic sea in Kalajoki Sand Dunes Resort and City of Oulu - the largest city in Northern Finland. You will also get to chase the Northern lights and enjoy plenty of delicious local food.

Oulu Region is an easily accessible and many-sided travel region in Northern Finland. Oulu Airport is the second biggest in Finland with frequent flights to and from Helsinki. All trains to Lapland make a stop in Oulu.

This tour is recommended for tour operators from all countries. This tour is recommended for tour operators handling group leisure travel.

Programme Thursday 21.01.2021 Helsinki – Kalajoki Sand Dunes

You will get your flight ticket by email from Winter Fun Workshop Organizer or from the hosting destination around 1 week prior to departure. Starting point of this tour is at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. There is no organized transfer for example from Helsinki city to the airport. Participant needs to find own way to the meeting point. You will meet Winter Fun Workshop Organizer representative at Helsinki-Vantaa in Terminal 2, Departure Level with the sign “Winter Fun Workshop 2021 Pre and Post Tours”. The time he/she will be at the airport dispatching you to the Oulu flight is between 11.00 – 12.00 o’clock. If you are transit passenger, you can go directly to the departure gate. There is no need to come to Departure Terminal area. You can use f.ex. Messenger or other media to reach the Organizer that everything is ok. Please check the monitors about the gate and check-in time of the departure.

12:35-13:40 AY437 from Helsinki to Oulu Transfer to Kalajoki (1 h 45 min) During the transfer, Oulu Travel Region introduction by VisitOulu, www.visitoulu.com Winter Fun Baltic & Nordic Workshop 20.01.2021 e-mail:[email protected]

16:00 Arrival at Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät (Sand Dunes) holiday area

Check-in at Santa's Resort & Spa Hotel Sani www.santashotels.fi/hotelsani

16:30 Short introduction to Kalajoki and tour at the hotel www.visitkalajoki.fi/en

18:00 Sightseeing tour at Hiekkasärkät and 10 km drive to Rahja archipelago. Inspection of the sea igloos, operated by Hotel Lokkilinna, https://lokkilinna.fi/en/accommodation

Relaxed dinner at the log cabin in Rahja archipelago 19:00 Catering by Sandy Kelt, www.sandykelt.fi

Friday 22.01.2021 Kalajoki – Oulu

8:00 Buffet breakfast and check-out

9:00 Winter activities in Kalajoki: ice-fishing on the frozen sea and snow yoga Warm drinks at the kota hut. Ice-fishing activity provided by Sports Surf Center, www.surfcenter.fi

Safari gear: warm overalls, winter boots, beanie and gloves are provided for the whole duration of the Post Tour. You can wear the safari gear during the winter activities.

12:00 Lunch at Hotel-Restaurant Lokkilinna, with the great view towards the frozen sea and snowy dunes, www.lokkilinna.fi/en

13:00 Winter activities in Kalajoki continue!

Let’s try winter windsurfing or snow kiting! www.surfcenter.fi Husky safari on ice of snowy dunes

Alternative activities will be offered in case of insufficient snow/ice conditions.

16:00 Transfer to Oulu (2 hours)

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18:00 Check in at Lapland Hotel Oulu https://www.laplandhotels.com/EN/urban-hotels/oulu/lapland-hotels-oulu.html

18:30 Hotel inspection

19:00 Short transfer for dinner at Sokeri-Jussi Tavern, a traditional Finnish restaurant located on the idyllic Pikisaari island in river delta http://www.sokerijussi.fi/en_index.php

21:30 Transfer back to the hotel

Saturday 23.01.2021 Oulu

8:45 Check-out, luggage into the bus. Please wear your warm safari outfit.

9:00 Guided Oulu City Tour Oulu Tourist Guides work in 13 different languages. Bookings are handled by Go Arctic: https://www.goarctic.fi/en/services/opaspalvelut/tietoa-opastuksista/

10:00 Winter activities on and off the frozen sea in Nallikari area by Finnaction: fat-bike and snowshoe safari During the coffee break we will also hear more about their ice-fishing programmes. https://www.finnaction.fi/english/index

12:00 Nallikari Holiday Village inspection A year-round holiday resort with accommodation in modern villas and traditional cottages in Oulu’s famous Nallikari beach area. https://nallikari.fi/en/

12:30 Lunch at Restaurant Nallikari A scandinavian style restaurant with a great sea view and a big sauna department. https://www.ravintolanallikari.fi/en/

14:00 Arctic floating experience in the frozen sea Guided by real sea rescue professionals we will put on drysuits and experiene the thrill of floating in the middle of the frozen Arctic sea! Activity by Go Arctic,

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https://www.goarctic.fi/en/services/ohjelmapalvelut/koski-ja-melonta/

17:00 Rest at the hotel

18:00 Dinner at Hugo, an atmospheric fine-dining restaurant by the market square https://www.ravintolahugo.fi/en/

21:00 Please put on your safari gear. It is time to go chasing the Northern Lights by Aurora hunting bus together with Oulu Safaris! https://www.oulusafaris.com/en/

Sunday 24.01.2021 Oulu – Helsinki

Breakfast and check-out

8:15 Transfer to Oulu Airport

9:45- AY436 Oulu-Helsinki 10:45 Tour ends at Helsinki-Vantaa airport

Tour ends at Helsinki-Vantaa airport. There are no organized transfer from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to city of Helsinki. The distance is around 18 km and there are public transportation available such as bus, taxi and train connection. The fastest is perhaps taxi (taxi station in Terminal 1 Arrival Level) but also most expensive. If you stay at Holiday Inn Expo Hotel (workshop hotel) there is train station next to the hotel. Station is called Pasila. Walking distance approx. 300 m. Airport buses takes you the city centre area and we recommend then take a taxi from city centre to the Holiday Inn Expo. If you are transitting to your next flight, just follow the monitors to check your next gate and gate opening time.

Winter Fun Baltic & Nordic Workshop 20.01.2021 e-mail:[email protected]

Recommended Warm winter clothing, including warm winter jacket, warm shoes, hat, gloves, scarf, warm socks, long-sleeved under-layer. Safari gear will be provided for outdoor activities.

More information There is more information about our destination by clicking the link: www.visitoulu.com. Your host is: Ms Anniina Merikanto, Marketing Coordinator, VisitOulu Tel. +358 40 146 3150, [email protected].

Cancellation policy The Organizer reserves the right to collect no-show fee of 250 euros + VAT of the registered buyer in case of non-attendance in the Winter Fun Baltic & Nordic Workshop Day or prebooked pre or post tours. The participant must contact the Organizer at the latest 07.01.2021 via e-mail: [email protected]

Winter Fun Baltic & Nordic Workshop 20.01.2021 e-mail:[email protected]