Skiing Expedition Course In Kuusamo

Guide

Professional guide team available 24/7 All our guides are professional instructors with experience in similar and more demanding conditions. They are also trained and certified in first aid and hygiene.

Meals

The meals are included as follows Day 1: Dinner Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Breakfast When you are staying at Adventure Apes Lodge all the meals will be served in the cozy dining room. While camping you will be cooking your meals as a team under the supervision of your guides by fuel cookers or by open fire. We ask you to point out that whenever cooking you need to have the fire blanket and water bottle available at all times. Cooking inside the tent is not allowed. 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. There will be some variation at the camp meals every day. Some trekking meals have been dried earlier by your guides, sometimes it is commercially sold adventure food and sometimes it is fresh. 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. On winter expeditions your guide will teach you how to melt snow and use it as drinking water. Sports drinks recommended in case your stomach is used to them.

Others

Adventure Apes’ 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. Tour includes: ▸ Online course fee (details) ▸ Availability of a professional guide team 24/7 ▸ Complete tour planning ▸ Accommodation as indicated above ▸ Meals and activities as shown in the program ▸ 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. ▸ Rental of all activity based special gear ▸ Group safety gear: full safety plan with risk analysis, first aid bags, space blankets, emergency shelters, gps, whistles etc.

Transport

Airport transfers on arrival and departure days are included.

Accommodation

Accommodation for nights 1 & 5 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 Accommodation for nights 2-4 takes place in high quality Vaude tents shared by two people. High quality sleeping bags and sleeping mattresses are included. You will have plenty of space in the main entrance for your dry sacks and gear. In case you would like to have a private tent it is possible with a small extra fee (see single supplement option).

Insurance

All participants are required to have their own travel insurance.

Others

▸ Flights or transportation not mentioned in the program ▸ Single supplement (see additional fee for a single tent) ▸ Personal outdoor clothing/apparel (a complete recommended gear list will be provided before the tour) ▸ Optional add-ons ▸ Meals and drinks other than those listed, and alcoholic drinks ▸ Snacks which every participant will take care of themselves ▸ Travel insurance (Travel insurance is required and should cover possible evacuation from the wilderness by helicopter)

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: 09:10/ 09:30 (02.03.23/ 08.03.24) KAO Landing time: 10:55/ 11:15 (02.03.23/ 08.03.24) HEL

Optional

Adventurers who do not own suitable outdoor clothing (such as boots, thermal base layer, etc.) are advised to budget an additional fee for the add-on gear package rental which should be reserved together with the booking. Personal winter gear rental package * Some adventurers prefer not to buy personal outdoor winter clothing. If you are traveling light or just prefer not to add to your closet, we are happy to offer a winter clothing gear rental package that will help to keep you warm and dry in Arctic conditions. Preliminary booking is required to ensure appropriate sizes are available. The rental gear package includes: ▸ One set of thermal underlayer (trousers and shirt) ▸ Fleece ▸ Wind and waterproof jacket and trousers ▸ Down jacket for breaks ▸ Winter boots (suitable for snowshoes & skin based skis) ▸ Beanie plus furry hat for cold weather ▸ Light plus thick gloves ▸ Thin Buff ▸ Thick Balaclava for sleeping ▸ Woolen socks for sleeping ▸ Head torch Personal winter gear rental package: 100 euros per person including local VAT