A Journey to the Heart of Savo and North Karelia
Dance, Nature and the Spirit of Savo and Karelia - This tour combines music, dance, Finnish culture, pristine lake nature and authentic local experiences.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Kuopio Dance Festival Gala, admire the breathtaking Koli National Landscape, and experience the warm Karelian hospitality of Bomba. A perfect balance of culture, nature, and wellbeing.
Valid: 12.- 18.6.2026
Group size: min 20
A new offer will be provided for other group sizes.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kuopio 12.6.
Flight from Helsinki to Kuopio.
- Group transfer to the hotel and accommodation at the central hotel.
- Evening free time to explore Kuopio.
- Atmospheric dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 - Kuopio Dances festival Gaala 13.6.
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Guided bus tour of Kuopio
- Free time to explore the city on your own.
-Kuopio Dance Festival Gala evening - experiences, music and party atmosphere.
The Gala is a classic event of the festival, filled with joy of dance. Throughout the night, you’ll experience the rich diversity of dance through a variety of performances. The evening’s charismatic host is none other than Folke Rundqvist, the beloved disco dance teacher known from the TV show Putous. As the radiant ambassador of disco dance, he’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face — and might even get you dancing!
Performances in order: Grupo EFAD & Antonio Campos Martin
Nudo & Hye Ji Kang: Ballet 102 Ballet Finland
Interval Misa & Natasha Lommi Martin
Nudo & Hye Ji Kang: Spring Waters Kinetic Orchestra Compagnie Hervé Koub
Day 3 - Orthodox culture and National Landscape 14.6.
Breakfast at the hotel
- A visit to RIISA – The Finnish Orthodox Church Museum is a nationally, internationally and regionally significant special museum. The museum's unique collection presents the history of the Finnish Orthodox Church and Orthodox culture. RIISA is a treasure that must be experienced.
Transport to Heinävedelle
- Visit to Valamo with guided tours. Lunch at Valamo's monastery
The trip continues to Koli, the national landscape of Finland.
- Accommodation in Koli Village Hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
Day 4 - Towards Karelian delicacies 15.6.
Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided Best of Koli trip to the best viewpoints and a journey through the history of Koli.
The journey continues to Nurmes and the Karelian village of Bomba.
- Time to outdoors activities or to the Karelia style spa and saunas
Accommodation at Bomba Spa Hotel
- Local delicates dinner at Bomba House.
Day 5 - History and art 16.6.
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Excursion to Lieksa. A visit to the Pielinen Museum, unique in Finland. Visit to the artist Eva Ryynänen's home.
Return to the hotel.
- Lunch at Herranniemi gueshouse
- Karelian evenig and special Karelian dinner at Guesthouse
Overnight stay at Bomba Spa Hotel
Day 6 Kuopio - Helsinki 17.6.
Breakfast at the hotel
Return to Kuopio airport and flight to Helsinki.
In Helsinki free time to explore the city.
Accommodation in the centre of Helsinki.
Day 7 Departure 18.6.
Breakfast at the hotel
- Transport to the airport
Price: from 1590€/person
Price incl.:
- Accommodation in double rooms (6 nights)
- 6 breakfasts
- 3 dinners at hotels/restaurants
- 1 special Karelian dinner with evening program
- 2 lunches (Valamo Monastery & Herraniemi)
- Entrance fees:
- Kuopio Dance Festival Gala
- RIISA – The Orthodox Church Museum of Finland
- Valamo Monastery exhibition + guidance
- Pielinen Museum exhibition + guidance
- Paateri – Eva Ryynänen’s Atelier and Church exhibition + guidance
- All transfers according to the program
