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Our Holiday Grades Explained
To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.
1 - 3 LEISURELY
Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.
View leisurely holidays
4 - 6 MODERATE
Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.
View moderate holidays
7 - 9 CHALLENGING
Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.
View challenging holidays
10 - 12 TOUGH
Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.
View Tough holidaysFinland Winter Activity Week
Highlights
Enjoy the peaceful nature and pristine snow-covered landscape of eastern Finland
Includes husky sledding, Nordic skiing, igloo building and more…
Hunt for the magical Northern Lights and relax in a traditional Finnish sauna each night
Enjoy an overnight snowshoeing expedition and sleep in a remote wilderness cabin
At a Glance
- Group Size 1 to 16
- 5 days winter activities
- Join In Oulu/Kuusamo (depending on departure)
Accommodation & Meals
- All meals included
- 7 nights Cabin
Overview
This winter activity holiday offers a true taste of winter and an introduction to a variety of thrilling snow-based pastimes, right in the heart of East Finland's frozen wonderland. Our base consists of a series of small, cosy wooden cabins in a little-visited area close to the border with Russia and just south of the Arctic Circle. Throughout the winter months, this area of Finland is almost completely snowbound, but our comfortable cabins and their sauna ensure that we stay warm and comfortable.
The holiday begins with an introduction to cross-country skiing and a chance to explore the area surrounding our accommodation, a magical white wilderness of snow-blanketed spruce and pine forest, ridges, and frozen lakes. Over the next two days, we venture out on an exciting mini snowshoe expedition with an overnight wilderness experience at a remote, candle-lit cabin featuring a traditional wood-fired sauna.
At this remote cabin, where there is no electricity and little light pollution, we may be lucky enough to see the northern lights illuminating the night sky. During the week, we will also spend a day practicing winter survival skills and building our own igloos. We conclude with a day getting to grips with perhaps the most exciting method of Arctic transport—the husky sled. We will spend a day at a husky farm learning how to drive the sleds, getting to know our own team of husky dogs, and learning about how they are cared for. This multi-activity holiday also includes a free day when we can make use of the cabin's snowshoe and cross-country ski equipment, hire fat bikes, or take advantage of some of the optional winter activities available in the area, such as snowmobiling.
Is this holiday for you?
This multi-activity winter holiday in Finland is perfect for those looking to try out a range of winter sports, and no previous experience is necessary; instruction and equipment are provided. Certain activities may take a little while to get used to, so a sense of balance, humor, and adventure are helpful! A reasonable level of fitness is essential, especially for the overnight snowshoe adventure, where we can expect to be snowshoeing off-trail through wonderful soft, powdery snow—which is more physically tiring than walking, especially if you are at the front helping to break the trail. The day-to-day order of activities during the week may change; any changes will be communicated to you by the guide on the morning of Day 2. You will experience low temperatures outside on this holiday (special thermal clothing and footwear can be hired), but our cabin accommodation will always be warm and cozy.
Why KE?
Join KE on this introduction to winter activities! Equipment for included activites is provided, as well as all meals, so you can just focus on enjoying exploring this Finnish winter wonderland, practise your new winter skills, relax in our cosy cabins and unwind in the sauna.
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at Kuusamo Airport and transfer to our cabins at Kylmäluoma. A single timed transfer is provided.
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The group will meet at Kuusamo Airport in the evening where our guide or representative will be waiting for us. Together we will make the 45min transfer to our wooden cabin accommodation at Kylmäluoma. This collection of comfortable, snow-blanketed cabins will be our base for the next three nights.
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Day 2
Introduction to cross-country/Nordic skiing.
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On the morning of our first full day we will have a briefing from our guide on the activities and the order of the itinerary for the upcoming week. This is also the perfect time to discuss and make arrangements for any optional activities we may want to take part in on our free day.
Today we will enjoy an introduction to cross country skiing, one of the most popular pastimes in Finland. No prior experience is necessary and all equipment will be supplied. Our guide will talk us through the equipment and will teach us the basic technique before we head out onto the forest trails to test our skills. We will ski through the taiga (boreal forest) and out across a frozen, snow covered, lake before returning to our cabin accommodation. Reindeer are a very common sight in the area, and we'll be sure to spot their tracks if not the animals themselves.
