Soft Adventure Trip to Finland

The beauty of Finnish nature will inspire you as you explore the untouched landscape on husky sleds, snowmobiles or snowshoes and, with a bit of luck and clear skies, watch the Northern Lights in the evening. Get ready for a week away from the noise, hustle and bustle and discover all the beautiful winter activities Finland has to offer!

Soft Adventure Trip to Finland: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up at the airport or train station in Kajaani after your arrival and drive just under an hour to your accommodation, where the adventure begins. Settle into your comfortable room or cozy little apartment and relax for the rest of the day before setting off on your first activity tomorrow.

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Day 2: Husky tour and visit to the Husky Center
Immerse yourself in the Finnish wilderness and let the husky farm be your gateway to the world of mushers! An expert guide will drive you 3 km through the snow-covered landscapes and quiet forests, while you as a passenger can enjoy the ride to the fullest. Afterwards, drink Finnish berry juice and eat delicious biscuits while bonding with the huskies, taking photos and learning about their lives. An approximately one-hour excursion that you will remember for a lifetime. If you'd prefer to drive the dog sled yourself, we'd be happy to arrange that for you. Just get in touch with us.
Don't forget to take a few steps away from light sources in the evening if conditions are right, maybe you'll be lucky and the fascinating Northern Lights will surprise you!

Day 3: Snowmobile safari into the wilderness
A transfer will take you to the safari center for the introduction and preparation for today's adventure. Enjoy the beautiful winter landscape on a snowmobile safari of around 20 km. Your local guide will lead you safely through the Finnish wilderness. On the way back, take a break and enjoy hot drinks and sweet snacks. This excursion lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours (incl. transfer) and is also suitable for people with no previous experience. You ride in pairs on the snowmobile and take turns driving (single driving for an extra charge) .

Day 4: Snowshoe hike through the forest
A snowshoe tour is the perfect way to explore the surroundings in a traditional and authentic way. To begin with, you will learn how to use snowshoes. Then your local guide will lead you into the snowy forest, where you can enjoy your beautiful surroundings. You will hear interesting stories about the history and nature of the region. Along the way, you can enjoy hot drinks during a break. The route is about 2 km long and the entire excursion takes about 2.5 hours including transfers.

Day 5: Ice fishing on the frozen lake
Today it's time to participate in a Finnish classic: ice fishing! You will be taken on a snowmobile-pulled sleigh through the forest to the frozen lake, where you will seek out the best fishing spots. Once there, your guide will show you how to drill a hole through the ice. Then it's a matter of being patient until a fish takes the bait. To make sure you don't get cold in the meantime, hot drinks are provided. On this excursion, you will change fishing spots several times. Including the transfer, the total duration is approx. 2 hours.

Day 6: Departure
On this day, you unfortunately have to pack your things and say goodbye. A transfer will take you back to the airport or train station in Kajaani, from where you will start your journey home with many new, incomparable memories in your luggage.

Accommodation:
The hotel in Vuokatti has two restaurants, a cozy little café in the lobby and a sauna (included, heated daily from 17:00 - 21:30).
The double rooms are approx. 25 m² in size, have their own bathroom, a TV and plenty of storage space. If required, up to two children can be accommodated on an extra bed or bunk bed.

The apartments (not part of the hotel) all have a small, fully equipped kitchen, private saunas, bathrooms, fireplaces, drying cupboards, TV and free Wi-Fi. When you stay in an apartment the breakfast is not included. Half board can be booked in advance.

Note:
To drive a snowmobile yourself, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license. Children ride with an adult.
Please note that you will only receive the clothing and equipment provided on site for the planned activities. Please bring your own winter clothing for the rest of the time.

Transfer to activities:
For the included activities, you will be picked up from your hotel or apartment and taken to the safari center. This is the meeting and starting point for all participants. After the activity ends, you will be taken back to your hotel or apartment. This transfer (round trip) is already included in the price. You will receive the exact schedule for the activities via email a few days before your trip begins.
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