Breakfast and check-out
7.30 Transfer to the airport
9.20 Flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki AY532 RVN-HEL
(pls note! Flights to Europe: your transfer will leave at 12.30 and RVN-HEL flight will departure at 14.15)
10.35 Arrival in Helsinki
11.00 Pick up from the airport
Meet your Visit Espoo host Paula Lappalainen
Bus transfers in Espoo are operated by Visit Espoo partner Åbergin Linja bus travel company. This is the first bus company in Finland to receive Sustainable Travel Finland label. The friendly service is a natural part of company´s ISO 9001 certificate, and as a part of the ISO 14001 environmental management system Åbergin Linja invests in environmentally friendly busses.
11.30 Departure for Nuuksio National Park area
Nuuksio National Park is the place to enjoy typical Finnish lake, forest and rugged crags sceneries. The park is a green oasis in the capital area with about 70 km of marked hiking trails and lots of outdoor activities to experience. The rocky lake upland is home to many species that thrive in old-growth forests, vibrant meadows, valleys, and ponds. This park, loved by capital area citizens, celebrate its 30 years as a National Park in year 2024, which will be a joyful celebration of both preserving the nature and recreating in these calming and energizing surroundings.
12.30 Hotel Inspection/Site Visit at Hawkhill Resort and lunch in a Forest Restaurant Korpelan laavu
Hawkhill is a family-owned company offering accommodation and experiences in high-end log cottages. Their forest restaurant Korpelan Laavu is among Southern Finland’s most breathtaking. It functions as dining hall, get-together spot or even cocktail party venue. Nestled among the trees on the side of a rocky outcrop, the shelter offers a magical atmosphere with perfect meals for the occasion.
14.15 Departure with rowboats across the lake
Live like a true Finn and let’s row across the pristine Kaitlampi lake in traditional rowboats. There are almost 190 000 lakes in Finland, so lakes are truly part of the Finnish national landscape. After short adventure on the lake, we continue further with bus transfer. (Option to choose a bus transfer instead of rowboat transfer as well.)
15.15 Hotel Inspection at Haltia Lake Lodge
Haltia Lake Lodge is the place to nest up in a nature boutique lodge and enjoy the good life. Take a step back from busy everyday life and reconnect with nature by the enchanting fjord-like Pitkäjärvi lake – just 30 minutes from Helsinki. In addition to lodging, Haltia Lake Lodge provides the perfect outdoor experiences to make a stay both inspiring and invigorating. Everything done here, is built on nature conservation, sustainable development, and local sourcing.
16.15 Site Inspection at Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, afternoon coffee break with a savory treat
Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is a fascinating nature, visitor, exhibition, and events center that will give the visitor the feel of Finnish pristine nature and a chance to experience spectacular nature destinations under one roof. Haltia has committed to the sustainable development in all its operations. The building is highly ecological, and the services have been built around the surrounding nature. Haltia’s exhibitions, guided tours, and events help visitors deepen their relationship with nature and increase their environmental awareness.
17.45 Check-in to Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden
Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden is the green pearl of Tapiola district. It’s a meeting place for both locals and visitors, close to good public transportation connections, services, and culture. At Tapiola Garden you will feel comfortable regardless of whether you are on vacation or on a business trip. Almost all rooms have a balcony. Some of the balconies are directed to a beautiful backyard, Tapiola's central pool, where you can watch or try out SUP-boarding in the summer and ice-skating in the winter! The hotel also has a gym, sauna, and swimming pool.
19.00 Lobby call for dinner at Lucy in the Sky restaurant
Lucy in the Sky is a rooftop restaurant and bar. Lucy serves contemporary bistro food along with a unique view on top of Accountor Tower, the historical landmark building towering over Espoo. Lucy's glass walls provide views to all directions showcasing the best of the Helsinki region from diverse urban landscapes to natural parks. If you move your gaze to the south, you'll find the glistening quintessential Finnish archipelago.
We will travel with a metro from the hotel to the restaurant and back and get to enjoy the beautiful and bright summer nights of Finland.
21.30 Good night!