8 days tour

Finnish Autumn Nature Experience

Finnish Autumn Nature Experience

This tour includes:

Guide

Photo tour guide by Hermann J. Netz

Others

Photo tour guide by Hermann J. Netz Daily photo lectures and/or picture discussions

Transport

All transfers according to the program in private vehicles

Meals

Meals: 7ร—F, 1ร—M, 5ร—M (LB), 7ร—A

Flights

Scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt to Kuusamo and back with Finnair or other airline in economy class

Accommodation

7 nights: lodge in double room

Not included:

Insurance

Others

meals and drinks not mentioned optional excursions gratuities personal

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Itinerary of your trip Finnish Autumn Nature Experience

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

      Day 1: Arrival

      Flight to Kuusamo and transfer to the lodge. Dinner and tour briefing. Overnight stay at the lodge.

  • Day 2 Day 2: First Explorations
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: First Explorations

      In the morning, theoretical introduction to ZEN photography and meditative exercises. First practical photo exercises in the surroundings of the log cabin. Photo review in the evening. Overnight stay as the day before.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ceramics And Hiking
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ceramics And Hiking

      Meditative exercises and drive to idyllic Posio, a small community between Rovaniemi and Kuusamo - the center of Finnish ceramic culture. Visit to the ceramics museum. In the afternoon, drive to Risiituntari and short hike. In the evening, photo briefing at the lodge. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 4 Day 4: To The Bears
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: To The Bears

      Enjoy the sunrise at Lake Junga and take photos in the area around the lodge in the morning. After midday, you set off to go bear watching. The brown bears can often be observed and photographed in their natural environment. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Oulanka National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Oulanka National Park

      Today you go on an excursion to the Oulanka National Park. You will be on the famous "Little Bear Circuit"...and hike to the waterfall. You will spend the evening with cozy workshops and picture discussions. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Autumn Up Close
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Autumn Up Close

      You observe and photograph the sunrise at the lodge. Afterwards, plenty of time to enjoy, meditative exercises and independent photography. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Kuusamo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Kuusamo

      After meditative exercises in the morning, you will get to know the museum village in Kuusamo. There are plenty of photo opportunities! In the evening, with a bit of luck, you can photograph the sunset in the autumnal Finnish world. Today you will look at the images from the week again and work on your results in a final photo review. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

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

      Day 8: Departure

      If time permits, use the morning to explore and search for motifs around the lodge. Evaluate the best results of your photo trip together with the group, then transfer to the airport in Kuusamo and return flight to Germany.

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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: 5 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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