The Nature Hero
5 days of authentic sauna culture and Finnish nature.
The journey combines hiking and paddling with daily sauna recovery, cultural encounters and space for reflection. Through forest trails, national parks and historical terrain guests explore southeastern Finland. Finnish summer in July offers nightless nights , which creates a magical atmosphere
The Essentials
Duration:
5 days of authentic sauna culture and Finnish nature
Saunas to visit:
Private saunas including a smoke sauna
Accommodation:
Luxury cabins and hotel , one night in a tent camp.
Food:
All food is included.
Group Size:
Small and personal.
Getting There:
Fly to Helsinki Airport (HEL)
All transport in Finland is arranged.
Experience Level:
Physical level is moderate to demanding . Daily hikes range from 8-25 km on varied but non-technical terrain. Shorter alternatives are available.
No prior sauna skill required
Season:
22-26 of July 2026
Contact us for alternative dates
Journey Overview
Day 1 - Mental Reset
Arrival and 1,5 hours drive from Helsinki airport . Evening spent on your private luxury mirror cabin. Enjoy your private sauna and barbeque dinner.
Day 6 - Goodbyes
Last Sauna in Helsinki or sightseeing. Transfer to the airport.
The Guide
My intention with this trip is, to combine two things Finns care deeply about – nature and sauna. … and get a real sense of how design shapes the way we live here in Finland. This trip will change your understanding of Finland.
Ida, Northern Star
Ida Kaijalainen
• 32 years old
• 221 years of family sauna legacy
• Sauna expert
This trip will be guided by Finnish Ida Kaijalainen, founder and owner of Northern Star. Ida Kaijalainen grew up with sauna as a constant. Even when she lived and travelled far from Finland, sauna was her link back — a ritual that always brought her home again.
Today Ida is involved in promoting finnish sauna culture not only through sauna journeys, but also at sauna festivals, fairs and presentations.
Practical details
- Price: 16,000 DKK / 23,600 SEK / 2,150 EUR per person
- Group Size: Max 15 people — solo travellers, couples, and small groups
- Language: English, Swedish and Danish
- Sauna experience: Beginner friendly
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Included:
- Accommodation 1 night at Ööd glas cabin, 1 night at tent, 2 nights at Cabin in Tykkimäki Resort, 1 night at Hotel F6
- Breakfast always included, four lunches and two dinners
- Private transportation (option to switch to rental car)
- All sauna experiences
- Local guide
- All taxes
Not included:
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcohol and meals that are not mentioned in the program
- Single room supplement: 670 DKK / 990 SEK / 90 EUR per night
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Accommodation
During The Nature Hero, you stay in three contrasting settings chosen for calm, character, and easy access to what matters: nature and sauna.
Hotel F6
Nordic Home-like Boutique Retreat in Helsinki
Hotel F6 is centrally located on Fabianinkatu, right by Esplanadi Park. The atmosphere is homely and stylish – the furniture and colours draw on Nordic aesthetics, with warm wooden floors, calm decor and details that show thoughtfulness and comfort.
The rooms come in three categories: Standard, Superior and Deluxe. The standard rooms are around 25 m² – small but elegant with comfortable beds, wooden floors and a little extra charm like French balconies overlooking the hotel’s quiet courtyard.
Restaurant and communal facilities are good: their bar, Bar Runar, serves as a gathering point in the evenings; breakfast is described as organic and tasty; the hotel also has fitness facilities and a 24-hour reception.
F6 has a court yard with an inviting and friendly atmosphere.
You are saluted by a modern and smart entrance of this boutique hotel.
The standard rooms are around 25 m² – elegant with comfortable beds, wooden floors and modern bathrooms
ÖÖD at Versso
ÖÖD at Versso is set on the sandy shoreline of Versso Island in Pyhtää, surrounded by pine forest, sea views and smooth coastal rock. Guests stay in a mirror cabin designed for two, where the landscape becomes part of the experience while the interior remains calm, private and carefully composed. Each cabin includes a private sauna, double bed, kitchenette, living area and bathroom, combining immersion in nature with everyday comfort. The Räsymatto cabin features a Marimekko interior concept inspired by sustainable living and simple creativity, which adds a distinctive Nordic design layer to the stay.
The glass cabin blends seamlessly into the surrounding nature
Modern equipment inside paired with Finnish design
The glass walls will make you feel as if you are sleeping outside
Tykkimäki Resort
Tykkimäki Resort offer a charming lakeside stay where simple comfort meets the calm of the Finnish outdoors. Set by Käyrälampi in Kouvola, these cozy cabins invite you to slow down, enjoy the surrounding nature, and wake up to peaceful views in a warm, intimate setting.
The cabin at Tykkimäki is nature based and eco friendly.
You are saluted by a modern forest friendly atmosphere.
The Tykkimäki Resort is based in the best of Finnish nature and offers direct access to forest, lake and wild life.
