Explore the Wild Beauty of Karelia in Finland – An Adventure You Won’t Forget!
Ready for an getaway that blends adventure, relaxation, and the true Finnish experience? Join us for an unforgettable 7-day journey through the stunning landscapes of Nurmes, Finland. Whether you're canoeing through pristine rivers, hiking in national parks, chilling at a lakeside sauna, or cycling through charming villages, this trip is packed with unforgettable moments. Accommodation in a cozy guesthouse Laitalan Lomat at Karhunpää (Bear's hed) village.
Group side: 4 -10
Guaranteed departure: 6.-12.9.2025
30.8.-6.9.2025
13.-20.9.2025
20.-27.9.2025
Otherwise by order: 1.8.- 30.9.2025
Program
Day 1
Arrival at the guesthouse Laitalan Lomat.
Dinner
Evening sauna.
Day 2
Breakfast
Guided canoe trip on the Bear River.
Picnic lunch
Sauna
Dinner "Taste of Finland" made by fire, will give you a true taste of Finnish culinary tradition, prepared over an open flame.
Day 3
Breakfast
Hiking trip to Lake Tiilikka National Park. Walking 7,5 or 17 km.
Sauna
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Free time for outdoor activities.
Lunch
Late afternoon boat trip on Lake Pielinen. A look at how beautiful our old town is.
Lovely sauna and boat trip to Nurmesniemi cottage.
Welcome to a Finnish lakeside sauna, sauna coffee and evening sunset in Nurmesniemi.
Nurmesniemi sauna is a traditional and cosy wood-fired Finnish lakeside sauna. The sauna also has a glazed porch with lake views.
There is a bathing jetty on the beach.
Evening snack
Day 5
Breakfast
Hiking trip to Kokkoharju or nature reserved area.
Open fire lunch
Visit to the local village museum and a short walk in the forest trail surrounding the museum.
Free time to pick berries, for instance.
Sauna
Dinner
Day 6
Breakfast
City of Nurmes
Cycling in the old town and Karelian village of Nurmes.
Karelian style spa
Karelian Dinner at the guesthouse.
7. Departure. Time to say Hei, hei.
Price: 1700€/person incl. Accommodation at guesthouse, full board+ week program + transport inside package. Transfer from/to the Nurmes railway station at 14.00 or 20.00 hours. And Tranfer from/to Kuopio Airport on saturdays 30.8, 6.9, 13.9., 20.9.2025
Arrival on the plane:
- On the arrival day, Saturday; one group transfer from airport or Railway station Kuopio at 18.00.
- Return on Saturday one group transfer to Kuopio airport or Railway station at 11.00 (for the flight at about 14.15).
- All extra transfers from/to airport or Railway station 400€.
Arrival by train:
Pickup from the Nurmes railway station at 14.00 or 20.00 hours.
- On the day of departure, trains leave at 6.35 in the morning or 15.40 in the afternoon. Check the timetable from the tour operator.
Single room: 40€/day/person
An extra day at guesthouse 80€/person. Including accommodation and breakfast.
Extra day in Helsinki from 110€/person/day/ double room.
Please note:
- Not suitable for disabled or those with limited mobility.
- Most trails can be easily walked in sports shoes or walking shoes during dry weather, though hiking boots be useful, as terrain can vary considerably even over short distances. Weatherproof clothing.
Last cancellation option for the tour operator if the minimum number of participants is not reached 21 days before departure.
Travel insurance:
Travel insurance is highly recommended for overseas travel. A comprehensive plan should include coverage for trip interruption, delay and cancellation, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation, loss and damage to baggage.