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4 - 5 hrs skiing
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Day 3
Day one of our overnight snowshoe adventure. Overnight wilderness cabin with traditional wood-fired sauna.
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A real adventure awaits us today as we set off on an overnight snowshoeing expedition to a remote wilderness cabin where we will sleep for the night. Our guide will give a short introduction to the equipment and some tips on the best snowshoeing method before we depart. Our 'off piste' trail will lead us up through beautiful snow covered pine, spruce and birch forest. We'll stop for a picnic lunch around an open fire along the way. In the afternoon you will arrive at the Hukantupa wilderness cabin, our home for the night. There's no electricity in the cabin, it is heated by a wood-burning stove and lit by candle light, guaranteeing a cosy atmosphere. Water must be fetched from an outdoor well. It is said that there's nothing more Finnish than sauna, and tonight we can take the opportunity to relax in the cabin's own steaming hot, wood fired sauna.
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6 hrs snowshoeingDistance
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Day 4
Day two of our snowshoe expedition. Return through the forest to our cabin base by snowshoe.
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After breakfast at our wilderness cabin, we strap our snowshoes back on an head out across the snow covered, forested, ridges and frozen lakes back towards our cabin base. The Taiga (boreal forest) is home to many shy animals such as elks, lynxes and hares and we may be lucky enough to spot some of these animals, or at least their tracks, today. In the afternoon we arrive back at our cabin base with time to relax and freshen up before dinner.
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Day 5
A day of winter skills including igloo building.
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Today we spend a day learning some winter survival skills. Armed with spades and shovels, we will also build our own igloos/snow shelters. Igloos take several days to prepare and build, so we will actually have been putting in a little of the ground work each afternoon leading up to the build, preparing piles of snow so that they can harden and digging the foundations. Tonight we can choose to sleep in our cabins or bed down in our igloos. Inside the igloos, wrapped in warm sleeping bags and lying on top of thick mattresses, we should stay nice and warm inside our very own 'Ice Hotel' - no matter how cold the temperatures may drop outside.
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Day 6
Free day to relax, make use of the snowshoe/ski equipment, hire fat bikes or book an optional activity.
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Today is a free day to relax at the cabins. The snowshoeing equipment, the cross-country ski gear and the kit for ice fishing are all free to use. The outdoor centre also hires out fat bikes, fat bikes are brilliant fun to ride in the snow, and you can be assured of a soft landing! Alternatively you can choose to take part in an off site optional activity, such as a husky or snow mobile safari. Optional activities should be discussed and booked through the guide at the start of the week and are subject to availability.
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Day 7
Husky sledding.
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After breakfast visit to a husky farm located in close proximity to our cabins. On arrival at the farm, you will be greeted by the owner who will explain about the life and training of the huskies and give you a sled driving lesson, then it's off into the wilderness! You'll drive through snow-white forests and frozen lakes, enjoying the pure nature and tranquillity. Two people will share a sledge with 4-6 dogs and can take turns driving and sitting back to enjoy the ride and the scenery. We will stop to enjoy an outdoor lunch along the way. In the evening the last chance to enjoy the sauna and then a farewell dinner will be served.
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4 - 5 hrs dog sledding
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Day 8
Departure day.
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We spend a last morning relaxing or exploring around the cabins before transferring back to Kuusamo Airport in time for our flight home. A single timed transfer to Kuusamo Airport will be provided.
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Essential Information
We've compiled some of our Frequently Asked Questions to help you learn more about this amazing trip.
Holiday
General
Equipment
What's Included
- A professional and qualified tour leader
- All equipment necessary for included activities
- Single timed airport transfers on arrival & departure
- All accommodation as described
- All meals
- All land transport required by the itinerary
- All activities/excursions/entrance fees mentioned except where specified as ‘optional’
What's not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Optional extra activities
- Tips
- Miscellaneous expenses - souvenirs and drinks etc.
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
The group will transfer together from Kuusamo Airport to our cabin accommodation on the evening of Day 1 of the Land Only itinerary.
The transfer is timed to coincide with the arrival of the Finnair flight from London Heathrow Airport.
On the last day of the Land Only itinerary, there will be a single transfer back to Kuusamo Airport only. This will be timed for the check in of the early afternoon return Finnair flight to London.
Anyone may join the group transfers by prior arrangement. Travelling as a group or on public transport saves energy.
Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation.
