Finnish Wilderness Week
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4.9
Based on 38 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 8 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7603
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- Operated in English
- Starts Basecamp Oulanka, Finland
- Ends Basecamp Oulanka, Finland +4
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Enjoy a host of winter activities in magical surroundings
- Stay in fantastic lodge accommodation
- Experience an evening snowshoeing under the Northern Lights
- Citizen Science departures available on this trip
The "Finnish Wilderness Week" trip starts and ends in Basecamp Oulanka. It is a winter adventure trip that takes 8 days taking you through Juuma Lake, Oulanka National Park and Basecamp Oulanka in Finland. "Finnish Wilderness Week" is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
In the heart of Oulanka National Park sits Basecamp Oulanka, a self-sustained complex of wooden buildings overlooking Juuma Lake. From here, you can enjoy a variety of winter activities, exploring one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe by snowshoe, ski and dogsled. Carving your own path through the snow-caked forests of Finland, you couldn’t feel more removed from the hustle of city life. So get back to nature this winter and head to Basecamp.
This trip includes a few of our Citizen Science Departures. These special departures offer you the opportunity to be involved in the collection of freshwater samples during the trip. The environmental DNA information derived from this sample will contribute directly to the e
Bio
Atlas; the world’s largest repository of flora and fauna species data, contributing to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity both locally and globally. To book onto one of these special departures, see the Dates & Prices tab. For more information on these departures and the e
Bio
Atlas, click here.
In the heart of Oulanka National Park sits Basecamp Oulanka, a self-sustained complex of wooden buildings overlooking Juuma Lake. From here, you can enjoy a variety of winter activities, exploring one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe by snowshoe, ski and dogsled. Carving your own path through the snow-caked forests of Finland, you couldn’t feel more removed from the hustle of city life. So get back to nature this winter and head to Basecamp.
This trip includes a few of our Citizen Science Departures. These special departures offer you the opportunity to be involved in the collection of freshwater samples during the trip. The environmental DNA information derived from this sample will contribute directly to the e
Bio
Atlas; the world’s largest repository of flora and fauna species data, contributing to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity both locally and globally. To book onto one of these special departures, see the Dates & Prices tab. For more information on these departures and the e
Bio
Atlas, click here.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Basecamp Oulanka
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Day 2: Snowshoe hike in Oulanka National park walking through snow-caked trees and by the Kitka River
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Day 3: Cross-country skiing in the morning heading down to Juuma Lake; free afternoon
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Day 4: Dogsledding instruction and tour in Riisitunturi National Park; evening Northern Lights snowshoe excursion
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Day 5: Free day in Ruka for optional activities
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Day 6: Wilderness skills including quinzee building and fire-making; optional night in the quinzee
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Day 7: Optional activities including cross-country skiing and dogsledding; farewell dinner
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Day 8: End Basecamp Oulanka
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, five lunches and seven dinners
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
Guide
- Local tour leaders throughout
Others
- All specialist equipment
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.9 - Excellent
Based on 38 reviews
What a week!
Fantastic Finland
Finnish Wilderness Week
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5 - Excellent
Highly recommended and couldn't stress how much effort the guides put in on making you feel welcome to this amazing country and how supportive they were in making the trip perfect for each individual. Head guide Elina is a... Read more
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4 - Very Good
For me its was a amazing trip. Although my staying arrangements was not that good as expected but other things made my trip awesome. I enjoyed range of outdoor activities such as snowshoeing,downhill skiing and dog sledding.
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4 - Very Good
Hi - as a single female traveller over 60 years of age I really enjoyed this holiday. Accommodation was quite basic, but this was too be expected and food showed much creativity but the company was enjoyable and activities... Read more
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5 - Excellent
We had the most amazing week at the logging lodge with Elina. What a huge variety of activities to try out. Our 16 and 18 year old daughters loved it too, particularly the dog sledding day and the downhill skiing in Ruka. Cooking... Read more
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Finnish Wilderness Week tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 20 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceFinnish Wilderness Week tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Finnish Wilderness Week tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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