CHRISTMAS IN WILD TAIGA 22.-27.12.2023
Those who believe, they can see elves scampering through the forest and perhaps go to visit the Santa Claus himself. This remote area Wild Taiga is
situated close to the Russian borderline. Private Hotel Kalevala offers the whole family an authentic Christmas feeling – a landscape of snow,
Finnish Christmas traditions and traditional Finnish Christmas cuisine.
Christmas land - with Santa and his elves, snowshoeing, blue eyed huskies and don’t forget Santa’s reindeer. The old Christmas traditions are
still taken care of and appreciated in our Christmas program; fresh baked gingerbread, a promenade in the forest to find a Christmas tree.
Where would it be better to spend this family festive season?
Itinerary:
22.12. ARRIVAL DAY
- Arrival to Hotel Kalevala
- Welcome drink & dinner at the restaurant.
23.12. FAIRY TALE STARTS
- After breakfast it is time to discover the area: try some tobogganing, kick-sledding,
making snow angels, visit and feed our 2 reindeer and have a look around the area.
- Lunch.
- Later in the afternoon visiting Santa Claus: children meet Santa Claus, the real
Finnish Joulupukki, who always has time to listen your Christmas wishes and
secrets.
Tour duration approx. 2 hours.
- Evening sauna with indoor and outdoor jacuzzis.
- Dinner.
24.12. CHRISTMAS EVE
- After breakfast we’ll make a magical journey across the snowy landscape and bring
the Christmas tree inside the hotel. It is big and important duty for children to
decorate the tree. When decorations are complete we bake gingerbreads.
- Traditional Christmas rice porridge and lunch; who finds the almond
hidden into the porridge will get a prize.
- In the afternoon traditional visit at the church yard of Kuhmo, bus transfer.
Everyone can light a candle for their love ones far away.
- Saunas with jacuzzis.
- In Finland Santa Claus comes traditionally on Christmas Eve. This is the tradition
our hotel team very much appreciates and this is what we want to share with our
guests also (if wanted parents can give their own presents to the reception, 1 per
child).
- Christmas Eve with traditional Finnish Christmas buffet.
- Transfer to Christmas night mass at Kuhmo church.
25.12. CHRISTMAS DAY
- Christmas day brunch
- Approx. 1 hour leisure snowshoe tour through snowy taiga forest with wilderness
guides. Small children can join the tour with toboggans or stay at the hotel with
babysitters.
- Traditional Finnish smoke sauna
- Saunas with jacuzzis.
- Christmas Day dinner.
26.12. BOXING DAY
- Breakfast
- Pony carriage ride
- Day is yours to spend at your pleasure; optional activities, resting. Optional
activities can be booked already in advance. Babysitting service available.
- Lunch.
- Saunas with jacuzzis.
- Farewell dinner at Santa's residence.
27.12. GOOD BYE FINLAND
- Breakfast.
- Transfer back to the airport.
Price/person:
Double/twin room 1600 €
Single room 1529 €
Superior double room 1429 €
Suite 2006 €
Children 4-12 years 50% of adult price (if 2 children or more, in family room with two rooms, interconnecting door)
Children 0-3 years free of charge (baby cot, baby bed or extra bed)
Price including following services:
- 5 night accommodation
- Full board with soup lunches and breakfasts 3 x half board dinners,
special Finnish Christmas Eve dinner and dinner at Santa's residence
- Welcome drink
- Evening sauna & jacuzzis daily
- Christmas program
- Babysitters on 26th
- Free use of kick-sledges, toboggans, children playroom, Wi-Fi, board
games, drying closet for outdoor clothes at the lobby
Extra charge for:
- Transfer
- Thermal overall (suit, hat, gloves, boots, socks) 75 €/week or 25 €/day
Must be booked in advance with clothing and shoe size information.
