Highlights
Discover Finland’s remote winter wonderland from the comfort of Basecamp Oulanka
Snowshoe through the Oulanka landscape under the guidance of our local tour leader
Master the basics of cross-country skiing – the soft snow cushioning our gentle tumbles
Make friends with a pack of huskies on a dog-sledding adventure in Riisitunturi National Park
Learn the art of quinzee-building and other wilderness skills from an expert
Snowshoe at night with a chance of catching the Northern Lights
Snowshoe at night with a chance of catching the Northern Lights
Itinerary
Imagine waking to the silence of snow-draped forests and frozen lakes—Finnish Wilderness Week is your invitation to winter magic. This 8-day guided group trip, set in Oulanka National Park, lets experienced travelers trade city bustle for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding in one of Europe’s wildest corners. All Arctic gear is provided, and expert guides lead nighttime snowshoe walks in search of the Northern Lights. The special touch? A cozy basecamp overlooking Juuma Lake, combining adventure with comfort in an environment where the wilderness feels both thrilling and welcoming.
day 1Adventure starts at Basecamp Oulanka
Begin your adventure at Basecamp Oulanka, a welcoming complex of wooden buildings in a remote location overlooking Juuma Lake and backing onto Oulanka National Park.
Around 6pm, say hei to your tour leader and fellow travellers in the main lodge of Basecamp Oulanka, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Finnish welcome over dinner together.
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day 2Snowshoe hike in Oulanka National Park
day 3Cross-country skiing on Juuma Lake • Free afternoon for unguided skiing and other activities
day 4Dogsledding in Riisitunturi National Park • Northern Lights snowshoe excursion
day 5Free day in Ruka for optional activities
day 6Wilderness skills, including quinzee-building and fire-making • Optional night in the quinzee
day 7Optional activities including guided snowshoeing trip • Farewell dinner
day 8Adventure ends at Basecamp Oulanka
What's Included
Customer Reviews
First time to Finland, but we're not finnished!
A week of new and unforgettable experiences in the Finnish wilderness. Stunning landscapes and scenery.
Best week ever
You have to try it! I loved the cosy wooden chalet nested in snowy landscapes, trying new activities with the group and by myself, the tasty salmon soup, sitting by the fireplace in the evening, and the variety of optional activities - especially the ice swimming/sauna experience and the Riisitunturi snowshoeing day. Out of this world!
Maybe the best so far?
A fantastic trip, where I became bored with hearing myself use the word magical. Great setting, fabulous activities, super guides and instruction, wonderful company, good food and accommodation and the Aurora to boot. What was not to like?
What an adventure!
A whole week's worth of "things I've never done before" experiences! A wide variety of winter-oriented activities, each of them special in their own right. Basecamp provided some great accomodations (both food and lodging) and the guides were first class. Strongly recommend for anyone who is looking for a winter getaway. I have been on six adventure-oriented trips with a travel group and this was my favorite one.
Finnish wilderness week 2024
Great trip - exceeded my expectation
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