Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodation

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ACCOMMODATION RATING & TYPES

We select our accommodation providers carefully and mostly offer lodgings that are Green Key certified or at least adhere to strong sustainability practises.  Most of them would be 3.5 or 4 stars, but there are also some lovely 3 star properties that might lack the latest amenities but offer loads of character and welcoming hosts. Most 5 star properties are located in the capital cities.

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We can offer you cosy country guesthouses, boutique hotels, design hotels, log cabins, glass igloos, aurora cabins and even house boats. You find these in towns, in the forest, by the lakes, in the archipelago, in midst of the wilderness or on top of the fells in the Arctic.

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BREAKFAST

At larger properties you can enjoy a generous buffet breakfast that can include a variety of local specialities like herrings and smoked salmon. At some smaller hotels and guesthouses you order from a breakfast menu to avoid food wastage.

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COFFEE & TEA

Having kettles and tea & coffee provisions in standard hotel rooms is not common. Sometimes these are available in higher category rooms.  You can always check with the reception if they can provide you with a kettle and some tea & coffee. If you particularly enjoy a special type of tea, bring some with you from home. 

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CONNECTING ROOMS

Some hotels offer connecting rooms which are hotel rooms that share a wall with an adjoining room and is connected by a private door.

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EXTRA BEDS

Extra beds are either rollaways or a sofa bed that might only fit one adult or 1-2 small children. Most hotel rooms are quite small in the Nordics and will only have enough space for 2 single beds (pushed together in case of a double room).

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SINGLE OR SOLO SUPPLEMENT

This is the additional cost you pay if you are travelling on your own and have nobody sharing a room with you. This covers the cost of the single room which might just be a normal double room that you have to yourself.

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TWIN SHARE 

'Twin share' means the price per adult sharing a room - either a double or twin room. Twin room has two single beds. It is very common in the Nordics & the Baltics for a double room to have two single beds pushed together.

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Activities

Activities like snowmobile and husky safaris can be physically demanding and the participants may be exposed to different kinds of physical strain. If you suffer from any illnesses or disabilities (for instance heart disease, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, back or hip problems) they can affect your ability to take part in these activities.

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The speed of the dog team might be a surprise and mushing (driving) the team requires concentration. Taking part in a husky safari requires good physical condition (a person should be able to run short distances with ease).  Driving a dog team is not suitable for persons with missing limbs, suffering back, hip, knee, or any leg problems. You have to be 18 years old to mush a dog team.

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A person suffering any illnesses or disabilities as mentioned above, or recent surgical operation, should be aware that she/he is participating at her/his own risk. Please consult your doctor prior to booking or participating in these activities.

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Activities, especially snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobile, husky and reindeer excursions can be physically demanding and participants may be exposed to different kinds of physical strain, vibration or carbon monoxide (in case of snowmobiling). Therefore, in order to avoid any complications and to guarantee the safety of all participants, we do not recommend husky, reindeer and snowmobile programmes to pregnant women.

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Make sure your comprehensive travel insurance also covers winter activities including husky sled tours and downhill skiing should you want to hit the slopes.

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Airports

To reach this beautiful region, you usually fly to one of the capitals and these airports:

• Denmark: Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)

• Estonia: Tallinn Airport (TLL)

• Finland: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

• Iceland: Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)

• Latvia: Riga Airport (RIX)

• Lithuania: Vilnius Airport (VNO)

• Norway: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)

• Sweden: Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

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We can arrange private airport transfers but most capital cities are conveniently accessible by public transport either by train or bus. 

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Alcohol

By limiting the alcohol distribution and its availability, the policies in some Nordic countries try to control the level of consumption. Part of this policy is also high taxes that are imposed on the alcoholic drinks.

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DENMARK

Alcohol laws in Denmark are different for spirits compared to beer and wine. The age limit for buying beer and wine in Denmark is 16 years in shops and 18 years in bars and restaurants. For buying alcohol with a percentage higher than 16.5%, the legal age in Denmark is 18 everywhere. You can buy alcohol in many convenience stores and supermarkets in Denmark.

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ESTONIA

Alcohol sales from stores in Tallinn are prohibited from 10pm until 10am. Drinking age in Estonia is 18.

