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Finland Educational Travel package

Educational Summer Trip to Finland for School Groups

6 days - 5 nights travel package

This 6-day all-inclusive tour offers the best of the country including . During the trip, the group will explore Helsinki at its finest and spend two memorable days in Finnish Lakeland, discovering nature-related activities under the guidance of educated professionals.

Day 1: Discover the Finnish Nature

Welcome to Finland! Our tour begins with arrival at Helsinki Airport, followed by a transfer to the gateway of the beautiful Finnish Lakeland district, the Lahti region. At Pajulahti Olympic Training Center, located in a UNESCO Global Geopark area by the picturesque Lake Iso-Kukkanen, the group will enjoy a fun-filled day with various sports activities tailored specifically to the group and adjusted to the participants’ ages.

Programme includes:
• Meet and greet at Helsinki Airport
• Transfer to Pajulahti Olympic Training Center (1h 15min)
• Full-day Olympic summer camp with trained supervisors
• Services of an experienced English-speaking tour leader

Day 2: Fun learning & Fun sports

Today, we’ll continue having fun at the Pajulahti Olympic Training Center. The group will learn more about nature during a special Nature Education session tailored to the age of the participants. In the afternoon, we will enjoy an adventure at the treetop park, including the exciting bungee trampoline! In the evening, the group will participate in an educational Geopark session, followed by frying pancakes over a bonfire with an experienced guide.

Programme includes:
• Nature Education session with a certified guide (3h)
• Treetop park adventure and bungee trampoline experience (2h)
• Educational UNESCO Global Geopark session and frying pancakes by the bonfire (2h)
• Services of an experienced English-speaking tour leader

Day 3: Visit to the Science Museum and exploring Helsinki

Today, we will head to Finland’s capital, Helsinki. After a healthy breakfast at Pajulahti, we’ll depart for the Heureka Science Museum. The visit will include a 45-minute guided tour, followed by time to explore the museum’s interactive exhibits and gadgets at own pace, allowing participants to learn about science in a fun, hands-on way. After the visit, the group will continue to Helsinki city center for a sightseeing bus tour. The evening’s highlight will be a visit to a traditional Finnish restaurant, where the group will enjoy a three-course dinner featuring classic Finnish dishes.

Programme includes:
• Transfer from Pajulahti Olympic Training Center to Helsinki (1h 15min)
• Visit to Heureka Science Museum, including a 45-minute guided tour and lunch (3,5h)
• Transfer from Heureka Science Museum to Helsinki city center (30 min)
• Sightseeing tour of Helsinki city center by bus (3h)
• Dinner at a traditional Finnish restaurant
• Services of an experienced English-speaking tour leader

Day 4: Discover Coastal Helsinki: Visit UNESCO and Zoo Islands

Did you know that Helsinki is located on over 300 islands? Today, you’ll visit at least two of them! First, we’ll take the waterbus to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Suomenlinna, an adventurous excursion tailored specifically for school groups awaits. After the exciting excursion and a healthy lunch, we’ll take another waterbus to Korkeasaari Zoo. At Korkeasaari, we’ll have a snack and enjoy a guided tour around the island, learning more about the zoo’s inhabitants.

Programme includes:
• Return waterbus ride to Suomenlinna Sea Fotress, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Adventure excursion designed specifically for school groups (2h)
• Waterbus return ride to Korkeasaari Zoo & guided excursion (4h)
• Services of an experienced English-speaking tour leader

Day 5: Game Consoles at the Library and a Museum in Nature

Today, we’ll head out for a walk in central Helsinki, learning more about Finland and the main sights of its capital. The walk will guide us to the modern Oodi Library, which is not just a library but a unique meeting point where locals gather to spend quality time together. We’ll discover what kinds of game consoles and musical instruments can be played in the library, and, if we’re lucky, we might even see the 3D printer in action! After a fun morning, the day continues with a visit to Haltia Nature Center and Museum, located just outside the city in Nuuksio National Park. During the visit, we’ll learn about local wildlife through both indoor and outdoor excursions with an experienced guide. The day will culminate at Flying Cinema Helsinki, where the group will experience the city from a bird’s-eye view.

Programme includes:
• Guided walk in central Helsinki & visit to the modern Oodi Library (2h)
• Return transfer to Haltia Nature Center in Nuuksio National Park
• Guided visit to Haltia Nature Center, incl. outdoor tour and lunch (3,5h)
• Visit to Flying Cinema Helsinki (0,5h)
• Services of an experienced English-speaking tour leader

Day 6: A Sweet Goodbye!