Meal Plan
All meals are included in the holiday price.
Food & Water
Breakfast is usually served around 8am and will be taken at the cabins and will consist of bread, jam (expect local jams like cloudberry and lingonberry), cheese, ham, porridge, muesli, yoghurt, coffee and tea. Lunches and dinners on most days will be served at the restaurant at the cabins. Lunch will be taken around midday and will unsually be a warm and hearty soup or stew with bread. Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits etc... will also be offer. On a couple of days we will enjoy a packed lunch, where we will eat outside seated around a fireplace. Dinner is the main meal of the day and will be served around 6.30/7pm. There is usually meat (such as reindeer) or fish (salmon, pike and perch are common), vegetables, fresh salad, bread and a dessert. You will be able to make your own hot drinks at the cabins. Beer and wine is available to purchase. Special meals are available on request. Please inform any your dietary requirements at the time of booking. Meals are carefully planned ahead of time and it is possible to cater for most dietary requirements if informed in advance.
Accommodation
We will spend 6 nights in comfortable, cosy, lakeside cabins at Kylmaluoma Outdoor Centre. Each cabin has two bunk beds/4 berths, but will be shared by just 2 people. The cabins have electricity, heating, refrigerator, kitchenette, tv, shower and toilet. Meals will be taken in the restaurant at the outdoor centre, which is a 300m walk from the cabins, on a path through the beautiful illuminated forest.
During our 2 day expedition we will stay spend 1 night at a wilderness cabin, with no electricity and heated by wood stoves. At the wilderness cabin we will sleep in non-segregated bunked rooms of up to 4 people. The toilets are in a separate building. Though showers are not available at the wilderness cabins (all water must be fetched from the well!), it will be possible to wash in the sauna. Though the bathroom facilities can appear basic, overnighting in the heart of the wilderness and staying in a traditional forest cabin, more than makes up for the lack of hotel facilities.
Accommodation at the Kylmaluoma cabins is based on twin share. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired up with another traveller of the same sex. It is possible to arrange exclusive use of a cabin for a supplementary cost. If you are planning to extend your holiday, additional nights are also available on request.
FINNISH SAUNA
Saunas are a way of life in Finland. The sauna is considered to be a holy place where both body and soul are washed. We will have the opportunity to enjoy a sauna every evening during the tour, except on arrival night.
At the cabin base we will have use of a separate electric sauna, one for men and one for women, shared with another nearby cabin. At the wilderness cabin there is a small wood-fired sauna, which we can use in shifts. The guide will arrange 'sauna shifts', with separate times for male/female. Depending on demand it may be possible to arrange shorter private sauna sessions / washing time.
Finnish people traditionally don't sauna in mixed groups or wearing towels/swimming suits. As we will have exclusive use of the sauna during our designated shifts, if you would prefer not to fully embrace this tradition, it will be acceptable to wear swimwear or a towel.
Group Leader & Support Staff
The group will be led by a professional and qualified tour leader.
Spending Money
Approximately €100 per person should be allowed for tips, soft drinks, and miscellaneous expenses. There is no currency exchange or ATM at Kuusamo Airport and there will be no possibility to withdraw/exchange money on leaving Kuusamo. You should have the opportunity to exchange money if transitting through Helsinki Airport. There is little opportunity for spending money on this tour and all meals are included. There is a small souvenir shops at the Kylmaluoma Outdoor Centre which accepts credit cards, cash will only be needed for tips and for soft drinks/alcohol, snacks etc... beer and wine is available to purchase at the Outdoor Centre's restaurant. If you intend to book optional additional activities on the free day then you will need to budget accordingly, see Optional Activities section for further information. Optional activities can be paid for by credit card.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ to your leader. Tipping is entirely voluntary and should be dependent on good service. We recommend that you decide levels of tipping and give any tips as a group rather than from individual group members.
Tipping is the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ to your leader. Tipping is entirely voluntary and should be dependent on good service. We recommend that you decide levels of tipping and give any tips as a group rather than from individual group members.
Optional Activities
This is an example of the additional activities on offer from the Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre and the price in Euros. These are subject to availability and itineraries and prices may vary.
