TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS

For Adventurers For groups For couples For groups of friends

Max 15 persons

4 day(s)

TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS

An experiential Eastern Finland tour easily without a car

Experience Eastern Finland's stunning national landscapes and the border region's fascinating history in a completely new way. This unique travel package takes you through the songlands of Karelia, offering a perfect escape from everyday life with everything taken care of. Enjoy rushing rapids, mystical art, and Koli's rugged peak – we'll take care of everything else. Note! The trip must be booked 30 days before its start!

Tailored group tours all year round

This travel package can also be ordered for groups at other times. We always flexibly tailor the content and schedule to your group's wishes. Ask for an offer!

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Imatra – Rautjärvi – Simpele – Parikkala – Joensuu – Koli – Joensuu – Imatra

Day 1 – Whispers of history and rushing rapids

12:52 Train arrives in Imatra (train departs from Helsinki at 10:14)
13:00 From Imatra railway station by bus to the historic Kasarmikangas area
13:30 Guided tour of the legendary Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum
15:30 Journey continues along the museum road to Simpele, into the landscapes of the liberated Hiitolanjoki
16:00 Afternoon coffee by the river and a guided tour of the rushing Ritakoski and Lahnasenkoski rapids
18:00 Accommodation in the cozy Simmes Apartment Hotel
18:45 Delicious dinner at Lounaskulma in Simpele

Day 2 – Mysticism and national landscapes

8:00–9:00 Breakfast
9:30 Depart by bus to the mystical and world-famous Parikkala Sculpture Park
9:45 Self-guided tour of the unique Sculpture Park
11:15 Depart by bus to the traditional Hotel-Restaurant Kägönen
11:30 Lunch at Kägönen
12:30 By bus towards Koli's rugged national landscape
15:30 Accommodation in the magnificent surroundings of Break Sokos Hotel Koli, Ukko-Koli
Dinner independently at the hotel restaurant
Opportunity to relax independently at the luxurious Koli Relax Spa scenic spa

Day 3 – Peak ascent and pampering

Breakfast in the scenic restaurant
9:00–13:00 Time to explore Koli and enjoy a self-served lunch
13:00 Memorable guided walking tour on Koli's peak. Starting point: Ukko Nature Centre
Independent exploration of Ukko Nature Centre's interesting exhibitions
In the evening, independent dinner and an opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of the Koli Relax Spa pampering spa

Day 4 – Tropical ambiance and return home

8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Depart by bus towards Joensuu
11:15 Arrival at Botania's tropical butterfly and plant oasis
12:15 Transfer by bus to the lively Joensuu city center, with time for self-served lunch
14:00 Return transfer by bus to Imatra (or option to depart by train directly from Joensuu at 15:30)
Bus travelers arrive at Imatra central transport station
19:45 Train arrives in Helsinki

Travel package price and included services

Price: 695 €/person in a double room.

Included in the price

Bus transfer Imatra – Koli – Imatra and three nights' accommodation in Simpele and Koli
Meals and afternoon coffee in Simpele and Parikkala
Entrance fee to Parikkala Sculpture Park, guided tours at Kollaa Simo Häyhä Museum, Hiitolanjoki rapids, and Ukko-Koli walking tour, one spa visit to Koli Relax Spa pampering and scenic spa, and admission to Joensuu Botania botanical garden.

At extra cost

Accommodation in a single room in Koli.
Additional charge for a single room +160 €/person.

PRODUCT TESTER'S TRAVEL REPORT – TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS WITHOUT A CAR

Journalist Jani Halme got to try out in advance the “TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS WITHOUT A CAR” travel product.

Booking and Cancellation Terms

Payment terms: Trips must be booked 30 days before their start. The booking fee (25% of the total amount) is paid at the time of booking. The remaining balance (75%) is paid 14 days before the trip's start.

Trip realization: The trip will be arranged if at least twelve (12) people have booked the trip. Realization will be announced immediately after the sales period ends. If the trip does not take place, customers will receive a full refund of the booking amount.
Tip: In the additional information section of the booking form, indicate if another date suits you.

Responsible tour operator: The responsible organizer of the travel package is Simmes Oy / Rajamailla. This ensures that under all circumstances, the customer receives their money back if the trip is cancelled. Simmes Oy pays the margin tax retroactively for the trip. If you would like a receipt with the tax itemized, please send an email to myynti@rajamailla.fi.

Otherwise, the normal booking and cancellation terms apply.

The insured tour operator is Simmes Oy / Rajamailla. KKV registration number: 1392/21/Mj

Additional services

Accommodation in a single room in Koli

695 € / person (accommodation in double room) + 160 € / person (single room supplement)

Note! Trips must be booked at least 30 days before their start!

Important about the price

The amount shown below is the total price of the package. When paying in two installments, only the booking fee (25%) is charged at the time of order.
The price is final: Simmes Oy is responsible for all taxes and costs of the travel package, and no additional charges will be incurred by the customer later.

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