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DEPARTURE

05:55 - Departure: Art. m. Ave. Veterans. Novatorov Blvd., 98-100.
06:00 - Stop: Art. m. Leninsky pr. Approximate stopping area: Leninsky Prospekt, 129.
06:10 - Stop: Art. m. Moskovskaya. Approximate stopping area: Moskovsky Ave., between st. Tipanova and Aviatsionnaya st.
06:15 - Stop: Art. m. Victory Park. Approximate stopping area: Moskovsky Ave., metro stop.
06:20 - Stop: Art. m. Moscow Gate. Approximate stopping area: pl. Moscow Gate, Ligovsky Ave., 276.
06:25 - Stop: Art. m. Obvodny Canal. Approximate stopping area: Ligovsky Ave., 130-142.
06:27 - Stop: Art. m. Ligovsky pr. Approximate stopping area: Ligovsky Ave., 82-84 .
06:30 - Stop: Art. m. Pl. Uprisings. Approximate stopping area: Ligovsky pr., 30, near the Galereya shopping center.
06:45 - Stop: Art. m. Chernaya Rechka. Approximate stopping area: st. Academician Krylova, 2; bus stop to the right of the metro exit.

TRIP PROGRAM

10:00 - 11:00 - Customs point Brusnichnoe, Svetogorsk or Torfyanovka (the choice of point is made based on the situation at customs). Passage of the Russia-Finland border.
11:10 - 12:00 - Parking: "Laplandia" store. It takes ~40-50 minutes to visit the store.
12:10 - 12:50 - Parking: Fish supermarket "Disa's Fish". It takes ~30-40 minutes to visit the store.
A visit to border shops can be postponed to the end of the program, after visiting Lappeenranta (for better safety of purchased products)!
13:10 - 16:40 - Lappeenranta city. Residence time: ~2.5 - 3.5 hours. Program in the city:

• 13:10 - Stop: City Center. Address: Lappeenranta, Kauppakatu, 40. Nearby: shopping center "Gallery".
• 13:15 - Stop: Hypermarket "PRISMA". Address: Lappeenranta, Puhakankatu, 9. Nearby: Supermarket "LIDL".
• 13:20 - Stop: Supermarket "LIDL". Old Lidl. Address: Lappeenranta, Helkalankatu, 1. Nearby: Shops "Biltema", "Family Center", "Gigantti", "Intersport", "Luhta Outlet", "Robinhood"; Wholesale warehouse "KESPRO".
• 14:50 - Stop: Supermarket "LIDL". Old Lidl. Address: Lappeenranta, Helkalankatu, 1.
• 14:55 - Stop: City Center. Address: Lappeenranta, Kauppakatu, 40.
• 15:00 - 16:30 - Parking: Hypermarket "PRISMA". Address: Lappeenranta, Puhakankatu, 9.
• 16:35 - Stop: City Center. Address: Lappeenranta, Kauppakatu, 40.
• 16:40 - Stop: Supermarket "LIDL". Old Lidl. Address: Lappeenranta, Helkalankatu, 1.
• 16:40 - Departure from Lappeenranta to the border.
  

17:00 - 18:30 - Customs point Brusnichnoe, Svetogorsk or Torfyanovka (the choice of point is made based on the situation at customs). Passing the border Finland - Russia.
In case of a delay in crossing the border, in order to save time, money for TAX FREE checks is not received directly at the border, only stamps are placed on the checks!

ARRIVAL

21:00 - 23:00 - Arrival in the city of St. Petersburg:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* The time of embarkation/disembarkation and stay at the route points indicated in the trip program is approximate. Real time location at each of the points listed in the program depends on the situation on the roads, the speed of customs clearance and other related factors. The trip program can be adjusted by the guide along the way, in case of delays (including a reduction in time and number of planned stops) or other circumstances. Full implementation of the declared program for reasons beyond the control of the Contractor is not guaranteed.
** Exact time Bus departures for each specific date may differ from those stated in the trip program - see the time at, or check with our operators by phone. Also note that on Google map The approximate area of ​​the bus stop is indicated, in which one stop is made to pick up passengers. Exact location stops in the specified area are chosen by the bus driver!
*** The exact time of arrival in St. Petersburg depends on the traffic situation, the speed of customs clearance and other related factors. In case of long delays during customs clearance, difficult traffic conditions or other circumstances, the arrival time may be later than indicated. Return before the metro closes is not guaranteed.
**** Please note that the Google map shows the approximate area of ​​the bus stop with one stop to drop off passengers. The exact stop location in the specified area is chosen by the bus driver!