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FINLAND

The legal age for buying beverages that contain up to 22% alcohol by volume in Finland is 18, and the legal age for buying stronger alcoholic beverages is 20. At bars and restaurants, however, the legal age for purchasing any kinds of drinks is 18.  Mild alcoholic drinks that contain less than 5.5% alcohol, such as beer, cider, and long drinks, can be purchased at grocery stores.  For everything stronger, you must head to aptly named 'Alko,' the alcoholic beverage retail store that holds the monopoly for selling wine, spirits, and other drinks that have an alcoholic content of more than 5.5%.  Selling alcohol at Alko and grocery stores is permitted between 7am and 9pm, although Alko is usually open between approximately 10am and 9pm.

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ICELAND

Except for low-alcohol beer, you have to go to state run alcohol stores called Vinbudin to buy alcohol. They are typically open from 11 am to 6 pm, but closed on Sundays.  You will find Vinbudin in large villages and towns, and they’ll have a selection of beers and wines, as well as spirits.  The legal drinking age in Iceland is 20. Some bars have specific age restrictions to get in, so don’t be surprised if a venue has a minimum age restriction of 25. You’ll be able to get into most places when you’re 21. 

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LATVIA

Alcoholic beverages are sold in shops from 8am till 10pm. You must be at least 18 to buy alcohol.

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LITHUANIA

Legal age to purchase and consume alcohol is 20 years old.  Opening hours of alcohol retail trade are on weekdays 10am-8 pm and 10am–3 pm on Sundays.

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NORWAY

To buy wine or beer in Norway, the minimum age is 18 years. For spirits, it is 20 years. Beer can be found in most shops, but is only sold before 8 pm on weekdays or 6 pm on Saturdays. For wine, spirits or strong beer, you must visit one of the Vinmonopolet outlets, found in most large cities and towns.

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SWEDEN

The minimum drinking age in bars is 18, though some bars and nightclubs might have a higher age limit for entry; 20 or even 25. The minimum age to buy alcoholic beverages containing over 3.5 % alcohol by volume is 20, and they can only be bought at Systembolaget. Commonly referred to as just “Systemet” or “Bolaget” , Systembolaget is a chain of liquor stores run by the Swedish government, recognized by their green sign with yellow lettering. 

 

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Baltic States

Baltic States is a 'geo-political term' given to a grouping of three independent countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania that are located on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Way was the largest and most important campaign of the Baltic states aimed towards regaining their freedom during Soviet control. The Baltic Way was a peaceful political demonstration which took place on 23 August 1989 when approximately two million people joined their hands forming a 600 km long human chain through the Baltic countries, thus demonstrating their unity in their efforts towards freedom. Read more >

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Border Control & Visas

From 2025 - exact date has not been confirmed yet - Australians will need to apply through the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to enter 30 European countries. ETIAS is an electronic system that completes a security check of visitors before they can enter any Schengen Area country. It will also be used by some EU countries outside the Schengen Area. You won’t need an ETIAS for EU countries who aren’t taking part in the program. Read more from here https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

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Check current travel requirements via the Australian or New Zealand Government websites.

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Consular Assistance

You can find contacts for relevant diplomatic missions from the Australian or New Zealand Government websites.

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Cost of living

There are a couple of websites where you can compare cost of living between Australia/New Zealand and the countries you are visiting: Numbeo & Livingcost

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Currency

The monetary unit in Denmark (DKK), Sweden (SEK), Iceland (ISK) and Norway (NOK) is the Krone, although each of these hold a different value. These are different currencies, and surplus Krone can be frequently used in border towns as you pass through. Danish Krone (DKK) is the currency in Greenland. There are two currencies of equal value in the Faroe Islands: the Faroese króna (FOK) and the Danish krone. The Króna is not a real separate currency, but a variant of the Danish krone. While the Faroese government prints its own bank notes, only Danish coins are used. In Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania the currency is the Euro. Visit http://www.xe.com/ to check values of the currencies against your own.  

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A combination of a small amount of cash, a currency travel card and perhaps a credit card as a back-up should work.  Most banks offer currency travel cards  that you can top up from your bank account while travelling. This will limit the access to your bank accounts by scammers should your card get compromised. If you are taking your credit/debit card with you, please, inform the bank prior to travelling to avoid your cards being blocked by the bank.

