Winter holiday in Finland 10 days/ 9 nights (27.12.-05.01.2025)

Check-in at 4* Scandic Park Hotel

• A relaxed hotel right next to Helsinki city centre and close to excellent transport connections. Convenient parking facilities, an indoor pool on the top floor and a cozy restaurant ensure a successful visit. From here you can experience city sights even by foot.

• Standard. 25 mÇ. Accommodates up to 3 people. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in this cozy room. Some rooms have a bathtub.

• Bed types: King-size bed 200 cm OR Twin beds 100 cm

• This room is equipped with: Armchair / armchairs, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting/wall-to-wall carpet (available in some rooms), Desk and chair, Free WiFi, Hairdryer, Iron and ironing board, Minibar, Non smoking, Safety box, Table / tables, Toiletries, TV, Wooden floor (available in some rooms)

– Breakfast at hotel, check-out

– Early mornicng transfer to railway station

– Train to Kajaani (Travel time is 6.5 hours)

– Bus Transfer Kajaani-Vuokatti

– Check-in at a cottage in Holiday Club Katinkulta Vuokatti

Vuokatti resort

• Vuokatti is perhaps the best Finnish resort where dreams of an ideal vacation come true! Excellent ski slopes, picturesque forest trails, rich infrastructure, cozy cottages, the best tropical water park and a friendly atmosphere. This is a place where you can forget about the hustle and bustle and completely immerse yourself in

harmony with nature.

• Vuokatti is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! Here you can go skiing and snowboarding, go on a snowmobile safari or ride in a dog sled, enjoy hiking and skiing along scenic routes, and relax in a spa or water park. Clean air and magnificent scenery will make your vacation unforgettable!

Holiday Club Katinkulta – the most versatile holiday resort in the Nordic Countries – is located in the Kainuu region in North Eastern Finland, Vuokatti. The landscape of the region consists mostly of large areas of forest covered fells and lakes. Katinkulta provides you with the opportunities to enjoy Finnish nature and practically any kind of recreation with the whole family.

• At Holiday Club Katinkulta, you are surrounded by Vuokatti’s rugged landscape and 200 km of cross country skiing trails both on land and on ice. The area also has an extensive number of well-maintained snowmobile trails. Located just 3 km from Katinkulta, the Vuokatti ski center has 13 slopes that offer something for everyone. Warm, snow-less weather is not a problem for real skiers because the conditions are always good at Vuokatti: the cross-country and snowboarding tunnels are open in both winter and summer. A ski bus runs between the ski center and Katinkulta regularly.

• The Tropical Spa of Katinkulta offers various spa activities for all ages. Enjoy the speed of waterslide or relax in jacuzzi or Sauna World. Pamper yourself with a massage after a day’s skiing or hiking and enjoy our wonderful body treatments and facials at Harmony Spa Wellness section.

Holiday Club Katinkulta semidetached houses

One-bedroom holiday residence – 52 sq.m., max. 4 persons

A homely semi-detached house with 1 bedroom, a living room, a mezzanine, a kitchen with appliances, a bathroom, and a sauna

Beds for 2 in the bedroom and two on the mezzanine

Two-bedroom holiday residence – 67 sq.m., max. 6 persons

A homely semi-detached house with 2 bedrooms, a living room, a mezzanine, a kitchen with appliances, a bathroom, and a sauna

Beds for 4 in the bedrooms and two on the mezzanine

Three-bedroom holiday residence – 82 sq.m., max. 8 persons

A homely semi-detached house with 3 bedrooms, a living room, a mezzanine, a kitchen with appliances, a bathroom, and a sauna

Beds for 6 in the bedrooms and an additional two on the mezzanine

All houses has its own terrace, fireplace and sauna.

Snowmobile Safari

Duration – 2 hours

Difficulty – Easy

• Enjoy amazing winter scenery on a snowmobile safari! Your local guide will lead the way, as we drive safely into the winter wonderland by snowmobiles. We drive this safari with new Touring model snowmobiles – due to new technology they’re safer and more environmentally friendly as they produce lower emissions.