The harsh beauty of this country inevitably entails the development of tourism in all its forms. This is an interest in nature, people, history, culture, characteristic of traditional tourism. This leisure beyond the Arctic Circle in the kingdom of Joulupukki. These are medical tourism, shopping and business tourism. Petersburgers, being only 200 km away. from the Finnish border, quite often they go to, choosing the capital of the country, Lappeenranta or Imatra. Our company, as one of the leading bus tour operators, offers trips to Finland for 1 day, taking care of all organizational issues.

Tours to Finland from St. Petersburg

We don't buy ready-made tours, and we develop our own, taking into account the interests of St. Petersburg residents and the places they want to visit. We carefully study the possibilities of Finnish cities and towns so that on one-day tours from St. Petersburg, Russians not only see or acquire the best, but also fall in love with such trips. We always suggest starting with its face and essence - the capital of Suomi. Our 1-day tour to Helsinki, of course, does not pretend to fully cover everything that the Finnish capital is rich in, but, of course, we will show the most important things, as well as the main shopping and entertainment centers. Some attractions can be visited as additional service in addition to the cost of the trip (1300 rubles).

Only two rounds, but what!

Lappeenranta is a city just fifty kilometers from Vyborg, which is interesting for its picturesque landscapes, as is the entire route to it. Popular tours to Lappeenranta for 1 day - this is an opportunity to see the beauty of one of the largest lakes in Europe, Lake Saimaa, with a sand castle, an ancient fortress, immerse yourself in history, get acquainted with the paintings of Finnish artists, and explore temples and churches of the 18th century. There are many attractions here, so our one-day tours to Finland introduce you to it gradually from trip to trip. But Lappeenranta will also provide exciting shopping at the Prisma shopping center, Galleria, Iso Kristiina, Armada, Lidl.

Inexpensive (from 800 rubles) tours to Imatra for 1 day mean getting acquainted with unusual landscapes, the unique Imatrankoski waterfall and its legend, evening color play and the music of Sibelius. Some interesting churches, a park, excellent and inexpensive shops for shopping and the Imatran KYLPYLA SPA center make Imatra a place for a good holiday for the whole family. We are sure that anyone sightseeing tour to Finland, organized by us, will give you a lot of fun!

All one-day tours to Finland from St. Petersburg are carried out on large international class buses, with professional drivers and qualified guides with extensive experience in this direction. The tour price includes: round trip bus travel.

St. Petersburg - Lappeenranta - St. Petersburg (tour to Finland for 1 day)

DAILY

in February from 750 rubles

One-day tour to Finland to the city of Lappeenranta with visits to shops and a walk along the promenade. Tourists have the opportunity to plan their own time.

St. Petersburg - Kotka - St. Petersburg (tour to Finland for 1 day)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

from 850 rubles

One-day tour to Finland to the city of Kotka. Small sightseeing tour around the city, visit beautiful park"Sapokka", with a unique landscape, easy shopping.

St. Petersburg - Imatra - St. Petersburg (tour to Finland for 1 day)

DAILY

in February from 750 rubles

A wonderful holiday on a one-day tour to Finland in the city of Imatra. Only here you can see the rapids of Vuoksi, the ancient castle hotel and visit aquatic center with a water park.

St. Petersburg - Lahti - St. Petersburg (tour to Finland for 1 day)

from Friday to Saturday

from 1350 rubles

Holidays on a one-day tour in Finland in the city of Lahti will be interesting for lovers of shopping and have a relaxing holiday. A large number of shops, as well as a swimming pool will help you have an interesting time...

