It s in Our Nature GROUPS INDIVIDUALS MICE / CONGRESS & SPECIAL EVENTS HELSINKI FINLAND BALTIC & SCANDINAVIA

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1 It s in Our Nature - Full Service Incoming Tour Operator GROUPS INDIVIDUALS MICE / CONGRESS & SPECIAL EVENTS HELSINKI FINLAND BALTIC & SCANDINAVIA READY-MADE PROGRAMS TAILOR-MADE & CUSTOM TOURS YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS

2 YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Reykjavik 1 Night COPENHAGEN with guided sightseeing 1 Night GOTHENBURG 1 Night OSLO city centre with guided sightseeing 1 Night STOCKHOLM with guided sightseeing & Vasa Museum 1 Night Ferry Cruise Stockholm to Helsinki. 1 Night HELSINKI with Helsinki highlights & Porvoo Old Town 2 Nights REYKJAVIK, with visit to the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Hotspring & Gulfross Waterfall. All transfers included. OPTIONALS: Upgraded accommodation, additional excursions in each city, Special meals or gala dinners. DURATION: 8 Nights INCLUDED: Transfers, accommodation, overnight ferry cabins, sightseeing in each city. Flights not included. Dinner & Breakfast. AVAILABLE FOR: 2 pax - 30 pax BALTIC CAPITALS Riga, Stockholm, Tallinn, Helsinki, St. Petersburg DURATION: 9 Nights INCLUDED: Transfers, accommodation, ferry cabins, train tickets, sightseeing in each city. Flights not included. Dinner & Breakfast. AVAILABLE FOR: 2 pax - 30 pax 1 Night RIGA, with guided sightseeing. 1 Night Ferry Cruise Riga - Stockholm 1 Night STOCKHOLM with sightseeing & Vasa Museum 1 Night Ferry Cruise Stockholm to Tallinn 1 Night TALLINN with guided sightseeing 1 Day ferry crossing Tallinn - Helsinki 2 Nights Helsinki with Helsinki highlights and Porvoo Old Town Day train Helsinki - St. Petersburg 2 Nights ST PETERSBURG with guided sightseeing. All transfers included. OPTIONALS: Upgraded accommodation, additional excursions in each city, Special meals or gala dinners.

3 YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS Self Drive & Groups 2 Nights HELSINKI city centre, with guided Helsinki sightseeing. 1 Night Porvoo HAIKKO MANOR Spa Hotel, with guided sightseeing of Porvoo Old Town. Spa Tickets for Haikko Manor Spa 1 Night Tuusula Lakeside KRAPI Hotel, with evening Smoke Sauna Experience. Upgraded Dinners offered at each location SOUTHERN FINLAND Helsinki centre, Porvoo, Tuusula Lakeside Optional programs: *Super Cold -110 degrees C therapy on Day 2 or 3. *May - September: Tickets to the home of Jean Sibelius Museum on Day 4. DURATION: 7 Nights INCLUDED: Transfers, accommodation, activity in each location, private guide / driver. Dinner & Breakfast. AVAILABLE FOR: 2 pax - 30 pax + DURATION: 4 Nights INCLUDED: Transfers, accommodation, sightseeing in each town. Dinner & Breakfast. AVAILABLE FOR: 2 pax - 20 pax + SOUTH - NORTH Helsinki, Tuusula, Saimaa, Koli, Kuusamo, Rovaniemi (Lapland) 1 Night HELSINKI city centre hotel 1 Night Lakeside Hotel KRAPI, with guided sightseeing in Helsinki & Porvoo Old Town & Smoke Sauna Experience. 2 Nights Saimaa Lakeside JARVISYDÄN hotel. SUMMER ACTIVITY - Boat excursion with lunch WINTER ACTIVITY - Snowshoeing/Tourskating. 1 Night KOLI Spa Hotel 2 Nights RUKA Chalets in Forest of Northern Finland, with Sauna Experience. SUMMER ACTIVITY: Visit to the Bear Sanctuary. WINTER ACTIVITY: Visit to the Reindeer farm. SUMMER ACTIVITY: River Rafting with picnic. WINTER ACTIVITY: Husky dog Sledding safari. Program Ends in Rovaniemi, crossing the Arctic Circle. Options for extension in Rovaniemi, especially during Winter time, or Helsinki. This program is accommodated to a high standard while maintaining an Authentic Finnish accommodation with excursions that suit the season.

