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Step into Lapland’s heritage with a reindeer safari from a 200-year-old farm that offers a more traditional and intimate Arctic experience. Travel through snowy landscapes by sled while learning about Sámi culture and reindeer herding traditions that shape life in the region. This small-group experience provides a quieter, more personal alternative to high-speed activities, connecting you with local traditions in a meaningful way.

Take the chance out of finding a great location to photograph Rovaniemi’s Midnight Sun, and get a guide’s shortlist of top photogenic spots instead. Enjoy the convenience of having round-trip transport, snacks, and drinks included. Improve your photography skills, see incredible viewpoints, and get top tips on the best techniques and settings to capture the soft and vivid light of the Midnight Sun.

This time-saving tour allows you to see the stunning natural beauty of Finland and meet reindeer on the same trip. Set off from Helsinki in a comfortable private vehicle—the perfect way to avoid the crowds—and visit the picturesque Nuuksio National Park. The trip continues to a reindeer farm where you can learn more about reindeer, and have the opportunity to feed them too.

Welcome to Helsinki, a small city with a magical atmosphere! The happiest country has its controversies and those make it quite interesting. Our society peacefully operates under many contradictory ideas and we are proud of it. Join our walking tour, discover the vibrant nature of a seaside city with iconic structures, beautiful islands, and a great, green urban city! We promise you a memorable experience, presenting sites and stories that are intriguing, enthralling, and unconventional that make the city unique. We provide an honest local view of the city and make our guests feel at home on ours! We are committed to having a positive impact on nature, society, and economy leaving a low ecological footprint and honoring local cultures. This is a FREE TOUR, so the small fee that you pay upon booking is to cover the system service costs. Our guides will be happy to accept any tip you want to offer at the end of the tour. You decide our value!

Explore the rugged coastal beauty of Finland's Porkkalanniemi Peninsula on a guided tour just beyond Helsinki. Enjoy multiple scenic viewpoints and a cozy campfire stop with snacks. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour invites you to delve into Finland's natural splendors, offering captivating vistas of the sea and invigorating woodland strolls. Along the way, uncover hidden coves and marvel at dramatic coastal rock formations. After an hour long scenic drive, you will set off to a 5km (3 miles) easy hike on mixed terrain, allowing you to leisurely explore multiple scenic spots along the way. Additionally, there will be a stop at a fireplace spot where you can enjoy some finnish campfire snacks and berry juice amidst the stunning surroundings. Overall we are going to spend 3-3,5 hours in Porkkalanniemi.

Discover Helsinki in comfort on this private 4-hour car/van tour with your own driver-guide. See iconic sights like Helsinki Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and Market Square, plus modern highlights like Oodi Library and Löyly Sauna. Enjoy hotel, airport, or cruise port pickup, and customize the itinerary to match your interests. Stop for photos, enjoy short guided walks, and learn about Finnish culture along the way. Whether you're on a layover or exploring the city, this flexible and personalized tour is the perfect way to experience Helsinki at your own pace.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover secluded Finnish islands on this boat tour from Helsinki. Traveling by high-speed RIB boat, you’ll cover more ground than you could by ferry. Dock at an island to explore the wild landscapes, enjoy a picnic lunch, and have a peek inside a Finnish sauna.

Nature-loving travelers won’t want to miss this small-group guided cruise on Lake Saimaa, Puumala. Enjoy the views of the Saimaa archipelago and look out for the local seals playing in the water. Learn more about the nature of this region from live on-board commentary. Cruises depart multiple times per week in the summer months, so choose a time to suit your needs.

Those who are pressed for time will appreciate this quick sightseeing tour of Helsinki’s highlights. Join a small group and walk from the Uspenski Cathedral, past Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square, to the Temppeliaukion Church in your choice of an hour or an hour and a half tour. While you explore, your guide provides information on the history of the city.

See more of Helsinki than you would on foot with this city bus tour, featuring an onboard audio guide that adds context without slowing you down. Plug in your headset, choose from 11 languages, and relax on a journey through the city’s oldest districts and main landmarks, including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, and the Government Palace at Senate Square.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Finland on a Saimaa Lake cruise that comes with traditional music and folkloric stories. Your skipper tells engaging stories as you sail serenely past the scenery of the lake in a small group limited to only 10 other people. Plus, onboard Wi-Fi and refreshments help you feel refreshed.

Spotting the elusive Northern Lights can be tricky, so maximize your odds with this Aurora Borealis excursion led by an experienced local stargazer. Head north into the wilderness to take advantage of the dark skies far from the city and stay warm with hot sausages and juice around the campfire as you wait for nature’s light show to begin. This tour is available in English and Spanish.

