Welcome to the Lumi Experiences blog, where we share stories and tips related to our trips. It’s more than just a collection of stories though. Scroll through the posts or click the dropdown menus below to search by country, topic, and year for updates about upcoming trips, travel tips or just to check out the photos. Enjoy!
Discover Finland’s ski culture at the Finlandia-Hiihto, a Worldloppet classic that starts and finishes in Lahti’s iconic ski stadium. On Lumi’s Finlandia & Tartu trip, you’ll ski through glacially carved landscapes, relax in traditional saunas, and even tour the Peltonen ski factory, plus earn two Worldloppet stamps in one journey.
Read MoreAutumn is nearly here and winter is closer than you think! From cheering on athletes at the Tour de Ski and the 2026 Olympics to savoring apple strudel in Seefeld or skiing beneath Slovenia’s Julian Alps, Lumi’s 2026 trips are filling fast. Book now to secure your spot on one of these unforgettable winter adventures.
Read MoreAs fireworks light up the U.S. sky this weekend, another celebration of freedom is taking shape across the ocean - in Estonia, where tens of thousands will gather to sing. Discover the powerful story behind Estonia’s Song Festival and how Lumi guests experienced this sacred space on a recent trip to Tallinn.
Read MoreDid you know that Lahti is known as the Gateway to the Finnish Lakeland and that renown Peltonen skis are manufactured just north of the city? Lumi guests on the 2025 Tartu & Finlandia trip experienced a full immersion in Estonian and Finnish winter cultures over the past week and are now newly skilled in the rhythm of ski–eat–sauna–plunge. Interested in experiencing the winter traditions, stunning landscapes, and legendary saunas in Finland and Estonia on the Lumi trip next winter?
Read MoreDo you like to think about skiing to cool down on these hot summer days? How about cooling down with some chilled blueberry soup? At the Tartu marathon in Estonia this winter, Lumi guests will get to enjoy warm blueberry soup at service stations along the course, but blueberry season is in July so why not enjoy this Scandinavian favorite chilled in the summer? See the recipe and inspiration for winter ski marathons inside.
Read MoreWhat do Estonia and Finland have in common? There’s a lot more that connects these two small countries in northern Europe than simply the Baltic Sea. Lumi’s newest cross country ski vacation takes guests to Estonia & Finland and offers the opportunity to ski the Tartu and Finlandia Worldloppet events on back-to-back weekends. In preparation for the new Estonia & Finland Lumi trip, I spent last week in both countries, immersing myself in the local landscape and culture.
Read MoreDid you know that “Lumi” is the Estonian and Finnish word for snow? I am thrilled to announce our new Tartu & Finlandia trip for February 2025! Experience the unique winter cultures in Estonia and Finland on Lumi’s special namesake trip. This is the last month to save $300 on all 2025 trips and several are already over half full!
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