Multi-activities in Hossa
Itinerary
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Day 1 Welcome to Finland
Transfer by bus or car to Hossa (about 1 hour) and time to get settled in your cottage or lodge. Tonight,the staff will meet you at the restaurant for a welcoming dinner and briefing.
Accommodation: Cottage or lodge
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Day 2 Dogsledding safari
Today we head into the wild taiga on dog-sleds! In the morning we will meet our musher guides and dogs, each sled is lead by a team of 4 to 6 dogs. After a quick introduction to basic mushing techniques we will set off, two per sled, across beautiful white lakes and into the forest.
Activities: 4 to 5 hours of dog-sledding
Accommodation: Cottage or lodge -
Day 3 Snowmobile safari
Two people per snowmobile, we head away from civilization into the heart of the National Park on a thrilling safari adventure. A lunch in the middle of the taiga forest, an exciting day flying through beautiful Finnish scenery awaits us
Activities: 4 to 5 hours of snowmobiling
Accommodation: Cottage or lodge -
Day 4 Inuit winter walking
Today, we experience a new kind of hiking, winter walking the Inuit way. Harnessed to a friendly husky and with a pair of snowshoes strapped to our feet, we head into Hossa National Park. With one dog per 2 travellers, we can alternate between energetic and relaxing moments and fully explore this beautiful area. The endless energy of our dogs helps us venture deep into the wild and snowy boreal forest and our relaxing solo moments allow us to take time to soak in our surroundings as we explore the wild forest, frozen lakes and ridges.
Activities: 4 to 5 hours of winter walking
Accommodation: Cottage or lodge -
Day 5 Trappers day
Discover the art of the trapper lifestyle and ancient survival techniques essential for polar exploration. Learn how to follow tracks and try your hand at ice fishing - drill your own hole in the ice, arm yourself with patience and get ready to catch one of the many perch that swim in the waters here! Discover how to smoke your fish plus how to build igloos and shelters. Today we will also get the chance to visit a local reindeer farm and our faithful companions at the kennels.
Activities: 5 hours
Accommodation: Cottage or lodge -
Day 6 Snowshoeing and Seipiniemi Peninsula
Your guide, a specialist of the Arctic area, will help you fully discover the mysteries of this wild region. From April, there is an opportunity to observe many animals typical of the Far North like moose or a bears.
During this trip you will have the occasion to lead the group with your map and your compass in order to get deeper into the wild taiga forest.Activities: 4 to 5 hours of snowshoeing
Accommodation: Cottage or lodge -
Day 7 Free day – Optional activities
Today is a day to relax, a day to enjoy the saunas and to have snowballs fights! Perhaps you would like to repeat one of the activities you loved during the week or perhaps you would like to try Nordic skiing... There are lots of possibilities for your last day here. For dinner we can enjoy a traditional Lappish meal all together: Käristys, or reindeer stew with cranberries.
Activities: Various optional activities
Accommodation: Cottage or lodge -
Day 8 Transfer
Breakfast and transfer to Kuusamo airport.
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Dates & prices
Departures for French-speaking groups:
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€2,800 | Yes | Fully booked | ||
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€2,185 | Yes | Fully booked | ||
€1,990 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€2,285 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€2,585 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€2,585 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€2,460 | Yes | Book now! | ||
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€2,185 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€2,250 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€2,185 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€2,250 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€1,990 | Yes | Book now! | ||
€1,990 | No | Book now! | ||
€1,990 | No | Book now! |
International departures:
No departure for now
Trip code: A2
Included
- Airport transfers to/from Kuusamo airport
- 7 nights lodge or cottage accommodation
- Full board from day 1 dinner to breakfast day 8
- Luggage transport
- Full supervision by our experienced professional guides
- Dog-sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Winter walking
- A snowmobile adventure
- An Inuit bushcraft skills day
- All technical equipment including quality cold weather clothing
Not included
- Flights
- Insurance deposit for the snowmobile : 2000 euros/ snowmobile/ person (deposit through a print of your credit card)
Additional Options
- Reindeer farm visit: 10€
- Nordic skiing excursion: prices vary
- Single room at the hotel: 300€ pp.
Notes
Comfort: 5/5 Luxury
Level: 2/5 Moderate
International flights
Terms and conditions
Booking conditions
Invoice procedure
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation received more than 30 days prior to the departure date: a sum of €50 per person will be retained
- Cancellation received 30 to 21 days before the departure date: your deposit, 30% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 20 to 14 days before the departure date: 50% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 13 to 7 days before the departure date: 75% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received less than 7 days before the departure date: 100% of the total trip price will be retained
- Fixed airfares: if your airline ticket was issued in advance, often done to avoid significant surcharges, you will be charged 100% of any non-refundable fees if you wish to change or cancel your flight plan.
- Fixed in-country costs: early charges for firm bookings will be charged if you cancel or modify your trip.
- Insurance costs: if you have taken out comprehensive or cancellation insurance, the cost of insurance is due and cannot be refunded.
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Staff
Food
- Generous buffet style breakfasts and dinners are provided at your accommodation
- Lunches: Picnic lunches are provided on our activity days including hot food cooked on wood fires
Accommodation
Budget & exchange
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Any additional activities/supplements
- Deposit for snowmobile: 2000€ / snowmobile / person (credit card)
- Deposit for other supplied equipment: 50€ for the boots, 50€ for the over suit
Supplied equipment
- Warm snow boots (Sorel)Please let us know if your shoe size is under 34 or above 50
- Bedding and towels (we recommend bringing an extra towel for the sauna)
- A warm jacket for the cold
- A warm protective oversuit
- Waterproof over mittens
- A balaclava
- A helmet
Vital equipment
- Sunglasses (minimum UV 400)
- A ski mask
- Any personal medication
- Good thermals - top & long johns
- Sun-cream (not water based)
- A head torch and spare batteries
- A thermos flask
- Driver's license for snowmobile
- Credit card for equipment diposit.
Material
Our advice for keeping warm
- No cotton
- Bring dry spares of everything, including underwear and gloves
- Wear multiple layers including:
- A warm breathable base layer
- A second thermal layer
- Wind and waterproof protective out layer (we provide a quality jacket and over trousers for activities)
Helpful equipment
- Waterproof shoes, winter hiking shoes, sports shoes or snow boots (for evening wear)
- Warm (wool) socks
- A warm wind and waterproof jacket
- Suitable warm trousers - windproof ski style, soft shell or fleece lined mountaineering trousers are ideal
- Warm jumper(s) and jacket(s)
- Warm baselayer thermals - very important! (Thin technical fibers as Carline or Polartec are extremely efficient)
- Gloves - multiple pairs for under and over
- A warm hat
- Appropriate neck wear like a warm buff
- Swim suit (sauna)
- Travel towel (sauna)
- Wetwipes
- Blister plasters
- A camera (and suitable protective case)
- Plastic bags for wet/dirty clothing
Luggage
Medicine
Passport
Visa
Mandatory vaccines
Weather
The Northern Lights
Electricity
Local time
Topography
Sustainable tourism
- Be prepared
- Stick to trails and camp overnight right
- Stash your trash and pick up waste
- Leave it as you find it
- Be careful with fire
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors