A guided walking tour in eastern Finland
Discover the wild beauty, rich history, and unique culture of Eastern Finland on this guided 8-day hiking journey. Easy to moderate hikes take you from the sandy shores of Lake Oulujärvi to the peaceful forests and lakes of Hossa National Park and Kylmäluoma Hiking Area.
The tour combines two very different settings. In Kajaani, a typical Finnish small town, you can experience local life and stay in a centrally located hotel. The peaceful townscape comes alive in summer with a variety of events. At Kylmäluoma, the atmosphere changes completely: you’ll stay in cosy log cabins surrounded by forests and lakes, with nature and tranquility right outside your door.
Along the way, you will meet reindeer, visit prehistoric rock paintings, enjoy traditional picnic lunches around open fires, and relax in authentic Finnish saunas. Away from the crowds, this tour offers a wonderful introduction to Finland’s pure nature, fascinating heritage, and outdoor way of life.
Finland walking week highlights
- Hike on Ärjä Island and enjoy panoramic views across Lake Oulujärvi.
- Discover Hossa National Park and Finland's largest prehistoric rock paintings.
- Walk around Julma-Ölkky, Finland's largest canyon lake.
- Stay in cosy log cabins, relax in Finnish saunas, and enjoy traditional campfire lunches.
- 7 nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis: days 1–3 in hotel rooms, days 4–7 in log cabins with ensuite facilities and own sauna
- Daily breakfast
- 6 x picnic lunch (days 2–3 and 5–7)
- 5 x dinner (days 1 and 4–7)
- English-speaking guide
- Group transfers from Kajaani airport on arrival and to Kuusamo airport at the end of the tour
- Local bus transfers according to the program
- Boat trip to Ärjä Island on day 2
- Reindeer farm visit on day 4 (2 hours)
- Sauna daily
- hiking clothing
- hiking boots or trail running shoes
- rain clothing
- leisure time clothing
- rucksack (15-20 l)
- water bottle
The full packing list will be provided after booking.
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
31.07.–07.08.2027
14.08.–21.08.2027
28.08.–04.09.2027
PRICE
1650 €
GROUP SIZE
The tour is guaranteed to run without minimum number of participants. Max. 14 people.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
The tour follows mainly easy forest trails. On days 6 and 7, some sections are narrower and have exposed roots and rocks, requiring careful footing. There are no significant ascents on most hiking days, although day 7 includes some steeper climbs and descents on rocky terrain.
Total ascent: Days 2, 3 and 5 approx. 30-80 m, day 6 approx. 120 m and day 7 approx. 280 m.
The longest hiking day takes approximately 5–6 hours, including a lunch break and shorter stops. A reasonable level of fitness is required, and the tour is not suitable for people with health conditions or injuries that affect their ability to hike. You only need to carry a daypack during the hikes.
MAP
See a rough route map here.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided in a hotel and in log cabins on a twin-sharing basis. Solo travellers will share with a fellow traveller of the same gender. Single rooms are available for the first three nights. For the remaining four nights in the log cabins, single accommodation is subject to availability.
TRAVEL
Flights are not included in the tour price.
If you have any questions regarding pick-up & drop-off, please contact us before booking your flights.
Arrival information
The joining point for this trip is Kajaani airport.
A scheduled group transfer from Kajaani airport is organized to meet the following Finnair flight from Helsinki:
HEL-KAJ AY415 17.25-18.45
Departure information
At the end of the tour, a scheduled group transfer is organized back to Kuusamo airport to connect with the following Finnair flight to Helsinki: KAO-HEL AY490 12.15-13.55
Travel by bus/train
Upon arrival, it is possible to take a train from Helsinki to Kajaani. Kajaani railway station is located approximately 1 km from your hotel. At the end of the tour, you can take a bus from Kuusamo to Oulu, followed by a train from Oulu to Helsinki. Please ensure that the bus and train schedules align with the transfer times mentioned above.
PAYMENT
Deposit: 20 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
Full payment: 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
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage.
The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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