Itinerary: 5Days/4 Nights Autumn Wonders of Finland
Why visit Finland in autumn? Picture golden forests, fiery red hillsides, and crystal-clear lakes reflecting the season’s magic. As nights grow longer, the Northern Lights begin to dance across the skies, adding a touch of wonder to your journey. With fewer crowds and that signature Nordic peace, autumn in Finland is pure serenity waiting to be discovered.
Strolling through national parks, you will find peaceful trails blanketed with leaves, mirror-like lakes reflecting the colours of fall, and the quiet beauty of nature preparing for winter.
Day 1: Ivalo – Inari – Saariselkä
0720H: Arrive Helsinki
0930H: Take domestic flight from Helsinki to Ivalo
1000H: Drive from Ivalo to Lake Inari (40km/ 30 min)
1030H: Visit Siida – Sámi Museum and walk around the Nature Centre
1130H: Lake Inari Cruise (2.5 hours cruise)
1300H: Lunch
1400H: Depart from Lake Inari , head to Saariselkä (70km/1 hr)
1500H: Visit Reindeer Farm
1600H: Shop around Saariselkä town
1700H: Check into Hotel
1900H: Dinner
2000H: Northern Light Search
Day 2: Saariselkä
0900H: Forest Walk with Huskies, warm drink by campfire
1000H: Hike at Urho Kekkonen National Park (2 hrs)
1200H: Lunch
1300H: Rest
1500H: Sauna & Ice Pool Experience usually at the hotel
2000H: Northern Light Search
Day 3: Saariselkä – Luosto – Rovaniemi
0900H: Drive from Saariselkä to Luosto (167km / 2hr 30min)
1130H: Visit to Amethyst Mine: Guided digging & Panoramic views
1230H: Lunch
1330H: Drive from Luosto to Rovaniemi (116km / 1hr 40min)
1510H: Arrive Santa Village in Rovaniemi
1530H: Visit to Santa Claus Office : Meet Santa & cross the Arctic Circle
1700H: Visit to Husky Park – Learn about Arctic sled dogs
1750H: Drive from Husky Park – Rovaniemi town (10 mins drive)
1800H: Explore Rovaniemi town
1900H: Dinner
Day 4: Rovaniemi – Helsinki
0920H: Domestic flight departs from Rovaniemi
1035H: Arrive Helsinki
1100H: Explore downtown Helsinki:
– Temppeliaukio Church
– Uspenski Cathedral
– Old Market Hall
– Sibelius Monument
– Senate Square
– Helsinki Cathedral
1300H: Lunch
1400H: Take ferry to visit Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
1600H: Arrive back to Helsinki , head to Esplanadi Park and shop around in the city
1900H: Dinner
Day 5: Helsinki
0900H: Drive from Helsinki to Porvoo (50km/ 1hr)
1000H: Arrive Porvoo, explore Old Town area
1200H: Lunch
1300H: Drive from Porvoo to Helsinki (50km/ 1hr)
1400H: Head to Helsinki Airport
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