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FINNISH WINTER ADVENTURE - FAMILY HOLIDAY

8 days from GBP1,549 to GBP1,699 including flights
Tripcode: FVB

Countries Visited: Finland

Snowmobiling in the wilderness
Snowshoeing and dogsledding
Enjoy a reindeer ride

Discover the beautiful wilderness of Finnish Lapland on snowshoes, cross-country skis and snowmobiles.

Our wilderness base located at the edge of the Oulanka National Park is a truly spectacular setting for this fun-filled winter holiday, designed to introduce you and your family to some of the most popular Nordic activities.

There is a chance to meet the indigenous Sami people of Finland, and take a trip on a traditional reindeer-pulled sleigh. A highlight of the week will certainly be time on the husky farm, playing with the puppies, before heading out on a dogsled ride through forests and across frozen lakes.

If you're lucky, and the night sky is clear, you might even catch a glimpse of the magical Northern Lights.

YouTube - Official 'Hanna' Movie (2011) Trailer

See 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

What 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.

Itinerary

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FINNISH WINTER ADVENTURE - FAMILY HOLIDAY

Day 1

Fly to Kuusamo; transfer to Basecamp Oulanka.

Day 2

Dogsledding instruction and tour of about 10km. Adults drive with children sitting in sleds.

Day 3

Gentle half day snowshoe walk, exploring the park; free use of snowshoes in the afternoon.

Day 4

Visit reindeer farm and museum. Meet the Sami people and enjoy hot drinks around open fire. Take a ride on a reindeer sleigh.

Day 5

Free day in Ruka. Morning optional snowmobile safari including lunch by an open fire. Afternoon optional downhill skiing.

Day 6

Morning cross-country ski lesson. Free use of skis after lesson. Afternoon in children's snow park, sledging, building igloos and snowmen.

Day 7

Free day. Optional activities include ice-climbing, frisbee park, dogsledding or snowmobile tours.

Day 8

Transfer to Kuusamo and fly to London.

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Cross-country skiing in Oulanka National Park

Dogsled in deep fresh snow

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Average Review Rating:
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We loved the beautiful, remote setting-pristine wilderness. We loved trying new things together as a family-falling over and trying again,…

Samantha Randall
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Basecamp Oulanka was a wonderful choice for my family to experience everything a winter holiday has on offer. A very…

Anthony Cross
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Amazing scenery, new activities, wonderful guides, great food and the Northern Lights - what more could anyone ask for!

Tracey Ashton
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