Highlights of Finland
Trip Highlights
- Explore Helsinki on a privately guided tour
- A chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights
- Spend time with reindeer in Finnish Lapland
- Ride a snowmobile across the frozen plains
- Learn about the Sami culture and way of life
- Experience the wintery beauty of this isolated region
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Helsinki scenery lit up by night
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The Northern Lights are often seen in this part of the world
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Spend time with gentle reindeer
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Enjoy a thrilling snowmobile ride
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Learn about Sami culture
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
- Days 1–4 Helsinki
- Days 4–5 Lake Inari
- Days 5–7 Muotka
- Days 7–8 Rovaniemi
- Days 8–9 Kemi
- Days 1–4 Helsinki
- Days 4–5 Lake Inari
- Days 5–7 Muotka
- Days 7–8 Rovaniemi
- Days 8–9 Kemi
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Three nights in Helsinki
A city of historic and modern architectural marvels, Helsinki is a visually exciting place. Its position on the Gulf of Finland gives the city a relaxed, maritime feel and an abundance of green space and forests makes it wonderful for those that love the outdoors.
Although in many ways Helsinki is a thoroughly modern city, there is an incredible sense of history that you can get to grips with at its many museums. And of course, like any good Scandinavian city, the foodie scene is something to write home about. Dip in and out of its cafes and bars and set aside some time to simply sit and watch the world go by.
Where you could stay
Helsinki
Overview
Close to Helsinki’s South Harbour and a short walk from the historic city centre, the Hotel Haven is an understated and comfortable city hotel that is rather more luxurious than its modern façade would first suggest. There are 137 well-appointed rooms and spacious suites, some of which enjoy views over the harbour or the Market Square.
Downstairs you’ll find a welcoming foyer warmed by a fireplace and Bar Haven lounge with hundreds of malt and blended whiskies to try. The breakfast venue is inside the beautiful Sundmans’ building, the second oldest stone building in Helsinki, which sits just off the harbour.
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Overview
From its opening in 1877, Hotel Kamp has been the hotel of choice for Finland’s most prominent figures as well as visiting dignitaries ranging from composer Jean Sibelius to the Rolling Stones. Located on Esplanadi Park, a green park square lined with luxury shops, cathedrals and museums, there are few better places to stay in Helsinki.
Grand 19th century interiors with 21st century touches can be found in all 164 plush rooms, with marble bathrooms and more modern art pieces throughout.
The main restaurant is a modern brasserie inspired by French-cuisine with seasonal produce, while cocktails can be enjoyed in the elegant bar. Other features include a spa with three saunas (steam, Turkish hammam and, naturally, Finnish), a fitness room, and thoroughly knowledgeable concierge on hand for all your city exploring needs.
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Make it mine
Helsinki Highlights
Tallinn Trip
Helsinki Highlights
Discover the highlights of Helsinki on this private tour. Drive through the city, seeing landmarks like Senate Square. Notable buildings include the enormous Helsinki Cathedral and Sederholm House, the oldest stone building in Helsinki. You will also visit the monument to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, and tour Temppeliaukio Church, which was quarried out of the natural bedrock with a design that gives it excellent acoustics.
Day trip to Tallinn, Estonia
Take a cruise across to Estonia to go on a privately guided walking tour inside the walls of Tallinn Old Town. Pass the central square of Raekoja Plats where The Tallinn Town Hall is located, and continue up the cobbled streets of Old Town to the Kiek in de Kok tower. Carry on up to Toompea hill for amazing views over Tallinn. Here you’ll see the Aleksander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral and Estonia’s rose-coloured parliament building before cruising back to Helsinki.
Adventures in Lake Inari
Travel by private transfer to Inari – the heart of the Sami area in Finland. There you’ll discover the unique wild nature and rich culture that make the area and its people so special. Your time here will be a mixture of cultural immersion and frosty fun, discovering the magic of this winter wonderland.
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Museum Visit
Snowmobile Adventure
Visit Inari and Siida Museum
A local guide will show you around the Siida Museum which is dedicated to the Sami people, their history and traditions. The interactive exhibitions that introduce guests to culture, art and nature change regularly. The museum will also give a valuable insight into what you need to survive in the extreme Arctic weather and conditions.
