Overview:
Helsinki offers plenty to see and do during the winter. Visit Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, stroll around the city and enjoy shopping at Finnish design boutiques, try ice skating in the Railway Square or enjoy a warming cup of hot chocolate in one of the many cafes around Kaivopuisto Park.
After spending some time in the city, head off for some traditional winter activities at Levi Ski Resort, Finland's biggest skiing centre with 43 pistes and 230 kilometres of cross-country skiing tracks. Levi is located in Kittila in Northern Finland, but is easily accesible by train or plane. The leisure centre offers numerous facilities in winter.
Besides skiing and snowboarding, why not try tobogganing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing or ice fishing. The unique nature creates dozens of possibilities to enjoy out door activities.
Holiday price is from £1,295 per person based on availability and two persons sharing a standard double/twin room.
Departure Dates:
| Departure dates |
Departure |
Arrival |
Arrive |
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| November - April |
London |
Helsinki |
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Upon arrival in Helsinki, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Helsinki city centre.
Day 2: Helsinki
Helsinki is a modern cultural city, which throughout 450 years of history, has existed in the crosscurrents of the East and West. The colorful layers of history can be seen everywhere; a walk through the city center or of the magnificent Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress will open your eyes to a fascinating past. Sights of interest are the historical center, Senate Square, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument and Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church).
Day 3: Helsinki - Kolari - Levi, Kittila
Spend the day exploring Helsinki. In the afternoon, take the overnight train towards Northern FInland. Arrive in Kolari and change to a Ski Bus that takes you to Levi
Day 4 - 6: Levi
Welcome to Levi, a round-the-year activity resort and the biggest ski resort in Finland. Levi is located in the Fell Lapland, 170km above the Arctic Circle, in the middle of pure nature and large wilderness areas. Levi Fell village is actually a small holiday town, which offers a wide range of first-rate services to its guests.
In Levi you can find slopes available for downhill skiers and snowboarders, beginners or advanced skiers as well as children. Levi offers all from wide family runs with lots of space to carve your tracks to challenging steep slopes which whet the appetite of more accomplished and even expert skiers. There are altogether 43 slopes and for those who need coaching Levi has an international Ski School.
You can also join activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing and husky sledding.
Day 7: Departure from Kittila
Departure. Transfer to Kittila airport for your return flight.
Package Includes:
- Flights from London to Helsinki and return from Kittila (other UK airports available upon request - please contact our team)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- Airport transfer in Helsinki
- 2 night's accommodation in centrally located hotel in Helsinki
- Overnight Train + Ski Bus tickets from Helsinki to Levi
- 3 night's accommodation in a hotel at Levi Ski Resort
- Breakfast daily
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Upon arrival in Helsinki, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Helsinki city centre.
Day 2: Helsinki
Helsinki is a modern cultural city, which throughout 450 years of history, has existed in the crosscurrents of the East and West. The colorful layers of history can be seen everywhere; a walk through the city center or of the magnificent Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress will open your eyes to a fascinating past. Sights of interest are the historical center, Senate Square, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument and Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church).
Day 3: Helsinki - Kolari - Levi, Kittila
Spend the day exploring Helsinki. In the afternoon, take the overnight train towards Northern FInland. Arrive in Kolari and change to a Ski Bus that takes you to Levi
Day 4 - 6: Levi
Welcome to Levi, a round-the-year activity resort and the biggest ski resort in Finland. Levi is located in the Fell Lapland, 170km above the Arctic Circle, in the middle of pure nature and large wilderness areas. Levi Fell village is actually a small holiday town, which offers a wide range of first-rate services to its guests.
In Levi you can find slopes available for downhill skiers and snowboarders, beginners or advanced skiers as well as children. Levi offers all from wide family runs with lots of space to carve your tracks to challenging steep slopes which whet the appetite of more accomplished and even expert skiers. There are altogether 43 slopes and for those who need coaching Levi has an international Ski School.
You can also join activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing and husky sledding.
Day 7: Departure from Kittila
Departure. Transfer to Kittila airport for your return flight.
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Car Rental
You can rent a car, as long as you have a valid EU or international driver's license. Most cars will have manual transmission.
Transportation
Railway mostly serves domestic routes and is used as an easy and quick way to get from the capital to major cities of the country. There are some international routes, like to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but time spent on the way will be quite long.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel between the Baltic States. Eurolines will get you between Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. One way tickets will cost £ 15 - £ 20 and approximate travel time is 5 hours between the cities. Ticket reservations in advance are recommended.
Taxis are the quickest and most convenient way of travelling round the city. You'll find them located close to the main hotels. Usually it's quite easy to catch a taxi on the street, however, it's much better and safer to order one by phone. Taxi costs in all of the Baltic countries and Poland are approximately the same and a ride in the centre of the city will cost you approx £ 5 - £ 7. Taxis in Finland and Russia are considerably more expensive. It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask approximately how much the trip will cost before you get in.
We would not recommend you to take public transportation within the city, as it's usually crowded and it may cause you unnecessary anxiety about where to stop.