Explore the Best of Finland: A Grand Tour with Sports Coaching, Kayaking, Saunas, and Workshops

🇫🇮 OUR PERFECT ENVIRONMENT Let’s go to the region of a thousand lakes. At Leppävirta we share and stay in a comfortable 6-person lakeside cottage equipped with all kinds of amenities (fully furnished kitchen, sauna, barbeque, rowing boat, etc.), we will go on excursions along the areas. A summer of sensations, combining activities, excursions, crazy gastronomy, and living like a local in an authentic Finnish cottage, next to a private beach. Slow travel, gastronomy, sports, and living inside the real Finnish people and environment. You find many trips to Finland, but all packed and you are looking for a more intimate contact with nature! Finland is my home territory and I know it quite well. This trip, which I have already done many times, is spectacular: its landscapes, its people, the adventure, its stillness, and the possibilities it offers for rest… The “Thousand Lakes” region is located in central Finland, 400km northeast of Helsinki, the capital. The area is full of traditional huts or «mökki» used by the Finns for their annual reconnection with nature and to enjoy their free time on vacation. The destination that I offer you is unique! We will stay on an old farm on the shores of the lake owned by a great hostess who is an expert in local customs. 🏳️‍🌈 WHO ARE MY LGBT TRIPS FOR? LGBT tours to Finland four times a year. First of all, My trips are always LGBT-friendly and that is something that many of you will be able to value when organizing your vacations. Secondly, my special LGBT adventures are designed for those of us who believe that as important as the chosen destination is finding a special, friendly, and relaxed environment, where we feel truly comfortable among friends and people with the same tastes with whom we can develop new friendships. Also for a person recently out of the closet, for those who are still in it, or those who came out a long time ago. 🙂 For anyone who is planning to travel to Scandinavia, in order to combine adventures in nature and outdoor sports, breathe fresh air and calm the mind: a person who knows how to value and enjoy the contrasts of the country. I offer you a trip to enjoy this natural environment with like-minded friends so that you feel comfortable and comfortable. At ExploraFinlandia I give personalized advice to my fellow adventurers so that they can organize their personal trips as they always dreamed of. Finland happens to be a perfect destination for nature lovers. It is a country that allows you to enjoy remote and elegant corners in the forest, even small spaces by the lake. It offers a lot of outdoor adventures and keeps working to offer new things to its visitors. Among all its novelties, we can highlight the following places that we share with you, a special group of LGBT trips. 🛏️ ACCOMMODATION In Leppävirta we will share and stay in a comfortable, 10-person lakeside cottage equipped with all kinds of amenities (fully furnished kitchen, sauna, heating, etc.). We will go on excursions throughout the area and enjoy the slow life of the natural park and the nearest cities. At our accommodation, you can wake up in a genuine log cabin, step out onto your private front deck, and be immersed in views of soaring forests and shimmering lakes. It’s a place where relaxation comes easily, but with so much beauty around you to explore, it becomes an afterthought; something to look forward to after a day of hiking, paddle boarding or cycling, visiting local farms, and immersing yourself in the Finnish culture. In Helsinki, we will overnight at an Airbnb in the city center or at the hotel, depending on the situation and price level on the entrance day. 👬 LIVE LIKE A LOCAL In this area, we can walk or run through the woods, paddle around the lake, swim and fish, cook in the #kota, enjoy the #sauna... There is no need to go anywhere, we have it all here. 🥾EXCURSIONS The trip also includes excursions to the #Saimaa and #SAVONLINNA region: we can visit the city, and the beautiful castle of the 11th-century kings, take a boat ride and eat the local delicacy of anchovies in #tori. The icing on the cake will be a visit to #KUOPIO, the capital of central Finland. Mount #Puijo dominates the city and its #Puijon-torni tower is an incredible viewpoint of the region and the surrounding natural park. RELAX FINNISH STYLE in a language workshop :-)) Because this is an experience in itself. There is no rush, we are on vacation, so let's enjoy ourselves. We will take a boat ride on the lake in front of the cabin, do a little fishing with #Katiska* and heat up the sauna... There is also an option to go running or swimming. * We will leave the fish in the lake again. LET'S PASS AT THE LOCAL AREA If there is time in the afternoon, we will go and mingle with the natives of Leppävirta. We will visit some interesting places within the city like the #Tori. A notable place is #Vesileppis, a Nordic ski center in a cave (yes, we can ski in summer!). Nearby is also the #KONNUS canal and its locks, which divide Lake Kallavesi from Saimaa. With luck, we will see the tugboats go by transporting hundreds and hundreds of logs. ✅ ASPECTS TO CONSIDER: 1.) The cabin where we will stay for the 6 nights of the 'expedition' has the capacity for a maximum of 8 people. 2.) Throughout the expedition we will carry out different activities, games, and group dynamics. These activities are free and therefore not mandatory. You can decide at all times what you want to do at any time, although we recommend not missing a thing! 😀 3.) I'm a certified sports coach and mountain guide, so all my professional services are included during this trip. Check availability with me now! I would be delighted to be your accomplice on this adventure, and I am waiting for you!! WHAT'S INCLUDED: - Accommodation in a shared modern cottage and one night in the Helsinki center - Workshops, like navigation at the lakes, smoking salmon, how to heat the sauna, orientation, etc.. - My professional guiding and activities during the trip - Car rental and guided visits at the several areas WHAT NOT INCLUDED: - Gasoline, meals, and rest of the common costs we will split - Personal expenses - Travel insurance, which is obligatory Feel free to reach out in the Q&A section for more information or to answer your questions! See you soon in Finland!