Finland : Finnish Summer Family Adventure
An active family holiday week in Finland during the most beautiful summer time
Enjoy a family adventure holiday this summer in the beautiful remote setting of Finland. Your summer active break includes many fun filled activities from canoeing to fishing which are suitable for all the family to enjoy. For keen hikers there are a variety of challenging walks available yet we also cater for amateur walkers with many easy routes along the lakes banks. On your family adventure holiday you will be staying in comfortable authentic log cabins which are situated close to the Hossa Visitor Centre where delicious meals will be served. A traditional Finnish sauna is available every evening in the area.
Itinerary
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Day 1 -
Arrive Finland
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Arrival at the Kuusamo airport and transfer to Hossa (one hour). Accommodation and dinner
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
Canyon Lake and rock paintings Walking 7 km
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On the first day of our tour we will visit Julma-Ölkky canyon lake, including a 30 minute boat trip to look at the cliffs. From there it is a 4 km hike to the “Colour Rock” with rock paintings dating back some 4000 years. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed by an open fire. After lunch there will be a few kilometers walk back to the cabins.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
Reindeer farm Walking 4 km
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Today we set off to visit a reindeer farm. We’ll walk along the ridges and lake shores of Hossa as we make our way to the farm. We can try our skills lassooing the reindeer or just pet these charming Santa Claus helpers. Before leaving the farm we will have a break in a tipii and enjoy some coffee and juice with delicious pancakes. In the evening we can relax in a genuine Finnish sauna and those who dare can dip into the fresh water to refresh themselves.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Day at leisure
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Day at leisure. There are numerous hiking trails in Hossa to explore on your own or you can rent a rowing boat or a canoe. The blueberry season is at its best, so why not pick some berries. Many lakes in the area have sandy shores which are good swimming spots and crystal-clear water is ideal for fishing.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Canoeing
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For a change we take a gentle canoeing trip on the lakes and rivers nearby. We will use open Indian canoes and all necessary equipment, such as paddles and life vests will be provided. The tour will be on still water on a couple of lakes linked by small rivers. Reindeer are a common sight in Hossa and occasionally elks can also be seen. Those who prefer to stay on land can for example do a hiking tour on their own.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 -
Border and bears
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Today we head south-east towards the Russian border to Arola farm. Arola, Helena’s and Eero´s former dairy farm is well-known for its delicious local food. The farm is surrounded by remote woodland and Eero has built several log hides from which you can observe the majestic European Brown Bears that inhabit the area. The bear watching is optional (extra charge). With Helena we can try to make some “pulla” (a Finnish cake) and enjoy that with warm drinks in a traditional loghouse. Before returning to Hossa for the last night, we’ll enjoy a tasty dinner made out of local ingredients.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Depart for Airport
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Breakfast and transfer to Kuusamo airport.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Prices
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prices from |
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Child |
Infant |
27/07/2009 - 02/08/2009
| £1,309 |
£1,109 |
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03/08/2009 - 09/08/2009
| £1,309 |
£1,109 |
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10/08/2009 - 16/08/2009
| £1,309 |
£1,109 |
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| Notes |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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Guaranteed departure dates
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Infant prices on request
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| Supplements |
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27/07/2009 - 16/08/2009: Bear Safari on day 6 - Adult: £113
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27/07/2009 - 16/08/2009: Bear Safari on day 6 - Child: £57
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What's Included?
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- accommodation in log cabins, min 2 person / cabin, max 6 persons / cabin, own cabin for each family
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- breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner every day
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- sauna every night (not in the cottage, separate building)
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- english speaking guide for the whole trip
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- airport transfers and local transfers
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- canoe rental on day 5
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- bed linen
What's NOT Included?
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- optional bear safari on day 6 (80 eur adults, 40 eur children)
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