DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
10.01.–16.01.2027
17.01.–23.01.2027
24.01.–30.01.2027
31.01.–06.02.2027
07.02.–13.02.2027
14.02.–20.02.2027
21.02.–27.02.2027
28.02.–06.03.2027
07.03.–13.03.2027
21.03.–27.03.2027
PRICE : 1110 €
Extras:
Hire of snowshoes and poles
50 €
Hire of winter boots
25 €
GROUP SIZE
Guaranteed departures without minimum number of participants. Maximum 12 people.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
On this tour, the daily treks take approximately 5–6 hours, with an average speed of about 1 km per hour. From late January to late March, the snow depth is typically 50–100 cm, and you will usually walk on soft snow, which makes the walking slow and strenuous. If the track is firmer, it is possible to cover 3–4 km per hour. In such cases, extra kilometers can be added to extend the duration. The total duration includes a lunch break of 1–1.5 hours.
The terrain is quite varied, with many short uphill and downhill sections, but there are no long climbs. The route passes through forests, along ridges, and across lakes. The difficulty of the tour is easy to moderate, depending largely on the snow conditions. No previous experience with snowshoeing is required, but a moderate level of physical fitness is necessary, as walking in soft snow can be demanding.
See rough
route map
here.
ACCOMMODATION
Days 1–3 and 6: Accommodation in a log cabin mostly on twin and triple sharing basis. Solo travellers will be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender. For couples a private twin room is booked. Single rooms cannot be booked. Toilets and showers are located on the corridor.
Days 4 and 5: Accommodation in wilderness cabins without electricity. Mostly dormitory-style accommodation is available. Sauna (no shower) and compost toilet outdoors.
TRAVEL
Flights are not included in the tour price. If you have any questions regarding pick-up & drop-off, please contact us before booking your flights. The transfer time from Kuusamo airport to Hossa is approximately 1 hour.
Arrival information
The joining point for this trip is
Kuusamo airport.
A scheduled group transfer from Kuusamo airport is organized to meet the following Finnair flight from Helsinki:
HEL-KAO
AY487
(arrival at 19.55)
Departure information
At the end of the tour, a scheduled group transfer is organized back to Kuusamo Airport to connect with the following Finnair flight to Helsinki:
KAO-HEL
AY486
(departure at 13.00).
Note: Pick-up & drop-off times for the March 2027 tours will be confirmed in April.
Travel by bus/train
Upon arrival it is possible take a train (or bus) from Helsinki to Oulu, followed by a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo. The same applies for the return trip to Helsinki. Please ensure that the schedule aligns with the transfer times mentioned above. Note: Pick-up is not available from the bus station.
PAYMENT
Deposit: 20 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
Full payment: 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 people with reduced mobility.
We reserve the right to change the itinerary if necessary due to snow or ice conditions or organizational reasons.