FAT BIKE HIRE
Fat bikes can be hired from the centre. Price: 25 € per person for 3 hours. 50 € for the day. Price Includes: Bike hire and helmet
SHORT HUSKY SAFARI
Before setting off for the safari you are given some safety and driving instructions. Everybody drives their own sled dog team. Place: Kylmäluoma husky farm Duration: 2–3 hours, 12 km Price: 140 €/person Persons: Min. 1. Price includes: an English speaking guide
LONG HUSKY SAFARI INCLUDING LUNCH
Before setting off for the safari you are given some safety and driving instructions. Everybody drives their own sled dog team. Lunch is included and will be enjoyed during the safari around an open fire. Place: Kylmäluoma husky farm. Duration: 4–6 hours, 30 km Price: 180 €/person. Persons: Min. 1 Price includes: an English speaking guide, lunch
SHORT SNOWMOBILE SAFARI (APPROX. 30 KM)
This tour leads you by snowmobile through the winter scenery around Saija Lodge in Taivalkoski, just 25km from our base. First you are provided with a helmet and instructions on the technique of snowmobile driving. After that, you can enjoy the snowmobiling in the beautiful surroundings. During a break the guide will prepare a traditional black pot coffee around an open fire. Place: Saija Lodge, approx. 30 km from Kylmäluoma. Duration: approx. 3 hours. Prices: from 140 € / person (2 persons sharing a snowmobile) / 190 €/person (single driver). Persons: Min. 4. Price includes: an English speaking guide, coffee, transfers Kylmäluoma–Saija–Kylmäluoma
LONG SNOWMOBILE SAFARI (APPROX. 60 KM)
This tour leads you through forests, over swamps and lakes, through hilly landscape and over ridges with nice views. Lunch is served in a kota around an open fire. Place: Saija Lodge, approx. 30 km from Kylmäluoma. Duration: approx. 5 hours Prices: 215 €/person (2 persons sharing a snowmobile) / 265 €/person (single driver). Persons: Min. 4. Price includes: an English speaking guide, lunch, transfers Kylmäluoma–Saija–Kylmäluoma
Snowmobiling in Finland
All participants drive the snowmobiles at their own risk. If accidental damage is caused to the snowmobile, the driver is responsible for the cost of repair up to a maximum of 800€. Liability for vehicle damage will not normally be covered by travel insurance. Participants who are driving the snowmobile must be over the age of 18yrs and possess a full driving licence, which you should carry with you. Passengers on the snowmobile do not require a driving licence.
Baggage Allowance
For this holiday you should take one piece of luggage and a daypack. For international flights please check your baggage allowance with your airline.
For the night in the wilderness cabin you will not have access to your main baggage. Overnight essentials must be packed into a smaller bag, which will be taken to the cabin by snow mobile.
Group Members
We sell this holiday in conjunction with our local operator in Finland. This enables us to gather together sufficient numbers of like-minded adventurers to get the holiday up and running quickly. For this holiday the minimum age is 14 yrs, however it is unusual to have people under 16yrs.
Preparing for your Holiday
Getting some additional exercise before coming on an active holiday makes a lot of sense. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience.
Climate
In January, February and March day time temperatures vary between -5oC to -20oC. Cloudy skies, sunshine, cold winds and snowfall are all possible, so you should be prepared for all eventualities.
Explore International
This holiday is part of our Explore International range. Participants on these trips can book through KE or through one of our international partners. This helps us to gather together sufficient numbers of like-minded adventurers to get your holiday up and running quickly. Led by an English-speaking guide, the cosmopolitan nature of these groups can be an important part of the experience!
Equipment List
Please try to keep the weight of your baggage to a minimum. See the ‘baggage allowance’ section for further details.
YOU SHOULD BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- Waterproof hiking boots / snowboots*
- Gaiters
- Trainers or similar (for evenings at the cabin)
- Warm woollen socks
- Regular socks
- Warm and windproof trousers and/or ski trousers, salopettes
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Daypack of approximately 20-30 litres capacity
- Thermal baselayer - leggings
- Thermal baselayer shirts - long sleeve
- T-shirts / casual shirt
- Underwear
- Fleece jacket or warm jumper
- Warm jacket (down)
- Warm and waterproof gloves or mittens
- Head torch and batteries
- Warm Hat (also see provided items)
- Emergency whistle
- Survival blanket/bag
- Buff/Balaclava (to protect face from wind/cold)
- Sunglasses with side protection
- Daypack 30 litres
- Sun protection (including for lips)
- Water bottle (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic)
- Thermos flask
- Washbag and toiletries
- Basic First Aid Kit consisting of the following: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters, blister treatment and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE OPTIONAL:
- Warm jacket e.g. down
- Ski goggles (useful if weather bad)
- Antibacterial hand wash
- Camera
- Swim wear (for ice swimming)
- Neoprene boots (for ice swimming)
- Travel towel (bath towels are provided)
- Sleeping bag liner (for use in wilderness cabins)
- Slippers (for use in the wilderness cabins)
- Pen-knife (remember to put all sharp objects in hold baggage)
- Earplugs (especially if you are not the one snoring!)
