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A WINTER ROAD TRIP IN FINLAND DISCOVER THE REAL FINLAND FROM END-TO-END EXPERIENCE FINLAND IN ONE OF OUR TYPICAL HOUSES AND «MÖKKI» COTTAGES SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH FINNISH PEOPLE SAVOUR FINNISH CUISINE AND LOCAL PRODUCE ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES EXPLORE FINNISH LAKESIDE VILLAGES, SMALL TOWNS AND LAPPISH LIFE AND CULTURE

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Page 1: A WINTER ROAD TRIP IN FINLAND · KUOPIO REGION AND RANUA (Southern Lapland) Tuesday, 31 January 2017 431 km / 5:45 After snowshoeing and ice fishing first thing in the morning, we

A WINTER ROAD TRIPIN FINLAND

DISCOVER THE REAL FINLAND FROM END-TO-END

EXPERIENCE FINLAND IN ONE OF OUR TYPICAL HOUSES AND «MÖKKI» COTTAGES

SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH FINNISH PEOPLE

SAVOUR FINNISH CUISINE AND LOCAL PRODUCE

ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

EXPLORE FINNISH LAKESIDE VILLAGES, SMALL TOWNS AND LAPPISH LIFE AND CULTURE

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DO YOU WISH TO EXPERIENCE THE REAL FINLAND? In Finland forget time and live according to nature’s rhythm! If you want to experience the Finnish way of life, discover breath-taking places and immerse yourself in Finnish culture then let us at My Finland take care of your trip.

ROAD TRIP 7-9 DAYS THROUGH THE

HEART OF FINLAND

From Helsinki to Lapland, via Lahti, the ”Finnish Lake District” and the Savo region.

SOUTHERN FINLAND• Helsinki• Lahti• Jaala

EASTERN FINLAND• Kuopio• Karttula

LAPLAND• Levi, Kittilä• Rovaniemi• Ranua

The My Finland travel agency will organize your stay in Finland.An 8-day roadtrip from Helsinki to Lapland for small group bookings (max. 8 people)

for a unique experience.With the help of our partners, we offer a broad range of activities and visits for a truly

unforgettable stay.

SPECIAL WINTER 2017 OFFERPACKAGE: WINTER ROAD TRIP, 7-9 days

from 1748 € / person (group of 8) from 1949 € / person (group of 5)

This price includes: transportation to/ from the airport (domestic flights not included) + local transportation within Finland (flights not included), all accommodation, the meals and activities in the program.The price does not include the following: flights, alcoholic beverages or other personal expenses.The program is subject to change.

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DAY 2

• Morning in Lahti: the port & sports stadium, venue of the 2017 Nordic Skiing World Championships.

• Hollola Visit• Lunch in Lahti• Depart for Karttula, Kuopio region• Dinner in a beautiful lakeside home• Overnight stay in Karttula, at Hussolan Marjatila’s Farm

LAHTI AND KUOPIO REGION (the East)Monday, 30 January 2017271 km / 3:30

In the morning, visit Lahti and Hollola and then depart for the Kuopio region, in the east of the country in North Savo.

Program

DAY 1

• Half day tour of the Finnish capital• Lunch in Helsinki• Depart for Lahti• Meals and accommodation in a typical Finnish house

HELSINKI - LAHTI (the South)Sunday, 29 January 2017105 km / 1:25

Half Day in Helsinki sightseeing and then drive north to Lahti.

Program

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DAY 3 DAY 4

• Prepare your own breakfast at Hussolan Marjatila’s Farm

• Snowshoeing and ice fishing• Lakeside «laavu» camp-fire lunch, of fish we have caught• Depart for southern Lapland, with several scheduled

stops along the way• Overnight stay in Ranua, Lapland, in the old village

watchmaker’s house, Villa Havula

• Prepare your own breakfast at Villa Havula• Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park tour• Lunch at the Wild Arctic Restaurant Animal Park• By road onwards to Levi, via Rovaniemi for some

shopping• Overnight stay in a My Finland log cabin in Levi

KUOPIO REGION AND RANUA (Southern Lapland)Tuesday, 31 January 2017431 km / 5:45

After snowshoeing and ice fishing first thing in the morning, we head for Ranua in Southern Lapland.