4 STOPOVER HELSINKI Year Round Overnight Helsinki City Centre 3* 4* & 5* Options available Time from Helsinki Vantaa: 40 Mins Return Transfer harbour / airport Dinner and overnight 2 hour sightseeing drive Harbour side hotels or city centre hotels of all star ratings available. Optionals: Helsinki & Porvoo Sightseeing 5 hours Special Finnish Dinner at SAVOTTA Overnight Lakeside Hotel KRAPI 4* Hotel Standard & Superior Available Time from Helsinki Vantaa: 25 Mins Time from Helsinki city centre: 40 Mins Return Transfer harbour / airport Dinner and overnight Smoke Sauna afternoon Optionals: Visit to Jean Sibelius Home Museum (May-September) Golf (May-September) Juniper Peat Sauna Skin Therapy SUP paddleboarding (May-Sept) Flotation suits in the Winter Lake (November - April) Krapihovi built in 1883, has its own smokehouse, butchery, bakery & smoke sauna. Overnight Spa Hotel, HAIKKO Manor 4* Hotel Spa & Manor House rooms Time from Helsinki Vantaa: 50 Mins Time from Helsinki city centre: 50 Mins Return Transfer harbour / airport Dinner & Overnight in spa rooms Spa tickets Haikko Manor is just 10 minutes from Porvoo Old Town. Optionals: Super Cold Therapy -110 degrees C (subject to availability) Helsinki & Porvoo Sightseeing 5 hours

5 STOPOVER FINLAND Year Round & Winter Specials Overnight Glass Igloo or Hotel 2-6 person capacity accommodation Flight required Helsinki - Ivalo or Kittilä Return transfer Ivalo airport Husky Dog Sledding Dinner & overnight Optionals: Northern Lights Excurisons Reindeer Farm visits Snowmobile Safaris 2 Nights in Rovaniemi & Kemi 4* hotel or cabin options Transport required Helsinki-Rovaniemi/Kemi Return Transfers from station / airport Dinner and overnight 1 x Snowmobile, Reindeer & Santa Claus Village Excursion (full day) 1 x Kemi Icebreaker Cruise Optionals: Overnight or Day Trains Helsinki to Rovaniemi / Kemi. Extension Nights. Ski Lessons Husky dog Sledding Reindeer Farm Visits Overnight in Bear Country! (2 Nights) 4* Hotel or luxury cabin accommodation. Flight required Helsinki - Kuusamo. Return Transfer from Station / airport Wild Food dinner and overnight SUMMER: Visit to Bear Sanctuary WINTER: Husky Dog Sledding Optionals: Wellness and natural therapies SaunaTour / Sauna Yoga Ice Carting & Snowmobiling Skiiing & Snowboarding

6 HELSINKI - Day Trips and Port Excursions Helsinki, Porvoo & Rural Life YEAR ROUND 5-6 Hours, including Return Transfers from Helsinki city centre hotels, harbour or Airport. Capital Highlights: Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, Helsinki Harbour Market, Church in the Rock, Sibelius Monument. Porvoo Old Town: Cathedral, Craft and Antiques Village, colourful wooden homes and buildings. Optional: Language Guides Day of the Archipelago April/May - October 4 Hours, including return transfers from Helsinki city centre hotels, harbour or Airport. Archipelago: A journey by RIB boat (or Optional standard motor boat) into the islands outside of Helsinki. The Eastern Archipelago lies around and over the border of Helsinki. Stop on an island for snacks & drinks or eat fish soup at the island cafe (open during midsummer season). This excursion offers insight into the life of the Islanders and chance for guests to experience the Finnish Forests on the islands. Special Requests We are happy to arrange special day trips. Fishing & Ice Fishing Guided Nature walks Kayaking & Canoeing SUP (Stand Up paddleboarding) Snowmobiling of Frozen Baltic Sea And much more!

