This package combines our amazing archipelago with the rolling lake and forest scenery. So, what's ahead? A tour into great views with fun activities, encounters with Scandinavian animals, and finally a relaxing sauna bath!
Check in at Hotel in Vaasa, departure with rental car to Unesco World heritage area Kvarken, to explore and see the beautiful and ruff archipelago from the watchtower in Svedjehamn and have a late lunch at Restaurant Salteriet, beautifully located in the old fish salting hose by the sea.
Maybe you want to take a walk around the 3 km long trail and say hello to some Highland cattle who are living on the island. On the way back to center of Vaasa you cross the longest bridge in Finland and by the bridge there is a visitors-center for the Unesco area.
Departure to Ähtäri Zoo & Resort, distance from Vaasa 160 km, approx. 2 hours by train (or by car).
Visit to Ähtäri Zoo, the oldest natural animal park in Finland, to see over 50 different animal species, mainly native to the Northern hemisphere and Scandinavian forest zone. Lunch at Snowpanda Deli&Café.
Later in the evening, you'll head for a guided midnight sun kayaking trip / evening kayaking trip to Lake Hankavesi. The night time trip is an unforgettable experience, especially in dark, warm, late summer evenings.
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Heading to Tampere, distance from Ähtäri Zoo 150 km, approx. 1 h 50 minutes by train (or by car).
Guided city tour: you will explore the city through three towers and three different perspectives. During the guided tour you will have the change to do some shopping, have lunch, visit the beautiful cathedral. And finally, have a nice, relaxing public sauna bath with a dip in the lake Näsijärvi!
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Visit Vaasa
Erkki Laakso
Tel. +358 50 4699007
booking@visitvaasa.fi
Finns' favourite city. Big and small. The city for Moomin fans, families, nature lovers, foodies and event junkies. The sauna capital of the World in the middle of the most beautiful Finnish Lakeland! Located just 2 hours from the capital Helsinki, Tampere makes a perfect destination when looking for an authentic Finnish lifestyle and city experience. Full of big-scale events and peaceful nature. In Tampere your clients can enjoy the public saunas and the Finnish nature like Finns do in their everyday life. Easy, friendly and uncomplicated!
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