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Arctic Lakeland: Summer Road Trip through Finland

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From Helsinki to Oulu
4.5 (110 reviews)
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Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
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  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Helsinki

    Helsinki

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Senate Square and Cathedral
    • Explore Uspenski Cathedral interior
    • Relax in Esplandi park
    • Drinks in the Design District
    Landmarks
    Senate Square
    Helsinki Cathedral
    Uspenski Cathedral
    Esplandi
    Design District
  3. Day 2

    Helsinki to Oulu

    Helsinki to Oulu

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Suomenlinna fortress island by ferry from market square (payable on site)
    • Explore Old Market Hall and sample local cuisine
    Landmarks
    Kaivopuisto
    Suomenlinna
    Old Market Hall
  4. Day 3

    Oulu to Kajaani

    Oulu to Kajaani

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kajaaninlinna castle ruins
    • Visit Kajaanin tervavenekanava tar canal
    • Hike 'Traces of the Giant' nature trail (2.3 kilometres)
    • Boat trip to Ärjänsaari island (payable locally)
    • Boat tour to Rehjansaari Island (payable locally)
    • Canoe paddle across the lake (payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Kajaaninlinna
    Kajaanin tervavenekanava
    Lake Oulujärvi
    Akkovaara
    Ärjänsaari Island
    Rehjansaari Island
  5. Day 4

    Kajaani to Kuhmo

    Kajaani to Kuhmo

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at Haapala Panimoravintola restaurant
    • Hike Hiidenportti National Park trails
    • Bike exploring Vuokatti
    • Moose safaris (payable on site, bookable at hotel)
    • Bear watching tours (payable on site, bookable at hotel)
    • Other outdoor activities (payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Hiidenportti National Park
    Haapala Panimoravintola
  6. Day 5

    Kuhmo to Hossa

    Kuhmo to Hossa

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Iso-Palonen Maariansärkkä Nature Reserve
    • "Life in Bearlands" lesson with local guides (bookable online in advance, payable locally)
    • Explore Hossa National Park
    Landmarks
    Iso-Palonen Maariansärkkä Nature Reserve
    Hossa National Park
  7. Day 6

    Hossa

    Hossa

    Optional Activities

    • Hike along Lake Julma-Ölkky
    • Explore rugged canyons
    • Canoe rental (payable on site)
    • Summer boat tour (payable on site, departures every approximately 45 minutes)
    • Guided tour to view 4,500-year-old rock paintings and sunset (payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Lake Julma-Ölkky
    Hossa National Park canyons
  8. Day 7

    Hossa to Paltamo

    Hossa to Paltamo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Silent People art installation
    • Dine at Silent People café
    • Hike to Hepoköngas waterfall
    • Hike geological nature trail
    Landmarks
    Silent People
    Hepoköngas waterfall
  9. Day 8

    Paltamo to Oulu

    Paltamo to Oulu

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at accommodation (kaurapuuro or kalakukko)
    • Stroll along Lake Oulujärvi shore
    Landmarks
    Lake Oulujärvi

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