Day Trips, FIT & Group Experiences, Short Breaks, Stopovers, group tours and Business Travel. Winter day trips

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1 Stop Over Helsinki Programs in Southern Finland 2015 Day Trips, FIT & Group Experiences, Short Breaks, Stopovers, group tours and Business Travel. Highlights! Summer day trips Archipelago Island hops Helsinki City guided walk Nature & National Forest visits Porvoo Old Wooden Town Visit Summer Sauna & Swimming Nordic Tasting Menus Overnight or day rent in log cabin Highlights! Winter day trips Helsinki City guided walk Visit the frozen Archipelago & forest Snowmobile Safari Ice fishing & snowshoeing. Visit Porvoo Old Wooden town Family snow fun day Reindeer & Husky Dog Safaris Summer Stopovers 6 hour transit - 2 nights Dinner near the harbour Overnight in an island cabin Accommodation in city centre 4* Ferry trips and cruises Overnight in lakeside country hotel Winter Stopovers 6 hour transit - 2 nights Lappish Dinners Overnight in a forest cabin Accommodation in city centre 4* Classic Winter activities Overnight in frozen lakeside hotel Summer & Winter Holidays A range of holidays in Southern Finland, including the city life, rural living, Lakes, Archipelago, National Parks, Cultural visits. During which accommodation is enjoyed in the city centre, woodland cabins and Lakeside Hotel, Krapihovi. Stays from one weekend - longer holidays, tailored or following our programmed tours celebrates the Anniversary of Sibelius & his friends and we are offering superb Artist s community tours and overnight stays for a genuine look at Finnish National identity through Art and food culture.

2 helsinki day excursions Summer Nature and the Archipelago Day of the Archipelago Forest and/or Lakeside Sauna Experience Duration 4-5 h Modes of Transport: Walking and boat Some of the most beautiful scenery found in Finland. This amazing cluster of islands, narrow water ways and beautiful bays are just a short drive away from the City Centre. We do not just admire the scenery, but also get off the boat and walk on the islands. Plus we enjoy local wild food for lunch on the shore. This unique product is available from May to November. Option for Sauna experience. Duration 3-4 h Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Just 35 minutes out of the City Centre hotels awaits the forests. Frequented by wildlife such as Roe deer, White-taled deer and Elk. The forest just next to Helsinki is also home to the elusive & shy Eurasian Lynx. During late summer (July-August) and Autumn the forests are full of berries and mushrooms, which can be picked and tasted freely by guests - Delicious! We can also have a visit to swim in the clean Finnish lake waters. Duration 4 h Modes of Transport: Bus and/or boat Our Saunas, located in island, baltic coastline, forest or lakeland, are perfectly Finnish experience. Learning about Finnish Sauna culture and enjoying return transfers to Helsinki City, this product is suitable for all ages. Option for picnic snacks & refreshments. Great way to end another day excursion. Wild Side of Helsinki Helsinki City Guided Walk Duration 4 h Modes of Transport: Walking and Ferry Walking Tour to the landmark sites of Senate Square, Helsinki Cathdral, Harbour market as well as visit to the Fortress Island of Suomenlinna/Sveaborg. Fantastic orientation of Helsinki City from the door step of your hotel. Best suited on the day of arrival. City Art & History Porvoo Wooden Town Duration 3-4 h Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Visit this remarkable wooden town established under the Swedish Crown in This colourful old town is seeped in history and beauty. Visit the quaint craft & antique shops in the old town, and the Cathedral where Tsar Alexander I confirmed Finland s constitution in Best combined with Day of the Archipelago. Also On Request: Fishing Excursions Sailing experiences Private sauna evenings 1 - night Cabin rental Day Cabins with sauna Finnish baking & wild food You may always contact us: for a tailored quote or to discuss budget or program.

3 helsinki day excursions Special Program Sibelius & Friends Anniversary Tour and Dinner A crafted tour to visit to the Artist s community and homes, including Akseli Gallen-Kallela, famous for his paintings of the Kalevala Epic Text, Jean Sibelius composer of Finlandia and Pekka Halonen s, the artist s huge rustic log cabin home on the lake. These friends influenced eachother as well as shaping the National Identity of Finland as we know it today. Visit also to the Sibelius Monument in Helsinki. Perfect for this interested in Art, Design, Finnish lifestyle, Architecture and Countryside living. The day concludes with a grand finale of a meal at the charming Krapihovi Estate, where a special 5 season menu is designed and presented with all of these artists in mind. Each course uses fresh, local and Finnish produce, as well as home baked bread and grown herbs from the restaurant garden. A taste of the Krapi Apple Jack made from the family recipe is a must! WEEKEND IN HELSINKI: Experience 1 night in the chic Capital City of Finland, followed by 1 night at the lakeside countryside KrapiHovi Estate hotel, set in the old Dairy full of rural charm. Join our Sibelius and Friends Anniversary Tour, including Dinner and overnight. Perfect for a short Weekend of two Finnish styles. All transfers necessary are included.

