Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kajaani to Kuhmo
Kajaani to Kuhmo- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Finnish sauna
- Days 2 - 3
Kuhmo - Wildlife Observation
Kuhmo - Wildlife Observation- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch (packed)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore and photograph forests and landscapes around Kuhmo
- Wildlife observation and photography in observation huts (wolves, brown bears, wolverines, bird species)
- Equipment check and wildlife behavior orientation with guide
- Overnight stay in wildlife observation cabin (optional) or hotel
- Transfer to Lentiira Wilderness lodge
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay in wildlife observation cabin (shared room with bunk beds and dry toilet)
Landmarks Lentiira Wilderness lodge - Day 4
Lentiira
Lentiira- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Lentiira wilderness), Dinner
Included Activities
- View Lake Lentua and local nature reserve
- Photograph red cottages and Finnish landscapes
- Astronomy session with telescope viewing
- Northern Lights viewing (weather dependent)
- Sauna session
Landmarks Lake Lentua - Day 5
Lake Oulujarvi
Lake Oulujarvi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a restaurant), Dinner (Finest regional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Drive to Lake Oulujarvi
- Spot wild Finnish forest reindeer
- Climb giant birdhouses
- Explore deep gorges and ancient forests
- Photograph Northern Lights from high hill
- Glass sauna experience
- Sauna session
Landmarks Lake Oulujarvi Giant's Birdhouse - Day 6
Manamansalo & Oulujarvi hiking area
Manamansalo & Oulujarvi hiking area- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Finnish wilderness), Dinner
Included Activities
- Landscape and bird photography
- Observe waterfowl, gulls, terns, and waders
- Northern Lights viewing (weather dependent)
Landmarks Manamansalo - Day 7
Nightbird Gorge
Nightbird Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch by the lake), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Photograph primeval forests in morning light
- Explore Nightbird Gorge (Yölinunkuru) forest nature reserve
- Photograph fall colors and ancient forests
- Photo review and editing session
- Highlights presentation
- Sauna session
Landmarks Nightbird Gorge (Yölinunkuru) - Day 8
Kajaani Airport - Departure
Kajaani Airport - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