7 HELSINKI - Day Trips and Port Excursions Husky Dog Sledding (December) or January - March 4 Hours, including Return Transfers from Helsinki city centre hotels, harbour or Airport. Husky Dog Sledding in the National Park: learn about harnessing and life with husky dogs from our lead Musher before enjoying turns around the track and in the forest with this friendly team! Warm drinks and snacks by the fire. Chance for guests to experience the Wintery Finnish forest Our Husky experience is run in small groups with plenty of interaction with the dogs and their Head Musher. Smoke Sauna Afternoon YEAR ROUND 4 Hours, including Return Transfers from Helsinki city centre hotels, harbour or Airport. Combine this to end another day tour, or enjoy after a free day. Our Authentic Smoke Sauna lies on the shores of Lake Tuusula, with own private pier (heated in winter), terrace, relaxation fire place room, showers and huge smoke sauna. Private bookings available or join small group experiences, taking turns in the sauna and enjoying Finnish berry juice. Lake is suitable for swimming and in winter a dip in the hole in the ice! Optionals: Juniper Peat Skin Therapy. Using flotation suits in the winter lake. Dinner at the restaurant on site. Overnight at the Farmhouse hotel. Classic Helsinki Sightseeing Drive YEAR ROUND 2 Hours, including Return Transfers from Helsinki city centre hotels, harbour or Airport. Capital Highlights: Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, Helsinki Harbour Market, Church in the Rock, Sibelius Monument. Optional: Additional Helsinki guide in many languages, please ask us for availability.

8 christmas in finland Seasonal special programs - Individuals Classic Christmas in Lapland Night Program in Rovaniemi, Lapland Accommodation in Hotels or Log Cabins Flight Required Helsinki-Rovaniemi Breakfasts & Dinners Winter Clothing for whole program Included: *2 Hour husky Safari *Snowmobile Safari Evening Program *Reindeer Safari to Santa Claus Village *Certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle *Christmas Gala Dinner *Visit from Santa Claus himself *Arctic Animals at Ranua Wildlife Park Festive Pre-Christmas Helsinki 3 Nights in Helsinki, The Christmas City. Under twinkling streetlamps, is where you find the two Nordic Markets in Helsinki until and 23.12, alive with people, as well as the smells of cinnamon and mulled wine (Glög). *3 Nights accommodation in Boutique Hotel in the city centre. *1 Dinner of traditional Finnish food at SAVOTTA restaurant. *1 Sightseeing Drive to Helsinki & Porvoo Old Town, for further boutiques and craft shops selling Christmas handmade gifts. *OPTIONAL If snow comes in time, ask out our Husky Sledding excursions in the National Park! OTHER CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS WILL BE RELEASED DURING EARLY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR IN LAPLAND IS ALMOST FULLY BOOKED BY OCTOBER, SO WELL WORTH ENCOURAGING EARLY BOOKING TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

9 Winter Specials for Groups Lux Finland & Norway WINTER JANUARY - APRIL 6 Night Program, including HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE Flight/Train required Helsinki - Rovaniemi *OPTIONAL visit to Santa Claus Village 1 Night accommodation in Saariselkä Hotel *OPTIONAL overnight in glass igloo / bubble 1 Night accommodation in Inari or Nellim Region 1 Night accommodation in Kirkenes, Norway *OPTIONAL overnight in SnowHotel 2 Nights accommodation on Hurtigruten Cruise from Kirkenes to Tromsö. 1 Night accommodation in Tromsö Included Activities: *2 x Northern Lights Evening excursions *Husky Dog sledding excursion *Visit to the reindeer farm *Hurtigruten Cruise DURATION: 6 Nights INCLUDED: Transfers, accommodation, Activities as stated, Outside cabin on Hurtigruten Cruise. Superior rooms / apartments available. Dinner & Breakfast. SUITABLE FOR: 8 pax - 30 pax + Far North Finland & Norway WINTER JANUARY - APRIL 6 Night Program DURATION: 6 Nights INCLUDED: Transfers, accommodation, Activities as stated. Superior rooms / apartments available. Dinner & Breakfast. SUITABLE FOR: 8 pax - 30 pax + Flight / Train required Helsinki - Rovaniemi / Kemi 1 Night Rovaniemi 1 Night Kemi 2 Nights Levi *OPTIONAL overnight Ice Hotel *OPTIONAL overnight glass igloo 2 Nights Tromsö Included Activities: *Ice Breaker Cruise *2 x Evening Northern Lights excursions (one by husky/reindeer) *Sightseeing in Tromso

