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Helsinki & South Karelia Express - 5 days

5 days
Start and end in Helsinki
5.0 (1 review)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 36
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Helsinki

    Helsinki

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with champagne cocktail or juice

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Helsinki
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  2. Day 2

    Helsinki

    Helsinki
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Helsinki harbours
    • Senate Square visit
    • Lutheran Cathedral viewing
    • Parliament Building viewing
    • Finlandia Hall viewing
    • Sibelius Monument viewing
    • Church-in-the-Rock entrance and visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to 18th century Suomenlinna Fortress
    Landmarks
    Senate Square
    Lutheran Cathedral of Helsinki
    Parliament Building of Finland
    Finlandia Hall
    Sibelius Monument
    Church-in-the-Rock
    Suomenlinna Fortress
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  3. Day 3

    Helsinki to Lappeenranta

    Helsinki to Lappeenranta
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train travel Helsinki to Lappeenranta
    • Walking tour of Lappeenranta Old Town
    • Lappeenranta Fortress viewing
    • Orthodox Mary the Virgin Church viewing
    • Port area exploration
    • 3-hour evening cruise on Lake Saimaa and Saimaa Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Meals and drinks at the ship's restaurant during the cruise
    Landmarks
    Lake Saimaa
    Lappeenranta Fortress
    Saimaa Canal
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  4. Day 4

    Lappeenranta

    Lappeenranta
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train transfer from Lappeenranta to Helsinki in late afternoon

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Old Town boutiques
    • Karelian lunch at local restaurants
    • Port area exploration and leisure time
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  5. Day 5

    Helsinki

    Helsinki
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Sylvie
    Sylvie5.0July 2025
    Good organisation and great guides
    Traveled in June 2025
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    We’re grateful for your feedback and the time you took to share it with us. - On the Go Tours
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    Glenn

    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    Is it possible to do the tour from 14.5-18.5.2026?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately we do not run this tour in May - departures only start in June, are you flexible with your dates?

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    Ken

    Asked on September 27th, 2025

    Is there a tour to Scandinavia focused on nature and culture?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      The tour rate for August 2026 is $991 USD per person, twin share. There is one departure on 9th of August. This rate is a sale rate valid until 30 September if not paid for by this date.

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    Denise

    Asked on July 24th, 2025

    I am interested in a shorter version of this tour to start on August 2, 2025.

    Tour Details
    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      I'm afraid we don't have a shorter version of the Helsinki & South Karelia Express - 5 days. The shortest option we can offer will be Helsinki City stay. The cost of this tour based on a single traveller is USD$1,212.

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Tour ID: 252416

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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