Finland : Family Summer Adventure At Hotel Kalevala

Active fun for all the family

Enjoy a summer family holiday in the remote region of Kainuu in easternmost Finland, which is known for its pristine wilderness of lakes and vast forests. In the midst of this beauty you find the picturesque Hotel Kalevala overlooking Lake Lammasjärvi, presenting the ideal location for a spot of canoeing. Surrounded by old log houses and wonderful natural scenery as far as the eye can see, your summer adventure holiday is filled with fun activities including mushroom picking and berry picking.

Itinerary

Day 1 - UK - Kajaani

On arrival at Kajaani airport, transfer to the friendly lakeside Hotel Kalevala in the village of Kuhmo. Dinner in the hotel restaurant and overnight at Hotel Kalevala. Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - Fairy-tale Adventure Trail

Following breakfast at the hotel, your hostess will brief you on the programme for the coming week. Enjoy a boat trip on the lake before discovering the myths and legends of the Kalevala Adventure Trail. Join us for an exclusive experience that will revive your senses, and discover a whole new type of nature in the beautiful Nordic scenery. Escape to the heartland of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, which offers a truly unique, magical experience for all your senses; a combination of the beauty of nature and fascinating ancient legends. Unspoiled nature can make you see things differently. Her bounty titillates your taste buds with smoked salmon and forest berries, downed with a sip of traditional liqueur. Exploring the perfect marriage of wood and traditional craftsmanship in the stately Pohjola House and its surrounding yard area, or escaping the howling of the wolves through an underground tunnel offer yet more thrilling experiences. Other highlights include a Kalevala exhibition, forge’s cabin, pine tar lodge bar and delicatessens where you can find authentic Finnish mementos and keepsakes to take home with you. This inspiring adventure takes you to the very heart of the Kalevala Spirit, where the mystical national epic is reborn into the present day. - Evening sauna and dinner Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Farm visit, horse sleigh ride

After breakfast, we transfer to a local farm where you get to explore the Finnish countryside on a horse sleigh ride. Duration approximately 3 hours including a break for refreshments. Time to relax in the sauna before dinner. Enjoy the long daylight hours and continue the peaceful summer evening with some rowing and canoeing on the lake. Overnight at Hotel Kalevala. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Day at leisure

After breakfast, the day is at your leisure to try some of the many optional activities or perhaps just to relax with a spa treatment at the hotel. Please see below the comprehensive range of activities available for you and your family. Sauna, dinner and overnight at Hotel Kalevala. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Berry and Mushroom picking

Following breakfast, explore the pure wilderness of the Kainuu region on a guided mushroom and berry picking trip. We start our tour from the shore of the Hotel Kalevala and continue by rowing boat to some of the many islands to be found in Lake Lammasjärvi or walk to the forests near the hotel depending on where the best berries may be found. Refreshments will be served on the sandy beach near the forest and later we prepare a delicious lunch on the campfire by the lake using the berries and mushrooms we picked earlier. Approximate duration 3-4 hours. Sauna and dinner at Hotel Kalevala. Mushrooming seasons: May – Jun: Morel Jul – Sep: All other varieties Berrypicking seasons: End of Jul –beginning of Sep: Blueberry and Cloudberry End of August - end of Sep: Lingonberry Sep: Cranberry Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 6 to 7 - Optional Activities

Breakfast and days at leisure to explore more of the region and to try out more of the exciting activities available. Free use of fishing equipment, bicycles, kick-boards and rowing boats. Sauna and dinner at Hotel Kalevala. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Kuhmo - UK

After breakfast, there is still time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Hotel Kalevala before transfering to Kajaani airport for your return flight to the UK. Or why not stopover in the Finnish capital of Helsinki on your way back? Please ask for details. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

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Prices

Finland - Family Summer Adventure At Hotel Kalevala - Prices From:
Dates	Family Summer Adventure at Hotel Kalevala
	Adult	Child
01/05/2009 - 30/06/2009	£1,435	£1,010
01/07/2009 - 11/07/2009	£1,485	£1,035
27/07/2009 - 19/08/2009	£1,485	£1,035
20/08/2009 - 31/10/2009	£1,435	£1,010
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
This itinerary does not operate between 12 - 26 July

Prices for single travellers:

Finland - Family Summer Adventure At Hotel Kalevala - Prices From:
Dates	Family Summer Adventure at Hotel Kalevala
	Adult	Child
01/05/2009 - 30/06/2009	£1,558	-
01/07/2009 - 11/07/2009	£1,606	-
27/07/2009 - 19/08/2009	£1,606	-
20/08/2009 - 31/10/2009	£1,558	-
Notes
Prices are per person.

