• Authentic Finnish Adventure for Christmas
  • Authentic Finnish Adventure for Christmas
  • Authentic Finnish Adventure for Christmas
  • Authentic Finnish Adventure for Christmas
  • Authentic Finnish Adventure for Christmas
  • Authentic Finnish Adventure for Christmas
Finland

Authentic Finnish Adventure for Christmas

Réf : ZWKFWU

In summary

  • Sports
    Nordic ski touring
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    Nordic ski touring
    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Europe / Finland
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    84.4 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇫🇮
    Finnish
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Experience the magic of a Finnish Christmas.


Immerse yourself in a true winter wonderland where the spirit of Christmas comes alive. Nestled in the wild, snow-covered Taiga, Hotel Kalevala invites families to experience an unforgettable holiday steeped in Finnish traditions. From spotting elves in the forest to meeting Santa Claus himself, your stay will be magical. Enjoy snowshoeing, dog sledding, and a ride in Santa's reindeer sleigh. Create lasting memories with traditional activities like gingerbread baking or searching for the perfect Christmas tree in the forest. This is where Christmas dreams come true!

The highlights

  • Mythical Nordic activities including dog sledding and Santa's reindeer
  • Exclusive meeting with Santa Claus and his elves in the heart of the snowy forest
  • Total immersion in traditions: making gingerbread and Christmas trees in the forest
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Sport

Level

Nordic ski touring

All levels

Levels

Nordic ski touring
All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇮
Finnish
Supervisor

Program

Day 1
Days 2 to 4
Day 5
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    Day 1 - Arrival in Finland

    • Transportation Minibus - 01h20 - 120km
    • Accommodation 4-star hotel
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a transfer from Kajaani Airport to your accommodation. After settling into your room and checking out the drying room for your gear, you'll begin your full-board stay. The evening promises to be relaxing with your first access to the sauna and hot tub .

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 4-star hotel - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏨 4-star hotel - Days 1 to 4
🏨 4-star hotel - Days 1 to 4

Hotel Kalevala is located in the heart of the forest, on the shores of a lake, where nature begins right at our doorstep. Here, you can experience the invigorating and soothing power of nature, far from traffic jams and mass tourism.

Our hotel is warm, intimate, and welcoming . We have recently renovated our rooms to better meet our guests' needs. During your stay, you can enjoy local products such as fish, berries, mushrooms, and much more. The nightly rate includes a delicious breakfast, evening sauna access, and access to the indoor and outdoor jacuzzis .

Our location is at the very source of the mythical tales of the Kalevala . Kuhmo played a pivotal role in the creation of Finland's national epic. Long before that, the local people already possessed their own beliefs and legends, which you can explore with our guides.

Access

Departure
Hotel Kalevala, Kuhmo, Finland
Day 1
End of stay
Hotel Kalevala, Kuhmo, Finland
Day 5

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Kajaani (KAJ) Or Aéroport d'Helsinki

The nearest airport is Kajaani (KAJ) , located approximately 100 km from Kuhmo.

  1. Airlines: Mainly served by Finnair via a connection in Helsinki.


Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation: 6 nights full board.
  2. Transfers: Return shuttles from Kajaani Airport.
  3. Relaxation: Daily access to the sauna and hot tubs in the evening, plus a special "smoke sauna" evening.
  4. Christmas program: Meeting with Santa Claus, sleigh rides (reindeer, huskies and horses), snowmobile safari and snowshoeing.
  5. Services and leisure: Free use of snow scooters ( kick-sledges ), sleds, children's playroom, Wi-Fi, board games and drying room for outdoor clothing in the lobby.

The price does not include

  1. Thermal equipment (overalls, hat, gloves, boots, socks): €75/week or €25/day
  2. Optional activities
  3. Return transfer from Kuopio Airport

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The Jaana team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Jaana team

• 10 stays

Situé au cœur des paysages naturels de la Finlande, notre partenaire local propose des services d'hébergement, de voyage et de restauration dans un cadre chaleureux. Soucieuse du bien-être de ses clients, l'agence met un point d'honneur à offrir un accueil personnalisé et convivial. Son équipe communique principalement en anglais et en finnois pour accompagner au mieux les voyageurs dans leur découverte de la région.

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