Things to do in Southern Savonia, Finland: The Best Tours

This e-bike tour offers a fine presentation of traditional farming country and river valleys on the coast, plus endless forests and lakes as the route heads north towards Lakeland. Throw in some national parks, forest roads, family-run B&B’s and a lot of that special “Summer Feeling” you can still find in rural Finland and you have a fantastic cycling holiday. Be warned: you may have to come back for more!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, High-quality electric bike, All bike equipment (bags, bottles, helmets, tools, etc.), GPS navigator, Technical support, Pre-planned route, Train tickets from Lappeenranta to Helsinki

Exclusions: Flights, Transfers, Baggage transfers (not needed with e-bikes!), Personal insurances, Meals or drinks (breakfast is incl.)

Experience lake Saimaa in just 75 minutes on a comfortable lake cruise by silent solar-powered Ecoboat in Puumala. Your friendly captain tells you interesting stories about local history and traditions, serves coffee and entertains by accordion music in stunning lake scenery. Comfortable weather-proof Ecoboat, private captain, informative stories and beautifull finnish lake. With some luck you might even spot a rare Saimaa seal.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, WiFi on board, Skippers stories live, View of photos and videos in skippers presentation

Exclusions: Souvenirs for sale at the end of tour

Experience the beauty of lake Saimaa and observe Saimaa Ringed Seals on this 3 hours narrated cruise in Puumala. • 3-hours cruise, 10 weekly departure times during early summer, 3 weekly departures after mid-June • Spectacular views in the archipelago of Saimaa • Enjoy engaging and informative narration by our guide Mr Arto • Sail on the Ecoboat, the seal-friendly electric boat with comfortable cabin and leather sofas

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Professional guide, Live entertainment, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Try out a unique winter extreme experience in Savonlinna. Jump in the freezing water and let the stream bring you like a cork right in front of the old Olavinlinna Castle. This is a safe, guided ice-floating session in frozen water wearing a dry waterproof rescue suit.

Inclusions: Light refreshments, Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Gain insight into Finland’s customs and culture on this 3-hour private handcraft workshop with a Lappish family, from Rovaniemi. Visit a Lappish log-built home near Rovaniemi with a guide, and meet a local family practised in the traditional art of reindeer antler-carving. Gain insight into this traditional and sustainable art, and learn of the uses to which the carved antlers are traditionally put. Enjoy a snack of sweetbreads and coffee or tea, and give it a try yourself. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Private Handicraft workshop, Coffee/tea and sweetbread, Souvenir

Exclusions: Gratuities

Winter adventure to famous Astuvansalmi rock painting field • duration 4-5 hrs including pickup  • pickup available from your hotel/cottage door in Mikkeli area  • private english speaking guide • Astuvansalmi rock paintings are amongst the most spectacular ones in all Scandinavia

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Coffee and/or Tea, Hot mushroom soup and bread

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This comprehensive small-group sightseeing tour takes you around the city of Savonlinna, Kerimäki and Punkaharju in the heart of Saimaa lake region as well as surrounding attractions by a comfortable minibus. You will be picked up from your hotel and your guide will show you places and tell you stories about local history and Finnish way of life. In Punkaharju we make a walk in winter wonderland with snowshoes.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Snow shoe trip, Hot drinks after snow shoe trip, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

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Finland is often called “The Land of Thousand Lakes”. Take this epic Lakeland bike tour and see for yourself what it’s all about. Ride through the gently undulating country, green forests and lakes. Hazy summer afternoons on quiet gravel roads. In the evening, enjoy local hospitality in a small B&B, then relax in the sauna and jump in a cool lake. Days are long and it never gets really dark.The last ice age created these wonderful landscapes for us to enjoy. Our route will show you the best spots of legendary Lakeland.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, High-quality electric bike, All bike equipment (bags, bottles, helmets, tools, etc.), GPS navigator, Technical support, Pre-planned route, Train tickets from Parikkala to Helsinki

Exclusions: Flights, Transfers, Baggage transfers (not needed with e-bikes!), Personal insurances, Meals or drinks (breakfast is incl.)