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Explore remote villages on one of the below 11 unique Helsinki cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, and Wilderness Lodge Exploration and cost from $6,094 for experiences of 7 to 15 days. Tell us about your ideal Helsinki cultural trip and our Helsinki experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Reindeer walk in Arctic woodlands
from $8,990
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Finland's Autumn Aurora and Arctic Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Finland's most popular sights
  • Visit to Santa Claus Village
  • Enjoy aurora photography
  • Walk through the Arctic woodlands
  • Watch Arctic wildlife up close
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Helsinki / Rovaniemi
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day autumn journey runs from Helsinki to the forests of Lapland. Explore a sea fortress, then ride an overnight sleeper train to Rovaniemi. Cross the Arctic Circle to meet Santa, walk with reindeer, float beneath the stars, dig for amethyst, and meet polar bears, all while hunting the Northern Lights over golden autumn woods.
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Ice floating experience
from $8,026
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Lapland and Northern Lights Winter Explorer

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Helsinki's notable sights
  • Visit to Santa Claus Village
  • Watch the aurora by campfire
  • Sled with Huskies in the Arctic
  • National Park hike
  • Northern Lights floating experience
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Helsinki / Rovaniemi
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Northern Lights
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 7-day winter journey runs from Helsinki to Finnish Lapland. Tour the capital, then take an overnight sleeper train to Rovaniemi. Meet Santa at the Arctic Circle, mush a husky team through snowy forest, snowshoe in a national park, glide behind reindeer, and float beneath the stars, all while chasing the Northern Lights over the Arctic.
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SUP in the lake during summer
from $6,094
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Midnight Sun in Finnish Lapland

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Finland's most popular sights
  • Enjoy a floating sauna cruise
  • Visit to Santa Claus Village
  • Dig for amethyst in historic mine
  • Enjoy the Eeron Polku trail
  • Take a jet ski ride
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Helsinki / Rovaniemi
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Set out on this 7-day summer journey from Helsinki to Rovaniemi under the Midnight Sun. Tour the capital and its sea fortress, then take an overnight sleeper train north. Cruise a Finnish floating sauna, cross the Arctic Circle to meet Santa, dig for amethyst at a mine, hike to a summit, and ride a jet ski across a lake in Lapland's golden light.
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A moment of stillness in Copenhagen
from $9,370
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Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Helsinki - Copenhagen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Helsinki’s historic center
  • Visit Tallinn’s medieval center
  • Stroll Stockholm’s Gamla Stan
  • Experience Gdansk’s golden door
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Helsinki / Copenhagen
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 8-day cruise aboard the Le Champlain featuring a special onboard talk by Nobel laureate Lech Walesa in Gdansk. Explore vibrant cities, historic landmarks, and stunning UNESCO sites from Helsinki to Copenhagen.
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Helsinki Cathedral illuminated at dusk overlooking Senate Square
from $11,960
Free Hotel
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The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

Kemi - Helsinki - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Join Kemi's snow castle exploration
  • Enjoy the Santa Claus Village
  • Stroll at Oulu riverside market
  • See Helsinki's neoclassical center
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Paris / Helsinki
Activities
Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Finnish Lapland from Kemi and Oulu, cross into Swedish Lapland at Lulea, and visit UNESCO-listed Rauma. Experience reindeer sleds, husky rides, snow castles, and ice fishing.
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Colorful sunset over Tallinn, Estonia
from $8,320
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Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic

Helsinki to Copenhagen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Discover Tallinn medieval streets
  • Visit Saaremaa island castle
  • Explore Gotland UNESCO heritage
  • Enjoy Gdansk waterfront views
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Helsinki / Copenhagen
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Le Laperouse on a 9-day cruise through the Baltic Sea and visit Helsinki, Tallinn, Saaremaa, Stockholm, Visby, Gdansk, Gudhjem, and Copenhagen. Explore medieval towns, island landscapes, UNESCO heritage sites, historic landmarks, and vibrant waterfront districts.
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A view of Helsinki, the largest city in Finland.
from $12,480
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Baltic shores and Hanseatic cities

Helsinki to Copenhagen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Visit Tallinn UNESCO Old Town
  • Visit Visby medieval city walls
  • Riga historic center walk
  • Visit Sweden through Visby
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Helsinki / Copenhagen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse through Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Latvia, Poland, Denmark, and Germany. Visit Helsinki, Tallinn, Visby, Stockholm, Riga, Gdansk, Gudhjem, Wismar, and Copenhagen. Explore UNESCO-listed old towns, medieval landmarks, museums, waterfronts, and local culture.
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Colorful sunset over Tallinn, Estonia
from $8,190
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Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic

Copenhagen - Helsinki - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover Copenhagen's canals
  • Stroll Gudhjem's streets
  • Explore Gdansk's history
  • Walk Visby's fortifications
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Copenhagen / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, exploring historic towns, iconic capitals, and stunning landscapes. Highlights include Gdansk’s amber charm, Stockholm’s ABBA legacy, Tallinn’s medieval allure, and Helsinki’s Art Nouveau beauty, with curated excursions at every port.
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Glaciers and beautiful arctic tundra.
from $16,595
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Spot Arctic Wildlife
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Sail Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Iceland's Westfjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Spitsbergen, cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland by Zodiac, sail through Scoresbysund, and discover Iceland's Westfjords. Look for polar bears, walrus, muskoxen and seabirds while learning about Arctic history, wildlife and landscapes.
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A view of Helsinki, the largest city in Finland.
from $11,020
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Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Copenhagen to Helsinki - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Copenhagen waterfront exploration
  • Discover Gudhjem’s traditions
  • Experience Helsinki urban culture
  • Discover Tallinn’s old town
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Copenhagen / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse from Copenhagen to Helsinki and explore the Baltic Sea’s historic cities and coastal towns. Visit Gudhjem on Bornholm, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Visby, Stockholm, and Tallinn. Walk through UNESCO-listed old towns, discover medieval architecture, and experience Nordic and Baltic culture.
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View of Reykjavik from the Church Tower
from $17,895
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Spot Arctic Wildlife
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Sail Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Iceland's Westfjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
Starts / Ends
Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore Spitsbergen, cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland by Zodiac, sail through Scoresbysund, and discover Iceland's Westfjords. Look for polar bears, walrus, muskoxen and seabirds while learning about Arctic history, wildlife and landscapes.
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