Christmas in Finland

Arrival to Kajaani airport and transfer to Hotel Kalevala. Check-in to your room and prepare for a week of exciting activities.

Dinner at the restaurant.

Start the day with a guided city tour that covers the best of nature, history, and culture, visiting iconic sites along the way. After the tour, enjoy some free time to relax at a local coffee shop or shop for last-minute gifts. Return to the hotel for lunch.

After lunch, it's time to find the main man of Christmas, Santa Claus himself. Bake gingerbread, make Christmas decorations and meet elves along the way. Children will meet Santa Claus, the real Finnish Joulupukki, who always has time to listen to your Christmas wishes and secrets.
In the evening enjoy a sauna and have dinner in the restaurant.

After breakfast, embark on a magical journey across the snowy landscape to bring the Christmas tree inside the restaurant. The children have the important task of decorating it. Following a traditional Christmas rice porridge and lunch at the hotel, hop on board a bus to visit the churchyard of Kuhmo, where everyone can light a candle for their loved ones far away.

In Finland, Santa Claus traditionally arrives on Christmas Eve. In the evening, enjoy a festive Christmas Eve with a traditional buffet and a cozy get-together.

After breakfast enjoy short Christmas day drives on husky, reindeer and horse-drawn sleights.

In the afternoon you can enjoy a leisurely snowshoe walk through the snowy wilderness before Christmas Day dinner at the hotel.

End the day with an unforgettable evening under the stars, savoring a campfire picnic while hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Start your morning with a thrilling snowmobile safari (1h). In the afternoon you have time to experience optional activities such as swimming down the rapids or cross-country skiing.

Later in the day, unwind in the traditional smoke sauna, embracing the essence of true Finnish relaxation.

Join a guided excursion to Lentuankoski Rapids to spot the rare white-throated dipper, a unique winter birdwatching experience amidst the stunning rapids.

The rest of the day is free to enjoy, optional activities or explore the snow covered landscape.

Farewell dinner at Santa’s residence.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Kajaani.