Today is our last day in Helsinki, and we’re sure to make the most of it! The day begins with a fun and educational visit to a local confectionery museum, Fazer Visitor Center. After the enjoyable excursion, you can indulge in as many sweets as you like! The day will conclude with a visit to the Aviation Museum, where the group will receive quality flight simulator training under the guidance of a real aircraft pilot, right before heading home.

Programme includes:
• Guided visit to the Fazer Experience Center
• Flight simulator training under the guidance of a real pilot
• Bus transport for the entire day
• Services of an experienced English-speaking tour leader

Contacts and bookings:

DMC Helsinki

Email: sales@dmchelsinki.fi

Tel: +358 50 557 8990

Rates 2025/2026:

Request-based

Duration and availability:

6 days
5 nights

Available in May-September.

Price includes:

All services mentioned in programme above, including transportation, services of guides, meals and admission fees
Services of experienced English-speaking tour leader
VAT

Accommodation included:

2 x nights at Pajulahti Olympic Training Center
3 x nights in 4-star hotel in Helsinki City Center

Meals included:

5 x Breakfast
6 x Lunch
4 x Snacks
5 x Dinner
1 x Traditional Three-course dinner at a traditional Finnish restaurant
Candy tasting at Fazer Visitor Center
Fruits (2 pcs daily)
Pancakes by the bonfire
Water (12 x 0,5 ltr)

Note:

Flights, Visas fees are not included.
Breakfast is included on all days.
Lunch and dinners are not included unless specifically mentioned the detailed itinerary.
All activities are weather-dependent.
Safaris and excursions are guided in English.

Rates are NET.

Please, note, that this is an example of the route and the itinerary might change according to individual request.

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Helsinki in 5 days

5 days - 4 nights travel package

Explore Finland’s vibrant capital and its stunning coastal landscapes on this 5-day journey. Wander through Helsinki’s Art Nouveau streets, cruise its picturesque archipelago, and visit the historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Experience an authentic Finnish sauna and take a day trip to the charming wooden town of Porvoo. With guided tours, scenic experiences, and cultural highlights, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and Nordic lifestyle.

Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki

Arrival: Meet your driver at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for a private transfer to your hotel.

Free time: Settle in and explore Helsinki at your own pace. We provide recommendations for restaurants, sights, or museums upon request.

Day 2: Taste Helsinki

Morning activity: Helsinki walking tour, 3h

Get to know the Northern capital with its 600 Art Nouveau buildings and modern architecture including Alvar Aalto’s masterpieces. Explore the city which has over 100 km of coastline and learn why Finns are the happiest nation in the world.
Price includes: Services of an authorized Helsinki guide
For additional fee: Admission to Rock Church (8€ / adult, free for children), transfers from and to the hotel

Afternoon activity: Helsinki cruise (valid: May-September 2025), 1.5h

Explore Helsinki’s stunning archipelago on a 1.5-hour boat cruise, passing iconic sights such as the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki Zoo, icebreakers, and the picturesque Degerö Canal. Multilingual audio and text commentary and café available on board.
Price includes: Cruise tickets, multilingual commentary
For additional fee: Transfers from and to the hotel, snacks and drinks on board

Day 3: Coastal day at sea fortress and visit to local sauna

Morning activity: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress tour, 3h

Did you know that Helsinki has more than 300 islands? Visit one of its most famous – the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our tour begins and ends with a scenic waterbus ride.
Price includes: Services of an authorized guide, waterbus tickets
For additional fee: Transfers from and to the hotel, meals

Afternoon activity: Authentic sauna experience, 2h

Experience the essence of Finnish lifestyle – the sauna! Discover the traditional Finnish way to relax and enjoy the steam in an authentic local sauna surrounded by rugged Nordic nature.
Price includes: Sauna entrance fee, towels
For additional fee: Transfers from and to the hotel, meals

Day 4: Daytrip to wooden town of Porvoo

Full day trip: Guided tour to wooden town of Porvoo, 8h

Porvoo is one of the oldest towns in Finland, just an hour’s drive from Helsinki. This full-day visit includes a guided tour in the charming Old Town, with a visit to the medieval Porvoo Cathedral. After the tour, we will enjoy the delicious lunch and then head to one of the oldest cafés in town for coffee and desserts. After the meal, you will have some free time to enjoy the city’s atmosphere at your own pace and visit some quality local handicraft shops.
Price includes: Roundtrip transportation, guided walking tour in Porvoo, lunch, coffee or tea and dessert
For additional fee: 3.5-hour boat trip from Helsinki to Porvoo (summertime only)

Day 5: Farewell

Departure: Meet your driver at the hotel reception for a transfer to Helsinki Airport. Thank you for visiting Finland! We hope to welcome you back soon.

Contacts and bookings:

DMC Helsinki

REG FI31222247

Email: sales@dmchelsinki.fi

Tel: +358 50 557 8990