Snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park (Photo by Erkki Ollila)
 
 
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Snowshoeing In Finland

Tripcode: CFO

Countries visited: Finland

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate Get Involved Holidays Winter Activities Wilderness
  • Stunning wilderness setting
  • Explore two national parks
  • All winter equipment included
Snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park (Photo by Erkki Ollila)

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 out to break new trails. Our home for the week is Basecamp Oulanka, a comfortable and welcoming wooden lodge complex ideally located to allow us to start and end most routes from the doorstep. In the company of our expert leader, we take varied day tours in the surrounding area, including the frozen lake of Jyravajarvi, and the Jyrava waterfall. We will also visit the nearby Riisitunturi National Park where a hike through trees heavy set with snow culminates in a spectacular viewpoint. Each day ends back at the lodge where relaxation is not hard to come by, be it in the hot tub, sauna or by a roaring fire.

YouTube - Official 'Hanna' Movie (2011) Trailer

Scene from Hanna - Basecamp OulankaSee the official trailer of the movie 'Hanna', which is about a young Finnish girl who turns assassin (starring Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana and Kate Blanchett). The opening sequences of this trailer (and featured in the film) are of the Finnish wilderness and were all shot from Basecamp Oulanka.
Watch the official trailer on YouTube. (May 2011)

 

VESTAS Awards 2011

Basecamp Oulanka (Oulanka National Park) won in the European Sustainable Tourism Award of Awards 2011 (or VESTAS) for their outstanding accommodation.

See their VESTAS AWARD 2011

RT TripWhat makes this trip responsible?

PAN Parks
Oulanka National Park is part of the PAN Parks network, a Europe-wide organisation, founded by WWF, that promotes tourism as a tool for wilderness and nature conservation.

For more details please see our Project page.

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Countries visited: Finland

SNOWSHOEING IN FINLAND
Day 1
Fly to Kuusamo, transfer to Basecamp Oulanka (approx 45 mins).
Day 2
Introduction to snowshoeing with easy hike in national park (2½ hours).
Day 3
Snowshoe hike over suspension bridge and around Lake Jyravajarvi (3 hours).
Day 4
Transfer to Riisitunturi National Park; walk through a totally unique landscape to an impressive viewpoint of the area
Day 5
Free day in Ruka; optional morning snowmobiling safari including lunch by a campfire en route; optional afternoon downhill skiing.
Day 6
Long snowshoe tour in Oulanka National Park following the famous forest tracks of the 'Little Bear Trail'.
Day 7
Snowshoe walk to Linnakallio 'Castle Rocks', a unique area near the frozen Jyrava waterfall.
Day 8
Transfer to Kuusamo; fly Kuusamo to Gatwick.
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Snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park (Photo by Erkki Ollila)
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Snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park (Photo by Erkki Ollila)

 
 
 
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