- Reusable cloth bag for shopping (to avoid plastic bags)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS are Provided:
- Snowshoes and Poles (if you wish to take your own walking poles, make sure that they have snow baskets fitted.)
- Bed linen at base cabin
- Sleeping bags and warm liners at wilderness cabins
NOTE:
The shoes worn for snowshoeing should be warm/waterproof, with a thick sole, and there should be enough space for you to wear woollen socks.
*Sorel/Kamik winter boots are available for hire. Please inform us your shoe size in advance, if you wish to hire boots.
Reviews
Loved everything about my holiday
I had the most amazing week and would recommend it to anyone. Our guide Anna-Maria was lovely, worked really hard to make everything perfect for us all.
The whole trip was amazing
An amazing week away. Ideal if, like me, you've never tried winter sports and would like to 'give it a try'. Accommodation was great. The food (buffet style), at the information centre, was hearty and tasty and there was plenty of it. As well as the activities described on the website - we had the opportunity to go tobogganing, go for a dip in a frozen lake and have a go at fishing. Ruben (our guide) caught the biggest fish which he cooked for us all to try. Very tasty. The icing on the cake
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was seeing the Northern Lights. Wow!! Ruben was great. He was very approachable and had a great sense of humour. He obviously loves Finland and was more than happy to share his knowledge about the history, culture and wildlife of the area. Thank you, Ruben.
Winter Activity Week
The holiday lived up to all my expectations and gave a chance to try lots of activities. The accommodation and food was excellent. The guide was so knowledgable about nature, Finish way of life and the activities. Highlight - Snow shoeing trek with wood sauna - loved all our picnics on all activities with open fires.
Great week
A great week in Finland, so well organised. Great guide, food, accommodation and activities. I have already recommended it to many people. Our guide was excellent. He was informative and patient. He gave us great advice about the activities and went above and beyond to make our holiday special. We learned lots about Finland and staying in cold environments. We felt lucky that Antti was our guide.
Finland - Winter Activity Week
Fantastic service from the staff at the Keswick office. Anton was a fabulous guide, who looked after us all with genuine care and enthusiasm.
Traveller Reviews
Loved everything about my holiday
I had the most amazing week and would recommend it to anyone. Our guide Anna-Maria was lovely, worked really hard to make everything perfect for us all.
The whole trip was amazing
An amazing week away. Ideal if, like me, you've never tried winter sports and would like to 'give it a try'. Accommodation was great. The food (buffet style), at the information centre, was hearty and tasty and there was plenty of it. As well as the activities described on the website - we had the opportunity to go tobogganing, go for a dip in a frozen lake and have a go at fishing. Ruben (our guide) caught the biggest fish which he cooked for us all to try. Very tasty. The icing on the cake
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was seeing the Northern Lights. Wow!! Ruben was great. He was very approachable and had a great sense of humour. He obviously loves Finland and was more than happy to share his knowledge about the history, culture and wildlife of the area. Thank you, Ruben.
Winter Activity Week
The holiday lived up to all my expectations and gave a chance to try lots of activities. The accommodation and food was excellent. The guide was so knowledgable about nature, Finish way of life and the activities. Highlight - Snow shoeing trek with wood sauna - loved all our picnics on all activities with open fires.
Great week
A great week in Finland, so well organised. Great guide, food, accommodation and activities. I have already recommended it to many people. Our guide was excellent. He was informative and patient. He gave us great advice about the activities and went above and beyond to make our holiday special. We learned lots about Finland and staying in cold environments. We felt lucky that Antti was our guide.
Finland - Winter Activity Week
Fantastic service from the staff at the Keswick office. Anton was a fabulous guide, who looked after us all with genuine care and enthusiasm.
