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.-28.12.2025
Itinerary
DAILY: breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening saunas with indoor and outdoor jacuzzis
22.12. ARRIVAL DAY
- Arrival to Kajaani airport. Transfer to Hotel Kalevala
- Welcome drink & dinner at the restaurant.
23.12. FAIRY TALE STARTS
- In the morning guided city tour covering nature, history, and culture, visiting iconic sites. After the tour you have time to visit local coffee shop or shopping for last-minute gifts. Return to hotel for lunch.
- 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 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.
- Saunas with jacuzzis.
- 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
- Dive into an adventurous Christmas Day with thrilling rides: reindeer, husky, and horse-drawn sleighs
- 1 hour leisure snowshoe tour through the snowy wilderness.
- 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
- Experience the thrill of a snowmobile safari (1h) and in the afternoon you have time to explore optional activities like rapid swimming or cross-country skiing.
- Later in the afternoon unwind in the traditional smoke sauna, embracing true Finnish relaxation.
27.12. LENTUANKOSKI RAPIDS & FREE TIME
- Join a guided excursion to Lentuankoski Rapids to spot the rare white-throated dippers, a unique winter birdwatching experience amidst the stunning rapids. Snacks are enjoyed by open fire.
- Rest of the day is your to spend at leisure, optional activities 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 airport
| Room type | Package price/Person | Extra night per person with breakfast |
| Standard double/twin room | 2125 € | 97,50 € |
| Single room | 2245 € | 160 € |
| Superior double room | 2275 € | 107,50 € |
| Suite (for 2) | 2485 € | 165 € |
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.