10 Winter Adventures for Individuals Ylläs Weekend Adventure Friday Monday weather permitting 3 Nights accommodation Yllästunturi Hotel, twin rooms with shower. *Evening Reindeer Safari in search of the Aurora Borealis, duration 2.5 hours, including hot drink and snack. *5 hour excursion by snowmobile into the Wilderness, approx. 50km. Lunch in the forest and a warm drink. * OPTIONAL: seeking northern lights by snowshoes *3 hour excurison to visit the snow village by snowmobiles, approx. 25km. Warm drink and sweet pastry. *OPTIONAL: 2.5 hour challenging snowmobile safari. *Return transfers to Kittilä airport. Full or half board available. Log cottages also available. Lapland Rovaniemi Weekend Winter Break Thursday to Sundays throughout Winter Perfect for families short on time *3 Nights accomodation in Apartments in the log cabin or similar Wilderness Lodge in Rovaniemi. *Return Transfers from Rovaniemi airport *Evening Snowshoe hike in the forest. *Dinners at the lodge restaurant *Snow Fun Day 4 hours; Santa Claus village / snowmobile tour /Reindeer pulled sleigh ride / Husky dog sledding / Tandem skiing and taboganning. / Warm drinks and biscuits / Free time at Santa Claus Village. *Sauna experience riverside sauna. Sauna therapy. *Thermal overalls throughout program. Eastern Lapland Short Break 4 Nights accommodation (with optional Helsinki extension) Program starts in Rovaniemi airport. *1 Night accommodation Luosto Tunturi hotel. *1 Night accommodation Hotel Riekonlinna. *2 Nights accommodation in Nellim Wilderness Hotel. *Excursion to Amethyst Mine *2 x Evening Northern Lights Safari *Visit to Sami Museum *OPTIONAL overnight in Aurora Bubble (heated glass igloo ) *OPTIONAL husky sledding excursion Full, Half Board or breakfast only available.

11 Winter Adventures for individuals Helsinki Winter Week in Southern Finland Duration - 6 nights Available: 6th Jan - 31 March, weather permitting Return Transfers from Helsinki Vantaa airport to Helsinki City centre. Overnight in double rooms. *2 Nights Accommodation in Helsinki City Centre 4* Hotel. *2 Nights Accommodation in Haikko Manor Spa 4* Hotel. *2 Nights Accommodation in Lakeside 4* Hotel. *6 Breakfasts and 6 Dinners. Included: *Husky Dog sledding excurison in the National Forest - 4 hours total duration with 2 hours with dogs, learning to drive and ride in the sleds.. *Helsinki, Porvoo & Rural Life excursion - A 5 hour sightseeing to the main sights in Helsinki and Southern Finland s famous Old Town. *Smoke Sauna experience - try out the Finnish Smoke Sauna and heated pier where guests can try dipping in a hole in the ice! Try our flotation suits in the icy lake under the Northern Sky. *OPTIONAL overnight in forest cabin for one night (with dinner basket for self preparation). *OPTIONAL full Spa tickets at Haikko Manor & optional Super Cold -110 degree therapy treatment. *OPTIONAL excursion by snowmobiles in the frozen Baltic Sea (subject to weather conditions). Chic Short break in Southern Finland Duration - 4 nights Available: 6th Jan - 31 March, weather permitting Return Transfers from Helsinki Vantaa airport to Helsinki City centre. Overnight in double rooms. *2 Nights Accommodation in Helsinki City Centre 4* or 5* Hotel. *1 Night Accommodation in Haikko Manor Spa 4* Hotel. *1 Night Accommodation in Lakeside 4* Hotel. *4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners. *Smoke Sauna Experience *Helsinki, Porvoo & Rural Life Sightseeing Excursion *OPTIONAL Husky dog sledding excursion

