Itinerary
- Day 1
Kuusamo/Rovaniemi/Oulu to Iso-Syöte
You'll arrive at your chosen airport (Kuusamo, Rovaniemi, or Oulu) and arrange your own transfer to Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel in Iso-Syöte, which sits in Finland's southernmost mountainous area. Check into your log cabin for a 7-night stay and get settled in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte - Day 2
Lake Naamanka
You'll start with an expert briefing where they hand over your gear, then head out on Lake Naamanka in a canoe with one other person. The guide takes you across the water so you can watch wildlife from the canoe without disturbing things. Partway through, you'll pull up on shore and make coffee over an open fire before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canoe tour on Lake Naamanka with expert briefing and guide (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Coffee made over open fire on shore
Landmarks Lake Naamanka - Day 3
Iso-Syöte
You'll head out on a guided forest hike with Nordic walking poles, a technique that started here in Finland. Using the poles properly engages roughly 90% of your muscles as you walk. The pace is up to you, and you'll move through untouched forest the whole way. Plan for around 2.5 hours total.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Nordic walking tour in the forest with expert briefing and poles
Landmarks Iso-Syöte National Park - Day 4
Iso-Syöte
The husky farm is your stop today where the friendly dogs spend their summers. The owner shows you how they live and care for the animals, then you'll pick one to walk with through the forest on a guided route. This activity takes about 2.5 hours from start to finish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to husky farm with owner introduction
- Walk in the forest with a husky dog
- Day 5
Iso-Syöte
You'll get on a mountain bike and ride through the forests and fells around Syöte. Rental bikes are included, and the hotel staff will help you choose a route that fits your skill level. Route maps are there for reference, and you can go at your own pace through the terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain bike rental and tour of Syöte forests and fells
Landmarks Iso-Syöte National Park - Days 6 - 7
Iso-Syöte
These two days are yours to relax and do as you like. The Arctic Spa comes with your stay, so you can use the traditional Finnish sauna, steam sauna, hot tub, therapy pool with hydrotherapy jets, and cold pool. If you want more activity, you can book fat biking or rafting for an extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daily access to Arctic Spa with traditional Finnish sauna, steam sauna, hot tub, therapy pool with hydrotherapy jets, and cold pool
Optional Activities
- Fat biking
- Rafting
Landmarks Arctic Spa - Day 8
Kuusamo - Rovaniemi - Oulu
Breakfast happens at the hotel before your departure. After that, you arrange your own transfer to whichever city works for you (Kuusamo, Rovaniemi, or Oulu). Before leaving, the staff can fill you in on the Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte details, including the Nordic cuisine restaurant and the Arctic Spa with its sauna and pool if you want to use it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dine at Hilltop restaurant featuring Nordic and international specialties
Landmarks Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte Arctic Spa
