Finland Escape
Finland Escape
Finland Escape
6 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Oulu, Finland, Oulu, Excursion To Hailouto, Tornio, Tornio-Excursion To Rovaniemi, Kemi, Europe
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KTFX-2024
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Tour Overview
See the natural beauty with fewer crowds on this off-season escorted tour of Finland. Your adventure begins in Oulu, a perfect mix of northern nature, urban city culture and original local flavor. From Oulu, visit a fishing village and an authentic organic brewery. Continue on to Tornio, into Lapland where you’ll visit a reindeer farm and the chance to meet Santa Clause in his hometown of Rovaniemi. Get your Christmas list ready to deliver personally to Santa. Join us to experience Finland’s exquisite natural beauty that will stay with you for years to come—a guided vacation in Finland you’ll treasure forever.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Oulu,Finland
Location: Arrive In Oulu, Finland
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
ARRIVE IN OULU, FINLAND Welcome to Oulu! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)OULU-TOWN-SQUARE.jpg
Day 2: Oulu,Excursion To Hailouto
Location: Oulu, Excursion To Hailouto
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
OULU–EXCURSION TO HAILOUTO The Creative Edge HAILOUTO Ferry crossing to the island for a guided visit of the Marjaniemi fishing village followed by lunch and a guided visit to an organic brewery with tasting. (B,L) 68 mi/ 110 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Hailuoto is the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. The island started to rise from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues to do so. Eventually the island will adjoin mainland as the rising shoreline is constantly changing to form a living conservation area. The manmade environment in Hailuoto, characterized by well-preserved traditional buildings, together with its unique natural features, has earned Hailuoto the designation as one of Finland’s national landscapes—and the only national landscape covering the entire municipality.HAILOUTO-BEACH.jpg
Day 3: Oulu,Tornio
Location: Oulu, Tornio
Meals Included: Breakfast
OULU–TORNIO A city of reindeers & borderless opportunities OULU Free time this morning.TORNIO Visit a reindeer farm. (B) 84 mi/ 135 kmFREE TIME TIPSNATURAL WONDERS Consider an optional excursion to witness the spectacular Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)--one of nature’s most dazzling phenomena, visible in just a few places in the world. Join your guide in one of the best locations to witness this incredible sight in the skies over Lapland. OULU-NORTHERN-LIGHTS-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 4: Tornio-Excursion To Rovaniemi
Location: Tornio-Excursion To Rovaniemi
Meals Included: Breakfast
TORNIO-EXCURSION TO ROVANIEMI HoHoHo ROVANIEMI A full-day excursion to Rovaniemi includes a visit to Santa Claus Village. (B) 155 mi / 250 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE About a hundred years ago, a passer-by started spreading the word about the true location of Santa’s real home. Since then, Santa has traveled to the Arctic Circle to meet with kids from 1 to 92 to hear Christmas wishes in his remote Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a visit with Old St. Nick and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate documenting your crossing this hemispheric line. ROVANIEMI-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 5: Tornio,Kemi,Oulu
Location: Tornio, Kemi, Oulu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
TORNIO–KEMI–OULU Let it Snow! KEMI Visit the Snow Experience.OULU Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)93 mi / 150 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT WINTER WONDERLAND Step into a winter wonderland any day of the year in Kemi. Walk on the snowy floors and admire the amazing ice sculptures as their themes and colors change before your eyes. Slip down the ice slide, sit by the ice tables, and snap selfies in this snowy scene.KEMI-ICE-EXPERIENCE.jpg
Day 6: Oulu
Location: Oulu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
OULU Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)OULU.jpg
Accommodation
Oulu:Radisson BluTornio:Park Hotel
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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