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Finland Lakeland: Saimaa Road Trip through wild Nature

10 days
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Start and end in Helsinki
4.6 (109 reviews)
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journaway DACH
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Lappeenranta

    Arrival in Lappeenranta

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lappeenranta market square
    • Visit Lappeenranta Fortress and museums
    • Visit Café Majurska for homemade cake or Finnish pulla
    Landmarks
    Lappeenranta Fortress
    Café Majurska
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  2. Day 2

    Lappeenranta

    Lappeenranta

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Saimaa
    • Canoeing on Saimaa
    • SUP board gliding on Saimaa
    • Floating sauna cruise
    • Visit annual sandcastle artwork
    • Visit Café Satamatie 6 with coffee roastery
    Landmarks
    Saimaa Lake
    Lappeenranta Harbor District
    Café Satamatie 6
  3. Day 3

    Lappeenranta to Imatra

    Lappeenranta to Imatra

    Optional Activities

    • Experience Vuoksi rapids view at Imatrankoski
    • Dangle over rapids with steel cable security (brave activity)
    • Rent a bike and cycle through forests to old town
    • Canoe on the river arms
    Landmarks
    Imatrankoski Rapids
    Vuoksi River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Imatra

    Imatra

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kruununpuisto Park
    • Walk Ivoniemi Nature Trail
    • Visit hydroelectric power station
    • Visit old swamp park
    • Visit Art Nouveau castle
    • Visit summer theater
    • Walk Lammassaari Nature Trail (approximately 4 kilometers)
    • Dry suit floating on Saimaa
    Landmarks
    Kruununpuisto Park
    Ivoniemi Nature Trail
    Lammassaari Nature Trail
    Art Nouveau Castle
  5. Day 5

    Imatra to Savonlinna

    Imatra to Savonlinna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Parikkala Nature Trail Sculpture Park
    • Explore Siikalahti nature reserve
    • Visit Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
    Landmarks
    Parikkala Nature Trail Sculpture Park
    Siikalahti Nature Reserve
    Lake Simpeljärvi
    Punkaharju Ridge
    Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
  6. Day 6

    Savonlinna

    Savonlinna

    Optional Activities

    • Lake cruise from Olavinlinna Castle
    • Visit Linnansaari National Park
    • Paddle own boat on Saimaa
    • Guided seal safari
    • Walk through park to spot moose
    • Forage berries under everyman's right
    • Relax at Järvisydän Lake Spa
    Landmarks
    Olavinlinna Castle
    Saimaa Lake
    Linnansaari National Park
    Järvisydän Lake Spa
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  7. Day 7

    Savonlinna to Mikkeli

    Savonlinna to Mikkeli

    Optional Activities

    • View prehistoric rock paintings at Astuvansalmi
    • Explore Saimaa Central Park modern areas with cafés and shops
    • Explore Saimaa Central Park wild islands and untouched trails
    • Light campfire in designated areas and watch starry sky
    Landmarks
    Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings
    Saimaa Central Park
  8. Day 8

    Mikkeli

    Mikkeli

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kenkaavero vicarage and Santa's summer residence
    • Browse Kenkaavero in-house bakery
    • Explore Tertti Manor
    • Lunch at Tertti Manor garden café
    • Visit Muisti Center for War and Peace
    • Floating sauna at Mikkeli Park
    • Heated outdoor pool at Mikkeli Park with water view
    Landmarks
    Kenkaavero Vicarage
    Tertti Manor
    Muisti Center for War and Peace
    Mikkeli Park
  9. Day 9

    Mikkeli to Helsinki

    Mikkeli to Helsinki

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Senate Square
    • Visit Cathedral with snow-white columns and large dome
    • Visit Uspenski Cathedral with ceiling paintings
    • Relax in Esplandi green space
    • Visit Design District for drinks
    Landmarks
    Senate Square
    Cathedral
    Uspenski Cathedral
    Esplandi
    Design District
  10. Day 10

    Departure from Helsinki

    Departure from Helsinki

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Sibelius Monument and park
    Landmarks
    Sibelius Monument

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