Do I need a visa for this tour?

Visa requirements are always changing so it is best to contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.

Is travel insurance recommended?

Travel insurance is highly recommended. TourRadar has partnered with World Nomads to ensure you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information please contact our Travel Experts.

A guide will accompany you on the tour.

Selected meals are included as per the itinerary.

Is transport included?

Transport is included on this tour.

Finnish Wilderness Week

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Days: 8
Our saving: $422
From $2,405: US $ 2,044

Cost/day $256

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Adventure

Excellent: 136 reviews

Starts: Kuusamo
Destinations: +2
Ends: Kuusamo

Highlights

Go snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park
Spend the day skiing in Ruka
Dogsled the Riisitunturi woods
Build your own quinzee snow shelter

Age range: 16 to 99 year olds
Max Group Size: 20
Travel style: Adventure, Multi-sport, Northern Lights
Operator: Exodus Travels

Start and end in Kuusamo! With the adventure tour Finnish Wilderness Week, you have a 8 day tour package taking you through Kuusamo, Finland and 2 other destinations in Finland. Finnish Wilderness Week includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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Introduction

Day 1: Start Basecamp Oulanka.
Day 2: Snowshoe hike in Oulanka National park walking through snow-caked trees and along the Kitka River
Day 3: Cross-country skiing in the morning heading down to the Juuma lake; free afternoon.
Day 4: Half day dogsledding instruction and tour (about 10km) in Riisitunturi National Park; optional ice climbing.
Day 5: .. Morning visit reindeer farm and museum with a ride on a reindeer sleigh; free afternoon in Ruka for optional activities.
Day 6: Wilderness skills including quinzee building and fire-making; optional night in the quinzee.
Day 7: Optional activities including ice climbing, dogsledding or unguided cross-country skiing; dinner around a campfire.
Day 8: End Basecamp Oulanka.

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Accommodation
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Guide
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Meals
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Transport
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136 Reviews

Excellent: 63%
Good: 32%
Average: 4%
Rather Poor: 0%
Bad: 0%

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Christie
Written on April 15, 2019
4.5 - Excellent
Alternate accommodations were made for us at the Logging Lodge / Oulangan maja due to gi illness at basecamp. Overall, Martii organized a very good trip, food was great, everyday we did something different. Ismo and Elina were wonderful to work with when... Read more
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Joanna Redfern
Written on May 3, 2013
5.0 - Excellent
A fantastic holiday really enjoyed all the activities especially the Huskys and the Quinze Building (felt like a real achievement to build and sleep in it). The surrounding area was beautiful and it felt like a real break to re charge batteries.... Read more
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Stefanie Hess
Written on April 26, 2013
5.0 - Excellent
Great week in the finish wilderness with so much snow. Eventhough we stayed at the same place for one week, there was no boredom: every day we did new activities and got to know the area from a different perspective! Perfect winterholiday, would recommend... Read more
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Lizzie Croose
Written on April 17, 2013
5.0 - Excellent
Fantastic week in an absolutely stunning landscape. A great mix of winter activities - definitely something for everyone!What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?I enjoyed the whole range of activities we did throughout the week. Husky dog... Read more
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Nicola Fryer
Written on March 23, 2013
5.0 - Excellent
A holiday that`s completely different-the furthest North I`ve ever been-close to Arctic circle, fantastic scenery and climate- great activities, aching in every muscle when i got home, so I know it`s been a good holiday!What was the most inspirational... Read more
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Clare Fielder
Written on March 19, 2013
4.0 - Good
My holiday starts with the planning. I wanted an experience.
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Alison Barclay
Written on March 19, 2013
5.0 - Excellent
Very varied trip. The chance to try out a variety of winter skills in stunning scenery. Oh! And Northern Lights.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The dog sledding trip through a wonderful forest was the highlight for me - even better than... Read more
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Katie Bell
Written on March 18, 2013
4.0 - Good
Great winter holiday away from the madding crowds with lots of new experiences and activities to tryWhat was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Husky sledding through the snow-clad treesAn amazing Northern Lights display before spending the night Â... Read more
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Gillian Murray
Written on March 17, 2013
4.0 - Good
I really enjoyed the weeks activities, I had been concerned about my fitness levels before I went on the trip but as the sessions were usually half a day this was not a problem. All the activities were well supervised and mostly well organised although as... Read more
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Jillian Davis
Written on March 10, 2013
5.0 - Excellent
Such a beautiful winter paradise. Just point your camera in any direction and click.A great range of fun activities. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The magic of the wonderland of the Oulanka national park. Husky sleddingÂ - the amazing... Read more
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Do I need a visa for this tour?
Visa requirements are always changing so it is best to contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Is travel insurance recommended?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. TourRadar has partnered with World Nomads to ensure you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information please contact our Travel Experts.
Is there a guide?
A guide will accompany you on the tour.

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