Awarded with ‘City of Design’ status by Unesco, Helsinki is a modern city that offers functional design, unique gastronomy and maritime appeal. The capital of Finland is filled with lively events all year round, but the peaceful archipelago and green forests are only a stone’s throw away and can be easily reached by the efficient public transportation system.

WHITE NIGHTS AND MIDNIGHT SUN

In Rovaniemi, nights are white throughout the summer from late May until early August. The Midnight Sun is a natural phenomenon that takes place only on and above the Arctic Circle in the summer months.

On the Arctic Circle, where Rovaniemi lies, the sun officially stays above the horizon for a full 24 hours on summer solstice, 21st or 22nd June. However, the Midnight Sun period in Rovaniemi lasts for a month, from 6th June to 7th July; this is due to the Earth’s slightly tilted axis and refraction of sunlight.

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS

Rovaniemi's summer offers a blend of Lapland wonders and local culture. With endless daylight, explore the nature on easy hiking trails and join a photography tour under the enchanting glow of the Midnight sun. A visit to an authentic reindeer farm or a real sled dog kennel are experiences incomparable, that give a new insight to the iconic Arctic animals. Getting to know the local culture is easy in Rovaniemi by visiting the cultural sites or, for example, by going to a public summer sauna. The absolute highlight is the atmospheric dinner at Kotisaari island with the locals.

Arrival to Helsinki Airport from Thailand and UAE
Meet your Visit Finland host Päivi Hobbs at the arrival hall of airport

16.15 Bus transfer to Helsinki

Check in to Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki

The new era of hotel Helsinki seeks its inspiration in the capital's colours, atmosphere and iconic details. The new hotel allows you to fall in love with Helsinki piece by piece – the lively market square, the gilded domes, the monumental lantern carriers at the railway station and other distinctive details form a charming and unique whole. Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki has been created for people who love the pulse of the city, an urban lifestyle, and personalized experiences.

18.45 Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Tia Lehtinen and Kirsi Taivaloja at the lobby

Short walk to dinner

19.00 Welcome dinner at restaurant Yes Yes Yes

“Yes Yes Yes!” they said, when this classic corner of an ex-McDonald’s was up for grabs. They couldn’t stop themselves from realising a longtime dream – Opening a bustling bar & restaurant where food just happens to be vegetarian. They are super excited to invite you in and to create tasty moments as well as many magical memories.

Short walk back to hotel

Early morning arrivals to Helsinki Airport from Australia & Singapore
Meet your Visit Finland host David Wu at the airport (coming from Singapore)

7.00 Bus transfer to Helsinki

Check in to Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki and buffet breakfast available for everybody

9.45 Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Tia Lehtinen and Kirsi Taivaloja

10.00 Helsinki sightseeing tour
Meet your MyHelsinki host Rebecca Maaranto. This tour includes The Senate Square, visit to Oodi central library and Löyly

11.30 Bus transfer from Oodi to Löyly

12.00  Lunch on board Tallink Silja Line and a tour of the ship
Meet your host Olga Vanbergen, Sales Manager International Sales

Tallink Silja Oy is part of AS Tallink Grupp. AS Tallink Grupp is the leading passenger shipping company on the Baltic Sea owning 15 vessels and operating under brands of Tallink and Silja Line on 5 different shipping routes. The company's vision is to be the market pioneer in Europe by offering excellence in leisure and business travel and sea transportation services. 

14.30 Short transfer to the hotel Maria

14.45  Site visits The Hotel Maria
Meet your hosts: Heli Mende, Commercial Director and SioSen Ang, Sales Executive

The Hotel Maria aims to offer the best hotel experience in the Nordics. A major new player joined Helsinki's hotel selection when The Hotel Maria opened in December 2023. The Hotel Maria will take Nordic hospitality and the modern luxury hotel experience to a whole new level.

