Finland Family Holiday

Intrepid Travel · 7 days
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
Finland Family Holiday
7 Days
From AUD $4045
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating

Finland Family Holiday

Finland Family Holiday

Intrepid Travel · 7 days
Duration

7 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Moderate

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Take the family on the ultimate cool-cation during this seven-day adventure through Finland and discover why Lapland is the perfect summer destination.

Highlights

  • Find out why Finland is known as the happiest country in the world as you travel from Helsinki to the northern regions of Finnish Lapland.
  • Watch the landscapes whizz by onboard the comfortable Santa Claus Express overnight train – an activity the kids are sure to love.
  • Discover the midnight sun on a gondola ride and short guided walk in Levi with your local leader.
  • Try your hand at some traditional hands-on workshops like felting and baking with a local family in their home. Then, toast marshmallows over a campfire and spend time with their farm animals.
  • Find a moment of calm as you’re guided through a tree-hugging forest in Levi, then be wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning.

Trip Details

Duration

7 days

Transportation

Private vehicle,train

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Helsinki , Finland

Finishes

Rovaniemi, Finland

Accommodations

Moderate

Travel Style

Family

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Helsinki
Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your family adventure kicks off in Helsinki with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe visit the Helsinki Cathedral, wander through the Kauppatori Market Square or soak in a Finnish Sauna with the locals. After your meeting, maybe head out for a group dinner to get to know the other families travelling with you.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel Arthur (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Overnight train
After breakfast, join your local leader on a walking tour of the capital city. Then, visit the Suomenlinna Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the sea fortress with your leader, take in the panoramic views of the city and surrounding water and learn about Helsinki’s rich history. After, you’ll take a ferry back to Helsinki’s city centre. There will be some free time in the afternoon to grab some snacks, explore the town further and have dinner before boarding the overnight Santa Claus Express train to Kolari.

Included Activities:

  • Helsinki to Kolari - Santa Claus Express Overnight Train
  • Helsinki - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
  • Helsinki - City walking tour

Accommodation:

  • Santa Claus Express Night Train (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Levi
After an exciting train journey, you'll disembark this morning in Kolari where a transfer will be waiting to take you to your accommodation in Levi. There will be some time to rest and recharge before joining your leader in the afternoon for a gondola ride and short guided walk to explore the surroundings and beauty of the midnight sun. Tonight, why not continue to explore Levi and find somewhere to try some local dishes for dinner.

Included Activities:

  • Levi - Gondola and guided hike

Accommodation:

  • Hullu Pooro Hotel  (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Levi
Today is free day for you to enjoy Lapland in summer at your own pace. Maybe join a canoeing adventure on one of the many lakes, hire bikes for a cycling adventure or take things at a slower pace and explore the town and museums of Levi. Later, why not hike through Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, cycle the scenic trails on a mountain biking trip or take in the scenic views from above on a zip-line adventure. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations.

Optional Activities:

  • Levi - Canoeing (75 EUR)

Accommodation:

  • Hullu Pooro Hotel  (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: Rovaniemi
This morning, travel to Halipuu Forest. When you arrive, meet the family that owns the land and hear about their efforts to spread awareness of nature conservation and how they work to save trees from being cut down. Hug a few trees (as the locals do) before being wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning. After, sit down for a warm cup of hot chocolate and a lunch around the fire of lapp-dogs (reindeer sausages wrapped in bread dough, roasted on the campfire). Later, travel to Rovaniemi, where you’ll stay for the next two nights.

Included Activities:

  • Halipuu Forest - Arctic cocooning experience

Accommodation:

  • Hotelli Aakenus (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: Rovaniemi
After breakfast, you’ll visit a local Finnish family for a day of activities, getting to know their way of life. Get hands-on with a needle-felting workshop, a baking class where you’ll make traditional kampanisu (scones) and learn about Finnish history and culture. You’ll also be able to spend some time with the family’s animals, including their therapy sheep! Later, sit down for a delicious lunch and indulge in the kampanisu pastries that you baked earlier. Tonight, maybe join your group for dinner – a great way to spend your final night in Finland!

Included Activities:

  • Rovaniemi - Traditional workshops with local family

Accommodation:

  • Hotelli Aakenus (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: Rovaniemi
Your Finland adventure comes to an end today after breakfast. This doesn’t mean your trip has to come to an end! Your local leader will have the best recommendations if you are looking for more to see and do in town. If you would like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $4,045
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 7 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Take the family on the ultimate cool-cation during this seven-day adventure through Finland and discover why Lapland is the perfect summer destination.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Jun 2026

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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