4 Daytrip Programs from Helsinki Winter Nature and the Archipelago Frozen Archipelago, ice fishing & the winter forest Duration 4 h - The Archipelago will have on it s winter coat and it s peacefulness will take you by surprise. Guests will have a chance to try kick sledding and ice fishing (subject to exact weather conditions). Continue onwards for snowshoeing / walking in the winter forest. Snack lunch served by open fire with warm drinks. No min. age. Available January 6th - March 31st Saturday and Tuesday 13:00-17:00. Othertimes by private request. Snow-fun Day at the slopes Duration 4-6 h Modes of Transport: bus & walking Try out Snowshoeing and the thrill of tubing down the steep slopes in an inflatable tyre or taboggan! Perfect for lovers of snow, children and fun seekers. Option for ski or snowboard rental and pre-arranged lessons. Available Wednesday & Friday & Sunday Snowmobile Safari on the Baltic Sea Duration 4 h This amazing safari will take you around the wintery Archipelago on the frozen Baltic Sea. A 1-2 hour excursion, you ll learn how to ride the snowmobile and enjoy exhilirating pace. 2 persons/snowmobile. Experience that normally would be found in Lapland just 35 minutes from Helsinki. Min Age - 18 years with licence. January 6th - March 31st - Friday morning. Othertimes by private request. Overnight or day in a rural cabin Duration hours With a choice of log cabin by the lakeside, cabin on an island in the archipelago or a cosy cottage in the forest, spend one night away from the city. Alternatively enjoy a day away from the airport during transit. Most cabins have their own sauna for private use, try out a true Finnish experience! Available any day. Husky Dog Sledding excursions in the national park Duration 4 h Meet the husky team and try our riding and/or driving in the wheeled cart or sleigh in the wintery national park outside of Helsinki. Enjoy a warm drink and snack by the fire, includes transportation and guidance. By special request.any day subject to availability.

5 Daytrip Programs Winter City and Culture Helsinki City Guided Walk Duration 3 Modes of Transport: Walking Walking Tour to the landmark sites of Senate Square, Helsinki Cathdral, Harbour market as well as visit the Church in the Rock or the Sibelius Monument. No minimum age requirement. May be use of trams or buses. Availabile everyday on request. Porvoo Wooden Town Duration 4 h / 13:00-17:00 Modes of Transport: Walking and Bus Visit this remarkable wooden town established under the Swedish Crown in This colourful old town is seeped in history and beauty. Visit the quaint craft & antique shops in the old town, and the Cathedral where Tsar Alexander I confirmed Finland s autonomy as a Grand Duchy in January 6th - March 31st Available Monday & Thursday 13:00-17:00. Daily Schedule for January 6th - March 31st. bookings Private Sauna afternoon or shared sauna evening Duration 4-5 h Relax in a private sauna, in the forests outside of Helsinki, including an introduction to the sauna, fresh towels, water and areas to relax. Take turns with your friends or try it out for the first time. Snacks and drinks available by pre-arrangement. Sauna Wednesdays are shared saunas in small groups, women and men taking turns. January 6th - March 31st wednesdays or by any day by special request. A.M P.M Monday By special request Porvoo Old Town Tuesday By special request frozen archipelago & Winter Forest Wednesday By Special Request Snow Fun Day Sauna Evening Thursday By Special Request Porvoo Old Town Friday Snowmobiling Snow Fun Day Saturday By Special Request Frozen archipelago & Winter Forest Sunday Snow Fun Day Products are subject to weather conditions & may be changed/cancelled at short notice. By participating you accept personal liability for accidental injury through no fault of the company.

