Kalevala Ski Tour
Description
This ski tour takes you to the pristine forests of far north-eastern Finland, where nature lies under a thick blanket of snow creating a place of peace and spectacular beauty. The route winds through the vast Kalevala Park nature reserve, characterized by its forests, mires, low hills, lakes, and rivers. On the final day of skiing, we will explore the stunning landscapes of Hossa National Park. Each night, you’ll stay in cozy, family-run lodges, where you can unwind in traditional Finnish saunas, savor delicious homemade dinners, and experience the warmth of local hospitality. Over the course of five days, the tour covers 150 km, with daily stages averaging 30 km. Participants should be reasonably fit and have strong cross-country skiing skills.
Tour highlights:
• Endless kilometers in complete wilderness
• Snow-covered landscapes
• Peace and silence of nature
• Picnics around an open fire
• Evening saunas and ice-swimming
Included
- 6 nights accommodation in rooms for 2–3 persons with shared facilities (on days 1 and 2 most rooms with private facilities available)
- 6 x breakfast, 4 x outdoor lunch and 1 x lunch, 6 x dinner (on late arrivals snack on arrival night), 5 x afternoon coffee/tea with snack
- English-speaking skiing guide
- Snowmobile guide who makes the track on days 2–5 (exclusively for this group) and prepares outdoor lunches
- Single-timed group airport transfers from/to Kuusamo airport
- Luggage transportation between accommodations
- 5 x sauna, 2 x possibility for ice-swimming
- Bedlinen and bath towels
- Ski waxes
Know before you go
- ski clothing
- leisure time clothing
- rucksack (15-20 l)
- thermos flask
- head lamp / torch
- ski equipment
The full packing list will be provided after booking.