Country Guide - Finland

In the heart of Oulanka National Park sits Basecamp Oulanka. Surrounded by pristine wilderness and overlooking a lake, this self-sustained complex of wooden buildings provides a comfortable and cosy accommodation in a truely stunning location. During the stay we include a…

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In the remote east of Finland, close to the border with Russia, and surrounded by frozen lakes and vast forests, is the charming Hotel Kalevala. This is a highlight of the trip, as not only does the hotel have excellent facilities, but is also set in a stunning wilderness…

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With only two departures this year and only one ship capable of offering this itinerary, reaching the North Pole aboard the '50 Years of Victory' is a rewarding and rare expedition. This journey combines the raw power of the ship with the use of helicopter flights for aerial…

Nestled in the heart of the Finnish wilderness lies the beautiful Oulanka National Park, a vast expanse of snow-laden pine trees, frozen lakes and waterfalls.

There is no better way to explore this stunning setting than by strapping on a pair of snowshoes and heading…

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Our tour takes us 68° North, to the stunning Pallas-Yllas National Park in north west Lapland. Boasting the cleanest air in Europe this region is awash with mile after mile of frozen lakes and pine forests that stretch out to the dramatic Pallastunturi Fells.

To truly…

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For the past 65 years Paanajarvi National Park on the Russo/Finnish border has been almost untouched by humans, resulting in a flourishing ecosystem of bears, wolves, wolverines, and a mass of birdlife.

Delve deep into this last great wilderness to experience a European…

Free from the icy clutches of the winter, summer in Finland reveals a stunning new landscape of crystal-blue lakes and pine forests as far as the eye can see. Stirred by this change of climate, the forests become alive with wildlife as they emerge from a long hibernation.…

The picturesque village of Saariselka is our base for the week. Low timber buildings huddle below the snowy fells and more than 220kms of groomed trails (34km of which are illuminated) radiate in all directions, including into one of Finland’s loveliest National Parks: Urho…

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This is a popular cross-country skiing destination with skiers returning year after year. It is based in central Norway, on the edge of the Rondane National Park, looking down on the Gudbransdalen Valley, just north of Lillehammer.

The landscape is dramatic and full…

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The valleys and mountains of southern Norway offer a fresh alternative to the typical alpine landscapes elsewhere in Europe. The Espedalen Valley showcases some of the best scenery to be found in the famous Gudbrandsdalen Valley, and from our base by Lake Espedalen we have…

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