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Lapland Trip in Search of Brown Bears
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2 Days
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Offered in: English, French
Overview
Learn more about the brown bear and its importance in Finnish mythology : this 2-day guided trip includes a bear-watching overnight in the wilderness cabin and a hike in the Oulanka National Park!
Bear watching is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Quiet, calm, a professional bear-watcher will explain you more about the lives of the bears, while you will be waiting for the massive animals to approach the cabin. Soon, the bears should come, as dusk colours start covering the Autumn sky. They would be looking for food in the surrounding bogs, offering their large furry figures to your eyes and cameras.
During your time in Oulanka National Park you will see the Oulanka River and its various streams which flow through the park, creating valleys and gorges with impressive panoramic views.
It is also famous for its long-distance hiking route, the Bear Circuit : Karhunkierros.
Don't wait and learn everything about brown bears in Lapland!
What's Included
- Accommodation in Wilderness Huts
- Sleeping bags
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance Tickets
- Hotel nights before/after the trek
- Airport Flights
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Starting from Rovaniemi
2 Stops
Rovaniemi
Your guide will collect you from your accommodation or Rovaniemi Airport.
12 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kuusamo
Bear-Watching Overnight in a Wilderness Cabin As you arrive to the limits of Finland, you will already feel the call of the wild! Your guide will lead you to a bear-watching hut in the middle of the wilderness. Bear watching is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Quiet, calm, a professional bear-watcher will explain you more about the lives of the bears, while you will be waiting for the massive animals to approach the cabin. Wildlife is always unpredictable, and you may have to wait for a few hours before some bears appear. Cold snacks and drinks will be provided for the evening. Unfortunately, it is impossible to cook in the hut, as the smell and noise may affect the behaviour of the bears walking all around you! Comfortable bunk beds are installed in the cabin, so you can use them whenever you need a rest. Warm sleeping bags and dried toilets will offer you a bit of comfort during this adventurous night!
12 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in a Wilderness hut
Meals : Dinner
Oulanka National Park
1 Stop
Oulanka National Park Visitor Center
After your breakfast, depart in the morning for Oulanka National Park, located in the east of Rovaniemi. This National Park is known for the Oulanka River and its various streams which flow through the park, creating valleys and gorges with impressive panoramic views. It is also famous for its long-distance hiking route, the Bear Circuit : Karhunkierros. Once there, your guide will make you a wood-fired lunch and take the time to introduce you to the history of brown bears. He will give you an insight into the old traditions, fascinating legends and ancestral cults associated with the brown bear. Depending on your physical level, the guide will choose one of the 4 hikes we offer in the park, with different levels of difficulty. All 4 options do not exceed 4km in total and are quite flat so that they are accessible to as many participants as possible. After this you will start heading back to Rovaniemi.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Nordic Odyssey
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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