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FINNISH WINTER ACTIVITIES

This was simply one of the most magical and memorable holidays I have been on! Every element from the guides/leaders, the lessons, the food, the scenery, accommodation and the activities was superb – I could fault nothing and hope to return in the future. I really didn’t want to come home!

Most Inspirational Moment

Basecamp Oulanka was so beautiful and as such, this provided a setting which made each of the activities inspirational. The snowshoeing allowed us to reach so many unspoilt parts, the cross country skiing was exhilarating and the husky sledding in the park was simply incredible! The area is so peaceful, the air is probably the cleanest I have breathed and the food was glorious so that I felt refreshed, relaxed and revived when I returned and many colleagues commented on how well I appeared. This felt like a week of playtime and I haven't thrown myself around in the snow so much since I was a child. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henry and Hanna were incredible. They were generous with their time, their patience knew no bounds, their knowledge of their environment and the skills they taught were admirable and their sense of humour and kindnesses made the holiday particularly special. I could not thank them enough for what they did for us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go. Book it now if you can, I promise you will not be disappointed.

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

Overall a good experience though I think more could be made of it. There was quite a lot of free time and the activities were more or less an introduction without too much depth. I was expecting to learn a little more about the Finnish culture, especially as we were staying over Xmas. Also on the trip to Ruka ski slopes it would be good if a longer option for ski class was included. 1hr 40 mins was just enough to get me reaquainted and up on my feet and with only one novice slope in the resort it was a challenging day. 

Most Inspirational Moment

Huskie sledding. Though bitterly cold the landscape was memorable especially as the daylight faded into dusk. The guide was a very interesting guy and the dogs were fantastic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very friendly and amenable though didn't provide much insight into the Finnish way of life or culture. The team as a whole did do a good job though and I don't want to take anything away from that.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The option to X country ski anywhere other than on the lake was very limited for a novice. There did not seem to be any trails as such and trying to attempt to go through the forest in deep virgin snow on undulating ground was very challenging if not impossible.

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

This was one of the best holidays I’ve had in a very long time.  If you haven’t been to Finland before and you love your winter holidays, then this is for you.  The people of Finland are the most friendly and polite you could ever wish to meet.  Stunning scenery, our lovely Finnish hosts, brilliantly organised activities and great company.  Cross country skiiing is going to be one of my favourite winter sports from now on.  I was sad when ur week came to an end, but came back feeling super healthy (even if slightly k*******d) I loved it!!!!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

The scenery in the national parks was awe inspiring.  Some wonderful memories of our husky rides through the most unspoilt wilderness with lunches in the open air or in tipis, in sub zero temperatures sat around fires on reindeer skins.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eki was amazing.  He runs Basecamp Oulanka with the help of an amazing team and their knowledge of the local area and it's flora and fauna was excellent. With his help and willingness to make sure we had the best holiday, we did all of the activities that we could and packed them in to a week.  I can't not mention our host Lowric from the husky farm.  If it wasn't for him and his team we wouldn't have seen much of this beautiful part of the world. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just enjoy yourselves...................then again, it's hard not to.

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

A fantastic week in the wilderness with the enthusiastic and friendly huskies.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the huskies for the first time, feeling their excitement and joy and the fact that they were so friendly. Riding the sled through the snowy wilderness and marvelling at the incredible scenery, nothing but snow and trees for miles. Seeing the Northern Lights, if only faintly and briefly. The snow shoe walk on the Little Bear Trail was wonderful, so peaceful and remote.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eki was brilliant. It was the first time this trip had been run, with the 3 day husky sledding and he coped admirably with the complications of the numerous optional excursions he offered for the times we weren't with the huskies. The rest of the staff at Basecamp were also really friendly and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although beanie hats are supplied, I took my own warm hat, as on the husky ride your ears and neck can get really cold. Otherwise the thermals and other gear supplied were excellent. When first starting off with the huskies REMEMBER to keep your foot on the brake! To the amusement of my fellow sledders, I was a bit slow on the brake and for a moment both sled and I left the ground! Also try not to demolish the sled by wrapping it around a tree!

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

A week in the snow isn’t for everyone but if your even considering this trip i’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy it. You get "taster sessions" of a few activities which is great if you haven’t done these before. The one drawback is that without signing up for "optional activities", which are pretty expensive and in some cases very poor value for money, you get far too much free time in a place where there are a limited number of things to do.