6 Winter Programs Adventure Week in Southern Finland Duration - 5 nights Min. group size: 2 persons Available: 6th Jan - 31 March, weather permitting Program start day: Tuesday, or by special request. Day 1 Tuesday - Transfer from Helsinki Vantaa airport to Helsinki City centre for check into city centre Hotel. Overnight in double rooms. Day 2 Wednesday - Breakfast at the hotel. Today you get to meet the husky dogs and try out a speedy ride on the sleds! After excursion, transfer to a cabin outside of Helsinki, set in the forested rural area. Enjoy free walking in the forests and a sauna on this night (communal sauna, guests take turns). Finnish Dinner basket provided for self-preparation in cabin kitchen. Overnight in cabins to suit group size (2 person, 4 person, 6 person). Day 3 Thursday - Breakfast. Free morning. Collection from your cabin in the afternoon for excursion onto the frozen Archipelago. Walking on the Baltic Sea, trying out ice fishing & kicksledding before enjoying warm drinks and snacks. Return transfer to the cabin. Dinner and overnight as previous night. Day 4 Friday - Breakfast. Free morning. Collection from the cabin in the afternoon for a guided visit to the old town of Porvoo to learn about the Cathedral, which was home to the signing of Finland s Autonomy by Russian Emporer Alexander I. Return to the cabin for dinner and overnight as previous night. Day 6 Saturday - Breakfast. OPTIONAL EXCURSION: Snowmobiling on the frozen Baltic Sea! Other guests will enjoy a Snow Fun Day, with taboggans and inflatable tubes for sliding down the slopes! option for rental of ski and snowboard equipment or additional lessons. Snack lunch served around the open fire. Transfer to the airport hotel for last night and optional spa. Day 7 Sunday - Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

7 Summer Programs 7 Days of Summer in Helsinki Duration - 6 nights Available: Best Served May - September Day 1 - HELSINKI - On arrival into Helsinki, you will be transferred to your hotel. A welcome Dinner is included on this night at a Lappish restaurant. Overnight in Standard rooms at city centre hotel (options available) Day 2 - DAY OF HELSINKI CITY - Breakfast at the hotel. On this day, you have a walking tour of Helsinki, including a ferry ride to Suomenlinna fortress Island. Lunch at the Harbour area with Finnish street food! Return walk to the hotel for overnight. Day 3 - DAY OF THE OLD TOWN - Visit the old Trade port of Porvoo, now with a thriving Old Town full of antiques and craft shops. Lunch at the Art Deco Cafe in town. Visit the Cathedral and learn about the famous vists of the Swedish royalty and Russian Tsar! Afterwhich you are taken to forest cabins, where you can enjoy the sauna and barbeque area (with dinner basket for self preparation) & overnight in a cosy cabin to suit group size. Day 4 DAY OF THE ARCHIPELAGO - Breakfast basket. Today you are collected for an Archipelago cruise of the inner islands. On arrival to one of the largest islands, you can enjoy a nature walk to the bird watching tower, that overlooks the treetops. Enjoy a swim if you like! After a selection of lunch items, you can spend some free time to enjoy the surroundings. Return to your cabin in the forest for a second night. Day 5 - DAY OF CULTURE & HISTORY - Breakfast basket. Enjoy our Sibelius and Friends Anniversary Tour visiting the Artist s Community around Tuusula lakeside. Special Dinner and overnight at Krapihovi Hotel. Day 6 - Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional activites. Overnight at Krapihovi Hotel. Day 7 Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

8 Stop Over Helsinki Creative Congress / business Programs Summer day Programs Highlights! Archipelago Island hops Helsinki City guided walk Nature & National Forest visits Porvoo Old Wooden Town Visit Summer Sauna & Swimming Nordic Tasting Menus Overnight or day rent in log cabin Winter day Programs Highlights! Helsinki City guided walk Visit the frozen Archipelago & forest Snowmobile Safari Ice fishing & snowshoeing. Visit Porvoo Old Wooden town Family snow fun day Reindeer & Husky Dog Safaris Our Creative Congress Events invite delegates to understand and particpate in the concept of Finnishness! By small bites of knowledge, our micro-learning experience was invented for top business leaders from all over the world. They left with a smile on their face and a well rounded understanding of their Finnish Colleagues! No matter how many persons, our small group sizes offer an intimate contact with the following experiences, all with a minimum of 3-4 hours: Folklore Programs, Hidden Theatre Pieces, including political figures Wild Food Tasting Nature and wildlife Learning some Finnish Art & Design Installation Interactive Performance in the Boardroom Delegate Challenge Our guides include professionals in the field, such as historians and biologists as well as registered Helsinki Tour Guides. Best of all, this program can be tailored to suit your group and budget and can be operated almost anywhere, including in the city centre of Helsinki!