St. Petersburg - Helsinki - St. Petersburg (tour to Finland for 1 day)

from Friday to Saturday, from Saturday to Sunday

from 1550 rubles

On a one-day tour to Finland in the city of Helsinki, you can walk through boutiques and department stores, visit the market on the embankment, sit in a cafe or in a park in the city center.

St. Petersburg - Jyvaskylä - St. Petersburg (tour to Finland for 1 day)

last Friday (on Saturday) of each month

from 1350 rubles

One-day tour to Finland to the city of Jyvaskyla. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to visit shops, go to a water park, or simply walk around the city, enjoying the magnificent scenery.

Finland for 1 hour (tour to Finland for 1 day)

daily (by group selection)

from 950 rubles

A trip to Finland for 1 hour is an opportunity to get your visa as quickly as possible, as well as visit the Lapland trading warehouse and a fish store. It is too one day tour to Finland.

Please note that in one-day tours to Finland the following are possible: trip cancellations (in case of insufficient group size), additional trips and transfer of trips to other days, and also, to complete groups, it is possible to combine with other companies operating similar one-day tours in Finland.
Before you go on a day trip to Finland, be sure to read customs regulations and rules of conduct for tourists.

"Abis Tour" offers you one-day tours to Finland, as well as one-day and multi-day tours.

Today I will talk about bus tours to Finland and their specifics. The fact is that this country has long and firmly established itself in the hearts of bus tour lovers, especially those living in the North-West region. And I know at least a few good reasons for this. Firstly, the close location: you can drive to the nearest checkpoint from St. Petersburg in 3-4 hours, and from Vyborg in 40 minutes. Secondly, attractive prices for tours. Thirdly, of course, the need to “roll back” (this is a well-established word among travelers means receiving the required number of stamps from the country that issued the visa) multi-Schengen, which citizens of the territories closest to the Finnish border are still willingly issued for a year, two or even more. I’ll be honest: I personally mostly travel to Finland for last reason, because I often and with pleasure take the opportunity to travel to other European countries on last-minute tickets, for which it is very useful to always have an open visa in your passport.

One-day tours to Finland are the most popular among our compatriots: in a few hours you can easily explore some cute little town plus buy Fairy and fish in border shops. Those traveling for several days usually combine Finland with some other country.

Bus versus bus: tours or transfers

Before choosing a route, you should be concerned about the following difference: there are, in fact, bus tours when you are taken to different interesting places, and the tour guide on the bus tells all sorts of interesting things about them. And there are just regular (regular) buses that will take you to Finland only “there” or “there and back” without any sound and without stopping while waiting for tourists to drink coffee/get high/buy buns. This point needs to be understood: once in my memory, a company was catching up with a LuxExpress regular bus by taxi and then loudly indignant that they were abandoned on the road.

On the other hand, if your main goal is to “skate”, perhaps a regular bus will be for you the best option, rather than a tour. The same LuxExpress delivers very modern and comfortable ones to Finland vehicles with sockets and personal TVs. It will be more expensive than a one-day tour, but you don’t stop anywhere, aren’t distracted by the guide’s voice, and calmly write your dissertation on soil science during the entire 8-10 hour journey from St. Petersburg.

There is one more detail. If you still choose a tour, try not to get involved with small and dubious companies. The same applies to private taxis and minibuses. The Scandinavia highway (St. Petersburg - Finland), alas, is notorious for its regular traffic accidents. European companies like LuxExpress and Ecolines work according to European standards, which means that drivers there are required to change shifts after a certain number of hours. For many domestic travel agencies, this regime is too expensive. Once, in my memory, a bus (with me inside) rammed a bump stop and went into a ditch due to the driver being tired/sleeping. After which we danced around the stuck transport for 5 hours in the December night, waiting for a replacement to be sent.

Prices for tours to Finland, if we consider large ones tourist buses, start from 700 rubles. True, a short-term minibus tour can be found for 500 rubles, although you won’t see much in the country for that money (in fact, only a checkpoint and a couple of shops). Shuttle Buses will be more expensive: 550-900 rubles. one way, but such companies often have seasonal discounts.

