Pre-tour to Tallinn, Post-tour to Lahti and Midnight Sun Workshop 7. -14.06.2026

Tallinn, Estonia's laidback capital city. This city of about 450,000 people is a perfect holiday destination for those wanting to combine modern comforts, medieval charm, and coastal vibes.

Lahti is the first real lakeside city you come to after departing from the capital Helsinki. The Lahti region offers a wide range of nature activities and urban events in the surroundings of the unique Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark area where the whole landscape is created by water. The Lahti region offers a range of unique accommodations, including lakeside cottages, wonderful nature activities and genuine tastes to make your visit unforgettable. Lahti was the first Finnish city to be nominated European Green Capital. In 2025 Lahti region was awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland destination label.

Flights to Helsinki:

20:50 Flight from Shanghai to Helsinki

20:55 Flight from Hong Kong to Helsinki

21:50 Flight from Seoul to Helsinki

05:30 Flight from Seoul arriving in Helsinki

05:35 Flight from Hong Kong arriving in Helsinki

05:55 Flight from Shanghai arriving in Helsinki

07:00 Flight to Tallinn

07:30 Arriving in Tallinn

Tallinn - Estonia's laidback capital city is a perfect holiday destination for those wanting to combine modern comforts, medieval charm, and coastal vibes.

Meet and greet by your guide Jaan-Laur Tähepõld

Transfer to hotel

Early check-in to refresh yourself from the flight: hotel Novotel Tallinn, opened December 2025

10:00 Start your guided tour in old town Tallinn is one of Northern Europe's best-preserved medieval cities and was added to UNESCO's list back in 1997. Wandering through the narrow streets, soaking in the charm, and admiring the city from breathtaking viewpoints.

12:30 Lunch at the old town, restaurant Pegasus

14:00 Continue guided visit to  Balti jaam local market and Telliskivi district with local designer shops. Time for shopping.

17:00 Transfer back to hotel, fresh up time

19:00 Dinner at Rotermann district, restaurant R14, walking distance from hotel

Breakfast at hotel, check out

11:00 Short bus transfer to harbour, A-terminal

11:10 A -terminal, Eckerö Line

12:00 Eckerö Line ferry MS Finlandia to Helsinki, Finnish seasonal lunch on board 

14:15 Arriving in Helsinki

Transfer to hotel, 

Check in to hotel Solo Sokos Hotel Torni

Free time

18:30 Dinner at your hotel hosted by the hotel

Breakfast

08.00 -17:00 Helsinki – Espoo Destination Day 
Details sent via email by Helsinki Partners and Visit Espoo (sent on 2nd of June)

Program organized by Visit Espoo and Helsinki Partners

17:00-20:00 Get-together event in Temppeliaukio Church (Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki)
and dinner at Restaurant Töölö (Runeberginkatu 14–16, Helsinki)

Evening hosted by Visit Finland, Finnair, Visit Espoo, and Helsinki Partners

Breakfast

9:00-17:00 Workshop day - see program here

18:30-00:30 Party Like a Finn - see program here

Breakfast

Optional Helsinki Day program

Helsinki Day is an annual celebration in Finland, held on 12 June, to celebrate the city of Helsinki. 

Helsinki Partners offers the opportunity to participate in various events held in Helsinki: Explore and unwind the day after. This optional day offers a light, flexible program with a focus on summer vibes and memorable city experience during the birthday of Helsinki. Dip into depths of local sauna culture and enjoy a dinner experience under the open sky.

Expect:
• Slow morning & free time with tickets to Allas Sea Pool
• Casual lunch with Helsinki hosts and fellow guests
• Recreation and city experience in laid-back setting

14.14 Train from Helsinki to Lahti

15.06 Arrival in Lahti followed by a sightseeing tour

During the sightseeing tour we will visit the sports centre and the observation deck of the highest ski jumping tower with a stunning view over the city of Lahti and Lake Vesijärvi. We will make a stop by Sibelius Hall and discover the harbour area of Lahti. 

17.00 Accommodation in the hotel Scandic Lahti City

Sustainable Travel Finland labelled Scandic Lahti City with its newly renovated spacious rooms offers a comfortable stay in the heart of the city. 

18.30 Dinner in Mukkula Manor

The charming Mukkula Manor is a true historical gem of the Lahti region. Nestled in a peaceful, green setting on the shores of Lake Vesijärvi, the manor hotel offers guests a quality dining experience at Restaurant La Perle, versatile meeting and event spaces, and modern lakeside saunas with outdoor hot tubs.

Breakfast in the hotel 

9.00 Site inspection Solo Sokos Hotel Seurahuone

The history of the Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone begins in the 1890’s. This centrally located hotel is constantly renewing and paying high attention to sustainability. The hotel has the Green Key certificate and was rewarded with the Sustainable Travel Finland certificate in 2020. In October 2022 the hotel was selected as the most sustainable hotel of Europe in the competition World Luxury Hotel Awards. Fifty new individually designed rooms in Seurahuone Loft House guarantee an exclusive hotel experience

9.30 Drive to Pulkkilanharju ridge and Lehmonkärki resort

10.15 Pulkkilanharju

Pulkkilanharju esker, cutting across Lake Päijänne, one of the best known and most instagrammable sites of Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark. The narrow 8-kilometre-long esker belongs partly to Päijänne National Park, which protects the valuable archipelago nature of Finland’s second largest lake. 

11.30 Arrival at Lehmonkärki, lunch & site inspection

Lehmonkärki is a high-quality resort on the shores of South Lake Päijänne, in Asikkala. In addition to rental cottages, high-quality villas and meeting and banquet facilities, Lehmonkärki offers a wide range of auxiliary programs, from snowmobile safaris to boat trips to Päijänne National Park. Lehmonkärki is paying high attention to sustainablity

Haasi Mirror Houses offers something truly unique even for the experienced traveler. The walls of the accommodation room are full-height mirrored glass and the accommodation buildings are built on top of the pier structure on the lake. As you enter the room, a magnificent lake view opens to Lake Päijänne.

13.45 Departure from Lehmonkärki

Korea -> bus transfer to the airport (arrival at 15.30. Flight to Seoul 17:30)

China/Hongkong -> to Vääksy canal

15.00 Lake cruise from Vääksy canal to Lahti

We will sail on the boat of the Päijänne-Hilden Cruise company from the picturesque Vääksy canal to Lake Vesijärvi and to the city of Lahti. During the 2 h cruise you will see beautiful lake sceneries with summer cottages. You can purchase light snacks and drinks during the trip from the bar of the cruise boat. 

17.00 Arrival at Lahti harbour

Free time for shopping 

19.00 Dinner in the Asian fusion restaurants Yoriaki in the city centre of Lahti 

 Bus transfer to the airport

00:35 Flight to Hong Kong

00:50 Flight to Shanghai

Thank you for visiting Finland!