Guided hut-to-hut ski tour, 150 km in 5 days.
This ski tour takes you to the pristine forests of far northeast 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
- 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
- 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.
DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
22.02.–28.02.2026
01.03.–07.03.2026
08.03.–14.03.2026
Other departures for groups on request. Season 01.02.-05.04.
PRICE
1250 €
Ski equipment hire (skis, boots, poles) 70 €
GROUP SIZE
The tour is guaranteed to run without minimum number of participants. Max. 12 persons.
SOME BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE TOUR
– This is a cross-country skiing tour on tracks, not going “off the trails”.
– This tour is for experienced cross-country skiers requiring good fitness and strong skiing skills.
– Daily skiing distances are 25–43 km. Daily skiing time including breaks is 5–8 hours.
– The track is made by snowmobile especially for the group, it is not a maintained track.
– The terrain is relatively easy, with no major hills along the route. However, there are some ups and downs, partly steep, on the last skiing day. The route takes you through forests, across lakes, and over swamps.
– Only the classical technique can be used on this tour.
– Cross-country skis (width approx. 44 mm) for classical style are the correct choice for this tour.
– See a rough route map here.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided in small, family-run guest houses, mostly in twin and triple rooms. In some cases, quadruple rooms may also be used . Solo travellers will be paired with a fellow traveller(s) of the same gender. Couples will be accommodated in private twin rooms. Single rooms cannot be booked. Most rooms have shared facilities, except on days 1 and 2, when most rooms include private facilities.
TRAVEL
Flights are not included in the tour price.
If you have any questions regarding flights or transfers, please contact us before booking your flights!
The joining point for this trip is Kuusamo airport and the tour ends at Kuusamo airport.
Single-timed group transfers are organized to meet the following Finnair flights from/to Helsinki:
Arrival 22.02., 01.03., and 08.03. HEL-KAO AY491 (arrival at 20.45)
Departure 28.02., 07.03. and 14.03. KAO-HEL AY486 (departure at 13.35)
Travel by bus/train
Upon arrival it is possible take a train (or bus) from Helsinki to Oulu, followed by a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo. The same applies for the return trip to Helsinki. Please ensure that the schedule aligns with the transfer times mentioned above. Note: Pick-up is not available from the bus station.
PAYMENT
Deposit: 20 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
The full tour price is due 14 days prior to departure. An invoice or a link to pay online by credit card will be sent by email.
NOTES
It is essential that a passenger is covered by adequate travel insurance.
The tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
We reserve the right to change the itinerary (route, accommodation) if necessary due to snow or ice conditions, or if the group is 3 persons or fewer.
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