All breakfasts, five lunches and seven evening meals are included.

The food at Basecamp is a delicious range of locally sourced (Finnish food) prepared by the in-house chef.

Starters consist of a salad buffet with three to four different choices. The main courses consist of wild game such as elk, chicken and salmon. Vegetarian options are also available. Dessert consists of lingonberries, blueberries and cloudberries, which have often been picked by the chefs. These berries are served with a selection of quark kurd, cream, ice cream, cakes and pancakes.

Lunch is normally a hot soup with elk, salmon or a vegetarian option.

If you have any dietary requirements, please inform your customer operations executive at the time of booking, so Basecamp can prepare. Vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diets are easily catered for on this trip.

Celebrate your week in the wild with a curated four-course dinner at Basecamp Oulanka. Dishes highlight regional ingredients—elk, salmon, and wild berries—prepared with contemporary Nordic flair and served in the warm glow of the lodge.

Raise a glass with travelling companions and your leader as stories from the trails mingle with the aromas of the kitchen. It’s a relaxed, flavour-led finale that captures the quiet richness of Finnish winter life.

Join a guided snowshoe into Oulanka National Park, tracing the Kitka River between silent spruce forests and wind-sculpted drifts. Follow gentle trails to the old flour mill by the Myllykoski rapids, pausing to feel the river’s icy spray and the hush of mid-winter light.

Hear stories of Oulanka’s carved canyons and wildlife corridors while learning to read snow for animal tracks. The route balances easy terrain with scenic drama, ideal for first-timers keen on technique and photographers seeking frosted river vistas.

With expert instruction, master the basics of cross-country skiing on the frozen expanse of Juuma Lake. Practice balance, glide, and braking on forgiving terrain where the soft snow cushioning gentle tumbles keeps spirits high and progress swift.

Gain confidence in the classic technique cherished across Finland, then set a steady rhythm past silent pines and wide-open snowfields. Your instructor shares tips on posture and pace so you enjoy smooth, energy-saving travel through a calm boreal landscape.

At a local husky farm, meet a pack of huskies and learn how to mush your own team before setting off two-per-sled into Riisitunturi National Park. As the dogs find their rhythm, the forest opens to rolling forest trails, and the only sound is runners whispering over snow.

Guides share working-dog care and Lapland mushing traditions while you trace a 10km route among snowy fells and candle-spruce. It’s an exhilarating, hands-on way to experience the park’s serene, snow-laden wilderness.

Venture out on a nighttime snowshoe beyond basecamp’s glow, letting your eyes adjust to the starlit silence. Trails thread through a frosted forest and over open snowfields where, on clear nights, the Northern Lights may ripple across the sky.

Your guide explains local tales and the science of auroral displays as you pause to listen for the soft crunch of snow. Even without aurora, the moonlit landscape and deep Arctic quiet create a memorably tranquil evening.

Work as a team to master quinzee-building: piling, compacting, and hollowing snow into a robust shelter. Under expert guidance, refine safe shovel techniques, check wall thickness, and practice fire-making to round out essential Arctic survival skills.

Learn why snow insulates, how entrances are shaped to reduce drafts, and what makes winter shelters reliable in sub-zero conditions. The hands-on craft is equal parts problem-solving and pride—proof that warmth and comfort can be engineered from pure snow.

Spend a day at Ruka Ski Resort, carving groomed pistes with boreal forest views stretching toward the Russian border. Trails suit all abilities, from playful blue runs to steeper descents, with modern lifts and frequent opportunities to pause for photos.

Your Tour Leader coordinates transfers to designated areas at set times. Lift passes, lessons, and rental gear are available for purchase on site. This is an optional downhill skiing experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

Throttle up for a guided snowmobile safari across frozen lakes and winding forest tracks that cut through the Lapland taiga. After a safety briefing, ride twin-share machines and feel the effortless surge over packed snow as the landscape widens before you.

Warm outer gear is typically provided by the local operator. This adventure focuses on scenic exploration rather than speed. It is an optional activity at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to local conditions.

Join a guided snowshoe in Riisitunturi National Park, famed for its snow-laden ‘tykky’ trees—spruce so heavily coated in rime that they resemble sculpted sentinels. Gentle ascents lead to viewpoints across undulating fells and glistening white valleys.

Expect ample time for photography and tips on efficient technique in deeper powder. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour, ideal for guests seeking extra mileage and dramatic winter landscapes.

Test your mettle and sleep in a quinzee crafted by your own hands. Tuck into a snug snow chamber where sheltering snow walls mute the wind and hold a surprising, stable temperature for a calm Arctic night under the stars.

Your Tour Leader provides guidance on safe setup and sleeping arrangements; the lodge remains close if you prefer its warmth. This special overnight is optional at additional cost and bookable on tour, with limited spaces.

Meet your group and meet your Tour Leader in the heart of Basecamp Oulanka, a cozy timber lodge overlooking Juuma Lake. Settle into the rhythm of Arctic life as your leader outlines the week’s adventures beside the log fire and answers questions about gear, conditions, and local customs.

Savour a chef-prepared introduction to Finnish flavours: slow-cooked game, fresh salmon, and forest berries. This convivial dinner celebrates Lappish hospitality and sets the tone for camaraderie and shared discovery during your time in the national park.