Finland Bus Charter: 8 interesting activities during 3 days of travel in Finland

Finland is a country in Northern Europe, famous for its many aurora viewing locations and vibrant ice and snow festivals in the winter. Let’s explore interesting activities in Finland in 3 days on the Finland Bus Charter trip with PTBusrental.

Find out the destination of Finland Bus Charter

Our destination on the Finland Bus Charter trip is definitely Finland. In terms of geographical location, Finland borders Sweden to the west, Russia to the east, Norway to the north and Estonia to the south across the Gulf of Finland. 

 

With a location bordering many countries, tourism in Finland is quite developed, especially trips through different countries, such as Finland – Sweden – Norway, … Next, PTBusrental will talk about the “best” things in Finland. Finland’s capital city is Helsinki – the country’s largest city, and Finland has the most sparse population in Europe. 

Besides being known as a country with developed tourism because there are many interesting activities in Finland, the education system in Finland is also very famous, making it an ideal study abroad destination for global students.

In Finland, water covers 10% of the land area, and two-thirds of Finland’s landmass is covered with vegetation. Therefore, it is no wonder that Finland is often among the greenest countries in the world, possessing the cleanest air in the world according to WHO.

Finland is a country famous for its long winter, from November to March, and it is very cold here. Temperatures can drop as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius in the south, and in the north it can drop to minus 40 degrees Celsius. 

In the summer, Finland has quite cool and pleasant weather, with temperatures around 17 – 24 degrees Celsius, it’s sunny and warm. Because of the diversity of weather, there are many interesting activities in Finland that cannot be found in other countries.

That’s why Finland’s tourist season is usually in the summer, a season with warm and cool weather, suitable for tulip gardens to bloom. However, if you are adventurous and like to see the aurora, then go to Finland in the winter. The Northern Lights in Finland are extremely beautiful and majestic, it is like a natural gift for you when you have overcome the harsh and difficult weather to get here.

4 interesting activities in 3 days on Finland Bus Charter trip in winter

Finland Bus Charter in winter trip – seeing the Northern Lights

Watching the Northern Lights is an extremely famous activity, always among the top activities you should do on your Finland Bus Charter in winter trip. So what is the aurora phenomenon that attracts tourists so much? 

Aurora is a phenomenon that shines in the air near the poles due to the impact of charged light particles from the Sun. This will create many beautiful and dramatic colors in the night sky. 

Because this is a natural phenomenon, we cannot predict exactly when it will happen. However, the maximum possible time to observe the aurora is usually between 9pm and 2am. To have the best chance of seeing the aurora, you should choose a location away from city lights and make sure the sky is clear that day, without clouds or fog.

Towns famous for aurora activity in Finland, usually Rovaniemi and Ivalo. Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland – a legendary land deep in the Northern part of Europe. This place is not only famous for its Santa Claus village but is also a great destination to admire beautiful landscapes. 

As night falls, Rovaniemi’s skies become illuminated by the crystal blue, purple and red light of the aurora borealis. Because the city is located near the North Pole, there are ideal conditions to observe this phenomenon. What’s special about Rovaniemi is the combination of wild natural beauty and human presence, creating a unique experience.

When you set foot in Rovaniemi, you will feel like you have entered a fairyland. The roads, the jungle surrounding the city,… all create peace, wilderness and separation from the noise of city life. From the center of Rovaniemi, you can go to aurora viewing locations such as Santa Claus Village, Ounasvaara or the surrounding countryside. 

In addition, there are other places in Finland where you can see the aurora borealis, such as Utsjoki, Kittilä, Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, Ylläs, Kilpisjarvi, Muonio,…

Finland Bus Charter in winter trip – Reindeer Safaris Adventure in Lapland

The second special activity that you should not miss on the Finland Bus Charter in winter is the experience of driving a sleigh pulled by reindeer in Lapland. This is a traditional livelihood of Laplanders in general and reindeer herders in Rovaniemi in particular. 

An interesting thing is that reindeer is the symbolic animal of Lapland, Finland. And the number of reindeer here has reached 200 thousand, more than the number of people living in this area.

