Finland Highlights Week by Car
8 Days | Self-drive Tour | Helsinki – Lakeland – Koli – Lappeenranta-Helsinki
Explore the heart of Finland at your own pace – from vibrant Helsinki to peaceful Lakeland landscapes and national treasures. Discover the real Finland – where silence, nature, and traditions meet.
Highlights:
- Experience the best of Finnish Lakeland, history and nature
- Stay at unique local resorts and guesthouses
- Enjoy authentic Finnish saunas, spas and traditional food
- Discover the iconic Koli National Park and Lake Saimaa
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival in Helsinki
• Welcome to Finland!
• Arrival and check-in at a centrally located hotel in Helsinki
• Free evening to explore the city
Day 2 – From Helsinki to Järvisydän Resort
• Scenic drive to Järvisydän Resort in Lakeland
• Relax with a luxurious sauna and spa experience
• Overnight at Järvisydän resort
Day 3 – North Karelia and Traditional Sauna
• Breakfast and drive to Kuopio - Nurmes, North Karelia
• Stop ower city of Kuopio and Kuopio market place
• Enjoy a warm welcome dinner in guesthouse at Nurmes
• Experience an authentic Finnish smoke sauna
• Overnight in a cozy local guesthouse
Day 4 – Karelian Culinary & Culture Day
• Hands-on Karelian pasty workshop
• Lunch during the workshop
• Visit a traditional Karelian village and unwind at a Karelia style spa
• Karelia-style dinner at the guesthouse
• Overnight stay in guesthouse at Nurmes
Day 5 – Nature Day: Koli National Park
• Drive to Finland’s most famous national landscape: Koli
• Guided Best of Koli hike (1 km) from Nature Centre Ukko.
• Discover panoramic viewpoints Ukko-Koli, Akka-Koli, and Paha-Koli
• Learn about local culture, history, and art inspired by the area
• Optional stops: Nature Centre, Koli Sculpture Garden
• Evening drive to Lappeenranta for overnight stay Hotel Lähde in the lakeside city
Day 6 – Lappeenranta & Lake Saimaa
• Explore the historic Lappeenranta Fortress
• Visit the Sandcastle and take a lakeside cruise
• Discover the Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark area
• Overnight at Hotel Lähde
Day 7 – Return to Helsinki
• Leisurely drive back to Helsinki
• Free time for shopping, museums or seaside cafés
• Overnight stay in a city hotel
Day 8 – Departure
• If you have rental car. Return your car and depart for home – or continue your adventure!
Price: from 1700 €/person. 7 nights, 8 days
Included in the price:
• 7 nights accommodation in double rooms (city hotels, resort & guesthouses)
• Daily breakfasts and meals as per program: Welcome dinner, Karelia-style dinner and 1 x lunch at the guesthouse
• Luxurious sauna and spa experience, Hands-on Karelian pasty workshop, Guided Best of Koli hike (1 km). Ticket to the Karelia style spa.
• Roadmap
Please note! This product can be customized as desired.