Customs subtleties

First: if you are traveling to Finland for just a day, then you do not have the right to bring alcohol there in any quantity.

And second: no matter how many days you travel, if you enter Finland by vehicle (a bus, of course, is one) - you should not have more than two packs of cigarettes with you. The last rule is relatively new, and many people are not aware of it.

Shopping on bus tours

In general, bus tours are not the most convenient way to shop in Finland, but it is no secret that many “travelers” look at them that way. Wherever you go, you will probably be dropped off at at least some shops, most often in Finland these are:

• Prisma,
• Lidl,
• Stockmann.

But the most suitable tours for purchasing are trips to Imatra/Lappeenranta. I refer those who are interested in this topic in detail to the article, and here I will only briefly mention the coveted goods and the places where they can be obtained.

Trout and "Fairy"

The absolute hit is, of course, the fish. It literally starts throwing itself into your bags almost immediately after crossing the border - raw, salted, smoked. In fact, raw fish (that has not undergone heat treatment, that is, salted fish too), as well as meat in the same form, must be imported into the Russian Federation by customs regulations forbidden. Yes, and you can officially take no more than 5 kg of smoked/canned food back home. But in fact, customs officers turn a blind eye to this, because almost every second person on the bus strives to smuggle this unfortunate lightly salted salmon or trout from Finland, and, in all honesty, it is a sin to deprive people of such pleasure.

The next most popular are general consumer goods, for which bus tourists raid cheap supermarkets Laplandia and Rajamarket. These are household detergents, coffee, olive oil, thermal underwear. For some reason, it is believed that all these goods in Finland are of much better quality than in Russia. Personally, I didn’t notice anything like that; However, it’s really hard to resist buying Fazer chocolates.

In principle, a visit to just two of the most famous border shops: Laplandia and Disa's Fish allows you to satisfy the passion of domestic tourists for trout and "Fairies". A stop with them is included in the program of the vast majority of bus tours in the directions of Imatra/Lappeenranta/. But to visit Duty Free It’s more complicated, there buses stop only if the border has been crossed quickly, and there is a little extra time left. But just in case, it’s worth knowing that in 2016 Laplandia at the Svetogorsk checkpoint was closed, only the one at the Brusnichnoye checkpoint remained.

On a note:

• For those traveling to Kotka/Hamina/Helsinki/Porvoo: at the Torfyanovka checkpoint there is no “Laplandia” and never has been.
• For those who are generally only interested in Laplandia and Disa's Fish: many travel agencies offer the most stripped-down “Finland for 2 hours” tour. In fact, its program only includes crossing the border, stopping at these two shops and returning back.

Day Tours

One-day tours are the highlight of Finland: in fact, you can count on the fingers of one hand the countries where you can go by bus from Russia and return in less than a day. Their prices start from 700 rubles (Imatra, Lappeenranta) and go up to 1500 rubles (Helsinki,), which, of course, directly depends on the mileage.

Imatra and Lappeenranta

The most popular destinations for one-day “trailers” visas may disappoint those who plan to immediately feel the European flair after crossing the border. The truth is that both of these towns are very provincial, quiet and, in general, not very touristy. I combine them under one heading, since going from one to the other is nothing at all, although officially Imatra has its own checkpoint (Svetogorsk/Imatra), and Lappeenranta has its own (Brusnichnoe/Nuijamaa). Often, bus drivers, regardless of the destination city, choose the point where the queue is shorter.

Of this pair it is smaller in size and much more modest. There are no special architectural, cultural or historical attractions there, with the exception, perhaps, of the water slide on the Saimaa Canal, but its inspection is usually not included in the tour program. Most involve a stop of choice at a water park - this is what they go to Imatra for. You should know that the water park is not located in the town itself, but nearby, so if you stay there, you won’t see anything else.

