Combine the imperial heritage of Varjakka Island with the legendary white sands of Nallikari Beach in a bespoke full-day private tour — the definitive way to experience Oulu's extraordinary coastline, islands, and Nordic nature in one sweep.
What to expect
Your private Go Arctic guide collects your group and whisks you first to the Bothnian Bay coastline at Nallikari, where the finest sandy beach in northern Finland stretches beneath an immense northern sky — in summer bathed in endless light, in winter offering the surreal option of a traditional ice swim followed by a warm sauna. From there, journey out to Varjakka Island to explore the preserved 19th-century sawmill complex before returning to Oulu for a private guided stroll along the riverfront and through the Kauppahalli market hall. Every element is paced to your group, with flexibility to linger, photograph, or simply breathe in the Arctic coastal air.
Good to know
Advance booking essential — Go Arctic tailors the itinerary to your group size and available port time. Contact them directly via goarctic.fi to design the full-day schedule. Allow a generous buffer before all-aboard; confirm exact return logistics with your guide at the start of the day. Nallikari is approximately 5 km from the city centre; private transport is included in full-day bookings.
More to do in Oulu
- Varjakka Island: Private Historic Sawmill & Archipelago Tour
- Oulu: Private Expert Walking Tour — History, Markets & Hidden Gems
- Oulu: Electric Fatbike Adventure Through City & Coastline
- Oulu: Hietasaari Wildlife & Nature Hike with Expert Nature Guide
- Oulu: Ghosts & Crimes Evening Walking Tour — After-Dark History