Helsinki & the Finnish Lake District

Arrive in Helsinki, Finland and transfer to the fabulous Lilla Roberts hotel where you will stay for two nights. We recommend dining in Krog Roba, the hotel's relaxed restaurant. Housed in a former police station, dishes from the à la carte menu are served daily from 5 till 10pm. We can even book a table for you.

Explore Finland's capital and spend time at Löyly, the city's swanky public sauna and restaurant complex on the southern tip of Helsinki. Home to a traditional Finnish smoke sauna, two wood-heated saunas, a year-round terrace and a restaurant, you'll be sure to leave here feeling relaxed and revitalised.

After breakfast, take a short walk to Helsinki Railway Station and board to train for the three and a half hour journey to Lusto. On arrival you will be met and whisked away to the charming Hotel Punkaharju. Take some time to appreciate the beautiful surroundings before enjoying a 'nature to plate' dining experience in the hotel restaurant.

Experiencing the Punkaharju ridge road and its spectacular lakeside views is an absolute must during your visit. A local guide will lead the way on the 90 minute cycle of discovery. After relaxing back at the hotel, it's time to witness the landscape from the water on a two-hour leisurely canoeing trip. 

With beautiful forests covering a colossal 75% of the country, it’s no wonder that Finns are crazy about foraging! Today you'll join an experienced guide who will teach you how to hunt for mushrooms. In the evening settle in for a four-course dinner using the mushrooms picked earlier that day as the main ingredients.

Bid farewell to Finnish Lake District and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.