Multi-day cross-country skiing adventure in Lapland, 7 days

Multi-day cross-country skiing adventure in Lapland, 7 days


7 days

Challenging

A demanding Arctic adventure by forest skis and winter camping
This backcountry skiing week is for those who want to get off the trails! You’ll ski on unprepared trails through forests, swamps and lakes pulling your own sledge. During camping in wintry wilderness you’ll surely find your little “inner survivor"! Together with other group members and guide, you set up the tents, collect firewood and prepare meals around an open fire. A dinner outdoors, under the stars, will surely taste almost as good as a dinner in a Michelin restaurant! In evenings you’ll spend time in Finnish style – chatting around the fire and gazing at the flames. But when the darkness falls don’t forget to take a look at the sky – with good luck you may witness Northern Lights’ dance. The tour takes place next to Urho Kekkonen National Park in eastern Lapland, about 100 km north from village of Savukoski.
What's included?
    • Accommodation on days 1 and 6 in cabins or rooms for 2–4 persons, on days 2–5 in a heated tent 
    • Full board: 6 x breakfast, 5 x lunch, 6 x dinner  
    • English-speaking ski guide  
    • Minibus transfers from/to Kuusamo airport  
    • Evening sauna on days 1 and 6 
    • Ski equipment rental (skis, poles, winter boots)
    • Sledge for each participant 
    • Sleeping bag and mattress
    • Cutlery and dishes
    Exclusions
      Please note

        SEASON
                 1 February-15 April
        DEPARTURES
        No                 scheduled departures for the winter 2027. Departures only for groups on request.

        DURATION
        7 days / 6 nights

         GROUP SIZE
                 4-6 persons

         PRICE
                 From 1600 € per person

        SOME BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE TOUR
        -         Some previous experience in cross-country skiing and good physical fitness are required to participate in this tour. Participants must also be able to cope with cold weather.
        - Daily skiing distances depend on snow conditions and may vary. Daily skiing time is approximately 5–7 hours per day.
        - There are no designated track, occasionally some snowmobile trails may appear.
        - The route passes through forests, crosses lakes and swamps. There are hilly sections. and pulling a sledge uphill may be demanding. However, the difficulty level largely depends on snow conditions. In soft snow, pulling a sledge requires considerable effort and skiing is slower, whereas on harder snow less effort is needed.
        - Finnish forest skis (approx. 70 mm wide) are the most suitable choice for this tour. Skis, poles, and warm winter boots are included in the tour price
        - See the location         here .
        ACCOMMODATION
        On the first and last night accommodation is in cabins or hostel-type rooms in the Savukoski area, on twin or triple sharing basis.
        Throughout the ski tour, you'll sleep in a heated tent or open shelter. While the tent itself is not heated during the night, a quality sleeping bag ensures warmth and comfort.

         TRAVEL
        Flights are not included in the tour price. 

         Arrival information
        The joining point is Kuusamo airport. The transfer time from Kuusamo to the first accommodation is approx. 3 hours.

         Departure information
        At the end of the tour, a transfer is organized back to Kuusamo airport.

         Travel by bus/train
        Upon arrival it is possible take a train from Helsinki to Oulu, followed by a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo. The same applies for the return trip to Helsinki.

         PAYMENT
                 Deposit: 20 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
        The full tour price is due 14 days prior to departure. An invoice or a link to pay online by credit card will be sent by email. 

         NOTES
        We highly recommend purchasing         travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage.
        The tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. 
        We reserve the right to change the itinerary due to weather or snow conditions. 

        What to bring
          • windproof jacket and trousers for skiing
          • warm clothes for free time
          • thermos flask
          • head lamp / torch

          The full gear list will be sent after booking. 

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