Luxury Culinary Journey Through Finland's Delicacies

"Flavors and Aromas – A Luxury Culinary Journey Through Finland's Regional Delicacies"

Route Kuopio-Nurmes-Kuhmo-Suomussalmi-Paltamo-Hailuoto-Oulu

Welcome to the most exclusive tour of the four provinces. The four-county tour starts at the lakes of Savo and continues through the high hills of Karelia, through the wild berry taiga forests of Arctic Lakeland and then on to North Ostrobothnia. The flavours and cooking methods of each province differ, thereby providing you with just the right tastes and aromas of the local cuisine. Local wines made of wild berries as well as beer brewed on an island.

It gives also an immersive experience into the diverse culture, history and landscapes from the Russian border to the North Sea as 
Kuhmo is UNESCO City of Literature and Oulu European Culture Capital 2026.

Tour is ideal for groups interested in local culture, dining and participating in baking workshops. This luxury food tour is a harmonious blend of relaxation, exploration and culinary pleasure where East and West meet.

Groupsize: min. 10, max 50 person
Valid: On request | 7.5.- 30.6.2025, 1.8.-30.9.2025
Driving to destinations about 0.5 - 2.5 hours.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Taste Northern Savo Lakeland | Kuopio 

Taste Savo
Savo is known for its pies, especially the kalakukko, a fish pie. Inside the juicy rye rind, there is plenty of fresh whitefish and fatty pork shoulder. Enjoy with plenty of butter. Kalakukko is registered as a genuine traditional speciality of the European Union. Lake fish, kokkelipiimä, a cultured buttermilk with curd, talkkuna, roasted coarsely ground grain, rieska, a thin unleavened bread and gruel are also part of the Savo culinary tradition.

• Dinner at Puijon Tower 

Welcome to the top of Puijo, where the forest, stunning panoramic views and local food combine to create an unforgettable dining experience. The menu includes local delicacies and Savo`s traditional “Kalakukko”, fish pie. 

• Accommodation at Sokos Hotel Puikkari, twin rooms 

Day 2 | Kuopio 

Taste Savo walking 
Take a trip to Kuopio Kauppahalli, voted the most beautiful shopping hall in Finland in 2020. There, we will taste Willimau’s non-alcoholic sparkling drink, which tastes of wild nature; try a fish cocktail and enjoy fresh bread and fish. We’ll visit the marketplace and have the berry tasting of the season on our journey. After a short walk around the city centre, we will sit down for some coffee/tea with seasonal pastries.

> Driving to Nurmes and to Bomba Karelian village

Taste Karelia | Bomba Karelian village 
Karelian food culture is influenced by the East. The area is an oven-food region, and various meat dishes are prepared by simmering them in the oven for a long time. Of these, the Karelian roast is the most famous. The Karelian feast table also includes homemade Karelian pies, sultsinas, tsupukkas, vatruskas and filled pastries. The region is also known for its diverse wild mushroom culture.

• Bomba House and the Karelian village. The Bomba House and Karelian Village is a tribute to Karelianism and Karelian architecture. The area is a unique place to visit in Finland.
• Lunch
• Time for outdoor activities or spa 
• Dinner: Bomba restaurant: Valamo menu and Valamo Monastery’s berry wines. The Valamo menu brings together Karelian and Orthodox culture at the dinner table. 
   
• Accommodation at the Sokos Hotel Bomba 

Day 3 | Nurmes - Bomba 

• Time for outdoor activities, spa or shopping. 
• Lunch

> Driving to Guesthouse to the countryside

• Karelian Pie workshop. Learn how to bake traditional Karelian pies.
• Dinner: Karelian evening at the inn. The menu includes local delicacies and Karelian Hot pot and Karelian pies. During dinner, we will enjoy a music performance by kantele, a Finnish zither, which is a traditional string instrument unique to Eastern Finland.
   
• Accommodation at the Sokos Hotel Bomba  

Day 4  | Taste Arctic Lakeland | Kuhmo

Kainuu, Arctic Lakeland delicacies - Bread, berries, game, fish, tar and nettle shine on the Kainuu delicacy table. The province’s specialities include cheese bread and products made from tar and nettle, such as tar bread. A traditional food from Kainuu, rönttönen is known throughout Finland and has been granted EU geographical indication protection. This protection means that pies produced outside the province cannot be labelled rönttönen.

