8 days tour

Winter Wonders For Families

Winter Wonders For Families

This tour includes:

Optional

Accommodation

Accommodation in apartments with sauna, one apartment per family (max 6 persons)

Others

Local transfers according to the program All activities according to the program Rental of skis, snowshoes or ice-fishing gear on day 7 Free daily use of toboggans for sledding Bedlinen and bath towels

Transport

The joining point is Kuusamo airport. The tour ends at Kuusamo airport. Single timed group transfers will be organized to meet the following Finnair flights: 28.12.2024 HEL-KAO AY487 19.35-21.20 4.1.2025KAO-HEL AY482 09.10-10.55 16.2.2025HEL-KAO AY497 19.35-21.45 23.2.2025KAO-HEL AY482 09.00-10.45

Guide

One of two English speaking guides (depending on the group size)

Meals

7 x breakfast 6 x lunch / picnic lunch 7 x dinner (evening snack on late arrival)

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Itinerary of your trip Winter Wonders For Families

  • Day 1 Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival

      Arrival at Kuusamo airport and group transfer to Hossa where youโ€™ll accommodate in comfortable forest houses located just outside the National Park. Dinner and briefing about the upcoming program. (On late arrival an evening snack will be served and briefing will take place in the morning.)

  • Day 2 Snowshoeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Snowshoeing

      Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the winter wonderland and be immersed in the purity of the Finnish wilds. After a short introduction we will start straight from the accommodation. The trek leads us through snow-covered landscapes in the forests and on the frozen lakes. At the midway point you can rest and enjoy a picnic lunch around an open fire. In the evening you can relax in your private apartmentsโ€™s steaming hot sauna. 

  • Day 3 Cross-Country Skiing And Igloo Building
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cross-Country Skiing And Igloo Building

      Today we learn cross-country skiing which is a traditional Finnish pastime and method of transport for centuries. Itโ€™s not as easy as snowshoeing but once you get the hang of it, youโ€™ll enjoy it. You will be given some technical instruction and practise, and then you can follow the easy tracks through the flat pine forest and over the lakes.


      In the afternoon we start to build igloos. By shovels and spades weโ€™ll make big piles of snow which will be hollowed out later on the week when the snow is hardened enough. 

  • Day 4 Husky Sledding
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Husky Sledding

      After breakfast an one hour transfer to a husky farm where we will join the activity most look forward to. We speed through the silent wilderness in a sled pulled by a team of eager huskies. Born to run, our four legged friends are more than willing to take us for a memorable ride. Take turns in driving the sled. Or, if you prefer, you can enjoy the ride sitting in the sled snug under warm blankets. After the safari we will have a lunch before taking the transfer back to the cabins. Duration of the activity 2,5-3 hrs, driving 10-15 km. 


  • Day 5 Snowshoeing And Igloo Building
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Snowshoeing And Igloo Building

      Today is another day on snowshoes. Hossa National Park is famous for its beautiful ridges and today we will explore the ridge area offering us some steep but short ascents and descents. The surrounding forests are home for many animals like elks, wolfs, lynxes and hares but unfortunately they are seldom seen. We may however spot some tracks on the snow. 


      After lunch it is time to finalize the igloos. Once finished, those who want can spend some time in the silence of the โ€œsnowy homeโ€. 


  • Day 6 Reindeer And Wilderness Skills
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Reindeer And Wilderness Skills

      In the morning we will learn some important wilderness skills like fire-making. After lunch there will be an excursion to see reindeer at their fence just few kilometres from the accommodation. We will hear about the life of a reindeer and learn about their adaptation to arctic climate. 

      In the afternoon we continue with wilderness skills and try eg. ice-fishing. Any catch caught, will be prepared for the dinner.

  • Day 7 Optional Activities
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Optional Activities

      The final day of your holiday is for optinal activities. Now that you have had a taste of the various activities, you can choose to experience your favourite one again. It is possible to do some more cross-countrt skiing, snowshoeing or ice-fishing. You could rent skishoes (โ€œAltai skisโ€) or fatbikes, mountain bikes with wide tyres, and do a cycling excursion on snowy roads and trails (this activity is not suitable for the youngest kids). It is also possible to book a snowmobile safari (availability to be confirmed). 

      At night a delicious farewell dinner will be enjoyed. 

  • Day 8 Return
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Return

      Breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport.  

      Note: We reserve all the rights to change the order of the activities or the content of the programme if necessary due to organizational reasons or weather or snow conditions

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 7 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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