Destination Coordination

Destination Coordination Services

Our destination coordination services are available to DMCs, international tour operators, and local tourism companies.

Examples of destination coordination services

• searching for local service providers suitable for the guests
• welcoming groups/guests in Kalajoki
• other hosting, e.g. helping with transfers and guiding services in connection with transfers
• assisting travelers at the location
• other necessary support on site

Pricing: starting from 52 euros/hour (VAT 0%)

Upon agreement, destination coordination services can also be extended to other locations on the arctic coast or in Finland - the use of a car, per diems, and other occurred expenses will be charged separately.

Need something else? Feel free to ask for any support! Our services are available in English, German, Swedish and Finnish.

Local Guides

Local Guide & Excursion Services

Our guiding services include

• a day with a local - get to know the local way of life at the arctic coast
• story walks in English, German or Swedish: for example the Sand Dune area (Hiekkasärkät) and the Old Town of Kalajoki (Plassi)
• story walks and trips to Siiponjoki River Valley and Vihaslahti Nature Trail (on foot or by bikes)
• wool sock walks around the Sand Dune area and on the frozen sea
• guided bus tours in Kalajoki 

During the walks and tours we tell you about Kalajoki and Finland, about the history and present, and of course about the local nature and way of living.

On cycling trips we stop by a lean-to and enjoy some traditional Finnish snacks on a campfire.

For variour group sizes or even individual guests! Our services are available around the year - activities can be adjusted e.g. by snow and ice conditions.

Pricing: to be announced (does not include possible equipment rental, but we handle the equipment reservation according to your wishes)

Local authenticity

Local authenticity – home visits in Kalajoki

Looking for an authentic home visit during your stay in Kalajoki? We can make your dream come true and invite you for a heartwarming visit at a local home!

Let us show you our hospitality! Kalajoki 360° offers home visits to pre-selected and reliable family homes around the year.

The visit includes a typical and tasty Finnish coffee break upon which the guests learn about the genuine local way of living and maybe some Finnish language with a local twist, too. 

The local guide of Kalajoki 360° always accompanies the guests on their visits and helps with interaction. Upon request, a home visit can be combined with a Finnish sauna – with snacks and refreshments as tradition.

Guided Tours

Guided Tours in Kalajoki with a Local Guide

Getting to know a new destination is best done with a local guide. This also applies to Kalajoki with its many features – including the arctic seaside, pine forests, and idyllic villages.

The local guides of Kalajoki 360°, Helena and Sanna, are happy to present the history and present of their hometown.

Examples of our tour services:

2-hour tour:
The tour starts from the Kalajoki Sand Dunes and drives through the Old Town of Plassi and the city center, followed by the nearby villages Pitkäsenkylä, Tynkä and Etelänkylä on both sides of the River Kalajoki.

The two-hour tour includes two stops: one in the charming surroundings of the old town area, and another at the 50-year-old pottery Iso-Pahkala, where you can find locally handcrafted souvenirs. 

3-hour tour:
Would you prefer not only to see but also to feel nature? This tour takes you to local nature destinations in the middle of the tall pine forests such as Siiponjoki River Valley (or Vihaslahti Bird Tower) with a coffee break in nature, berry picking in summer/autumn, tree-hugging and a short Finnish lesson – be prepared for some hiking, too.

The Kalajoki 360° local guide services are available around the year. Service languages: English, German, and Swedish. The price does not include the bus. We can recommend a local bus company if needed.