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Daylight

You can search for sun rise and sun set times on this website.

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Destination Travel Alerts - Safe Travel

Check current travel alerts from the Australian or New Zealand Government websites. Australians can subscribe to receive travel advice and alerts to the destinations you are travelling to and through.  New Zealanders travelling overseas can register their travel details on SafeTravel. 

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Driving

You can generally use your driver's licence providing it is valid, and you are old enough to drive according to destination countries' age requirements. In the Nordics & Baltics we drive on the right hand side of the road. We discourage self drive holidays in winter as the driving conditions can be very challenging. You also need a valid driver's licence to ride snowmobiles.

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Feedback

We welcome your honest feedback as this is the only way we can improve our service and help our supplier partners work on theirs. After your return home, you will receive a feedback form from us. We would very much appreciate it, if you could return it with your comments as soon as possible. Please, do give us a call if there is anything you would like to discuss in person!

 

Should something not be to your satisfaction while travelling, we encourage you to raise the issue on the spot giving our partners an opportunity to rectify the situation there & then. If you feel that your complaint was not adequately dealt with you, please,  notify us in writing no later than 30 days after the end date of our services.

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We would also appreciate it if you could review us via our Facebook page or on Google (click on the links). If the link for Google review does not work, search for 'fine by nature tours' on Google and our profile will appear on the right hand side. Here you'll find a button for 'Write a review'.

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Food & Drink

These days you can enjoy world cuisines all around our region but do go local while you’re here, and you’ll be in for a treat! Local food is of high quality, pure and healthy. Our normal diet is based on healthy ingredients such as fish, whole grains, berries and root vegetables.  We also enjoy game meats, reindeer, beef & pork products.  Our diet in summer is lighter when we have access to fresh vegetables, fish and foraged foods like berries and mushrooms. In winter we tend to eat warming soups, stews and casseroles. We also love our baked goods and rye bread is served every where in the region.  The Nordic cuisine at its best combines our traditional foods with modern methods and the principles of New Nordic Cuisine using local, wild and seasonal produce. 

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In the Baltics their cuisine has been influenced by Russia but nowadays many of the chefs look for the Nordic countries for inspiration. Again fish, root vegetables, potatoes and foraged foods like berries and mushrooms play a big part in their diet. 

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Tea culture is not strong in our region but nowadays you can find some cafes who do serve nice locally produced or blended specialty teas. We are big coffee drinkers up North and consume large amounts of filtered coffee. Nowadays you can also get 'specialty coffees' like lattes and cappuccinos in most larger towns.

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When your tour package includes 'half board' that consists of breakfast and dinner, 'full-board' includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Usually lunch is something light like a soup or a salad, dinners can either include 3 courses or 2 courses and coffee or tea. In some locations buffet dinners are served.

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Languages

The Scandinavian languages include Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic (and Old Norse), and Faroese. Like English and German, they belong to the group of languages called Germanic that share a linguistic ancestor and many everyday words.

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Finnish language on the other hand belongs to the Baltic-Finnic branch of the Finno-Ugric language group, being most closely related to Estonian. Another member of the Finno-Ugric language group is Hungarian.​ Latvian and Lithuanian languages belong to the Balto-Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family.

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Most people up in the Nordics speak English very well. In the Baltic countries the younger generation speaks English but most of the older generation are more fluent in German or Russian. Translator apps are great if you are struggling being understood. 

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Lapland

Lapland is not an independent country, but a region that stretches across northern Norway, northern Sweden, northern Finland and the Kola Peninsula in Russia.  Probably the most famous part of Lapland is the Finnish Lapland where Santa Claus resides.  The name Lapland is derived from the word Lapp, which is the name the locals gave to the indigenous Sámi people who have lived and herded reindeer in the region for thousands of years. The Sámi themselves call the region Sápmi.

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Luggage

Trains, private transfers and tour busses allow space for one suitcase plus one piece of hand luggage per passenger. Surcharges apply for extra luggage. Many of the towns up North have cobblestone streets which makes pulling your suitcase hard - also pulling your suitcase in the snow is quite tedious. Please, avoid over packing and get in touch if you need any advice. We provide you with packing suggestions for winter tours.

