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Day 1
Day 1
Day 1 – Arrival in Helsinki
Welcome to Finland’s stylish seaside capital. After arrival at Helsinki Airport, transfer to your hotel and begin exploring the city. Arrive in Helsink, pick up your rentaL car and drive to your hotel.
Helsinki combines Nordic design, maritime charm, and vibrant culture. Take a walk through the historic city centre and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere along the harbour.

Highlights:
✅ Helsinki Cathedral
✅ Market Square
✅ Esplanadi Park
✅ Design District

Day 2 – Helsinki Sightseeing
Spend the day discovering Helsinki’s most famous attractions.
Visit the remarkable Temppeliaukio Rock Church, carved directly into solid rock, and admire the beautiful Helsinki Cathedral overlooking Senate Square.
Take a ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on several islands just outside the city. The fortress offers historic walls, scenic walking paths, and beautiful sea views.
Later visit the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, where traditional Finnish buildings showcase rural life from centuries past.

Highlights:
✅ Temppeliaukio Rock Church
✅ Helsinki Cathedral
✅ Suomenlinna Fortress
✅ Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
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Day 1
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Day 3
Day 3
We recommend starting your Eastern Finland road trip in Savonlinna, a charming lakeside town located in the heart of the Lake Saimaa region. The town is famous for the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival, held inside the impressive medieval Olavinlinna Castle.

From Savonlinna, drive to nearby Punkaharju, one of Finland’s most famous natural landscapes. The narrow ridge road runs between crystal-clear lakes and was shaped thousands of years ago by retreating glaciers.

Highlights today:
Olavinlinna Castle
Punkaharju Ridge Scenic Drive
Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
Driving distance: approx. 30 km
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Day 4
Day 4
Continue your journey south along Highway 6 towards the border town of Imatra. On the way, stop at the extraordinary Parikkala Sculpture Park, an unusual open-air art park filled with hundreds of surreal sculptures created by Finnish artist Veijo Rönkkönen.

Arriving in Imatra, visit the spectacular Imatrankoski Rapids, one of Europe’s most powerful natural rapids. You can also enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Saimaa, the largest lake in Finland.

Highlights today:
📌Parikkala Sculpture Park
📌Imatrankoski Rapids
📌Lake Saimaa cruise
Driving distance: approx. 120 km
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Day 5
Day 5
Today’s short drive takes you to the historic lakeside city of Lappeenranta, located on the shores of Lake Saimaa.

Explore the impressive Lappeenranta Fortress, which has been influenced by Finnish, Swedish, and Russian history over the centuries. Within the fortress grounds you will also find Finland’s oldest Orthodox church.

While in Karelia, make sure to try the famous Karelian pies (Karjalanpiirakka) – a local delicacy filled with rice and butter.

Highlights today:
📌Lappeenranta Fortress
📌Orthodox Church
📌Saimaa waterfront
Driving distance: approx. 40 km
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Day 5
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Day 6
Day 6
Today the route continues into the Southern Savo region.

Before leaving Karelia, stop at the Salpa Line Museum in Miehikkälä, where you can see preserved bunkers and defence lines built during World War II.

Continue to Mikkeli, a historic town that served as the headquarters of the Finnish Army during World War II. Visit the Headquarters Museum and discover the region’s beautiful manor houses.

Recommended stops:
📌Headquarters Museum
📌Tertti Manor
📌Kyyhkylä Manor
Driving distance: approx. 110 km
Day 6
Day 6
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Day 7
Day 7
Today’s journey follows one of the most scenic drives in Finland – Route 62, running along the shores of Lake Saimaa.

This breathtaking road has been named one of the five most beautiful driving routes in the Nordic countries. Expect stunning lake views, forests, and charming villages.

In Puumala, relax by the lake and enjoy the peaceful Lakeland atmosphere.

Driving distance: approx. 60 km
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Day 7
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Day 8
Day 8
Continue north toward Rantasalmi, home to the unique Järvisydän Lake Spa and the luxurious Kuru Resort.

Nearby lies Linnansaari National Park, famous for its pristine lake landscapes and the rare Saimaa Ringed Seal, one of the most endangered seals in the world.

Optional activities:
📌Guided lake safari
📌Kayaking in the national park
📌Nature trails
Driving distance: approx. 90 km
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Day 9
Day 9
Your final destination is Kuopio, one of Eastern Finland’s most vibrant cities.

Climb the famous Puijo Tower for panoramic views over the lakes and forests. Visit the Kuopio Museum to learn about regional culture and history, or enjoy a cruise on Lake Kallavesi.

If you visit during summer, you may experience:
📌Kuopio Wine Festival
📌Kuopio Dance Festival
Driving distance: approx. 80 km
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When it's time, drive to Kuopio's Airport (approx. 15-20 minutes), return your rental car, and check in for your flight home, filled with wonderful memories of your Finnish summer road trip.

  • ✅ Transfer Helsinki Airport Hotel
    ✅ Transfer Hotel Helsinki Airport
    ✅ flight Helsinki- Savonlinna
    ✅ 1 week Rental Car from day 3 to 10 inclusive insurance and CDW.
    ✅ Hotel accommodation per person / double occupancy

  • ❌ international flights
    ❌ personal expenses
    ❌ Fuel and Parking
    ❌ Visa and visa fees if applicable

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Eastern Finland Lakes & Karelia Road Trip

Lakeland and Karelia
Tour code: 758
Tour Operator: Skytours
Tour starts Savonlinna
Tour ends Kuopia
Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
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