Finnish Winter Activities (EDCFF)
Duration:
8 days (may vary)
Areas: Finland
Tour types: Nature & Wildlife, Winter Adventures
Description
In the remote east of Finland, close to the Russian border, and surrounded by frozen lakes and vast forests, is the lovely Kalevala Hotel. Here our programme includes a variety of winter activities, from ice-fishing to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to a full day driving dogsleds with friendly and lively huskies. We leave two days free for optional trips or further participation in whatever you have enjoyed the most. All the excursions (apart from dogsledding) begin directly from our hotel. The very comfortable Kalevala Hotel is a highlight of the trip, as there are excellent facilities including saunas, a wellbeing department and welcoming lobby area.
Itinerary options
Tour only
Flight inclusive
Tour itinerary
Day 1
Start Kuhmo.
Day 2
Snowmobile safari and ice-fishing; lunch included.
Day 3
A morning of cross-country skiing instruction; keep equipment to continue touring unguided in afternoon.
Day 4
A free day to choose your own activities or relax and use hotel sauna and spa facilities.
Day 5
Self-drive dogsledding safari sharing one sled between two, taking turns to drive.
Day 6
Three hour snowshoe trek with lunch by a campfire.
Day 7
Free day with optional activities available through the hotel.
Day 8
End Kuhmo.
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Accommodation
Hotel Kalevala\r
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Located on the shores of Lake Lammasjarvi, this characterful wooden building has 44 twin-bedded rooms, all with en suite bathrooms. Suites are available for a supplement. The excellent restaurant overlooks the lake, and serves 4-course dinners with plenty of local produce including fish and wild berries. Other facilities include two saunas, a peat sauna and wellbeing department with jacuzzi, and massage services.
Activities
Snowmobiling/skidooing
Multi-activity
Yoga, Health & Wellbeing
Winter Wilderness
Northern Lights Holidays
Ice Fishing
Cross-country Skiing
Dogsledding
Snowshoeing
Food
All breakfasts, 7 dinners, 6 lunches
Group Size
Min 2, max 16.
Notes
All departures guaranteedUpgrade to suite £260 per person (not available at Xmas)
General Information
None of the included activities require previous experience nor are particularly demanding. Grade: A/B.
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