Known the world over, the Finnish sauna offers a multitude of healing and relaxing benefits, but how is a truly Finnish sauna prepared? Roll up your sleeves to see first-hand how it's done, enjoy a genuine Finnish sauna experience, and learn about the cultural significance and folklore of this centuries-old custom.
Tucked away beside a shimmering lake, deep in the forest of Finnish Lapland, lies our private sauna-cottage, waiting for you to partake in one of our fondest cultural customs. You’re not just showing up to enjoy the sauna, though, as this time you’ll be a part of the actual process of preparing this magical experience!
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sausages by the fire
Swimming possibility
Towels
Shampoo / conditioner
Guiding in English
Berry juice
Traditional Finnish coffee (pannukahvi)
Finnish sauna experience
Transportation from the listed pick up locations
Swimwear
Flip-flops
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All the pick-up times are subject to a 15-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours. Customers shall wait for their pick-up location (or such other area as notified by Wild Nordic)
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No refund of the tours will be made if the customer misses the pick up services as a result of failing to wait at the designated pick-up area. Wild Nordic has the right to charge reasonable expenses arising from such neglect to follow the timetable of the program.
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Intoxication on the tour is forbidden
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To help maintain a comfortable shared space, please refrain from using strong perfumes or scented products before the tour.
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Not reccomended for travelers with cold, flu, blood pressure problems, open wounds, recovering after surgery
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Known the world over, the Finnish sauna offers a multitude of healing and relaxing benefits, but how is a truly Finnish sauna prepared? Roll up your sleeves to see first-hand how it's done, enjoy a genuine Finnish sauna experience, and learn about the cultural significance and folklore of this centuries-old custom.
Tucked away beside a shimmering lake, deep in the forest of Finnish Lapland, lies our private sauna-cottage, waiting for you to partake in one of our fondest cultural customs. You’re not just showing up to enjoy the sauna, though, as this time you’ll be a part of the actual process of preparing this magical experience!
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sausages by the fire
Swimming possibility
Towels
Shampoo / conditioner
Guiding in English
Berry juice
Traditional Finnish coffee (pannukahvi)
Finnish sauna experience
Transportation from the listed pick up locations
Swimwear
Flip-flops
Itinerary
Carry fresh water from the clear, arctic lake to wash with and to throw on the sauna stones to make löyly (steam) with, gather the logs to heat up the sauna, and prepare together with your professional guide your own one-of-a-kind sauna experience! While we wait for the wood-heated sauna to get ready and reach the perfect temperature, your guide will teach you about Finnish traditions and share the history behind the Finnish sauna, intertwined with legends and Lappish folktales of old. Breathe in deeply and relax in the sauna, gently strike your back with the vihta (birch whisk) to stimulate circulation and fill the air with the soft scent of birch leaves, and enjoy the transcendental healin...