Here, you will visit the Sieriporo farm and experience the life of reindeer herders. Besides, you will hear herders explain the history, culture and important role of reindeer in this remote place.

After that, you will experience a circular ride in the snow on a snowmobile. If you want to make this activity more interesting, you can learn about “reindeer snow carriage”. And what makes you overwhelmed during the trip is not only the speed of the reindeer, or the excitement of sitting on this new vehicle, but the white scenery of mountains and trees. 

Snow covers everywhere, along with the silence of the Lapland forest. In addition, an equally interesting activity is reindeer photo hunting. While moving through the fields and snow fields, quickly take pictures of wild reindeer walking around and peeking through the snow-covered trees. These are photos that preserve interesting memories of the trip to Lapland.

Finland Bus Charter in winter trip – Husky Safaris Adventure

After experiencing Reindeer Safaris Adventure in Lapland, another interesting activity in Finland you should try on your Finland Bus Charter trip is Husky Safari Adventure. Similar to Reindeer Safari, Husky Safaris are a sled pulled by a pack of Husky dogs. 

When participating in the Husky Safaris experience, you will be guided by instructors on how to drive a sled on the snow, such as: how to make the Husky stop, how to turn corners safely, and how to keep a safe distance… 

During the trip, the Husky dogs will bark and howl together excitedly because they all want to race. At the end of the journey, you can spend time chatting with the trainers about their Husky dogs. Each Husky dog will have a different story, which will be very interesting.

Finland Bus Charter in winter trip – visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

PTBusrental sends you an interesting activity in Finland during the Finland Bus Charter winter trip, which is visiting Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi village, 5 km south of the Arctic Circle, in Finland, is considered the hometown of Santa Claus.

According to legend, Santa’s original home is located in the most secret and remote location in Finland. Only a few people have the opportunity to know this house. In 1985, “Santa Claus” – with the help of the people and local authorities, decided to open a company office located right in Rovaniemi. 

This is where Santa will welcome children all year round, and it also attracts many tourists from all over the world. In 2010, the village officially opened to guests and was named the official hometown of Santa Claus.

An interesting activity in Finland for children staying at this Santa Claus village is that children can go home with proof of this magical encounter to show off to their friends because the village sells certificates showing it. The little girls and boys met the real Santa Claus. 

Every year, more than half a million children around the world write letters and send them to Santa’s official post office, where “elves” sort them by country. Today, the village has received letters from 198 countries and territories around the world. Here, the Santa Claus post office uses its signature seal, the Arctic Circle seal, featuring the image of Santa and the famous reindeer.

In addition, Rovaniemi village also has a number of entertainment spots for adults. Like the bar and restaurant Snowman World, located right near Santa’s house. Everything about this structure (from the building, the cup, etc.) is made from ice. 

Those who love the cold of snow and ice can use the ice hotel service here. This is an igloo style tent, this dining room has an image of Santa Claus and his reindeer sleigh, this image is carved directly on the ice walls.

In addition, you can refer to 10 interesting things you can do when coming to Finland, here, to have more interesting activities for your trip.

4 interesting activities in 3 days on Finland Bus Charter trip in the summer

Finland Bus Charter in summer trip – visit Helsinki

In the summer, interesting activities in Finland that PTBusrental would like to suggest to you on the Finland Bus Charter trip is to visit Helsinki – the capital of Finland. Nestled on the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea, Helsinki is a city built in 1550 to protect the harbor. 

Now, Helsinki has become the economic, cultural and political center of Finland. In addition, Helsinki is also known for its famous architectural works, along with its fresh nature and climate. Therefore, Helsinki was chosen as the World Design Capital in 2012, as the host of the 1952 Summer Olympics, and as host of the 52nd Eurovision in 2007.

Regarding the architecture of the capital city of Helsinki, when given the right to design the city center area, architect Carl Ludvig Engel designed many buildings in the Neoclassical style. The focal point of Engel’s plan is Senate Square. 

Surrounding the square are the Government Palace to the east, the University of Helsinki to the west, and the Helsinki Cathedral – which was completed in 1852, twelve years after Engel’s death – located in the North. 