What's Included?

• 7 Nights accommodation(bathrobe,hairdryer,minibar,TV,shower/wc
• Evening sauna and jacuzzi daily
• 7 x buffet breakfasts
• 6 x half board (incl.3 course dinner)
• 1 x dinner outdoors by an open fire
• Sightseeing tour with a motorboat
• Kalevala Spirit experience tour
• Horse-drawn cab drive
• Guided mushroom or berrypicking trip
• Transfers from Kajaani airport to hotel Kalevala and back

What's NOT Included?

• Travel insurance

Optional Excursions

Bear watching night

Meeting the “Wild Brown Bear” in its natural environment, the wild taiga, is an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. The Brown Bear and other rare animals such as the wolverine and wild deer can be viewed from three specially designed hides. All hides are equipped with comfortable viewing chairs, sleeping areas, hearing amplifier system and toilets. Bus transfer from the hotel close to the Russian border in the wild region of Kuhmo on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 15.45. Return next morning at 7.30 am. Price includes refreshments and sandwiches, sleeping bags, sound equipment, Bear Night Diploma, insurance and personal tour guide. Equipment recommended to bring: clothes according to weather forecast, binoculars, video and camera.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£174.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Biathlon competition

At the Kalevala ski centre next to the hotel you get the chance to practise the biathlon. A professional guide will teach you the shooting technique and we organise an informal competition including shooting. Juice will be served and diploma awarded as part of the package.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£46.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Bicycle and Hiking Trip

The tour starts by bicycle to the Kämärä Forest Path (easy ride) followed by a 2,5 km guided hiking tour. Coffee break included.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£36.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Canoes For Hire

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per hour	£7.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009
Price per day	£37.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Classical Massage

Duration: 50 min or 90 mins.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person 50 mins	£28.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009
Price per person 90 mins	£53.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009
Price per person 90 mins	£0.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Exciting swim in rescue suit through the rapids of Pajakkakoski

Including diploma, coffee tea and transfer. Minimum 5 persons.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person, 5 persons	£108.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009
Price per person, 7-8 people	£0.00	01 May 2008	19 Aug 2008
Price per person, 9-10 people	£0.00	01 May 2008	19 Aug 2008
Price per person, 11-15 people	£0.00	01 May 2008	19 Aug 2008
Price per person, 16-18 people	£0.00	20 Aug 2006	19 Aug 2007

Fishing trip to Lake Syväjärvi

Guided tour to the beautiful lake where you can fish for rainbow trout. Transfer, fishing licence, equipment and lunch by the open campfire included.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£75.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Fishing trip to the River Pajakkajoko

An approximately 4 hour excursion including equipment, permits and picnic lunch.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£94.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Herb Bubble Bath

Enjoy a Jacuzzi with water and air showers which massages the body from head to toe, relaxing tight and sore muscles. A herbal bath will not only relax the body but also the mind. You can select the most suitable herbal bath oil for your pampering treatment.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£23.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Husky trekking

Includes welcome drink and picnic lunch by camp fire.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£88.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Lake Kayaking

Lake Kayaking 6 hours including lunch by camp fire.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Lake Kayaking	£88.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Nordic Walking Poles For Hire

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per day	£11.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009
Price per hour	£3.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Nordic Walking Tour

2 hour guided Nordic Walking tour near the hotel.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£19.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Off-road Bicycle Trip (3 hours)

3 hour guided off-road tour on mountain bikes including bike, helmet, soft drinks and snacks.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£36.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Peat sauna

The peat mask which covers the entire body makes your skin soft and firm. It gives your skin a healthy look and activates your metabolism. The peat mask relieves muscle pain, arthralgia and is also proven to help rheumatoid arthritis, many different kinds of skin symptoms (such as eczema and acne, locomotor system disease and urological and gynaecological diseases), eases allergies and helps remove hormonal cellulite. Requires minimum of 4 people.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£30.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Sunset paddling on the Lake Lammasjärvi

3 hours guided tour with refreshments break by the fire on the Harakkasaari island.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per person	£66.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

Tennis

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Price per hour	£9.00	01 Jun 2009	15 Sep 2009

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