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Maps

You can download maps for each of your destination using this app https://maps.me/. You can use the maps for directions offline while travelling. Google maps has a similar function - see here for Anroid phones and here for iPhones.

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Medical Care

Countries in our region offer high standard medical care. We advice you to purchase a comprehensive travel  insurance before you leave.  Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. Your government won't pay for these costs. If you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front for medical care. Some countries have health agreements with Australia & New Zealand. Check  Australian or New Zealand Government websites for further information.

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Medication

If you're taking medication with you, confirm it's legal in your destination or if any rules or restrictions apply. Depending on your medication, you may need to apply for a permit to bring it to your destination. Contact your doctor and read more on Smart Traveller website.

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Midnight Sun

Midnight sun occurs in the summer months in places north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle.  This is the time when the Sun remains visible at the local midnight. When midnight sun is seen in the Arctic, the Sun appears to move from left to right. In Antarctica, the equivalent apparent motion is from right to left. This occurs at latitudes from 65°44' to 90° north or south.

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A quarter of Finland's territory lies north of the Arctic Circle, and at the country's northernmost point the Sun does not set at all for 72 days during summer. In Svalbard, Norway, the northernmost inhabited region of Europe, there is no sunset from approximately 19 April to 23 August. 

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The other parts of the Nordics & Baltics also enjoy 'White Nights' during the summer. Eg. in Helsinki during the summer solstice (June 21), the length of the day is almost 19 hours and for the few hours of the night it doesn't really get dark.

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Midsummer

Midsummer is celebrated around the summer solstice (June 20 or 21), the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.  The Midsummer night was considered a time of magic and mystery when plants acquired healing powers and were used to predict the future. Young women would pick seven different kinds of flowers and put them under their pillow to dream of their future husbands.  Walking barefoot in the dew as the Midsummer night turned to dawn helped you stay healthy.  If you are travelling through our region during Midsummer make sure to attend a local Midsummer celebration. Depending on the country you are visiting this might include bonfires or dancing around a Midsummer Pole and, of course, a lots of eating and drinking.

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Mobile Phones

Check with your service provider whether they have a reciprocal agreement with the countries you are visiting.  Turn off international roaming to avoid unpleasant surprises with high roaming fees. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger video calls are a good way of keeping in touch on your travels. Free Wifi is available in most hotels as well as onboard of busses and trains. Consider buying a travel sim card or e-sim if you are embarking on a longer trip - here are a couple to check out:  

https://simcorner.com/ 

https://simsdirect.com.au/collections/europe

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Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a very important part of the ecosystem, as they are a source of food for many animals, especially birds. Mosquitoes can be a problem, with numbers normally highest in Lapland, though mosquitoes are found throughout the region. The majority of  mosquitos in the Northern countries are not carrying any serious disease, but this could be changing with the warming climate. Wear light-coloured clothing - loose linen shirts and linen trousers, for example, are ideal. Also hats with mosquito nets are good even though they might look a bit funny, and of course use of repellent is necessary. The mosquito season is usually at its peak between mid June to Mid August. Don't forget to bring medication with you should you get allergic reaction from insect bites.

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Nordic Countries or Scandinavia

The Nordic region consists of countries including Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and the associated territories of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Svalbard and the Åland Islands. Scandinavia is sometimes used as a synonym for all the Nordic countries (often excluding Greenland), but that term more properly refers to the countries on the Scandinavian peninsula - Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Read more from here >

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Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis

The Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon and thus can never been guaranteed to appear. They can be seen around and above the Arctic Circle during the period between late September and late March.  Auroras have also been seen at lower latitudes due to powerful solar activity.

 

If seeing the Northern Lights is high on your bucket list we will make sure to provide you with  a stay in places where you have a high chance of seeing the 'Dancing Lights'. Evening tours are operated to give you a chance to observe the Aurora, but we cannot guarantee that they will appear. The night time activity experience is the main purpose and should the Aurora appear, it will make the experience even more special.

Researchers have found that auroral activity is cyclical, peaking about every 11 years. The next peak - the Solar
Maximum - is predicted to be in 2025/26 and Auroras are increasing in frequency leading to the peak period making 2023-24 an excellent year for Aurora 'hunting'. There have been some amazing displays this year also both up North and here in South (Aurora Australis).
 