• On our way back we’ll stop for a break and enjoy hot drinks & sweet snacks. This safari suits well for beginners too. The route length is about 20 km.

Please note:

• Group size 1–20 people

• Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Min. 5 yrs)

• Please note there has to be one adult driver per one

adult/child passenger

• Driver must have valid driver’s license

• Incl. safari outfit and safety & driving instructions

• Minimum age of passengers is: 5 years

• Transportation is included

Santa Claus Adventure

Take your time to enjoy the authentic Christmas feeling.

5-6 hours

• After breakfast we go to an unforgettable adventure to the magical village of Kalevala, where Santa Claus is waiting for you! The journey will take about 1 hour. Upon arrival, we will plunge into the fabulous atmosphere of the New Year and the magical forest. The elves will meet us and invite us to make the famous Christmas cookies together. And then we will go in search of Santa Claus, talk to him and even take a photo! An exciting trip and a delicious lunch in the restaurant await you. Tired but happy, we will return to Vuokatti in the evening. Join this magical journey!

• Included: transfers, ginger cookies making with elves, Santa Claus meeting, photos with own camera, lunch, assistance in English.

Day of rest. Possibility of additional activities.

Day of rest. Possibility of additional activities.

Day 7.

2,5 km Husky Ride

• Join us for a fun and memorable journey through the winter landscape of Vuokatti. An experience you’ll cherish forever!

• The trail winds through snow covered fields and peaceful forest. Just sit back, relax and let our expert guide hold the reins, whilst you take it all in!

• After the ride ends, you will be invited to enjoy a hot cup of Finnish berry juice with some delicious biscuits! You’ll also have the opportunity to take photographs

and ask questions about the fascinating lives and traits of our dogs. It’s a chance to get up close and personal with these remarkable animals and provides the

perfect introduction to the incredible abilities of the Alaskan husky sled dog.

• A ride shorter in length, it is suitable for all ages.

• Distance of ride: 2,5 km

• Duration of ride: about 10 min

• Total program duration: 45-60 min

• Difficulty level: Easy

• Suitable for all ages

Includes: visit the husky kennel, 10min husky sleigh ride, hot berry juice and biscuit, transfers

Day 8. Reindeer safari

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How about spending an unforgettable day surrounded by nature and immersed in the magic of the North? Imagine watching graceful deer, feeding them from your

hands and enjoying the crystal clear air of the northern forest. Sounds tempting? Today we invite you to an amazing reindeer farm, where you will have a unique opportunity to learn how the Finns breed and care for these majestic animals. Not only will you see the daily life of the farm, but you will also be able to take part in the process of feeding the reindeer, feel the warmth of their furry noses and enjoy their friendly behavior. And after getting acquainted with the farm, an exciting

adventure awaits us – a reindeer sleigh ride through a magical forest. Imagine yourself gliding along snowcovered paths, surrounded by the silence and beauty of

a winter forest. This is a real immersion into the atmosphere of a northern fairy tale! Such a day will give you a lot of positive emotions and vivid impressions. You will be able to take stunning photos, enjoy Finnish hospitality and feel part of this unique culture. The program includes hot drinks, hearty soup and a lot of impressions!

Spend a day full of joy and amazing discoveries! Then deer farm is waiting for you! Suitable for all ages. 

• Program details:

Tour duration: 5-6 hours

Sled ride time: about 15 minutes

Time on the farm: 2.5 hours

Includes: transfers, visit to a reindeer farm, reindeer

feeding, reindeer sledding, sausages on the fire, hot

drinks.

• DAY 9

Check-out at the hotel

Transfer to Kajaani train station

Train to Helsinki

Transfer to 4* hotel in Helsinki

Check-in at the hotel

Overnight at the htl

• DAY 10

Breakfast at the htl, check-out

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