# Scandinavian & Baltic Summer Escape **Route**: `/solo-women-group-travel/trip-351c3504-3e81-4ba1-a71b-5ff906df1f7d` ## Overview WOW Club invites solo women travelers on a soul-stirring journey through the Baltic States and Finland where medieval charm meets Arctic magic. Wander through the cobbled streets of Riga, where UNESCO-listed old towns, elegant cathedrals, and vibrant café culture create the perfect blend of history and modern life. Feel the seaside calm in Pärnu, then step into a fairytale in Tallinn, with its medieval walls, towers, and timeless European charm. Cross the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, a city that balances quirky design, coastal beauty, and Nordic seren ## Quick Facts - **Duration**: 9 Days & 8 Nights - **Starting Point**: Riga - **Comfort Level**: active Stay - **Collections**: active, International - **Tags**: N/A ## Departure Dates No departures available currently. ## Detailed Itinerary ### Day 1: Welcome to Riga Welcome to Riga, the vibrant capital of Latvia, where rich history, contemporary life, and a thriving food culture come together beautifully. Upon arrival, lunch will be on your own, giving you time to settle in and explore nearby cafés at your own pace. Later, we begin a 2-hour guided city tour , discovering Riga’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. As we walk through its charming streets, you’ll see how medieval architecture blends seamlessly with modern influences, reflecting the city’s unique character and heritage. During the tour, we make photo stops at some of Riga’s most iconic landmarks: Dome Square, Riga Cathedral, the Freedom Monument, and the striking House of the Blackheads. In the evening, we transfer to a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Riga **Accommodation**: Wellton Riga & SPA Hotel or a similar (4*) ### Day 2: Riga – Rundale Palace – Riga After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Pilsrundale, home to one of the most magnificent Baroque palaces in the Baltics. On arrival, we enter the stunning Rundale Palace for a guided tour, including the elegant Rococo ceremony tour. Set amidst the fertile Zemgale Plains in southern Latvia, the palace is a masterpiece of 18th-century architecture. Its lavish interiors were created between 1765 and 1768 by renowned artists, including sculptor Johann Michael Graff from Berlin and Italian painters Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucchi from St. Petersburg. After the palace visit, lunch will be on your own. We then depart back to Riga, where the rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at your own pace whether it’s shopping, café hopping, or simply soaking in the Old Town atmosphere. Dinner will be on your own. Overnight stay in Riga. **Accommodation**: Wellton Riga & SPA Hotel or a similar (4*) ### Day 3: Riga – Pärnu – Tallinn After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from Riga and drive towards the charming coastal town of Pärnu (Distance: approx. 180 km, ~3–3.5 hours). On arrival, enjoy a 2-hour guided city tour. Known as Estonia’s summer capital, Pärnu is famous for its long sandy beach the largest and most beautiful in the country. Its relaxed seaside charm attracts visitors every year, and in 2018, Lonely Planet featured Pärnu among the world’s top lesser-known beach destinations. We then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with sea views, taking time to soak in the coastal atmosphere. Later, we continue our journey to Tallinn (Distance: approx. 130 km, ~2 hours). On arrival, we set out for a 2-hour guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its cobbled streets, medieval towers, and historic squares, the Old Town is a living treasure rich in history yet vibrant and evolving. In the evening, we come together for a special welcome dinner at the medieval-style restaurant Olde Hansa, enjoying a traditional feast in an authentic historic setting. Overnight stay in Tallinn. **Accommodation**: Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Spa Hotel or similar (4*) ### Day 4: Tallinn – Sagadi – Tallinn After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from Tallinn and travel to Sagadi (Distance: approx. 90 km, ~1.5hours). On arrival, we enjoy lunch at the Sagadi Manor House restaurant, set within the serene surroundings of Lahemaa National Park. The Sagadi manor complex dates back nearly 500 years and has today evolved into an important center for tourism as well as natural and cultural education. After lunch, we depart back to Tallinn (Distance: approx. 90 km, ~1.5 hours). There is an optional tour of Sagadi Manor House for those who wish to explore its historic interiors and learn more about its rich heritage. After lunch, we depart back to Tallinn (Distance: approx. 90 km, ~1.5 hours). In the afternoon, you may choose between a 2-hour guided visit to Kadriorg Park and Kadriorg Palace (Art Museum) with an English-speaking guide, or enjoy free time to explore Tallinn at your own pace. Dinner will be on your own Overnight stay in Tallinn. **Accommodation**: Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Spa Hotel or similar (4*) ### Day 5: Tallinn – Helsinki After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the pier and board the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki, enjoying a scenic crossing across the Baltic Sea. On arrival in Helsinki, lunch will be on your own, giving you time to explore the city’s cafés and waterfront eateries at your own pace. Later, we begin a guided exploration of Helsinki highlights and the Fortress Island of Suomenlinna. Helsinki offers a unique blend of quirky urban culture and peaceful natural spaces, inviting you to slow down and truly experience the Nordic way of life. The sightseeing experience