Tallinn to Helsinki Adventure

Tallinn to Helsinki Adventure

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Tallinn to Helsinki Adventure," a captivating journey through Estonia and Finland. Begin in Tallinn, where medieval charm meets modern innovation, and enjoy a warm welcome dinner with your tour leader and fellow travelers. Explore Tallinn's historic old town and venture into the wild beauty of Lahemaa National Park, home to the stunning Jägala Waterfall. Cross the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, where you'll hike the serene trails of Sipoonkorpi National Park and wander the picturesque streets of Porvoo. Discover Helsinki's vibrant harbors and iconic landmarks before visiting the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna fortress. With comfortable, locally-owned accommodations and all breakfasts included, this adventure offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and history. Extend your stay for more exploration or enjoy the freedom to tailor your experience with private room options. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Discover the wonders of Tallinn and Helsinki with your expert tour leader

  • Journey into the wild at Lahemaa National Park, visiting Jägala Waterfall

  • Hike in the beautiful Sipoonkorpi National Park on the outskirts of Helsinki

  • Soak up history in the scenic old town of Porvoo

  • Explore the island fortress of Suomenlinna, a World Heritage site

  • Tour the harbours and landmarks of Helsinki, including the Rock Church

  • Visit the fascinating Käsamu Museum in an old sea captain's village

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start in Tallinn

Location: Tallinn

Accommodation Name: Go Shnelli Hotel/Metropol Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

Begin your adventure in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, where the historic old town rubs shoulders with an innovative tech scene.



At 6pm, say tere to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

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Your tour leader then ensures a big Estonian welcome by arranging dinner at a great local restaurant.



Want to explore Tallinn further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.



Accommodation: Go Shnelli Hotel/Metropol Hotel (or similar) ...more ...less

Day 2 : Tour Tallinn old town • Explore Lahemaa National Park

Location: Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park, Jägala Waterfall

Accommodation Name: Go Shnelli Hotel/Metropol Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin today with a walking tour of the medieval old town. Guided by our expert tour leader, we explore the key monuments, including Toompea Palace and Castle, the Town Hall Square, and the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.



It’s worth picking up a boxed lunch here too, which we can eat on our transfer (one hour) to Lahemaa National Park. Our drive offers a glimpse at the scenic Estonian countryside, and we stop en route at Käsmu Museum, a fascinating maritime museum in an old sea captain’s village.



Arriving at Lahemaa, the oldest national park in the former Soviet Union, we explore the wilderness on a 2.5mi (4km) hike. It takes us to Jägala Waterfall, the highest natural waterfall in Estonia at 26ft (8m), where we can enjoy breathtaking views and rock formations.



After, we head back to Tallinn with the rest of the evening to enjoy at leisure.



Accommodation: Go Shnelli Hotel/Metropol Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 : To Helsinki • Hike trails in Sipoonkorpi National Park • Explore historic Porvoo

Location: Helsinki, Sipoonkorpi National Park, Porvoo, Helsinki

Accommodation Name: Original Sokos Hotel Albert/Hotel Arthur (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bid farewell to Tallinn, catching the ferry (at approximately 7.30am) to Helsinki. Arriving around 9.30am, we transfer (40-60 minutes) to Sipoonkorpi National Park, a blissful wild spot where Helsinkians come when they want to escape the city.



Here, we stretch our legs with a 3mi (5km) hike, mostly along the Fisktrack trail. Over 1hr 30min, we pass through spruce woods, mixed forests and wooded mires.



After, we stop in the city of Porvoo, where you have three hours of free time to explore and enjoy lunch. We recommend strolling through the beautiful Old Town, wandering among the riverside warehouses and cobbled streets



After, we head to Helsinki. Arriving around 4pm, we have the rest of the day to explore.



Accommodation: Original Sokos Hotel Albert/Hotel Arthur (or similar)

Day 4 : Tour the harbours and landmarks of Helsinki • Visit Suomenlinna island fortress

Location: Helsinki, Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, Rock Church, Suomenlinna

Accommodation Name: Original Sokos Hotel Albert/Hotel Arthur (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover Helsinki on a walking tour this morning, making use of the public transport (ticket included). Our tour leader takes us past the harbours, into Mannerheim Street, and to the landmark buildings, such as Parliament Building, Finland Hall and the Rock Church



After, we hop on a ferry for the 15-minute journey to Suomenlinna, an 18th-century island fortress built by the Swedish. Here, we can soak up history as we tour the stone walls, bunkers and cannons, while also visiting the museum to learn about the fascinating story of the fortress.



Returning to Helsinki, we have free time for further exploration.



Accommodation: Original Sokos Hotel Albert/Hotel Arthur (or similar)

Day 5 : Adventure ends in Helsinki

Location: Helsinki

Meals Included: Breakfast

The adventure ends in Helsinki after breakfast. If you’d like more time to explore, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

What's Included

  • All breakfasts

    All breakfasts are included in the tour package.

  • All accommodation

    All accommodation is included as part of the tour.

  • All transport and listed activities

    All transport and activities listed in the itinerary are included.

  • Tour leader throughout

    A tour leader will be present throughout the entire trip.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Single accommodation

    Single accommodation is not included but is available upon request for an additional fee.

  • Visas or vaccinations

    Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.

Mode of Transport

Travel seamlessly with included transport, featuring a ferry ride from Tallinn to Helsinki, scenic drives to national parks, and public transport in Helsinki. Enjoy guided tours and activities throughout the journey.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and value with locally owned accommodations in prime locations, offering options for private rooms and extended stays. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and a Comfort Level rating to guide your choice.

Food

There will be buffet breakfasts in the hotels offering plenty of choice including cold meats, cheese, eggs, bread, jams, juice and coffee.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour aims to secure locally owned accommodation that is well located, offers good value for money, and plenty of comfort. Each trip is given a Comfort Level rating to indicate the overall standard of accommodation. Private rooms are available for a supplement if preferred. ...more ...less

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    All breakfasts are included in the tour. The hotels offer buffet breakfasts with a variety of options including cold meats, cheese, eggs, bread, jams, juice, and coffee.

  • Is there a tour leader throughout the trip?

    Yes, there is a tour leader throughout the trip who will guide you through the various activities and locations.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a walking tour of Tallinn's medieval old town, a hike in Lahemaa National Park, a ferry ride to Helsinki, a hike in Sipoonkorpi National Park, exploration of the historic town of Porvoo, a walking tour of Helsinki, and a visit to the Suomenlinna island fortress. ...more ...less

  • Can I extend my stay before or after the tour?

    Yes, you can extend your adventure by securing extra hotel nights before or after the main itinerary. You would need to speak to your sales representative to book these additional nights.

  • Is there free time to explore on my own during the tour?

    Yes, there are several opportunities for free time during the tour, such as in the evenings after returning from Lahemaa National Park, during the visit to Porvoo, and after the walking tour in Helsinki.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

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Had an exceptional holiday with...

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Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team ...more ...less

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This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained! ...more ...less

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21-Mar-2025

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

Tallinn to Helsinki Adventure

5 Days Starting in Tallinn, Estonia and ending in Helsinki, Finland

Visiting: Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park, Jägala Waterfall, Helsinki, Sipoonkorpi National Park, Porvoo, Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, Rock Church, Suomenlinna ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

ASO

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

5 - 16

Physical rating:

Easy & Moderate

Age range:

16-99

From: $1500 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 05-Apr-2025 but subject to change.