Lappeenranta is larger and busier than its neighbor: there is even a center where you can stroll, and a small cove where you can watch the boats. If you are interested in purchasing, then your choice is definitely Lappeenranta, because it is here:

• Stockmann,
• Lidl,
• Prisma,
• Rajamarket,
• Shopping center "Gallery" with clothes and other non-grocery goods.

Another specific attraction of Lappeenranta is the huge Kirppis second-hand store, located near the Prisma store: hipsters come here for vintage clothes, housewives for household and garden utensils, young parents for children's things, and everyone else for other various sundries.

Savonlinna and Mikkeli

The town is located approximately in the same direction as Lappeenranta, but further away. If a one-day tour for the above-mentioned couple begins in the morning and ends in the evening, then a one-day trip to Sanvonlinna takes a full day (usually leaving St. Petersburg from the evening of the previous day). And even this is not very helpful: Sanvonlinna or the “land of lakes” is, first of all, nature. It makes sense to go there for several days, equipped with fishing rods/nets/tents/friends.

The tour schedule is similar to the Sanwonlinn tour and differs from it only in the nature of the tourist sites. – a former and current military town with corresponding museums and attractions. It makes sense to visit it if you love the region military history.

Kotka and Hamina

Since these towns are located nearby, they are often combined into a single tour, also one day. It takes longer to get to them than to Imatra and Lappeenranta, but here you can already admire something: various churches, parks, the estate of the Russian emperor and marine aquarium(in Kotka).

Moreover, Kotka and Hamina are located on the Helsinki highway, so you will have to go there through another checkpoint - Torfyanovka / Vaalimaa. This border point is considered busier than Brusnichnoe or Svetogorsk.

Helsinki and Porvoo

The minimum duration of a bus tour is one day (departure from St. Petersburg in the evening). In this situation, you have about 6-7 hours left to explore the city, which, in principle, is enough to get a basic idea about it. Tourists are usually given a choice: dropped off in the center or sent to a large shopping complex(formerly "Ithakeskus") on the outskirts. The second option is hardly worth the effort: for amateurs shopping centers, as I already said, it’s worth going not to Helsinki, but to Lappeenranta.

The trip to Helsinki usually takes the same amount of time as the Helsinki tour and follows the same schedule. The city is quite large and interesting, with an abundance of museums and small designer shops. This, of course, is also not a destination for mass shopping; it is rather one of the “wander/look/find something exclusive” series.

Tampere

Despite the fact that Tampere is located further than all other “one-day” cities for tours in Finland, most companies manage to somehow manage trips there in the same day (well, a little more). The question is how much do you need it. Tampere is a pretty lake town with museums and even beaches, and a wide variety of water cruise options. Again, it’s good to go here for a few days and explore the surrounding area.

One of the most striking Tamperean attractions is amusement park Särkänniemi (this is where the Eden water park is located). The problem is that all this beauty is not in the city itself, but underneath it, and a standard one-day bus tour takes about 2 hours to visit the water park alone. Which, of course, is offensively little.

Multi-day tours

For those who are willing to spend a few days researching this unusual country, the choice is, of course, much richer. Prices for weekend tours range from 5,000–9,000 rubles; tours lasting 3 days or more cost an average of 11,000 rubles.

Trips to Northern Finland (lakes, recreation centers, fishing, sauna), Jyväskluja (autumn light festival), Loviisa (charm of wooden fishermen's houses). Even on (untouched wild nature) can be reached by bus (more precisely, you can get to Turku, and from there by ferry - after all, the islands).

The main catch is that you need to really love Finland in particular in order to select more and more new route options along these small cozy places. To be absolutely honest, after you see the first 2-3, they become very, very similar to each other.

Finland + ...

A separate story - combined tours, in which Finland is a place for crossing the border and spending one or two nights. The prices for such trips can pleasantly please tourists who are greedy for the maximum number of countries visited: for example, a three-day Finland + Sweden tour may well fit within the budget of 8,000 rubles. I also used last-minute offers for 5,000 rubles a couple of times.