Auroras explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbwHx29c4e0
Follow this link to more scientific information if you want to learn more...
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/explore-night-bob-king/get-ready-for-the-aurora/
 

In Finland, the name for the Northern Lights is “revontulet”, literally translated as ‘fox fires’. The name comes from
the rather beautiful story of when the mythical fire foxes ran, their tails hit the snow and the trees, making the sparks fly up into the sky creating the Northern Lights. Watch a video of the story via this link.

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You can download 'aurora alarm' apps for your phone. Some resorts also offer this service either as included in your accommodation package or it is offered for an extra charge .

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Polar Night

Polar Night, or ‘kaamos’ as we call it in Finland, is the time in the polar regions when the sun does not rise above the horizon in the midwinter. It doesn’t mean that it will be pitch black during the day, though. Polar Night is actually a mix of beautiful colours generated by the sun shining light to the upper layers of the atmosphere causing colours of a sunset. Polar Nights also create the midday blue tones, truly incredible and photogenic. Snow makes Polar Night magical and reflects the lights from the sky. The further north you go, the earlier the Polar Night starts and the later it ends. In Rovaniemi, which sits in the Arctic Circle line, the Polar Night lasts for 2 days, in Ylläs (160 km north from Rovaniemi) 16 days and in Utsjoki (465 km north from Rovaniemi) 52 days. The opposite of Polar Night is the Midnight Sun during the Arctic summer. Polar Night stretches from mid-November till end of January depending on the location. Check the dates for Polar Night on this website.

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Public Toilets

Public toilets are generally not free in our region - we suggest carrying a small amount of change at all times.

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Responsible Travel

​We believe that 'sustainability' is a shared journey that should not be only left to be 'promoted' by companies but lived by everyone. There is power in numbers and if we all start making conscious choices about how we live and consume - and travel - we can make an impact. fine by nature encourages travelling responsibly. Most of our partners have gained sustainability accreditation to prove their commitment. Some operators might not carry these 'badges' but still operate their business and live their lives caring for the environment. What you can do to help:

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• Travel off-beat - taking the road less traveled and visiting under-the-radar spots to avoid crowds is one way to be responsible.​

• Travel off-peak - this way you will lessen the impacts of over-tourism when visiting popular sights.​

• Fly less - wherever you can, travel overland in a destination instead of taking domestic flights. When choosing your flights, check out their carbon efficiency. Use carbon-offset for your flying miles (eg. GreenFleet for Australians & New Zealanders). I

• If you can, have a longer stay instead of many short holidays.​

• Spend money locally - choose locally-owned accommodation, eat at independent restaurants, buy locally made products and choose local experiences.​

• Pack re-usable items (like a water bottle and a coffee cup) - the best way to reduce your waste output. Tap water across the Nordic region is delicious, clean and potable.​

• Treat locals & their surrounding with respect - get to know local customs while travelling. A smile will do wonders.​

• Leave no trace - when exploring natural sights, tread lightly and leave the place as you found it.  Respect the wildlife and their habitat.

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Sauna

Saunas can be found all around our region but they are particularly popular in Finland. It is estimated that there are three million saunas in Finland, for a population of 5.5 million. In other countries you can enjoy sauna wearing your swimwear, but in many places in Finland this is not the case. Please check with the accommodation or your host which is the appropriate way to enjoy the sauna at your location. This is about the Finnish sauna culture:

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Throwing water on the hot stones is called ‘löyly’. There are no rules for how often you should throw more water on the stove. Whenever you feel like another wave of steam, go for it, but be considerate for the people around you. It should be nice for everyone. You’ll be sweating heavily in a sauna, so be sure to drink plenty. Water is the best thing to quench your thirst, but beer, cider and soft drinks are also commonly enjoyed. 

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There might be some birch twig ‘vastas’ for you to use in the sauna as well. A ‘vasta’ or ‘vihta’ (the name depends on the region) is a bundle of birch twigs that you gently whip yourself with. It sounds strange, but it’s really good for your skin – you’ll feel the smoothness afterwards.

