EXPERIENCE MEETS LEARNING IN THE WEST COAST FINLAND
Interested to experience and learn about the famous Finnish educational system, and at the same
time enjoy unbelievable Finnish nature with its purity and tranquility? In the West Coast Finland,
we offer you a unique opportunity to combine these elements.
We offer a comprehensive Edutravel network and special educational camp -concept
“Experience Meets Learning”, which is designed and produced in co-operation with different
educational organizations and tourism companies in the West Coast Finland.
A typical program includes school visit with lessons together with Finnish schoolchildren and
workshops at countryside camp destinations. The programs are based on learning by doing
and the Finnish National Core Curriculum.
The Finnish west coast is a mixture of idyllic riverside sceneries, Bothnian Sea archipelago,
fascinating forest trails and outstanding cultural landscapes. Nature is literally at your doorstep
as well as all the services you need. It takes only three hours to reach us from Helsinki airport.
Create your own adventure in the Finnish West Coast!
Happy experiences and adventures in nature
The Ali-Ketola Farm serves its guests in historic and beautiful riverside surroundings. Our farm offers high-quality accommodation and tasty Finnish food in an idyllic milieu. The large yard area provides a great setting for many fun and interesting activities in the midst of nature. As a highlight of your visit, you can explore the wetlands and birds at the National Park, visit a reindeer ranch or the UNESCO World Heritage Site (Old Rauma), or go camping at the magnificent Yyteri beach. Due to our extensive network of partners, we are able to offer customised packages all year round!
An authentic Finnish farm experience
Kannisto Domestic Animal Farm offers a perfect setting for rural travel and school camps. The authentic farm is located in beautiful Finnish countryside, where natural field cultivation and sustainable livestock rearing are practised. The farm has various domestic animals. You can join a guided nature trail in our local forest where you can explore the traces of the Ice Age, providing you a lifetime experience of wildlife surroundings. Come and enjoy the peaceful countryside, fresh air, activities with animals, delicious homemade food and cosy farm cottages!
Recreational Centre for active people
The Recreational centre in Pitkäjärvi provides a perfect setting for sports camps and active vacations all year round. The Recreation Centre’s versatile sports services and surrounding nature encourage people to try out different sports and activities. Pitkäjärvi provides cosy accommodation in the midst of nature. Our restaurant chefs make sure that our meals are tasty and healthy. Our facilities are perfect also for longer sports camps!
Enjoy the great outdoors
Sieravuori Holiday Resort and Watersport Centre offers a unique opportunity to enjoy beautiful nature and experience the Finnish lifestyle. With us, you can experience refreshing outdoor activities in the forests, playing fields and by the water. The beautiful surroundings and cosy apartments guarantee a good night’s sleep, and our skilled kitchen staff guarantee tasty meals. You can also visit the Moomin World and explore the region’s fascinating history at the Prehistory Guidance Centre called the Laughing Dragon. In addition to great memories, you’ll also get new friends and unforgettable culinary experiences!
Welcome to the greatest beach in the Nordic Countries!
At the Yyteri beach, you can listen to the roaring sound of the sea, admire the beautiful sunset across the horizon, and feel the breeze on your skin. Experience a fascinating adventure in the breathtaking surroundings of the Bothnian Sea National Park near the region’s largest city, Pori. The enchanting nature allows you to explore many trails and paths, and experience various outdoor activities from the Adventure Park to birdwatching. The holiday resort offers modern and high-quality accommodation and unforgettable experiences that you can cherish for the rest of your life! Come make lifetime memories in Yyteri!
SAMK EDUTRAVEL COORDINATES THE PROGRAM FOR YOU
SAMK EduTravel is an incoming travel agency owned by Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. We offer one-point-contact by arranging educational tours for groups like educamps and theme group visits in the safe and peaceful Satakunta region, West Coast Finland. We provide high-quality educational travel packages together with local co-operators in the Finnish school and recreational environment. Each visit is tailor-made according to the group's wishes to guarantee the best learning experience. Our services consist of school visits, leisure activities, accommodation and meals as well as transfers, interpretation, tour leader and guiding services.
CONTACT INFORMATION
www.samk.fi/en/samk-edu-travel/
edutravel@samk.fi
+358 44 710 3100
Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori
Finland
Welcome to experience the famous Finnish educational system and the best parts of our country!