15.45 Short transfer to the hotel Grand Hansa

16.00 Site visit to NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa
Meet your host: Johanna Tyynelä, Sales Director

The hotel which is due to open in spring 2024 is situated in the heart of Helsinki and is located within two historic buildings that stand as a testament to Helsinki’s heritage and contains 224 spacious and luxurious guest rooms and suites of various sizes. Guests at the hotel can make use of the world-class facilities and amenities available, including a 24-hour fitness center, a spa and a range of meeting and event spaces.

17.00  Free time

Enjoy your afternoon strolling around Helsinki, why not buy some souvenirs from Stockmann or Fazer Chocolate Shop? Or how about a refreshing walk around Kaivopuisto Park and coffees at Café Ursula? Did you know The Finns consume an amazing 12 kilograms of coffee per capita annually, putting us at the top of the world, maybe that’s the secret of the happiness. MyHelsinki.fi – your local guide for the secrets of Helsinki.

18.00 Sokos Hotels presentation at the hotel Helsinki (meeting room Library)
Meet your host Johanna Santala
Helsinki presentation Tia Lehtinen

18.45  Lobby call and short walk to dinner
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Tia Lehtinen, Advisor and Kirsi Taivaloja

19.00  Dinner at restaurant Lasipalatsi

Restaurant Lasipalatsi is restored honouring the functionalism style of the 1930's. The restaurant serves classic dishes and the high-quality wine selection will satisfy even the most demanding tastes. At Restaurant Lasipalatsi you will find classic dishes as well as seasonal delicacies whenever they are at their best.

Short walk back to hotel

Breakfast

10.00 Lobby call and check-out
NB! luggage will be left at hotel storage, take your swimwear and personal toiletries with you. Towels are provided!

Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Tia Lehtinen and Kirsi Taivaloja

10.30 Waterbus to Suomenlinna Island
Tykistönlahti Pier

11.00  Guided visit to Suomenlinna
Meet your guide: Kasper Mårtensson

Welcome to Suomenlinna, one of the most unique areas in Helsinki! The fortress, located off the coast of Helsinki, is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. Suomenlinna is not only an important part of the history of Finland, but also a lively district of Helsinki, which offers something for everyone: nature, culture and history.

12.30 Lunch at the Brewery of Suomenlinna

Restaurant Brewery of Suomenlinna is located just beside the main ferry pier. Beer and brewing culture has always been very close issue to Suomenlinna, some say that Finnish beer culture actually started within constructing the fortress on Swedish era. Today they continue this tradition with their handcrafted beers and delicious food.

14.30  Ferry back to mainland (14.45)
Walk thru Market Square

15.30  Sauna and swim at Allas Sea Pool

Allas Sea Pool has enlivened the city centre waterfront and claimed its place as a popular centre of seaside bathing and urban culture for Helsinki residents. In addition to a refreshing swimming experience, the Allas Sea Pool offers unforgettable sauna moments with sea views. The pool now has five different saunas with changing rooms. At the heart of the sauna building is a new 30-seat shared-use observation sauna with views of the far archipelago and the outskirts of the island. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, sunbathing or live music, we offer a unique moment for you in the company of your soulmates.

17.30 -18.30 Dinner at restaurant Savotta

Savotta offers genuine Finnish food and atmosphere, just off the Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki. The name Savotta means a logging site and the interior decoration and dishes are inspired by the Finnish forests and thousands of lakes, with a dash of Finnish nostalgy from the past decades and logging traditions. Savotta’s kitchen cherishes the Finnish food tradition. They use only Finnish ingredients from the pristine forests and lakes and from carefully selected small suppliers.