Hunting for the Northern Lights is a quintessential experience for winter visitors to Lapland. This express tour is ideal for those short on time, ensuring you maximize your chances of spotting the Aurora Borealis. Travel out of the city with a local guide that knows all the best viewpoints and follow the daily forecast to seek out the most likely spots. While you wait, warm up with a hot drink.

Combine a comprehensive city tour of Helsinki with a visit to the Seurasaari Open Air Museum on this half-day tour. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary that hits all of the Finnish capital's top landmarks, accompanied by insightful commentary. Then head to the Seurasaari Open Air Museum (admission included) to learn about the traditional Finnish way of life in centuries past.

Meet Arctic animals with this zoo adventure. Ranua Zoo is home to more than fifty animal species unique to Finland's cold climate. See polar bears, arctic foxes, wolves, lynx, brown bears, and moose thriving in habitats equipped with information about surviving harsh conditions. Enjoy included hotel transfer, a lunch buffet, and time to explore the Fazer Factory and on-site restaurants.

Experience the soul of Finland on a private journey that blends Helsinki’s modern pulse with the fairytale charm of medieval Porvoo. Traveling in the comfort of a private car with a dedicated guide, you’ll discover a side of the country most travelers miss. In Helsinki, we’ll marvel at the "Lantern Carriers" of the Central Station, the futuristic Oodi Library, and the awe-inspiring Rock Church carved into ancient granite. We’ll visit the singing pipes of the Sibelius Monument and the Olympic Stadium, a tribute to the nation’s enduring "Sisu." Then, we escape to Porvoo to wander through cobblestone lanes, iconic red riverside warehouses, and the historic hilltop Cathedral. Returning to the capital, you’ll witness the golden domes of Uspenski Cathedral and the elegance of the Presidential Palace. From sampling delicacies at the Old Market Hall to the vibrant energy of the seaside Market Square, we don't just show you the sights—we make you fall in love with them.

Hike among the striking frozen waterfalls of Korouoma on this full-day trek from Rovaniemi. Embarking on an Arctic hike in unfamiliar territory on your own may be difficult, but with a guide in the lead you'll be completely safe. Let your guide take care of navigation and listen to informative commentary on the Arctic's flora, fauna, and geology as you travel through canyons and forests. Stop for a bonfire lunch and a hot drink.

Escape the city without the hassle of arranging transport, and explore one of Finland's top natural attractions in the company of a biologist guide who provides depth to your experience. In a small group, travel by commuter train and local bus into the heart of Nuuksio National Park where you embark upon a hike through the hilly landscape, through forest, and past small lakes.

Urban street art is very popular in Helsinki and this walking tour covers a good portion of it. With a small group, walk through the colorful area with over 50 pieces that have been painted on walls, staircases, bridges, and more by both Finnish and international artists. Your guide provides information about each piece and helps you discover a different part of Helsinki.

See some of the Arctic’s most beautiful animals with a convenient round-trip shuttle service to Lapland’s Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi (please note the entry to the park is not included in the price). Cocooned in the wooded Finnish countryside, this delightful park is home to 50 animal species, all living in environments that closely resemble their natural habitats. On arrival, enter the park (own expense) and enjoy ample time to explore independently. Stroll around to admire polar bears, lynx, birds and other species as you wish, and perhaps enjoy refreshments (own expense) at the café before your return transfer to Rovaniemi.

While bike tours cover a lot of ground, they can wear travelers out regardless of their fitness level. This small-group tour saves you the trouble by exploring Pyhä-Luosto National Park on electric pedal-assisted “fat bikes,” with wheels large enough to traverse snowy trails. Choose your bike size and the desired level of electric assistance, and hit the park’s mountain bike trails. The national park is located roughly 90 minutes by car from Lapland’s capital, Rovaniemi.

Photography enthusiasts visiting Finland—this is the tour for you! Take the chance out of finding scenic locations to shoot, and instead, benefit from the expert guidance of a professional photographer who knows the local area well. The excursion focuses on landscape and nature photography, and visits multiple scenic locations in the Lappish wilderness.

Savor the silence of the Arctic wilderness and explore snow-covered forests and trails not accessible to motor vehicles with this snowshoeing adventure. Suit up in Rovaniemi and head to the trailhead, where you’ll follow your guide into the woods and along frozen rivers, tracking wildlife along the way. Stop to learn how to make a fire without matches and warm up with hot drinks and snacks before the return hike.

Wrap up warm for a hammock relaxation experience in the heart of a Lapland forest. After a walk through the century-old pine trees of the HaliPuu (hugging tree) forest, you’ll hunker down in a hammock cocoon to relax, leaving your worries behind as you sway gently between the trees. A warming blackcurrant juice and snack are provided at the end.