12 Northern Lights tours In Finland Seasonal specials - SMALL GROUPS & FIT Northern Lights PHOTOGRAPHY - KILPISJÄRVI, Lapland Fixed Departures & Other dates on request. Small Group Tours Maximum 8 persons Kilpisjärvi is a small village of 145 person and all of the Finnish Fells over 1000m and one of the best locations to see Northern Lights, on the border with Norway. Thermals overalls and boots for over winter clothing to secure warmth. Meet in Tromso with photography guide for the duration. *Return Transfers 2.5 hours between Tromso and Finland. *4 Nights Evening aurora hunting of up to 100km to capture the best chance to see Northern Lights. *4 Nights accommodation in shared log cabin. *Snowmobile pulled sleigh and visit the reindeer herd in their natural fell environment. 5 hour duration. *Snowshoe excursion up to Salmivaara or similar subject to weather conditions. Duration 3 hours. Afternoon Sauna and ice swimming *Excursion to Norwegian village of Skibotn and the Lyngen Fjords. PHOTOGRAPHY ENONTEKIÖ, Lapland Fixed departures: & Small Group Tours Maximum 8 persons *4 Nights Accommodation (shared) Hotel Jussantupa. *Transfer with guide from KITTILÄ airport *4 Nights of Evening Aurora hunting with your photography guide & fellow participants. *Sunrise photography *Snowshoe excursion *Afternoon Sauna. *Snowmobile pulled sleigh to explore Hetta. *12km Husky safari across the frozen landscape and Lake Ounasjärvi. *Transfer to KITTILÄ for connecting flight to Helsinki. Included: Shared accommodations, all transfers, professional photographer and guide throughout the tour, tripod if required, winter overalls and boots. Not included: Flights, Cameras and such equipment, lunch and snacks (except light lunches during excursion) Breakfast and Dinner as a group. Single room possible.

13 Northern Lights tours In Finland Seasonal specials - SMALL GROUPS & FIT Ylläs week Northern Lights adventure Saturday Saturday weather dependent Return Transfers from Kittilä airport to Yllästunturi hotel. *7 Nights accommodation in twin rooms, with breakfast & Dinner. *2.5 hours Northern Lights seeking by snowmobile. *3 hours Northern Lights seeking by traditional forest skis *Special glow fired salmon by open fire in the Kota. *2 hours seeking Northern ligths by snowmobile pulled sled *1.5 hours northern lights ice floating in flotation suits!! *3 hours seeking northern lights by snowshoes *2.5 hours seeking northern lights by reindeer sleigh. Nellim / Ivalo Region Aurora Watching Adventure + November - April, weather dependent. This tour can be increased to include full days for the most adventurous client. *Return Transfers from Ivalo airport. *2 Nights accommodation in Wilderness Hotel *Winter thermal overalls *50-60km snowmobile excursion *2 x Evening Aurora Watching & Photography *20km husky Sledding and visit to the Husky Farm *2-3 hours Snowshoe hike *Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners (as a group, may include traditional cooking by open fire) *OPTIONAL - Overnight in Aurora Bubble for maximum chance of viewing the Northern Lights! Nellim / Ivalo Region Adventure ++ Expeditions Extreme activity and accommodation making camps outdoors and sleeping in rustic cabins with no running water, electricity or heating system. Learn the survival techniques, search for Aurora Borealis, travel by Husky dog or snowmobile for 2-3 days in extreme Arctic Conditions. Fully guided, all provisions and meals included.contact us to customise this tour. Can be upgraded to Adventure ++ Winter camping Expedition