includes a city tour by bus covering key landmarks such as the Sibelius Monument, Rock Church, and Senate Square, followed by a ferry ride to Suomenlinna Fortress Island. Here, we enjoy a guided walking tour of the island, along with free time to explore at leisure before taking the ferry back to the Market Square. In the evening, dinner will be on your own. Overnight stay in Helsinki. **Accommodation**: Scandic Grand Marina Hotel or similar (4*) ### Day 6: Helsinki – Overnight Train to Rovaniemi After breakfast at the hotel in Helsinki, the morning is free for you to enjoy the city at your own pace. You may choose to explore nearby markets, cafés, waterfront areas, or simply relax before the journey ahead. Later, we transfer to the railway station and board the overnight sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, operated by VR Group. The train departs at 19:29 and arrives in Rovaniemi at 07:20 the next morning, with an approximate journey duration of 11 hours and 50 minutes. We travel in a private upstairs 2-berth sleeper cabin with en-suite toilet and shower, featuring bunk beds (200 × 75 cm), fresh bed linen and towels, storage space, and charging sockets for a comfortable overnight journey. This scenic rail experience offers a relaxed and unique way to travel north towards the Arctic Circle, allowing you to rest peacefully as we make our way into the heart of Lapland. Overnight on board the train. **Accommodation**: VR Night Train (Commonly referred to as the Santa Claus Express) ### Day 7: Arrival in Rovaniemi We arrive in Rovaniemi, the gateway to the Arctic Circle, and enjoy breakfast on board the train. The day is led by guided tour for approximately 7 hours. We begin with a unique reindeer antler artisan workshop, where you learn about traditional Lappish crafts and create your own souvenir under expert guidance. The experience includes materials, demonstrations, and light refreshments such as homemade juice, coffee/tea, and pastries. Next, we visit the Arktikum with a guided tour. This iconic museum and science center offers deep insight into Arctic life, culture, nature, and history, including an immersive Aurora Borealis experience. We then continue to the Korundi, home to an impressive collection of Finnish and Lappish modern art, housed in one of Rovaniemi’s few pre-war buildings. After some free time, we head to the Arctic Forest Spa for a truly special evening. Enjoy a relaxing spa experience followed by a unique bathrobe fine-dining dinner at the Invisible Restaurant, set amidst the quiet Arctic forest and featuring a curated 5-course menu. Later, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Rovaniemi **Accommodation**: Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi Hotel or similar (4*) ### Day 8: Helsinki – Overnight Train to Rovaniemi After breakfast at the hotel in Rovaniemi, the morning is free for you to relax or explore the surroundings at your own pace. Later, we set out for a memorable day visiting a reindeer farm and husky kennel, both with guided tours. Meet an authentic reindeer herder, take photos with the reindeer, and enjoy a warm drink by the fireplace while listening to stories of life in Lapland. At the husky kennel, experience the special Husky Hugging area, where you can freely interact and cuddle with the friendly dogs. We then visit the magical Santa Claus Village, exploring its souvenir shops, Santa’s Post Office, and enjoying the highlight of the day a personal meeting with Santa Claus in his office. The experience includes transfers, guided visits to the reindeer farm and husky kennel, hot drinks, a meeting with Santa Claus, a visit to Santa Claus Village, and English-speaking guidance throughout.After some free time, we return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Rovaniemi **Accommodation**: Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi Hotel or similar (4*) ### Day 9: Departure from Rovaniemi After breakfast at the hotel in Rovaniemi, we transfer to the airport for our onward journey. With beautiful memories of the Arctic, Lapland culture, and unforgettable experiences, we depart from Rovaniemi, marking the end of this incredible journey. ## What's Included - ✓ 07 Nights accommodation on Twin share/ single occupancy - ✓ Transfer by comfortable Coach - ✓ 08 Nights accommodation on Twin share/ single occupancy - ✓ Meals as per itinerary - ✓ Train Tickets - ✓ Entrances as per itinerary - ✓ Guided Tours - ✓ Insurance upto 69 yrs of age - ✓ Tips for Driver & Guide - ✓ 5% GST & 2% TCS ## What's Not Included - ✗ Airfare (International and Internal Flights) - ✗ Schengen Visa Fees - ✗ Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered, laundry, phone calls and medical expenses - ✗ Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. - ✗ Early check in or late check out - ✗ Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation or arriving by flight that does not match with the majority of the group - ✗ Porter fees in Hotels, Trains and Airports - ✗ Meals and all other services which are not mentioned in the aforementioned itinerary. - ✗ Optional excursions and activities ## Booking Policies ### Early Bird Offers Get an Early Bird ticket with discounts. Remember that we can offer this discount only as long as you make the installment payments on time. ### Refunds Get a full refund with only a Rs 1000 deduction if you cancel within 48hrs of booking. ### Pinkedge Points Each completed trip gets you points that you can redeem against events, merchandise and more trips! ## Meta Information - **SEO Title**: Scandinavian & Baltic Summer Escape - **Canonical URL**: https://www.wowclub.com/solo-women-group-travel/trip-351c3504-3e81-4ba1-a71b-5ff906df1f7d --- *Generated for LLM/AI consumption. Last updated: 2026-10-12T11:28:56.233Z*