Most Inspirational Moment

Normally I would say the dog sledding which was just great but on our trip we were very lucky with the northern light's seeing them five night's out of seven with a tremendous display one night. This was without doubt the highlight of the week, Henri put the show in his all time top five!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri was great, cheerful, helpful and informative and all in good english!

Advice for Potential Travellers

They issue you with all the clothing you need for the outdoors so you can probably leave some of the things you were going to bring at home, the only exception in my opinion is headgear which you can never have too much of.

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

A great trip with varied activities each day and the opportunity to use the equipment in the spare time, meant no time for boredom. This along with the fresh air and great, constantly changing scenery, due to the weather, led to total enjoyment

Most Inspirational Moment

Without doubt the best moment for me was the Husky sledging, lovely sunny day, great scenery and dogs who looked like they were having a great time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Martti was keen and always helpful and always had plenty of willing and able colleagues to assist when required

Advice for Potential Travellers

They really do supply all the winter clothes you require, a change for a relaxing evening is all you need to take. Always able to slip the winter gear over this if the Northern lights make their appearance

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

Wow what a week, we had a fantastic time, Eki was an excellent guide, the food was great, scenery stunning and the activities were brilliant. Only downside was no Northern Lights but still a great week to remember and the weather can’t be helped.

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip highlights were the snowshoe trip to Castle Rocks and Dog Sledding.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eki was a great group leader and made the week go very smoothly and we always felt informed as where we needed to be and when. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own baselayers, hat and gloves - essential to keep warm. Be ready for an active week!

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

The best holiday I have ever been on!  The trip was perfectly organised from start to "Finnish", Basecamp Oulanka is a wonderful place to stay, our leaders at Basecamp were super, and we had a great group of Exodus travellers.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the husky sledding, it was a great experience.  The owners of the husky farm, Marika and Lauri without a doubt love their dogs and look after them so well.  The trip out through the wilderness was fantastic, all you could hear was the dogs panting and the "pad pad pad" of the dogs feet on the deep snow.  The scenery was beautiful, so much so that I had to pinch myself a couple of times to make sure I really was there - it felt like being in a David Attenborough programme! 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri and Hanna were both superb - great leaders, always happy to help out with questions, extra clothing, advice on activities.  They both have a great sense of humour and did everything they could to make us all feel at home.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own base layers (I used merino wool and didn't have to change them all week - it's miracle stuff!).  When you go out for the husky sled it might be a good idea to take a slightly warmer jacket as you will not be moving around as much as during the other activities.It is very quiet at Oulanka Basecamp - no TV, no music, no wireless, no internet, which I think is great as it is billed as a get-away holiday and that's exactly what it is - perfect! 

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

A totally incredible experience that will stay with me for a long long time. One of the best holidays i have EVER had! Oulanka is a magical place that will change the way you think and feel about life!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many moments i will never forget.....Snoe shoeing, forest frisbee in snow shoes for the first time, tree hugging!, Husky sledging through wilderness that can only be described as indescribable, and coming off head first into a snow filled ditch, ice climbing, cross country skiing and learning to go uphill on skis, snowmobiling and hitting 95kpm accross a frozen lake, The ice bar in Ruka, sledging, tobogganing, kick sledge races, downhill skiing lessons, walking the little bear trail without getting lost, rolling in the snow in nothing but a swimsuit, building an igloo and nearly staying the whole night! Watching an amazing arctic sunset at 2 in the afternoon, and..... the icing on the cake.....Nearly 2 hours of The Aurora Borealis on the flight home...SPECTACULAR!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Henri was amazing, so friendly and knowledgable. Henri and Hanna made the trip, and basecamp became a place that i never wanted to leave (except to have more fun of course)!

Advice for Potential Travellers

BOOK IT NOW!There isnt anything about this trip that i would change or complain about...it was PERFECT!!!

FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK

Without doubt 1 of the best holidays I’ve been on, the activities, the accommodation, the surroundings and the instructors and food where first class

Most Inspirational Moment

Everything was so good it's hard to pick, but husky sledding through the national park was truly spectacular, the scenery the silence and the dogs were brilliant, something I will never forget

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader henri was brilliant, he had a wealth of knowledge on all activities, was a great instructor, and so informative about the area and it's environment, very sociable great to be around, a great friend.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like outdoor winter activities DO THIS!! You will have a truely awesome time