Itinerary Include flights Expand all Day 1 Fly to Kajaani; transfer to Kuikka Basecamp. Those on the group flights will be met at Kajaani airport and taken to Basecamp Kuikka. Land only clients should meet the rest of the group at Basecamp. When everyone is together, there will be a late dinner and a slideshow about the local flora and fauna.Basecamp Kuikka Meals included: Dinner Day 2 Guided wilderness hike; early evening transfer to bear hide After breakfast we head out into the Finnish wilderness for a 3 hour guided hike to discover the habitat surrounding Basecamp Kuikka. This hike is taken at a slow pace to allow time to soak in the surroundings and take photos along the way. In the afternoon we transfer to one of the many hides in the area. As the hides can only take a limited number of people the group may be split up into smaller groups. The rules are quite strict when in the hides; no perfumes, smoking, noisy wrapping paper and cameras that flash or go 'beep'. This may seem excessive, however the number one priority when in this area is to not disturb the wildlife. After all, you are a guest in their habitat. During your time at the hide you will be provided with sandwiches, fruit and refreshments to keep you going through the night. At this time of year there is between twelve and sixteen hours of direct sunlight and two or four hours of twilight, so remember to bring a good camera as this site offers excellent photographic opportunities. With everything set up to view the large predators that live in the area, all that is left is a little bit of luck.Overnight in a bear hide Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 3 Bear observing with expert photographer /Overnight in a bear hide Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 4 Transfer to Kajaani airport; fly to London. Our trip comes to an end after breakfast today. Anyone on the group flight will be transferred back to Kajaani airport in time for their flight home. Land Only clients are free to make their own arrangements today. Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 To Kajaani airport; end. Our trip comes to an end after breakfast today. Anyone on the group flight will be transferred back to Kajaani airport in time for their flight home. Land Only clients are free to make their own arrangements today. Meals included: Breakfast
Basecamp Kuikka & Bear Hide Basecamp Kuikka Basecamp Kuikka is a run by wildlife photographer Lassi Rautiainen and his family, who are extremely knowledgeable about the residents who live in the surrounding wilderness. Located on the shores of Lake Kuikka, this former forest worker's residence close to the Russian border is a traditional Finnish rural log house. Although basic, the inside is cosy with clean running water, internet connection and satellite television. The Rautiainen family make it an extremely welcoming atmosphere and often hold evening lectures in the dining room about the wildlife of the area. Basecamp Kuikka has 8 dormitory style rooms with bunk beds fitting between 2-8 people in each room. Toilet facilities are communal, as are the shower facilities. As this is Finland, of course the accommodation wouldn't be complete without the traditional sauna and optional smoke sauna (which takes 6 hours to heat) free to use by all.
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