However, I have to note that almost always semi-bus tours are disguised as ferry tours: it is understood that tourists travel to dry land, then board a ferry in the Finnish capital and sail further - to Sweden, Estonia or Germany. One of the most common combinations of Helsinki + + Talinn usually looks like this. If you look at Finland on a map, you will understand why: getting to neighboring country dry land from there would be too long. I note that ferries are different, and spending the night on a ferry does not always mean sleeping in a horizontal position on a human bed: I also had to sleep in chairs that are not much different from bus ones.

Reminder for bus tourists

In order to avoid surprises, and in general always, in a good way, you need not only to carefully read the tour program, but also not to be ashamed to bombard the manager of your travel agency with questions, and then, already on the way, continue to bombard the guide with them. Due to traffic conditions and other unfathomable circumstances, the actual program may differ significantly from that stated on the website. Although, in fairness, I note that this usually does not happen with large and reputable companies.

Tours to Finland for 1 day

The Smak Travel company offers one-day tours to Finland from St. Petersburg.

Finland is located in close proximity to St. Petersburg. A trip to this European country accessible to everyone. Especially if we are talking about a 1-day tour to Finland.

We offer:

• original excursion one-day tours from St. Petersburg to Finland;
• shopping and beauty tours;
• tours to Finland from St. Petersburg one day during the holidays.

Finland has all the conditions for relaxation or shopping. The proximity of Finland to St. Petersburg plays a favorable role. Finland is fast and inexpensive.

What kind of one-day tours to Finland are there?

One-day tours to Finland from St. Petersburg can be thematic and sightseeing.

Among one-day express tours to Finland, trips to individual cities such as Turku, Hämeenlinna, Helsinki, Lappeenranta, Tampere, Imatra, Kotka, Porvoo, etc. are popular.

Also popular among residents of St. Petersburg are two-hour shopping tours with stops at shopping centers near Lappeenranta.

How to choose a one-day tour to Finland

Finland is Europe. For someone coming here for the first time, much will be new: a different way of life, architecture, traditions. A one-day tour is ideal for your first acquaintance with this country. For example, a one-day tour to Helsinki - the capital of Suomi. Such a trip will not take much time and will be inexpensive. The cost of a number of one-day tours per person can vary between one and two thousand rubles.

For those who are interested in goods from Europe, a shopping tour is suitable. This tour is also called “Finland for an hour”. You will visit large department stores and markets. When going on a shopping tour, keep in mind that there are some conditions for duty-free import of goods into Russia. For 2020, there are rules according to which one person can import no more than 25 kilograms of goods worth less than 500 euros. There is one more nuance: customs closely monitors whether you are carrying goods for personal use or for sale. If you try to bring several identical TVs, etc. across the border, problems may arise.

The travel agency “Smak-Travel” is ready to offer you any one-day tour. Call and our specialists will advise you on current offers.

What not to forget before traveling to Finland

To travel to Finland you need a visa. Even if we are talking about traveling for one day or an hour. The company’s specialists will assist in obtaining a visa as soon as possible.

For a one-day tour to Finland from St. Petersburg you need:

• valid international passport;
• valid Schengen visa;
• international insurance policy;
• when traveling with children, you will need their birth certificates;
• if the children are not yours, then you will need a notarized power of attorney to remove the child from the territory of the Russian Federation.

How much does a tour to Finland cost?

The cost of a one-day tour to Finland depends on:

• tour programs;
• transport;
• availability of a visa;
• season;
• Goals: sightseeing trip or shopping tour.

Our managers will announce the exact price for the tour. On our website you can see the approximate cost. Check with our operators for more details.

Book a tour to Finland from the company “Smak Travel”

• on our website you will find only current offers on tours to Finland for one day, available in the near future;
• our specialists will answer all questions related to choosing a tour;
• We help with visa and insurance registration;
• the guides who will accompany you are licensed;
• Having many years of experience in organizing tours from St. Petersburg to Finland, we know about all the features of organizing one-day tours.

An application for a one-day tour to Finland from St. Petersburg can be left on the website or by phone. We will select the appropriate option, taking into account your desires and capabilities.