5 days tour

Family Winter Adventure In Finland

This tour includes:

Guide

Professional guide team available 24/7 The lead guide is a professional wilderness and outdoor sports guide with adequate safety and first aid training and a team of assisting guides. Adventurers are requested to follow the guideโ€™s instructions in all circumstances. The guide(s) may be male or female depending on availability of staff. Main guide will be available for 24/7 but will stay the nights in a separate staff building right next to customer accommodations.

Meals

The meals are included as follows Day 1: Dinner Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack,Dinner Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Breakfast When you are staying at Adventure Apes Lodge all the meals will be served in the cozy dining room. All food is included as outlined in the programme. The menu typically consists of typical Finnish foods which are sourced as locally as possible. The food is plentiful, generally local in style, and will give you lots of energy. Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated. Please note we require special dietary requirements 45 days before the start of the tour. The participants will take care of their own snacks (such as fruits, nuts & raisins, chocolate, energy bars & drinks etc.) Drinking water Finland has the cleanest drinking water in the world and tap water is safe to drink. We do not sell bottled water for sustainability reasons.

Others

Adventure Apesโ€™ commitment to fair pay and supporting the local economy: Adventure Apes is a responsible travel provider. We are committed to supporting both travelers and our local economy in a way that respects the best interest of all parties. This means our tours may not always come in at the lowest price, but you can rest assured the money goes where it should go: to the local guides, bakers, fishermen and women and other small producers and local partners that make you feel part of the community. Our price includes: โ–ธ Online meeting prior to your adventure (1 hour), time to be informed and link to be sent later โ–ธ Availability of a professional guide team 24/7 โ–ธ Complete tour planning โ–ธ Accommodation as indicated above โ–ธ Meals and activities as shown in the program โ–ธ Transfers - Travel to and from Kuusamo airport (KAO) and all local travel indicated in the adventure program. Only one airport transfer per group is possible. โ–ธ Rental of all activity based special gear for activities guided by Adventure Apes โ–ธ Group safety gear: full safety plan with risk analysis, first aid bag, space blanket, whistle etc.

Transport

Airport transfers on arrival and departure days are included.

Accommodation

Accommodation takes place at Adventure Apes Lodge in the countryside of Kuusamo. Once a public primary school, the guesthouse has been newly renovated to provide clean and cozy, standard-level accommodations. The dorm-style rooms have bunk beds with a maximum occupancy of six people per room with private bathrooms. Bed linen, towels and access to the traditional wood-heated sauna are included. See video and pictures here: www.adventureapes.fi/lodge

Not included:

Insurance

All participants are required to have their own travel insurance.

Others

โ–ธ Flights or transportation not mentioned in the program โ–ธ Single supplement โ–ธ Personal outdoor clothing/apparel (see personal gear list above) โ–ธ Optional add-ons โ–ธ Meals and drinks other than those listed, and alcoholic drinks โ–ธ Snacks which every participant will take care of themselves โ–ธ Optional activities, gear rental and meals in Ruka Ski Centre on day 4 โ–ธ Travel insurance

Flights

Flights are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check with the airline directly to ensure arrival and departure times. The organizers cannot be responsible for changes to the schedule because of flights, however, we will work with you whenever possible to adjust the programme to provide the best possible experience. This program includes transfer from Kuusamo (KAO) airport to Adventure Apes Lodge on arrival day and transfer from Adventure Apes Lodge to Kuusamo (KAO) airport on departure day. Only one airport transfer per group is possible. The flight schedule meeting this tour program is as following: Arrival flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO): Flight number: Finnair AY487 Take off time: 20:00 HEL Landing time: 21:45 KAO Departure flight from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL): Flight number: Finnair AY482 Take off time: 09:30 KAO Landing time: 11:15 HEL

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Family Winter Adventure In Finland

  • Day 1 Arrival In Kuusamo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Kuusamo

      You will be picked up from Kuusamo (KAO) airport according to your flight arrival time in the evening. After a half an hour drive you will arrive at Adventure Apes Lodge where your guide team will welcome you with a homemade dinner and a tour briefing.  After getting to know your guides and other families on this tour it is time to settle in your family room and get some rest before your Arctic adventure begins.  Meals included: Dinner Total driving time: 30 mins  Accommodation: at Adventure Apes Lodge in bunk beds in a family room

  • Day 2 Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Sauna & Games
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Sauna & Games

      Start your day with a big healthy breakfast before exploring the winter wonderland. After some play in the snow your guide will walk with you to the biggest spring in Europe, lake Kitka, and teach you the basics of ice fishing. Your family will have a chance to drill their own ice holes to catch fish. If you are lucky, we can have some fresh pike or perch for dinner at the lodge tonight! After enjoying lunch at the lodge you will put your ice skates on and learn how to skate like a Finn. Do not worry, your guides are there to help you and you may even use special skating aids to finetune your  moves on the ice.  Later on you will get an introduction to Finnish sauna culture. Your guide will tell you interesting facts about the history and traditions of the sauna while you learn to heat up the traditional wood heated sauna stove.  Each family will have their private sauna time while others are enjoying some snacks and playing educational games in the dining room. After dinner let the sense of togetherness and community linger on. Learn some Finnish, play some games and head to bed for some well deserved downtime.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner Accommodation: at Adventure Apes Lodge in bunk beds in a family room

  • Day 3 Snowshoe Adventure, Baking With Santa & Night Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Snowshoe Adventure, Baking With Santa & Night Walk

      After a well slept night it is time to enjoy your healthy breakfast as a  family in the dining room and soon head out to prepare for your snowshoe hike. Your guide will provide you with special snowshoes and lead you through the winter wilderness path. Would you like to compete in Winter Bingo along the way? Maybe you are lucky enough and you will find some animal tracks in the snow! After this exciting adventure, you will return to the lodge to enjoy your lunch.  Post lunch it is time for special visitors! Santa and his Elf will visit the lodge and bake some gingerbread together with the children.  Today the parents will have some private time and may soothe their tired feet in a herbal bath in the sauna while the guides are playing some indoor sports with the children in the sports hall.  After dinner it is time for a night walk at a relaxed speed. Everyone will switch off their head torches when it is time to enjoy the night sky. In case there arenโ€™t clouds you may see million stars or perhaps the Milky Way. If you are lucky there might be even some Aurora Borealis dancing above the Northern Sky!   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner Accommodation: at Adventure Apes Lodge in bunk beds in a family room

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Tour leaving from Kuusamo

Kuusamo is a city located in Finland, known for its beautiful natural landscapes and outdoor activities. Oulanka National Park and Riisitunturi National Park are popular destinations for nature lovers. Additionally, Kuusamo offers the opportunity to see the Northern Lights, a stunning spectacle in the night sky.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 4 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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