Step into a true winter wonderland where the spirit of Christmas comes alive. Nestled in the snowy wilderness of Wild Taiga, Hotel Kalevala invites families to experience an unforgettable holiday filled with Finnish traditions. From spotting Santa’s elves in the forest to visiting Santa Claus himself, your journey will be magical. Enjoy snowshoeing, husky ride, and sleigh ride with Santa’s reindeer. Create lasting memories with traditional activities like baking gingerbread and searching the forest for the perfect Christmas tree. This is where Christmas dreams come true!
22.-28.12.2026
Itinerary
DAILY: breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening saunas with indoor and outdoor jacuzzis
22.12. ARRIVAL DAY
Arrival to Kajaani/Kuopio airport. Elf transfer to Hotel Kalevala
Welcome drink & dinner at the restaurant.
23.12. FAIRY TALE STARTS
In the morning guidance on the program and additional features in Kuhmo.
After that, freely try out sleds and toboggans on the hill or kick sleds on the ice.
Possible visit in Kuhmo town: sightseeing, shopping, and having coffee.
Delivery for an additional charge.
Later in the afternoon visiting Santa Claus: children meet Santa Claus, the real Finnish Joulupukki, who always has time to listen your Christmas wishes and
secrets. Bake gingerbread, make Christmas decorations and meet elves on the way to find Santa. Tour duration approx 2,5 hours.
24.12. CHRISTMAS EVE
We’ll make a magical journey across the snowy landscape and bring the Christmas tree inside the hotel. It is big and important duty for children to
decorate the tree.
Traditional Christmas rice porridge and lunch
In the afternoon traditional visit at the church yard of Kuhmo, bus transfer.
Everyone can light a candle for their love ones far away.
In Finland Santa Claus comes traditionally on Christmas Eve (if wanted parents can give their own presents to the reception, 1 per child).
Christmas Eve with traditional Finnish Christmas buffet.
25.12. CHRISTMAS DAY
2 hour leisure snowshoe tour through the snowy wilderness, hot drinks and snacks by fire
Christmas Day dinner.
End the day with an unforgettable evening under the stars, enjoying a campfire picnic while hoping for a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
26.12. BOXING DAY
Dive into an adventurous day with thrilling rides: reindeer, husky, and horsedrawn sleighs
Experience the thrill of a snowmobile safari 2 h
You have time to explore optional activities like rapid swimming or crosscountry skiing. Later in the afternoon unwind in the traditional smoke sauna,
embracing true Finnish relaxation.
27.12. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES DAY & FREE TIME
Day is your to spend at leisure, optional activities like husky trips, snowmobile trips, rapid swimming, cross-country skiing school, aurora trips, ice fishing or enjoying the snow covered nature with rental snowshoes or cross country skis. Farewell dinner at Santa’s residence
28.12. GOOD BYE FINLAND
Say goodbye to a week of unforgettable memories and depart with the spirit of Finnish Christmas in your heart.
Transfer back to Kajaani/Kuopio airport
| Room type | Package price/Person | Extra night per person with full board |
| Standard double/twin room | 1679 € | 162 € per person |
| Single room | 1729 € | 192 € |
| Superior double room | 1729 € | 192 € per person |
| Suite (for 2) | 1899 € | 225 € per person |
Children 4-12 years 50% of adult price (if 2 children or more, in family
room with two rooms, interconnecting door)
Children 0-3 years free of charge (baby cot, baby bed or extra bed)
Including following services:
- 6 night accommodation with full board
- Transfers from Kajaani airport
- Evening sauna & jacuzzis daily
- Christmas program (see the itinerary)
- Free use of kick-sledges, toboggans, children playroom, Wi-Fi, board
games, drying closet for outdoor clothes at the lobby
Extra charge for: - Thermal overall (suit, hat, gloves, boots, socks) 75 €/week or 25 €/day
- Optional activities
Few tips:
- Possibility to add extra days or shorten the program
- Please take a look at list of optional activities; cross-country skiing, ice- fishing, rapid swimming etc.
- Also wellbeing treatments are available: worth trying is definitely our peat sauna and traditional Finnish bone setting. After these two try also herbal jacuzzi and classical massage.
Good to know:
All the activities are guided in English. Package price does not include personal travelinsurance. We reserve all the rights to change the order or content of the program ifnecessary due to weather or safety reasons.