Lake Inari snowmobile adventure
Today is all about winter fun as you go snowmobiling on the frozen Lake Inari. Your private guide will teach you how to handle the powerful machines, and after a full safety briefing and driving lesson, you will head out to explore the frozen lake and its surroundings.
Winter Wonderland in Muotka
Among the snow–dusted forests of Northern Finnish Lapland, surrounded by nothing but wintery wilderness, Muotka’s remoteness makes it truly special. Your stay here gives you the chance to reconnect with nature and live out childhood adventures, with activities including ice fishing, reindeer farms, and aurora hunting.
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Reindeer farm
Ice fishing
Aurora hunting
Aurora hunting
Reindeer farm experience
You will be driven to a local reindeer farm where you’ll meet with a local reindeer herder and his charges, learning all about the peaceful animals and the life of a reindeer herder. This is a rare opportunity to get up close to these lovely animals, and both adults and children will be enthralled.
Ice fishing and snowmobile safari
Embark on a snowmobile safari with a break for an ice fishing experience. Your guide will give you a safety briefing and driving instructions, before heading out on snowmobiles through the beautiful fells and wilderness. At a private lake, you’ll be given all of the equipment you need for ice fishing, and with some helpful advice and pointers you can test out your new skills.
Aurora hunting by reindeer
Head out into a wintery forest on a sleigh pulled by reindeers, a traditional and peaceful way of moving through snowscapes, accompanied by the light ringing of reindeer bells. The starry northern sky is already a magical experience and hopefully you will be lucky enough to see the northern lights. Tuck into a special open-fire Lappish dinner in a kota (log hut) at a reindeer farm.
A night in Rovaniemi
Step into a real winter wonderland that looks straight out of a storybook. Rovaniemi is known as the home of Father Christmas, and its snowy scenery inspires a nostalgic magic in all who visit.
Where you could stay
Finnish Lapland
Overview
The team at Octola pride themselves on welcoming you into a luxurious home-from-home, where you have the space to unwind and feel truly in touch with nature. This secluded haven is far removed from the crowds, but still affords you the best in comfort and personalised service.
Octola’s has been inspired by the style of Lapp and Sámi tradition. Even the lodge’s shape has been derived from the traditional Lapp ‘laavu’ buildings, that in the past used to provide shelter for the people living the nomadic lifestyle. Settling into a wooden chalet is truly the essence of Lapland, offers you an authentic Arctic experience. Enjoy total privacy surrounded by the wilderness and spend your days enjoying some of the various outdoor Arctic activities on offer in the area. Octola’s team of wilderness guides, chef and butler will all ensure you have a memorable stay.
Take a seat in the dining room and enjoy a sumptuous menu of Nordic cuisine featuring the freshest regional produce.
With 10 bedrooms available, the retreat can either be booked out for exclusive use, or you can book a wing.
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Husky Safari
Mush along beautiful forest trails and enjoy lunch around a campfire on this husky safari. This is a thrilling way to traverse Rovaniemi’s frozen landscapes. Each participant will have their own team of four dogs to handle. The distance driven will depend on the weather conditions and the skill of guests. However, no prior experience is needed and beginners are welcome.
A night in Kemi
Located in Bothnian Bay, near the border with Sweden, the town of Kemi is known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a formidable ship built to navigate the frozen Arctic waters. It’s also home to the largest snow castle in the world, an architectural marvel which rises from the ice and sparkles under the Arctic sun.
Sampo icebreaker cruise
The Icebreaker Sampo operates on the Gulf of Bothnia outside the city of Kemi. Reach the vessel by snowmobile, then climb aboard to enjoy the full cruise with lunch, a tour of the vessel and swimming in survival suits. While the huge vessel breaks through the surrounding ice, you can admire the beauty of vast open ice fields all around, and the ever-changing sky above. After the swimming event, you will get off the vessel and drive the snowmobiles back to the safari house.
We worked with Jacada (Hanna and Heather) for our family trip to Finland (9 persons in total spanning three generations, including two children ages 9 and 6). They did a wonderful job helping us to identify possible activities, and working with us to finalize our plans for our stay. Accommodations in our chalet were spacious yet cozy and inviting, the…
Why book with Jacada
Personalised Design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic Experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
