Our Finland summer vacations & tours
In Finland, the weeks of summer are short, but its days are long. At higher latitudes, the snow-free season is short and brief, yet the midnight sun makes each day stretch – perfect for longer cycling and walking trips, and for a long evening by a cabin on the water’s edge. Our Finland summer vacations and accommodation offer you the perfect opportunity to explore this land of lakes and islands during the vibrant summer months: watch bears, walk in wolverine country, and take to the water by kayak. All our trips are dedicated to supporting local people and the environment, whether that’s foraging with a local guide or tracking and monitoring nature on wildlife watching trips.
Our top Finland summer vacations
Finland self drive vacation, National Parks
From
€1765 to €2435
10 days
ex flights
Space and silence of the National Parks in lakeland Finland
Tailor made
Finland wildlife short break
From
€900 to €950
5 days
ex flights
Bear, wolverine and elk widlife short break in Finland
Small group2026: 31 Aug, 2027: 23 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jun, 20 Jun, 23 Jun, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 18 Jul, 11 Aug
Walking in Finland and Sweden vacation
From
US $3070 to US $3370
10 days
ex flights
Explore the wilderness of Finland and Stockholm
Small group2026: 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 2027: 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep
Wild Taiga wildlife vacation in Finland
From
€1570
7 days
ex flights
Special Taiga mammals of Finland
Tailor made
Finland summer activity vacation, Hämeenlinna to Turku
From
€1526 to €1935
9 days
ex flights
Cycling, walking and culture in southern Finland
Small group2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
Cycling vacation in the Finnish Archipelago
From
€1890 to €2040
8 days
ex flights
Try this island hopping e-cycling tour in Finland!
Small groupDaily departures from early May until early September
Helsinki to Porvoo cycling vacation in Finland
From
€1025 to €1732
5 days
ex flights
Cycling and activities from Helsinki to Porvoo
Small group2026: 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug
Finland sauna vacation
From
€1495
8 days
ex flights
Finland's best sauna tour with Karelian a la carte cuisine
Small group2026: 29 Aug
Finland cycling vacation Helsinki to Tampere
From
€1218 to €1362
4 days
ex flights
Multi-activity tour by train and bicycle in Southern Finland
Tailor made
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Where to go in Finland in summer
Although the majority of Finns live in the south, often in and around the capital Helsinki, it's the north of the country that holds the most interest during the summer. The national parks north of Oulu province, in particular, are full of well marked trails leading around lakes and rivers, with flights into Oulu, in the northwest, or Kuusamo, in the northeast, opening up easy access to Rokua and Hossa National Parks, respectively. Head to Oulanka National Park, just an hour's drive north of Kuusamo, and you're in Lapland. Here, the largest city, Rovaniemi, creates a year round Christmas ambience just 6km south of the Arctic Circle.
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Hossa National Park
2. Korouoma Nature Reserve
3. Oulanka National Park
4. Oulu
5. Rovaniemi
6. Tiilikkajärvi & Hiddenportti
2. Korouoma Nature Reserve
3. Oulanka National Park
4. Oulu
5. Rovaniemi
6. Tiilikkajärvi & Hiddenportti
Hossa National Park
1. Hossa National Park
Featuring the prehistoric Värikallio rock paintings as well as no end of well marked walking and cycling tracks, Hossa National Park is always a big draw during the summer. It’s home to lots of lakes and rivers where you can take out canoes and paddle past pines and the occasional reindeer. Lakeside accommodation, including obligatory saunas, combines wonderfully well with surrounding esker scenery.
Korouoma Nature Reserve
2. Korouoma Nature Reserve
The entire area surrounding Korouoma Canyon is a designated nature reserve. Several outdoor fire pits provide a place for hikers to rest, against a backdrop of meltwater streams cascading over cliffs which feed fast moving rivers and lush green meadows. Follow the River Korojoki upstream for fabulous views over glass clear lakes and old growth forests.
Oulanka National Park
3. Oulanka National Park
Fall in love with Finnish Lapland as you venture into an untouched world of boreal forests and pine covered river valleys. Foraging for wild berries, herbs and mushrooms, spotting butterflies and orchids, and white water rafting on the Kiutaköngäs rapids make Oulanka National Park in the summer an immensely satisfying experience. Walking trails and log cabins abound close to the Arctic Circle.
Oulu
4. Oulu
Situated around 90km from the old growth pine forests of Rokua National Park, Oulu is an ideal base for exploring the north of Finland with numerous parks, including Mannerheim and Hupisaaret Islands proving to be popular summer hang outs. Take a bus or the Potnapekka train to the seaside setting of Nallikari and act like a Finn enjoying the warmer weather.
Rovaniemi
5. Rovaniemi
Every day is Christmas Day in the capital of Lapland, sort of, and if you're looking for an excuse to head to within touching distance of the Arctic Circle (just 6km away), Rovaniemi's the place to be. Aside from the ubiquitous presence of Santa, even in the summer, Rovaniemi promises insight into the cultural heritage of northern Finland with the Arktikum science center and museum especially interesting.
Tiilikkajärvi & Hiddenportti
6. Tiilikkajärvi & Hiddenportti
Nowhere beats the sandy lakeside beaches and easy going walking routes of Tiilikkajärvi National Park during the summer with no end of birds (and mozzies) making the most of the park's bogs and pine fringed swamps. If you fancy something a bit more rugged then nearby Hiidenportti National Park is also worth a visit, with gorge scenery offering challenging trails for healthy hikers.
Our Finland summer vacations reviews
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Kirsten Lynch30 Jun 2026
Fantastic, amazing, very well planned from start to finish, superb accommodation, brilliant guides, and excellent communication with the organisers throughout.read more
Graham Warner01 Jun 2026
Excellent! The trip was planned by Riitta and was very precise, she was always extremely helpful when I needed help and advise. I would definitely recommend the trip to others. Would like to return.read more
Gayna Wallis17 May 2026
Sabrina was a wonderful host, very knowledgeable about the wildlife and great at spotting birds and mammals. She is a great cook too! The whole trip was memorable. Saw bear and wolverines on both nights in the hide. Sabrina was very knowledgeable about the plants and trees and showed me animal tracks and what to look for. Amazing experience!read more
David Butland28 Jun 2026
Cycling across a lake on a narrow roadway was the highlight.read more
