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Pre-Christmas Magic in the Finnish Lakeland

8 days
Start and end in Nurmes
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Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 12+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Pihlajapuu

    Start point
    Salmenkyläntie 81, 75500 Nurmes, Finland (Majatalo Pihlajapuu)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner together
    • Presentation of the week's program
  2. Day 2

    Pihlajapuu

    Included Activities

    • Introduction to Finnish Christmas customs
    • Making ice or snow lanterns
    • Walk on Tonttupolku (Elf Trail) through the forest
    • Sauna relaxation in the evening
    Landmarks
    Tonttupolku (Elf Trail)
  3. Day 3

    Pihlajapuu

    Included Activities

    • Crafting Christmas decorations
    • Hike or pedal-sled tour around Lake Viemenjärvi (14 km)
    • Campfire break with grilled sausage
    • Wellness sauna in the evening
    Landmarks
    Lake Viemenjärvi
  4. Day 4

    Pihlajapuu

    Included Activities

    • Baking traditional Christmas treats: Karelian pasties, Christmas stars, and gingerbread
    • Snowshoe hike (weather permitting)
    • Honey sauna in the evening
  5. Day 5

    Pihlajapuu

    Included Activities

    • Group trip to the forest to find your own Christmas tree
    • Creating 'Christmas for the Animals' with food for birds and forest creatures
    • Lighting lanterns and candles at dusk
    • Traditional smoke sauna in the evening
  6. Day 6

    Pihlajapuu - Nurmes

    Included Activities

    • Trip to Nurmes town
    • Shopping for gifts
    • Visit to the cemetery to light candles for deceased loved ones
    • Foot bath sauna in the evening
    Landmarks
    Nurmes
  7. Day 7

    Pihlajapuu

    Meals
    Lunch (Classic rice pudding (Riisipuuro) and Glögi break on the terrace), Dinner (Festive meal)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch with classic rice pudding (Riisipuuro) and Glögi break on the terrace
    • Preparing the festive dinner together
    • Christmas sauna
    • Visit from Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus
    • Festive meal together
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Farewell breakfast

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Tour ID: 346782

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Finland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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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 July 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Aksyt Ammat Ltd. 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 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Aksyt Ammat Ltd will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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