Another name for Helsinki, “the white city of the North”, originates from this construction period. Some famous attractions in Helsinki include:

• Suomenlinna Island – recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
• Park, Esplanadin Avenue – this place can be called a miniature “Champs Elysees of Paris”.
• Helsinki cathedral, Uspenski church
• Finnish National Museum
• Monument to composer Sibelius
• Oodi Library, national library
• Seurasaari Island – national open-air museum.

Finland Bus Charter in summer trip – participate in summer festivals

During the Finland Bus Charter in summer trip, take some time to attend an extremely large and interesting activity in Finland, which is the Juhannus festival, also known as Midsummer’s Day. This is a holiday celebrating midsummer, or the longest day of sunlight and shortest night of the year. 

This festival originates from ancient German customs. Previously, this holiday was celebrated in many countries across Europe. However, today, this festival is mainly held in Northern Europe and on the Baltic coast. So if you can participate in this festival, it is an extremely lucky thing for you.

Juhannus kokko – Juhannus bonfire, is an indispensable item during the juhannus holiday in Finland. The burning of Juhannus kokko is the most important event on the Juhannus festival night. People believe that, on the day of Juhannus, there will be many demons and evil spirits wandering around, so it is necessary to light a fire to chase them away. The bonfire will be lit at midnight before the day of Juhannus. 

All religious people will wear beautiful costumes and gather around the fire to participate in the ritual. Juhannus kokko will be assigned by the oldest person in the religion. Burning bonfires can help predict the upcoming weather and seasons. And when Juhannus kokko was burned, people began to organize many activities, games, eat, drink, dance and sing, etc.

Finland Bus Charter in summer trip – try delicious Finnish cuisine

An interesting activity in Finland that many tourists love on the Finland Bus Charter trip is experiencing delicious Finnish cuisine. Finnish dishes often use whole grain products (rye, barley, oats) combined with berries (blueberries,…). 

Meatballs, pea soup and rye bread are the main dishes of the people here. PTBusrental would like to suggest to you a few typical dishes with extremely interesting flavors, you should try them when you come to Finland on your Finland Bus Charter trip.

Karjalanpiirakat rice cake – a traditional dish made from thin rye crust, with rice filling. You can eat the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven, or add a layer of butter like the Finnish way.

Reindeer meat (Poroliha) – don’t be too surprised that in TV shows, reindeer are noble animals, but in Finland, reindeer are considered a normal livestock. Reindeer meat is a famous specialty of Lapland with high nutritional content. Reindeer meat is often processed into many different dishes such as stewed, stewed, fried, and eaten with boiled potatoes, soup, salad and sandwiches,…

Smoked salmon – a dish loved by many tourists on Finland Bus Charter trips. Most smoked salmon is pre-processed and sold in supermarkets. You can come to the supermarket, buy it to take home and prepare it your own way.

Finland Bus Charter in summer trip – experience Summer Cottage

And the last activity in the list of 8 interesting activities in Finland that PTBusrental wants to suggest to you on your Finland Bus Charter for a summer trip is the Summer Cottage experience. Summer Cottage is the name of small cottages in the woods, next to the sea or a lake. 

Finland is known as the “country of a thousand lakes”, each river and lake has its own peaceful beauty. One of the interesting activities in Finland for indigenous people and tourists from all over when coming here is camping or picnicking around the lake, staying in Summer Cottages to enjoy the peace of nature. 

You can try organizing a barbecue here with your family, friends, and relatives to save beautiful memories, poetic scenes, and happy memories during your Finland Bus Charter trip.

Let’s board PTBusrental’s Finland Bus Charter

With 8 interesting activities in Finland that PTBusrental has suggested in the Finland bus charter (in winter trip and summer trip), we hope you have a meaningful and memorable trip.

And if you are looking for a companion for this trip, then let PTBusrental support you. We are a company specializing in providing charter bus rental services in Finland and throughout other European countries. 

PTBusrental also has private tours in Finland, exploring the beautiful country in any season of the year, with extremely interesting activities. With the modern cars we have (Mercedes, Tesla,..) we will bring you a meaningful, fun and happy trip in Finland and Europe.

Let’s do 8 interesting activities in Finland on a Finland bus charter with PTBusrental during 3 days of travel in Finland one day soon.