Finnish Wilderness Week

Name: Finnish Wilderness Week
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.8 (177 reviews)

Recommended

8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

£ 2599

4.8/5 from

Winter

Activity Level

Moderate

Comfort Level

Classic

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Winter

Group Size :

4 - 20

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

CFA

Carbon Footprint :

8kg CO2e per person per day

Explore the remote snowy wilderness of Oulanka National Park with a chance to see the Northern Lights

In the heart of Finland’s Oulanka National Park is Basecamp Oulanka, a welcoming huddle of wooden lodges overlooking Juuma Lake. From here, explore one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe by snowshoe, ski and dog sled, including a nighttime snowshoe excursion in search of the Northern Lights. With all Arctic gear provided, plus winter wilderness experts by your side, you’ll feel completely at home in this remote, snowy wonderland.

One of Our Top Recommended Trips for 2026… Here’s Why
If you’re as much of a travel addict as I am, you will have read that winter escapes are the hot thing – but not as we once knew them. Travellers are trading busy ski resorts for untouched frontiers and wilder experiences, and that’s the essence of this trip. A true adventure in wintery Nordic landscapes − Garance Chuzel, destination expert

Highlights

Discover Finland’s remote winter wonderland from the comfort of Basecamp Oulanka
Snowshoe through the Oulanka landscape under the guidance of our local tour leader
Master the basics of cross-country skiing – the soft snow cushioning our gentle tumbles
Make friends with a pack of huskies on a dog-sledding adventure in Riisitunturi National Park
Learn the art of quinzee-building and other wilderness skills from an expert
Snowshoe at night with a chance of catching the Northern Lights

Key Information

Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Basecamp Oulanka)
Five days of mixed activities
Group normally starting from 4, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Finland

What's Included

All breakfasts, five lunches and seven dinners
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available
Specialist Arctic winter equipment and clothing provided

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

You’ll also find Thriving Nature, Thriving People moments across our trips. These experiences are often a highlight of your adventure, while also benefiting the natural world or local communities.

On this trip, we:

Learn the ancient local art of quinzee building with the chance to sleep in your temporary shelter and immerse yourself in cultural heritage

This trip includes a few of our Citizen Science Departures. These special departures offer you the opportunity to be involved in the collection of freshwater samples during the trip. The environmental DNA information derived from this sample will contribute directly to the eBioAtlas; the world’s largest repository of flora and fauna species data, contributing to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity both locally and globally. To book onto one of these special departures, see the Dates & Prices tab. For more information on these departures and the eBioAtlas, click here.

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

Regional flights available

Competitive flight prices

Specialist Flight Support

ATOL protected

Itinerary

Basecamp Oulanka Basecamp Oulanka

Begin your adventure at Basecamp Oulanka, a welcoming complex of wooden buildings in a remote location overlooking Juuma Lake and backing onto Oulanka National Park.

Around 6pm, say hei to your tour leader and fellow travellers in the main lodge of Basecamp Oulanka, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Finnish welcome over dinner together.

Want to explore further? Secure pre-tour nights through your sales representative.

Meals included: Dinner

In the morning, we are provided with all the equipment needed for a week of activities in Arctic conditions. Strapping on a pair of snowshoes, head straight into Oulanka National Park where we are taught the necessary skills for this activity. Our route (approximately 2hr 30min) takes us through forests and along the Kitka River, passing an old flour mill adjacent to the dramatic Myllykoski rapids.

After lunch, you can choose to do further self-guided snowshoeing in the surrounding area or relax in Basecamp’s sauna or hot tub.