 

Sauna-going is not a competition to see who can last longest before passing out! If you are starting to feel dizzy do get out slowly and go and cool down.  You can stay for 5-10 minutes or many hours with cooling dips into the lake. 

The most important thing is to relax, socialise, have a couple of drinks and enjoy the blissful post-sauna feeling of having cleaned both your body and your mind.

 

If you have problems with your heart or with the blood pressure or if you are not used to saunas, you should be careful with big temperature changes (between sauna and dip in the lake or icehole ). If you want to have a dip in the lake/icehole, wait a couple of minutes before having a swim and make sure you always have someone with you.

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Seasons

According to the meteorological definition, the seasons begin on the first day of the months that include the equinoxes and solstices. In the Northern Hemisphere, for example,

• spring runs from March 1 to May 31;

• summer runs from June 1 to August 31;

• fall (autumn) runs from September 1 to November 30; and

• winter runs from December 1 to February 28 (February 29 in a leap year).

Snow is associated with winter and up in the northern parts of our region there can be snow still in May and early snow usually arrives in October. 

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Our summers are usually mild, but in recent times we have also experienced 'heat waves' where the temperature has risen above +30 Degrees Celsius. Great time to enjoy nightless nights and the harvest  season at the end of the summer.   Autumn brings with it beautiful foliage colours and crisp clear nights when you also have the chance of seeing the autumnal Aurora Borealis.

 

If you are hesitant to travel in winter, be assured that we are used to snow and ice and our infrastructure can cope with the weather (unless it's out of ordinary extreme weather). All the accommodation places offer cosy warmth and your thermal winter outfits provided by activity operators will keep you warm.

 

It's quite amazing to experience how the nature and the people burst into life after a long winter. Spring is a lovely time to witness wildflowers  taking over the meadows and parks and gardens becoming awash with blossoming trees and flowers. Read more >

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In Lapland nature plays an intrinsic role in life and work, and the people living up North are highly sensitive to the small details of the changing seasons. Therefore, it seems only natural that the Sámi people describe eight seasons instead of four. The four main seasons are supplemented by four “half-seasons” and the year is structured into eight periods: autumn-winter; winter; spring-winter; spring; spring-summer; summer; summer-autumn and autumn. 

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Special Dietary Requirements

We always pass on the information regarding your special dietary requirements to our supplier partners. Catering to travellers with special dietary requirements is not usually an issue in our region. At most restaurants, vegetarian and vegan options may very well already be on the menu and all are very willing to serve up options for those with special dietary needs and food allergies. This is the case in most major cities and larger resorts, some of the smaller venues and locations might have a limited capacity to cater for special diets. 

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Time

You can check time zones and daylight saving dates via this link.

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Tipping

Service is normally included in the bill at restaurants, hotels and taxis. Waiters and waitresses, taxi drivers etc. earn higher wages than in many countries and are not dependent on tips in the same way. Tipping is greatly  appreciated, but not expected, and you should only do so if you feel you are getting exceptionally good service. If you do tip, 10 percent of the bill is sufficient.

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Travel Advice

Check current travel advice from the Australian or New Zealand Government websites.

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Travel by Land or Sea

Travelling by train is convenient and a more planet friendly way to get around in countries like Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. You can also easily avoid short flights between these countries by choosing to travel by train and/or ferries. This way you will see more of the countryside and have time to make new friends on your travels.

There is a comprehensive bus network in the Baltics making it easy to visit all three countries by public transport. 

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Travel Insurance

If you're going overseas, travel insurance is as important as a passport. Having comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory when participating in our tours. Please speak to your travel agent and make sure to read the fine print of the insurance policy to confirm that it does cover all the activities you might be taking part in. Eg. include cycling if you are going to use city bikes or rent a bike at a location and remember to check that your insurance covers all the winter activities that you are going to participate in - like downhill or cross country skiing, snowmobiling, husk y sled rides etc. Read more>

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Article by Choice regarding various travel insurance brands.

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Walking on Ice

In winter the streets and footpaths can get icy. Sometimes you cannot see the ice under the freshly fallen snow. We encourage you to invest in a pair of non-slip walking cleats/crampons for your shoes. You can buy these online or purchase them on arrival. 

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