Kalevala Ski Tour
Duration
1 weeks
Difficulty
Challenging
Starting point
Kajaani Airport
Cover 150 km in five skiing days. This ski tour takes you to the forests of northeast Finland, close to the Russian border, where nature lays under a thick cover of snow making it a place of peace and spectacular beauty.
What to expect?
-
The route passes through the extensive nature reserve of Kalevala Park, where the geography is dominated by hills, forests, mires, lakes, and rivers.
-
The accommodation is at cozy, small, family-run lodges. Every night you get to enjoy a Finnish sauna, delicious dinners, as well as the hospitality of the local people.
-
Daily stages of the tour average 30 km, covering 150 km in five skiing days.
What is included?
- 6 nights accommodation in 2–4 person rooms with shared facilities (on days 1 and 2 some rooms with private facilities available)
- 6 x breakfast, 4 x outdoor lunch and 1 x lunch, 6 x dinner, 5 x afternoon coffee/tea with snack
- English speaking skiing guide
- Snowmobile guide who makes the track on days 2–5 and prepares outdoor lunches
- Luggage transportation between accommodations
- Single-timed group airport transfers
- 5 x sauna, 1-2 x ice-swimming
- Bed linen and bath towels
Is this experience for me?
- A good physical condition and previous experience of cross-country skiing is required to participate in this tour
What do I need to bring?
- Outdoor equipment
- Leisure time clothing
- Skis, boots, and poles
- Rucksack (15-20 l)
- Thermos flask
- Headlamp/torch
- Comfortable shoes
- Spending money
- Camera
- Layered clothing
- Passport/ID
- Outerwear, such as gloves and a coat (dependent on season)
Additional information
- Voucher: You will receive a secure voucher to either print out or present on your mobile phone.
- Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, please cancel at least 1 week in advance of the start of the experience.
- Quality Assurance: Travelade only works with selected local partners we trust to provide high-quality service.