NEW YEAR TOUR: Make New Year's Eve one to remember with a week long stay in Kuhmo in Finland. Go snow shoeing in the forest, be introduced to husky and horse sleigh riding and head into a winter wonderland by snow mobile. Enjoy fireworks and a disco for new year's eve and take advantage of daily jacuzzis and saunas.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Welcome to Finland
29 December 2022. Upon arrival at Kajaani Airport you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Kalevala in Kuhmo. The transfer is approximately one and a half hours. Upon arrival at the hotel you will check in, enjoy a welcome drink and have dinner.
Overnight: Kuhmo | Dinner
Try some winter activities
This morning we will have breakfast together with our host who will explain to you how the next few days will go and introduce you to the optional activities on offer. After breakfast this morning we will get a chance to have a taster of some of the available activities. You will take a short horse sleigh, Reindeer sleigh ride and snowmobile ride. We'll then get a real taste of this winter wonderland as we try our hand at snow shoeing on a 2 hour snow shoe tour along the Taiga forest and across the frozen lake before enjoying a cup of hot juice.
This afternoon is free to try your hand at lots of different winter activities from Nordic walking to cross country skiing to husky safaris. We can also take advantage of the saunas and jacuzzi.
Overnight: Kuhmo | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
New Year's Eve
After breakfast this morning we take a 2 hour snowshoe safari heading through the stunning scenery, past snow covered trees. Later on we sit around the fire in the lobby and watch some tin casting - a tradition on new year's eve to make little horse shoes as a sign of good luck. There will also be a fortune teller on hand to tell you about your future for the following year.
This evening there is a New Year Gala Dinner and disco. Just before midnight we'll move into the winter garden to enjoy the fireworks and the countdown to the New Year. The party will continue inside in the bar with dancing and a DJ.
Overnight: Kuhmo | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
New Year's Day
Happy New Year! This morning enjoy a lie in as there will be a late breakfast/brunch served today. It is a free day to relax and enjoy some more optional activities if you wish. Otherwise you can just recover from last night's revelry and enjoy the hotel's facilities including the wellness area. You may wish to watch the Kick Sled competition that will be taking place in the village today.
Before dinner we will head out to the New Year's Day concert at the Kuhmo Art's Centre - a short bus drive away.
Overnight: Kuhmo | Breakfast, Dinner
Free day for activities
Today is at leisure for more optional activities. You can also go shopping for some last minute souvenirs or just simply relax at the hotel. Tonight we have a farewell dinner with your fellow guests. You'll also have the opportunity to take a final dip in the jacuzzi or head for the sauna.
Overnight: Kuhmo | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kuhmo
3rd January. Our amazing New Year's in Finland comes to an end today after breakfast and hotel check out with an included transfer back to Kajaani airport.
Breakfast
Prices & Dates
Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room.
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Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Hotel Kalevela, Kuhmo
On the banks of Lake Lammasjarvi sits Hotel Kalevela - a beautiful family run hotel with on site spa. Guest rooms are comfortable with modern facilities. The hotel boasts a fantastic gourmet restaurant, 4 saunas and 2 hot tubs. The hotel can organise lots of activities like husky sledding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing etc. There is a lounge and fireplace for relaxing by and the hotel also provides kick sledges, toboggans and children's games to keep the whole family happy.
In Brief
Absolutely amazing. Kalavela hotel is a holiday resort. It is picture perfect, and offers a large variety of activities. There are plenty of things to do for sporty people as well as the not-so-fit! The equipment is in very good condition and either free or available for rent at a low price. The food was interesting, exotic and tasty. The breakfast and dinner buffets were feasts. The New Year’s party was great and enjoyed by young and old. Great facilities for kids. The staff was helpful, friendly and caring. Please remind guests to bring a swimsuit, we forgot but the hotel had plenty that we could easily borrow. We spent quiye some time in the outside jacuzzi in subzero temperatures and snowfalls!! We saw that it was also possible to borrow snow suits and boots, for those who hadnt come prepared. An absolutely marvellous time!! ”
