Finnish Lake District - Independent Cycling
There are reputedly 187,888 lakes in Finland and in Finland’s south-west there is more water than land. Our Lakeland cycling tour includes some of the best lakeside rides, including the stunning Punkaharju Ridge, a magnificent ride on a ridge surrounded by pine trees and views to the water on both sides. Other highlights include Savonlinna, a beautifully situated lakeside market town famous for its summer Opera and Ballet festivals. Take your bike on board one of the many ferries criss-crossing the lakes and then ride back to Savonlinna. Accommodation on the tour is of a high level, ranging from manor houses to farmhouses to lake-side guesthouses and small hotels.
| Details | |
| Departures: | Prices are higher when the Opera Festival is takingplace between 26 June and 26 July (season B) Daily from 1 June to 31 August |
| Price: | Double Room: $1675 / $1681 (season B) Single Room: $2091 / $2235 (season B) |
| Grade: |
An easy to moderate cycle; Av. cycling 45km per day / Max. 65km per day |
| Includes | |
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• 5 nights accommodation with breakfast |
• 21 gear bike with panniers, helmet and repair kit • 24 hour emergency phone service • 2nd class train with seat reservation and bicycle space from Helsinki-Mikkelione • 2nd class train with seat reservation and bicycle space from Parikkala-Helsinki |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1: Helsinki to Mikkeli - 30km Day 2: Mikkeli to Puumala - 50km or 75kn with detour Day 3: Puumala to Pihlajalahti - 55km or 75kn - choice of 2 routes Day 4: Pihlajalahti to Savonlinna - 35km Day 5: Savonlinna to Punkaharju - 60km Day 6: Punkaharju to Parikkala - 30km( or olnger for those who choose alternative routes) |
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