In the heart of Oulanka National Park sits Basecamp Oulanka, a self-sustained complex of wooden buildings overlooking Juuma Lake. From here, you can enjoy a variety of winter activities, exploring one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe by snowshoe, ski and dogsled. Carving your own path through the snow-caked forests of Finland, you couldn’t feel more removed from the hustle of city life. So get back to nature this winter and head to Basecamp.This trip includes a few of our Citizen Science Departures. These special departures offer you the opportunity to be involved in the collection of freshwater samples during the trip. The environmental DNA information derived from this sample will contribute directly to the eBioAtlas; the world’s largest repository of flora and fauna species data, contributing to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity both locally and globally. To book onto one of these special departures, see the Dates & Prices tab. For more information on these departures and the eBioAtlas, click here.
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Tour ID33288
Tour length8days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 99
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Day 1: Start Basecamp Oulanka (dinner)
Day 2: Snowshoe hike in Oulanka National park walking through snow-caked trees and by the Kitka River (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
Day 3: Cross-country skiing in the morning heading down to Juuma Lake; free afternoon (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
Day 4: Dogsledding instruction and tour in Riisitunturi National Park; evening Northern Lights snowshoe excursion (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
Day 5: Free day in Ruka for optional activities (breakfast,dinner)
Day 6: Wilderness skills including quinzee building and fire-making; optional night in the quinzee (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
Day 7: Optional activities including cross-country skiing and dogsledding; farewell dinner (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
Day 8: End Basecamp Oulanka (breakfast)
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(Guests: 1, Nights: 1)
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