CARBON FOOTPRINT: 40.04kg CO2 eq / person / day*

PYHÄ-LUOSTO NATIONAL PARK is located in southern Lapland, just north enough to give you a versatile glimpse of Lappish nature. The Pyhä-Luosto National Park is a mosaic of open fell and aapa mires, silent old-growth forests and rugged gorges.

There are 75 kilometres of hiking trails and a great variety of guided activities available also in summertime. We have chosen for you hiking and canoeing trips but the activity selections can be adapted to your physical condition and preferences.

Activities: 

Hiking to the waterfall Pyhäkasteenputous (or a Nordic walk or a northern Lights photography trip, both 2h)

Canoeing along the small river Pyhäjoki(13km). Coffee and drinks are served on the side of the river. The journey is an overall experience of physical activity and sense-awakening and relaxing nature exploration. The pace will be set to accommodate all participants. Alternatively, this activity can take place on lake.

Visiting the Amethyst mine offers you a chance to hear fascinating stories about the geology and history of Lampivaara and learn about the beautiful amethyst. The tour includes digging your own lucky stone to keep and you will visit a small shop where you can buy amethyst souvenirs. The tour starts from Lampivaara cafeteria every hour and takes about 1 hour.

SAVUKOSKI is a very small village in population but geographically a huge wilderness area in the northeastern Lapland. The guesthouse is a typical Finnish wooden house located in the middle of the village. The guest rooms are located on the upper floor of the main building as well as in the sauna building. We only rent this for one group, a maximum of 10 people at a time. A unique chance to meet local people, get a taste of local life and delicious local food!

Activities: 

Sauna and hot tub 

Hiking in the forest. If it is berry or mushroom season, you can pick some up.

SALLA is located next to the Eastern border of Finland. Here you will stay in charming one-floor and 3-bedroom log cabin apartments, which are served by Salla Wilderness Park, which is located right next to the cabins. Reindeer, husky and snowshoeing safaris all leave from there as well. We recommend these cabins to all kinds of families who want to spend time together avoiding over-touristic locations. Salla Ski village is located 3km away.

Activities: 

Reindeer feeding trip with coffee and pastry 1,5h. Salla Wilderness park is an ancient reindeer pasture where reindeer are wondering free. You will first meet the guide, hear more about reindeer and feed some of them. The entrance ticket to the park is valid for your stay, so you can come back to see the reindeer at any time.

Guided e-fat bike trip takes place in Salla ski village 2h. By an e-fat bike, you can experience the adventurous forest paths and get up to see the breathtaking views from Sallatunturi. You don’t have to be a high-endurance athlete, just someone who’s in good, healthy shape.

Canoe trip to a wilderness lake starts from the wilderness park where our guide will equip you with suitable gear. You will get life jackets, water proof bags and rain coats if necessary. You will then drive appr. 5km to a wilderness lake by your own car following the guide. Before heading out you will be taught all that is necessary to know about these indian canoes. We are using plastic two-person, very stable and easy canoes so there’s nothing to worry about. Hangasjärvi -lake is nice and easy place to paddle and you will have plenty of time to enjoy the nature and silence in the middle of nowhere.

 * Carbon footprint calculation process is found here.