RANUA (Southern Lapland) AND LEVI (Western Lapland) Wednesday, 1 February 2017249 km / 3:15

We explore Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park and visit an ice statue exhibition. A private meeting with a polar bear awaits you!

Program

Program

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DAYS 5 et 6

• Log cabin Breakfast• Undertake some typical Nordic Lappish activities such

as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledging, Northern Lights spotting ...

• Discover Sami culture• Sauna and night-in at the cottage

• Log cabin Breakfast• Undertake some typical Nordic Lappish activities or

enjoy some rest in the cottage• Dinner in a restaurant in the village of Levi• Sauna and night-in at the cottage

KITTILÄ, LEVI (Western Lapland) Thursday, 2 February and Friday, 3 February 2017

Two days to explore Lapland and enjoy some typical winter activities: cross country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobile riding, reindeer farms, snowshoeing, Sami Culture, Northern Lights spotting ...We take two days to fully experience daily life in Finnish Lapland, at nature’s pace. Unique and unforgettable moments!

Program Day 6Program Day 5

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DAY 7 DAY 8

• Breakfast at the cottage• Depart for Rovaniemi• A visit to the site of the official Arctic circle in Rovaniemi• Official Santa Claus Visit in Rovaniemi• Lunch at Rovaniemi• Transfer to Rovaniemi airport or by road to Kuopio• Overnight in Kuopio near Kuopio Tower

• Breakfast at Kuopion Maja• Climbing the viewing Tower in Kuopio with a view over

frozen lakes surrounding the city• Lunch with the locals with Savo specialties• Road journey to Jaala• Overnight stay in a typical mökki cottage in the Lake

District

KITTILÄ, LEVI (Western Lapland) , ROVANIEMI (the Arctic Circle) AND KUOPIO (Eastern Finland)Saturday, 4 February 2017Levi - Rovaniemi : 168km / 2:15Rovaniemi - Kuopio : 505km / 6:15

A day discovering Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, including Santa’s village and the Arctic Circle. For those who wish, a return flight back home from Rovaniemi is a possibility.

KUOPIO AND JAALA (South-East)Sunday, 5 February 2017269 km / 4:15

Tour of Kuopio in the Lake District with local dishes for lunch. Road to Jaala for a night at a lakeside cottage.

Program

Program

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DAY 9

• Breakfast at the cottage• Morning at the cottage and departure for Helsinki (the airport or your hotel in Helsinki if you continue your stay in

Finland)• Souvenir stop along the way

JAALA AND HELSINKI Monday 6, February 2017165 km / 2:15

Final morning at the cottage to enjoy the winter landscape. After breakfast, depart for the capital Helsinki with, depending on your return flight schedule, a visit to the town center for your last few moments in Finland.

Program

* Choose flights that suit you (not included):

- 7-day package: Arrive in Helsinki and leave from Rovaniemi.- 9-day package: Arrive and leave from Helsinki.

** Start or extend your trip with a short stay in Helsinki, organized by yourself or through My Finland.

We arrange tailor-made trips to match your flight schedule.

DON’T DELAY, COME AND SEE THE REAL FINLAND!

SPECIAL WINTER 2017 OFFERPACKAGE: WINTER ROAD TRIP, 7-9 days

from 1748 € / person (group of 8) from 1949 € / person (group of 5)

This price includes: transportation to/ from the airport (domestic flights not included) + local transportation within Finland (flights not included), all accommodation, the meals and activities in the program.The price does not include the following: flights, alcoholic beverages or other personal expenses.The program is subject to change.

We hope to see you again for a spring, summer or fall adventure!

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