> Driving to Kuhmo

• Visit Juminkeko 
  Welcome to Juminkeko - the home of Kalevala, located in Kuhmo near the Russian Karelian border! Here, you can discover Kalevala, the Finnish national epic based in Arctic Lakeland and its history. There are permanent and temporary exhibitions on Kalevala themes as well as one of the largest Kalevala collections in the world.
• Lunch at Cafe Kaisa, local bakery cafe
• Time to have outdoor activities
• Dinner: Kalevala festive table. The menu includes local delicaties.
   
• Accommodation at Hotel Kalevala

Day 5 |  Taste Suomussalmi
> Driving to Suomussalmi

• Kurimo Historical Area. A workshop on baking traditional Kainuu potato flatbread at Kurimo house. Coffee and flatbread. 
• Lunch at the cafe Niittykahvila. 
  Niittykahvila, Cafe of the Silent People, offers an unforgettable experience. We offer travellers a unique opportunity to travel back in time. Back to when haymaking took weeks and labourers slept in the barn. 
• Arrive to Jättiläisenmaa/Arctic Giant resort
• Artic Giant dinner: The rosvopaisti, a roast beef dish, is a work of art by the biggest and strongest of the Kivesvaara giants, Wäki-Turila, combining anticipation, atmosphere and enjoyment. The rosvopaisti is an old traditional technique, where meat is cooked slowly and carefully outdoors under the shelter of a pit, giving it a charming flavour which is all its own. We will collect the mushrooms, berries and herbs we need as raw materials from nature. In every dish, you can taste the pure and invigorating flavours of the local food, with a touch of Kainuu. Tar is one of our favourite flavours. It is used to finish both savoury and sweet treats.
   
• Accommodation in the Jättiläisenmaa/Arctic Giant

Day 6 | Taste of the Bothnian Sea 
> Driving to Hailuoto 
Hailuoto located on an island of the same name in the Perämeri Sea in the province of North Ostrobothnia. The landscape and natural conditions have made Hailuoto, the largest island in the Perämeri, a national landscape. Hailuoto can be reached by ferry from Oulu, so pack your sense of adventure and set off to explore this magical island that will capture your heart at first visit!

• Visit Hailuoto Brewery
  Discover the unique flavors of Hailuodon Panimo, where traditional brewing meets contemporary craft. Join us for a guided tasting of four distinct beers, each showcasing the rich heritage and natural ingredients of Hailuoto. Experience the warmth of our brewery and let your taste buds embark on a delightful journey! 
• Bothnia Sea lunch in Hailuoto.

> Driving to Oulu

• Dinner at Lapland Hotel 
• Accommodation in the Lapland Hotel
  Lapland Hotels Oulu offers you a chance to experience Lapland in the heart of a city. The hotel is situated in the centre of Oulu, next to the Cathedral and the historical Ainola park, rooms have been decorated with skill and style to suit the taste of even the most quality conscious guests. The design of our rooms was influenced by nature and the stories of Lapland. 

Day 7 | Oulu is European Capital of Culture in 2026
Getting to know the city of Oulu and shopping. Oulu is a provincial centre of Northern Ostrobothnia. It is located at the mouth of the Oulu River on the coast of the Bay of Bothnia. Welcome to explore our beautiful city.

• Farewell dinner with 5 courses / Lapland menu in Oula Kitchen & Bar
• Accommodation in the Lapland Hotel

Day 8
Breakfast. 
> Driving to Oulu airport, flight home.

Price from 2500€/person / 7 nights, 8 days
Incl: Accommodation: double or twin room. Food and drinks: daily breakfast, lunches (no lunch on day 7), dinners, non-alcoholic drinks with meals. Workshops. Guided tour in city of Kuopio and Hailuoto Brewery. Bomba Spa ticket.

On request:

• Single supplement + 45€/day 
• A local guide for the duration of the trip 
• Transport 

Not included in the price: Flights and travel insurance. 

- The rights to program changes are reserved depending on availability and weather conditions -