Finnish Lakeland & Karelia Experience
Discover the very best of Finland – from vibrant Helsinki to the serene Lakeland and the rich traditions of Karelia. Relax in the unique Lake Spa at Järvisydän, enjoy a traditional smoke sauna, and take part in a Karelian pasty workshop. Experience the breathtaking views of Koli National Park, Finland’s national landscape, and explore the historical charm of Lappeenranta by Lake Saimaa, a UNESCO Global Geopark.
This journey is the perfect blend of nature, culture, wellness, and culinary delights, offering unforgettable experiences in the heart of Finland.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Valid: 1.5.-30.10.2026
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Overnight in a city center hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti, Helsinki
Day 2: From Helsinki to Järvisydän Resort
• Pick up your rental car from Helsinki
• Drive to Järvisydän Resort
• Enjoy a sauna experience and spa. No advance reservation is needed for the Lake spa section.
• Overnight stay at a Järvisydän Resort
Day 3: North Karelia
• Breakfast
• Drive to North Karelia and Nurmes
• Welcome dinner at 18:00
• Enjoy a traditional smoke sauna experience at 19:30 >
• Overnight stay at a guesthouse
Accommodation at doublle room.
Day 4: Karelian Culinary and Culture Experience
• Participate in a Karelian Pasty Workshop
• Lunch during the culinary experience
• Tips: Visit a Karelian village and relax at a Karelian spa and Nurmes Vanha kauppala (Old Town)
• Karelian dinner at guesthouse
• Overnight stay at a guesthouse
Day 5: Finnish Nature Experience - Trip to Koli National Park
Drive to Koli National Park (known as the National Landscape of Finland)
• Guided landscape tour:
Start at the Nature Center Ukko to meet your guide. Discover the highest scenic spots: Ukko-Koli, Akka-Koli and Paha-Koli. Learn interesting facts about Koli's history, nature, culture and the artists inspired by the landscape. Enjoy the stunning panoramic views and take time to take photos.
• Drive Lappeenranta
Overnight stay at Hotel Lähde
Day 6: Lappeenranta - Finnish History
Tips: Fortress, Gruises, Sandcastle
From Lappeenranta starts Saimaa, the lake of pure nature and beautiful scenery
The Climate Capital of Finland, Lappeenranta, brings nature activities to your fingertips in its Lake Saimaa neighbourhood. The Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark historical fortress and nature sights are reached in the central harbour and old town area, only 2 hours from Helsinki.
• Overnight stay at Hotel Lähde
Tips: https://www.visitlappeenranta.fi/en/Experience
Day 7: Helsinki
• Drive back to Helsinki.
• Free time to explore the city.
• Overnight in Hotel Tripla
Day 8: Flight home
Breakfast.
Price from: 1600€/person.
Incl. Accommodation / double room +breakfast, meals and activities according program:
Meals:
Day 3: North Karelia: Welcome dinner
Day 4: Karelian Culinary and Culture Experience
• Participate in a Karelian Pasty Workshop. Lunch during the culinary experience
• Karelian dinner at guesthouse
Activities: Järvisydän Resort, 1 spa visit/ person.
Day 4: Karelian Culinary an culture experience: Participate in a Karelian Pasty Workshop
Day 5: Finnish Nature Experience - Trip to Koli National Park: Guided Koli landscape tour