19.00  Short walk to the hotel to collect luggage, then bus transfer to the airport

21.45 Flight to Rovaniemi (AY539)

23.00 Arrival to Rovaniemi

You are warmly welcome to the Arctic Circle (66°33′45.9′′). Rovaniemi is a central hub to Finnish Lapland and the airport is one of Finland’s most international airports. @visitrovaniemi

00.00 Crossing the Arctic Circle under the Midnight Sun

On our way from Rovaniemi airport we will go and cross the Arctic Circle under the magical light of Midnight Sun at the main square of Santa Claus Village! @santaclausvillageofficial
Beyond Arctic photographer will join us & capture the moments at Arctic Circle on camera. @beyondarctic

00.30 Check-in Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

A warm, wooden interior highlights the exclusive Scandinavian design of the suits that combines local tradition and Lappish heritage. Lavish views to the surrounding forest and Northern forest open up from the panoramic window. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is definitely among the most atmospheric year-round experiences in Lapland. @arctictreehousehotel

Breakfast

8.30 Transfer from hotel
Life of the husky at Bearhill Husky Kennel
A guided tour of the modern kennel facilities and a fascinating view into the daily life of huskies and their mushers. Huskies love attention and you will get a chance to interact with them. There will be time to get to know the dogs and their unique characters, as well as a chance to see the workings of the kennel. @bearhillhusky

12.00 – 13.00 Lunch at Arktikum Café

The tones of the timeless lunch buffet reflect the cycle of the harvest seasons. Northern food does good, and we do our part for a better world by minimizing food waste. @arktikumcafe
Arktikum is the museum and arctic science centre, which highlights the most important facts about Lapland and the Arctic area. @arktikumofficial

13.30 – 18.00 Program by Lapland Luxury, including Site inspection at Hidden Arctic Cloud Villas
Lapland Luxury (brand of the Santapark Arctic World) is specialized in tailor-made luxury experiences with deep understanding of the delicate Arctic environment. Our passion is to create unforgettable and bespoke journeys alongside our guests. @laplandluxury @arctictreehousehotel

App. 18.00 Arrival in Arctic TreeHouse Hotel & free time

19.30 Dinner at igloo village restaurant

Overnight

Breakfast

9.15 Check-out & Gathering together at hotel lobby. Take your luggage to the bus.
Rovaniemi Minitour groups will be revealed & everyone joins his/her tour

10.00 – 14.00 Experience Rovaniemi in Summer
Lunch included

14.30 Arrival & Check-in to Arctic Light Hotel  (UAE & Qatar) and Lapland hotels Sky Ounasvaara (rest of the group)

16.30 Transfer from hotel Sky Ounasvaara to Korundi, short walk from Arctic Light hotel 

17.00 – 20.00 Get-together evening event at Korundi House of Culture for both suppliers and buyers hosted by Visit Finland, Finnair and Visit Rovaniemi 

20.00 Transfer from Korundi to hotel Sky Ounasvaara, short walk to Arctic Light hotel 

Breakfast

9.30 Transfer from Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara to Lappia house, short walk from Arctic Light Hotel

Workshop at Lappia House 
 
09.30-10.00 Morning coffee 

10.00-12.30 Workshop meetings 

12.30-13.30 Buffet lunch 
  
13.30-17.00 Workshop meetings 

17.00 Transfer from Lappia House to hotel Sky Ounasvaara, short walk to Arctic Light Hotel

18.45 Transfer from hotel Sky Ounasvaara to Restaurant Valdemari, short walk from Arctic Light Hotel

19.30 Dinner à la Lapland at Valdemari (Dress code: Marimekko T-shirt)

21.00 Party Like a Finn – midsummer celebration 

01.30 – Good nightless night! 
22:00 / 23:00 / 00:00 / 01:00 Transfer from Valdemari to hotel Sky Ounasvaara, short walk to Arctic Light Hotel

Breakfast

Free time

Check-out

Flights back to home:

Thailand:

7.30 Transfer to the airport
9.20-10.35 AY532 RVN-HEL
13.45-05.25+1 AY141 HEL-BKK

Qatar:

12.30 Transfer to the airport
14.15-15.30 AY534 RVN-HEL 
17.10-23.55 AY1981 HEL-DOH
Connecting flights accordingly (pls see your email)

Australia:

16.20 Transfer to the airport
17.55-19.10 AY536 RVN-HEL
Connecting flights accordingly (pls see your email)

Singapore:

16.20 Transfer to the airport
17.55 -19.10 AY536  RVN-HEL
14.6. 00.25 -18.35 AY131  HEL-SIN