14 Events Congress MICE programs Our business events range from a few hours, to carefully programmed Multi Day Congresses throughout our Region. Some of our previous business events: LEADER S EVENT in Micro Knowledge A group of 120 high level Management have planned a trip to Helsinki, discussing Safety, Leadership and Communication. We propose a task based group exercise, which included a range of hidden interactions with Finnish professionals including a Biologist, 3 Professional Actors, a professional Musician, a Language Teacher, a design enthusiast, a Folklore Enthusiast and a history guide! In just 4 hours, the group not only enjoyed the multi-layered challenge, but also learned first hand what it is to be Finnish - we call it Finnishness. The buzzing Finale had the entire group laughing and participating - the energy in the room was tangible. In conjunction with the National Museum of Finland, Finlandia Talo and Helsinki City Council. On top we received a lot of positive general remarks regarding better understanding of Finnish culture and colleagues and your programme for sure contributed to this feeling...a lot of people loved the very creative finale. I personally really enjoyed working with you :) STAFF REWARD EVENTS Small groups of design competition winners, seeking exciting winter programs in and around Helsinki, within a strict budget. Concept to reward employee participation in Brand creation. What is more fun for a quick break than Husky Sledding near Helsinki, or lunch by open fire in the National Park, Walking or snowmobiling on the Frozen Baltic Sea?! Programs such as these can be done from Helsinki city centre, programs starting from 4 hours upwards. We arrived safely back in Belgium and again I would like to thank you both for the splendid day we had in Helsinki. The ice fishing and the bbq are just a few of the lovely memories we will keep from Finland.

15 SUMMER ISLAND RETREAT A prestigious business, with recent acquisitions want to get staff from two companies together to encourage the new family to work together proactively. With the help of the RIB boats, we journey from Helsinki city centre to a quiet island in the Archipelago East of Helsinki, where teams are tasked with challenges to encourage team building and strengthen friendship. Following games, challenges, meeting time and frivolity, an islander s dinner - warm modern design saunas and the terrace hot tub are waiting for guests to relax and revive them. GRASTRONOMY CHALLENGES AT MANOR / FARM ESTATES A series of challenges, such replicating famous Finnish paintings by using modern props, encourages group participation with a fun sense of competition between groups. Get the creative juices flowing with a series of challenges designed around the locations, including the use of the historical buidlings, gardens, and shoreline. *Artistic challenges *Cook together in the program kitchen *Wine Tastings *Supporting programs - boating, fishing, kayaking, SUP, Yoga, sightseeing Excursions Porvoo, Tuusula Artist s community, National Parks, Husky sledding, reindeer farm visits and more. Finish the day with spa treatments, Saunas and a delicious meal of homemade and regional delicacies. THEMATIC DAYS OUT Relaunching a new brand is an operation directed towards the public, but requires internal encouragement as well. Chosing a thematic day to emphasis the importance of the brand can be a great way to boost sales and build strong staff relationships. Will it be RACE TRACK TRAINING, where delegates are reminded to prepare and be alert during their commute to work, particpating in the thrilling ELK TEST, practising swerving wildly on a wet road? OR Learning a new skill of hoisting the sales aboard one of FINLAND S LARGEST WOODEN SAILING SHIP, while sailing around the coastline of Helsinki and Suomenlinna Fortress Island. Whatever the theme, we find new and innovative solutions that may suit the needs of the clients.

16 It s in Our Nature Travel Niche Ltd Oy Features & Media: Luxury Travel Guide 2015 igap Travel Guide 2014 Winner: Best Tour Operator Evento Magazine Scan Magazine 2013 Will Definately return and bring friends! When it comes to price versus value this trip is such good value Highly Recommended Customer References: On top we received a lot of positive general remarks regarding better understanding of Finnish culture and colleagues and your programme for sure contributed to this feeling...a lot of people loved the very creative finale. I personally really enjoyed working with you :) I found Kontikifinland on the internet and I m so glad I did! knowledge, passion and friendliness, made the trip one of the highlights of our 5 week Scandivanian holiday I just wanted to let you know that we LOVED our tours All in all I would highly recommend a trip with this family run company. With us - Its personal From the product design right through to the customer review, we keep a tight hold on the quality of service for our guests. Our arrangements are created by using the best suppliers that we can find, with no short cuts. We would like every individual that travels with us to have an unforgettable time in our Region. There are many ways to make contact with us, some of these are listed below. We look forward to hearing from you! Kind regards, The Team Travel Niche Ltd Oy