DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
28.02.–06.03.2027
07.03.–13.03.2027
PRICE
1280 €
Ski equipment hire (skis, boots, poles)
70 €
GROUP SIZE
The tour is guaranteed to run without minimum number of participants. Max. 12 people.
SOME BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE TOUR
- This is a cross-country skiing tour
on tracks.
Only the classical technique can be used on this tour.
- This tour is for experienced cross-country skiers requiring good fitness and strong skiing skills. Check our guidelines for choosing the correct tour
here
.
- Daily skiing distances are 25–43 km. Daily skiing time including breaks is 5–8 hours.
- The track is groomed by snowmobile especially for the group and is not a maintained trail.
- The terrain is relatively easy, with no major hills along the route. However, there are some ups and downs, partly steep, on the last skiing day. The route takes you through forests, across lakes, and over swamps.
- Approximate daily elevation gain: Day 1 100 m, days 2 and 3 150 m, day 4 300 m, day 5 200-250 m.
- Cross-country skis (width approx. 44 mm) for classical style are the correct choice for this tour.
- See a rough route map
here.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided in small, family-run guest houses, mostly in twin and triple rooms. In some cases, quadruple rooms may also be used . Solo travellers will be paired with a fellow traveller(s) of the same gender. Couples will be accommodated in private twin rooms. Single rooms cannot be booked. Most rooms have shared facilities, except on days 1 and 2, when most rooms include private facilities.
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.
On arrival, the transfer time is approximately 2 hours, and on departure, 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:
28.02. and 07.03. 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:
06.03. and 13.03. KAO-HEL
AY486
(departure at 13.00).
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. Please ensure that the schedule aligns with the transfer times mentioned above. Note: Pick-up is not available from the Kuusamo bus station.
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 (route, accommodation) if necessary due to snow or ice conditions, or if the group is 3 people or less.