Laurence Hallett's Finland Winter Venture
A widely varied adventure week in snowbound forests and frozen lakes. Flying into the small airport at Kuusamo, a 40 minute drive took us to the activity centre in a remote and picturesque setting. Accommodated in 4 bed (but 2 person) lodges for the 8 days, the lodges are well equipped with 2 two tier bunks, kitchen with microwave and kettle, sofa, television and en-suite bathroom facilities. The only thing maybe participants would like to bring is their own brew kit. I brought Nescafe 3 in 1
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coffee sachets and they proved to be a good way to start and end a day. Meals were taken in the restaurant in the main building - and a wide variety of food was given over the course of the stay. The activity centre is a family run business and meals cooked by the owners - giving a true meaning to the phrase 'home cooked'. All refreshments (tea, coffee cold soft drinks) came with the meals; leaving beer and wine to purchase at our leisure.
In the forests and frozen lakes surrounding the activity centre, we were guided by Elisa, a young newly qualified Winter guide. Despite being recently accredited - Elisa literally has a lifetime of Winter wilderness experience; and it was clearly evident from the opening day, until the very end that we were in the hands of an expert. Our group had little or no experience and she rightly took everyone from scratch - giving clear explanations and demonstrations. Our trips into the countryside by cross country ski and snow shoe gave an excellent learning experience with ample time for resting and photos etc. The skiing and 2 day snow shoe treks were well served with lunch breaks at remote huts where coffee and snacks were heated on open pine wood fires.
The 2 day snow shoe trek included an overnight stop in a remote lodge where Elisa hosted us well with reindeer stew for the main evening meal. In fact - on all days, the food was 'self serve - all you can eat' and plentiful. Saunas featured frequently on the trip - and proved a great way to unwind at the end of a day. A key event on the week was a lengthy husky sled trip into the wilderness. Formed into 2 man teams, with tuition given by the custodians of a nearby husky business - 1 person driving and the other sitting, blanket wrapped on the sled - taking photos!
Some ice hole fishing (I caught 2 perch!) and snow hole construction completed the activities. The kit list is comprehensive but the optional clothing hire will see you through anything the Finnish Winter can throw at you. Be prepared for temperatures down to minus 24 degrees C in January. The trip wound up with an end of week reindeer stew and back to our cabins we went to pack for the home journey. Midway through packing and relaxing - I got a frantic WhatsApp call from Elisa offering me outside to view a surprise appearance by the Northern lights! They did not disappoint, and proved a great way to top off this Winter activity trip. All in all - a magical venture, well hosted by Elisa, and recommended!
In the forests and frozen lakes surrounding the activity centre, we were guided by Elisa, a young newly qualified Winter guide. Despite being recently accredited - Elisa literally has a lifetime of Winter wilderness experience; and it was clearly evident from the opening day, until the very end that we were in the hands of an expert. Our group had little or no experience and she rightly took everyone from scratch - giving clear explanations and demonstrations. Our trips into the countryside by cross country ski and snow shoe gave an excellent learning experience with ample time for resting and photos etc. The skiing and 2 day snow shoe treks were well served with lunch breaks at remote huts where coffee and snacks were heated on open pine wood fires.
The 2 day snow shoe trek included an overnight stop in a remote lodge where Elisa hosted us well with reindeer stew for the main evening meal. In fact - on all days, the food was 'self serve - all you can eat' and plentiful. Saunas featured frequently on the trip - and proved a great way to unwind at the end of a day. A key event on the week was a lengthy husky sled trip into the wilderness. Formed into 2 man teams, with tuition given by the custodians of a nearby husky business - 1 person driving and the other sitting, blanket wrapped on the sled - taking photos!
Some ice hole fishing (I caught 2 perch!) and snow hole construction completed the activities. The kit list is comprehensive but the optional clothing hire will see you through anything the Finnish Winter can throw at you. Be prepared for temperatures down to minus 24 degrees C in January. The trip wound up with an end of week reindeer stew and back to our cabins we went to pack for the home journey. Midway through packing and relaxing - I got a frantic WhatsApp call from Elisa offering me outside to view a surprise appearance by the Northern lights! They did not disappoint, and proved a great way to top off this Winter activity trip. All in all - a magical venture, well hosted by Elisa, and recommended!
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