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Private tour in Helsinki Sheila R
Experience Northern Finland & Aurora Borealis Safari (Seasonal) Private 2 or 3 Days Itinerary
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TERVE! Moi, Hej, HI! And Warm Welcome to FINLAND! I look forward to your visit. Whether you travel for professional, academic, and leisure--every step is meaningful, because travel is an expense where you truly become richer! I believe in Gandhi's saying "You must be the change you want to see in the world. " I love adventure travels— the countryside cafés, small streets, cobbled steps, random stops, unexpected turns, sometimes uncomfortable journeys — it makes life amazing. My journey took me to nearly 80 countries, from my home base in Finland--where I live and work for over a quarter of a century! Born in South Philippines, currently living & loving Helsinki, educated in both places. You can count on me to show you the fun or serious side of Helsinki, the capital and its neighboring cities, acclaimed in the Nordics; Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Porvoo, Suomenlinna, Lahti--Green Capital of Europe! Relax while you explore with music and arts, architecture, design, education, food culture, and of course the famous sauna—one of the few Finnish words in the English dictionary. Discover what makes Finland "the Happiest Country in the World". Enjoy some simple local activities of Finns, whether cooking salmon soup in a campfire, or a walking tour of the beautiful Art Deco district near the harbor, with unique monuments and interiors. Trust that excellent customer service and communication skills with a proactive attitude will enable us to spend a productive time together--whether a few hours or for 1-2 days tour on land, sea or waters, as our country has one of the most number of lakes in the world. Participate in the discussions; questions are always welcome--we're world famous as a CALM FINN! "Love the life you live ❣ Live the life you love!" EDUCATION * Professional Tour Guide Certification, Travel Assistant Matkaoppaan ammattitutkinto, : Orientation, Know How of Guiding Skills, Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College, Finland / PERHO Liiketalousopisto * Project Management of the Arts, Events Productions, Entertainment and Media Management, Sibelius Summer Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki * Master of Social Science (MSSc) Int. Politics, Information Technology, University of Helsinki * Certificate on International Business & Strategic Management, Aalto University * GDPR, Ethics, Digital Security, European University Institute * BA Communications, Journalism, University of the Philippines, Diliman * Meetings Professional International (MPI), Meeting & Events Strategist, Technology, Design CERTIFICATES & LICENSES * First Aid Red Cross, Työturvallisuuskortti - Occupational Safety card * Travel Assistant in Finland * International /EU Driver's License/ Professional Driver Certification - Trafi (Helsinki, Finland) * Food Hygiene Pass * Japanese Tourism Language Certificate
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Arctic Coast • Ice & Snow • Aurora Nights Tours, Travel Itinerary for Northern Lights viewing
Overview of your Helsinki tour
Experience the Aurora Borealis on a curated journey through Finland's Arctic highlights. This experience combines Northern Lights viewing, coastal culture, and winter scenery at a relaxed pace—ideal for travelers seeking authenticity. Begin from Helsinki, or meet at Oulu Airport. Explore Finland’s northern coastline, quiet countryside locations ideal for aurora viewing, and winter landscapes shaped by the Bothnian Bay. Evenings focus on Northern Lights watching away from city lights, with guidance on aurora conditions and photography. Daytime experiences highlight local life and seasonal activities, with optional visits to a SnowCastle and the iconic icebreaker cruise (seasonal). Suited for private travelers, couples, small groups, hosted visitors. The itinerary is flexible and adapted to weather and guest interests. Best time: Northern Lights: Sept–Mar (peak Oct–Feb), SnowCastle & Icebreaker: Jan–Mar, Coastal winter scenery: Dec–Apr. Clear skies and dark countryside offer excellent aurora opportunities.
Your Helsinki tour itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Oulu, Aurora Watch Arrive from Helsinki. Check in to a seaside hotel. Enjoy a guided walk through Old Town , Market Hall, and the historic Pikisaari district. Dinner featuring Northern Finnish cuisine. Evening Northern Lights watch near the coast or just outside the city (weather permitting). Overnight in Oulu. Day 2 – Northern Lights Experience Breakfast and optional daytime activities such as snowshoeing, winter nature walks, sauna and ice swimming. Early dinner followed by a guided Northern Lights excursion to darker countryside areas around Oulu, with aurora tracking, photography tips, and warm drinks. Overnight in Oulu. Day 3 – Kemi Day Trip or Departure (Optional) Breakfast and morning departure to Kemi (approx. 1.5 hours). Visit the SnowCastle, with optional Icebreaker Sampo cruise and ice floating (seasonal). Walk along the frozen Bothnian Bay and enjoy lunch before returning to Oulu or continuing onward. Customization: Private aurora guide, reindeer visit, or extension to Lapland.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus
Service by Finland's Leading Chauffeur Company, Vehicle type: 10-12 Seater Minivan or Minibus. All have leather interior, adjustable seat backs, Finnish world-class Genelec audio speakers, USB-A and -C charging plugs, fridge, inverter 230V for computer, guide microphone and large luggage space. In the Tourist models, all 15 seats are forward facing. All minibuses have Euro6 environmental classification.
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1 Lentoasemantie, Vantaa, Uusimaa, 01530, Finland
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