Overview:
There are frequent overnight ferry services operating between Finland's capital Helsinki and Aland's capital Mariehamn, and once in Mariehamn the whole island is very easy to explore as all sights, golf courses, fishing spots and beaches are within reach. Aland is well known for its beautiful archipelago and bedrock, worn smooth by the inland ice, with the typical red colour of the Aland granite.
Another typical feature is the midsummer pole decorated with colourful ornaments. Pole decorations traditionally vary from village to village, and every pole is unique. Aland's nature offers possibilities for swimming, cycling, paddling, long distance skating and more. Summer is the season to be active and get most out of the island as during winter it calms down.
Package price is £1,295 per person based on availability and sharing a double / twin room.
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Departure |
01 May - 30 Sep
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki. Take a taxi or a shuttle bus to your hotel or city centre. Check into your hotel for a two night stay. Accommodation in 4* Sokos Hotel Torni, or similar.
Day 2: Helsinki
You will have the whole day free in Helsinki. Explore the capital on your own or choose from one of our guided tours and excursions. Accommodation in 4* Sokos Hotel Torni, or similar.
Day 3: Helsinki - Mariehamn, Aland Islands
Morning free in Helsinki. In the afternoon take a taxi to the harbour for an overnight cruise to Aland. Accommodation onboard in high-quality cabins for 2-4 people with promenade view.
Day 4: Arrival in Aland Islands
Early arrival in Mariehamn. Transfer on your own from the harbour to the close by hotel and check in. Accommodation in 3* - 4* hotel.
Day 5 -7: Aland Islands
Free time in Aland. Make the most of your time by trying out a variety of summer activities and events that the island has to offer. Visit Tjudö Vineyard for fruit and berry wine tasting, shop in Mariehamn Torggatan area for handicrafts and clothes, or visit the Maritime Quarter, a living marine centre with a boat-building yard, a smithy and other traditional handicrafts. The Castle of Kastelholm and the Museum-ship Pommern are popular sites to visit.
Day 8: Mariehamn, Aland Islands - Helsinki*
Check out from your hotel and transfer to the harbour for your cruise back to Helsinki. The cruise boat departs late in the evening and arrives in Helsinki the following morning. Accommodation onboard in high-quality cabins for 2-4 people with promenade view.
* It is also possible to end this trip in Stockholm instead of Helsinki. Please ask us if you prefer this option.
Day 9: Departure from Helsinki
Upon arrival in Helsinki take a taxi or use public transport to get to the airport for your flights back home.
Package Includes:
- Direct flights from London Heathrow to Helsinki and return
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- 2 nights accommodation in 4* hotel in Helsinki
- Overnight cruise Helsinki - Aland
- Overnight cruise Aland - Helsinki
- 4 nights accommodation in 3* - 4* hotel in Mariehamn
- Breakfast daily
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki. Take a taxi or a shuttle bus to your hotel or city centre. Check into your hotel for a two night stay. Accommodation in 4* Sokos Hotel Torni, or similar.
Day 2: Helsinki
You will have the whole day free in Helsinki. Explore the capital on your own or choose from one of our guided tours and excursions. Accommodation in 4* Sokos Hotel Torni, or similar.
Day 3: Helsinki - Mariehamn, Aland Islands
Morning free in Helsinki. In the afternoon take a taxi to the harbour for an overnight cruise to Aland. Accommodation onboard in high-quality cabins for 2-4 people with promenade view.
Day 4: Arrival in Aland Islands
Early arrival in Mariehamn. Transfer on your own from the harbour to the close by hotel and check in. Accommodation in 3* - 4* hotel.
Day 5 -7: Aland Islands
Free time in Aland. Make the most of your time by trying out a variety of summer activities and events that the island has to offer. Visit Tjudö Vineyard for fruit and berry wine tasting, shop in Mariehamn Torggatan area for handicrafts and clothes, or visit the Maritime Quarter, a living marine centre with a boat-building yard, a smithy and other traditional handicrafts. The Castle of Kastelholm and the Museum-ship Pommern are popular sites to visit.
Day 8: Mariehamn, Aland Islands - Helsinki*
Check out from your hotel and transfer to the harbour for your cruise back to Helsinki. The cruise boat departs late in the evening and arrives in Helsinki the following morning. Accommodation onboard in high-quality cabins for 2-4 people with promenade view.
* It is also possible to end this trip in Stockholm instead of Helsinki. Please ask us if you prefer this option.
Day 9: Departure from Helsinki
Upon arrival in Helsinki take a taxi or use public transport to get to the airport for your flights back home.
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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.