Christmas in Finland
6 Days | 22-27 December
Christmas in Finland
6 days
A White Christmas is on the bucket-list for almost every family!
Enjoy an authentic Christmas experience with your family in Finland. We all love the thrill of showing our kids the best that life can be, and this is one tradition we know how to celebrate. A landscape of snow, Finnish Christmas traditions and cuisine combined with Santa and his elves will set their imaginations soaring.
Areas Visited
Kajaani
Kuhmo
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Key Inclusions
- 5 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Kalevala including breakfast daily
- Full board (all meals) with soup lunches and breakfasts 3 x half board dinners, special Finnish Christmas Eve dinner and dinner at Santa’s residence (alcohol not included)
- Return transfer from Kajaani airport
- Welcoming drink
- Evening sauna & jacuzzis daily
- All activities listed in the itinerary: Fairy Tale Christmas tour in Christmas village, Santa’s visit, short husky dog sleigh drive. Other activities listed are tasters. Longer versions of these tasters can be added as optional activities.
- Babysitters for the 26th December (please ask if you require any additional babysitting)
- Children’s activities at the hotel such as kick-sledges, toboggans, DVD movies, Playstation and Nintendo WII games, Children’s playroom, wireless internet, boardgames and library are also included. We suggest also bringing along your own favourite Christmas DVDs to watch as well. Drying closet for outdoor clothes available in the lobby.
- Winter clothing
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Itinerary
Enjoy an authentic Christmas experience with your family in Finland. We all love the thrill of showing our kids the best that life can be, and this is one tradition we know how to celebrate. A landscape of snow, Finnish Christmas traditions and cuisine combined with Santa and his elves will set their imaginations soaring.
Day 1:
Arrival & Transfer to Hotel
Arrival to Kajaani airport and transfer to Hotel Kalevala. Check-in to your room and enjoy a welcome drink & dinner at the restaurant.
Day 2:
Outdoor Activities and search for Santa
This morning is free for outdoor activities: tobogganing, kick-sledding, making snow angels & visiting our reindeers.
After lunch, it’s time to find the main man of Christmas. Elves will help you on your quest to find the red-suited, long-bearded Santa. Children will meet Santa Claus, the real Finnish Joulupukki, who always has time to listen to your Christmas wishes and secrets. Tour duration appr. 2 hours. In the evening enjoy a sauna and have dinner in the restaurant.
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Day 3:
Traditional Christmas Eve Celebration
After breakfast we’ll make a magical journey by foot and snowshoes across the snowy landscape and bring the Christmas tree inside the restaurant. The big duty for the children is to decorate it. After traditional Christmas rice-porridge and lunch at the hotel, visit the church yard of Kuhmo. Everyone can light a candle for their loved ones far away.
In Finland Santa Claus comes traditionally on Christmas Eve. In the evening, enjoy Christmas Eve with a traditional buffet table and get-together by the fireplace. Transfer to Christmas night mass at Kuhmo church.
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Day 4:
Christmas Day and Snowshoeing
Today you will have a Christmas brunch. Then 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.
In the afternoon you can enjoy a traditional Finnish smoke sauna or sauna with jacuzzi before the Christmas Day dinner at the hotel.
Day 5:
Pony Carriage Ride and optional activities
After breakfast the kids can join a Pony carriage ride.
The day is yours to spend at your pleasure; optional activities or resting. Optional activities can be booked already in advance and babysitting service is available. Enjoy your last lunch and a sauna with jacuzzi.
Farewell dinner at Santa’s residence.
Day 6:
Goodbye Finland
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Kajaani.
Pricing
Pricing Per Person From $2,821pp AUD
We can also assist with international airfares, travel insurance and pre and post tour accommodation or trip extensions.
Inclusions
- 5 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Kalevala including breakfast daily
- Full board (all meals) with soup lunches and breakfasts 3 x half board dinners, special Finnish Christmas Eve dinner and dinner at Santa’s residence (alcohol not included)
- Return transfer from Kajaani airport
- Welcoming drink
- Evening sauna & jacuzzis daily
- All activities listed in the itinerary: Fairy Tale Christmas tour in Christmas village, Santa’s visit, short husky dog sleigh drive. Other activities listed are tasters. Longer versions of these tasters can be added as optional activities.
- Babysitters for the 26th December (please ask if you require any additional babysitting)
- Children’s activities at the hotel such as kick-sledges, toboggans, DVD movies, Playstation and Nintendo WII games, Children’s playroom, wireless internet, boardgames and library are also included. We suggest also bringing along your own favourite Christmas DVDs to watch as well. Drying closet for outdoor clothes available in the lobby.
- Winter clothing
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