Finnish Wilderness Week

Explore the remote snowy wilderness of Oulanka National Park with a chance to see the Northern Lights

Finnish Wilderness Week

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Trip Fee

$ 4.050

Single Room Difference

$ 600

Date

07 - 14 December 2025

Trip Information

In the heart of Finland’s Oulanka National Park is Basecamp Oulanka, a welcoming huddle of wooden lodges overlooking Juuma Lake. From here, explore one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe by snowshoe, ski and dog sled, including a nighttime snowshoe excursion in search of the Northern Lights. With all Arctic gear provided, plus winter wilderness experts by your side, you’ll feel completely at home in this remote, snowy wonderland. One of Our Top Recommended Trips for 2026… Here’s Why  If you’re as much of a travel addict as I am, you will have read that winter escapes are the hot thing – but not as we once knew them. Travellers are trading busy ski resorts for untouched frontiers and wilder experiences, and that’s the essence of this trip. A true adventure in wintery Nordic landscapes − Garance Chuzel, destination expert 

Activity Areas

Cross-Country Skiing
Dogsledding
Mixed-Activity
Snowshoeing
Winter Bestsellers
Winter Holidays
Winter Mixed-Activity

Region & Country & City

Europe: Finland

Included in the Price


- All breakfasts, five lunches and seven dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Group arrival and departure transfers available
- Specialist Arctic winter equipment and clothing provided

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information


- Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Basecamp Oulanka)
- Five days of mixed activities
- Group normally starting from 4, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Adventure starts at Basecamp Oulanka

Begin your adventure at Basecamp Oulanka, a welcoming complex of wooden buildings in a remote location overlooking Juuma Lake and backing onto Oulanka National Park. Around 6pm, say hei to your tour leader and fellow travellers in the main lodge of Basecamp Oulanka, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big Finnish welcome over dinner together. Want to explore further? Secure pre-tour nights through your sales representative.

Day 2 Snowshoe hike in Oulanka National Park

In the morning, we are provided with all the equipment needed for a week of activities in Arctic conditions. Strapping on a pair of snowshoes, head straight into Oulanka National Park where we are taught the necessary skills for this activity. Our route (approximately 2hr 30min) takes us through forests and along the Kitka River, passing an old flour mill adjacent to the dramatic Myllykoski rapids. After lunch, you can choose to do further self-guided snowshoeing in the surrounding area or relax in Basecamp’s sauna or hot tub.

Day 3 Cross-country skiing on Juuma Lake • Free afternoon for unguided skiing and other activities

Experience the Scandinavian-born sport of cross-country skiing. By the lake, our instructor literally walks us through the basics. There may be a few tumbles to begin, but this is half the fun in the soft snow. After becoming more confident, we head onto the lake, gliding through the untouched snow. During your stay at Basecamp, there is the option of further unguided skiing in the area during your free time. Alternatively, you might wish to try kick sledging, a metal-frame sled you can use on your own and venture out around Basecamp.

Day 4 Dogsledding in Riisitunturi National Park • Northern Lights snowshoe excursion

After breakfast, take a bus transfer to a husky farm on the edge of Riisitunturi National Park, where we meet our dogsledding guide. The day begins with learning how to ride the sled and the importance of caring for the huskies correctly. We then head into the woods, where our dog teams are ready to take us on our 6mi (10km) mushing adventure. Our route follows a gently rolling forest trail into the wilderness. Travelling two per sled, you can really appreciate the serenity of this snow-laden landscape. We have lunch at the husky farm and the afternoon is free to experience some of the optional activities Basecamp offers. This evening, we head out for nighttime snowshoeing, in search of the Northern Lights.

Day 5 Free day in Ruka for optional activities

Spend the day at the popular ski resort of Ruka. Your guide takes care of transfers and can book activities for you. Group transfers are included only to the designated areas and are scheduled at specific times, we advise checking at reception before making your activities booking. Downhill skiing and snowmobile safaris are available. See ‘Optional excursions’ in the Trip Notes for more. Due to operational reasons, the bookings for activities in Ruka need to be made by Tuesday.

Day 6 Wilderness skills, including quinzee-building and fire-making • Optional night in the quinzee

Learn the ancient art of quinzee building. Provided shovels and spades, we create a mound of snow, which is hollowed out to make sleeping quarters (two to three per quinzee). You have the option of sleeping in your construction, but the lodge is just a short walk away if you prefer the warmth of your room.

Day 7 Optional activities including guided snowshoeing trip • Farewell dinner

Enjoy a free day with several options to make the most of the magical wilderness. Available activities include a guided snowshoeing trip to Riisitunturi National Park with its snow-covered trees creating a photogenic white forest, unguided cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, dogsledding or snowmobile safaris. As a farewell celebration, we have a wonderful four-course dinner back at Basecamp.

Day 8 Adventure ends at Basecamp Oulanka

The trip ends after breakfast and we begin our return journey home. If you want to extend your time in Finland please speak to your sales representative who will be happy to advise.

Travel Dates

07 - 14 December 2025 $ 4.050

14 - 21 December 2025 $ 4.050

21 - 28 December 2025 $ 4.500

28 December 2025 - 04 January 2026 $ 4.500

11 - 18 January 2026 $ 3.900

18 - 25 January 2026 $ 3.900

25 January - 01 February 2026 $ 3.900

01 - 08 February 2026 $ 3.900

15 - 22 February 2026 $ 3.900

22 February - 01 March 2026 $ 3.900

01 - 08 March 2026 $ 3.900

08 - 15 March 2026 $ 3.900

15 - 22 March 2026 $ 3.900

29 March - 05 April 2026 $ 3.900

05 - 12 April 2026 $ 3.900

12 - 19 April 2026 $ 3.900

06 - 13 December 2026 $ 4.425

13 - 20 December 2026 $ 4.425

20 - 27 December 2026 $ 4.950

27 December 2026 - 03 January 2027 $ 4.950

10 - 17 January 2027 $ 4.425

17 - 24 January 2027 $ 4.425

24 - 31 January 2027 $ 4.425

31 January - 07 February 2027 $ 4.425

14 - 21 February 2027 $ 4.425

21 - 28 February 2027 $ 4.425

28 February - 07 March 2027 $ 4.425

07 - 14 March 2027 $ 4.425

14 - 21 March 2027 $ 4.425

28 March - 04 April 2027 $ 4.425

04 - 11 April 2027 $ 4.425

11 - 18 April 2027 $ 4.425

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