DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
15.3.-21.3.2025
30.3.-5.4.2025
Other departures for groups on request. Season 01 February - 15 April.
PRICE
1400 € p/p
GROUP SIZE
The tour is guaranteed to run without minimum number of participants. Max. 6 persons.
SOME BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE TOUR
-
Some previous experience i
n cross-country skiing and
good fitness
are needed to participate in this tour. Participants must also be able to cope with cold weather.
- Daily skiing distances depend on the snow conditions and may vary. Daily skiing time is approximately 5–7 hours.
- There is no designated track, occasionally some snowmobile tracks may appear.
- The route traverses forests, crosses lakes and swamps. There are hilly sections and pulling a sledge uphill may be demanding. However, the difficulty level largely depends on snow conditions. In soft snow, pulling a sledge requires considerable energy, and skiing is slower, whereas on harder snow conditions, less effort is needed.
- Finnish forest skis (width approx. 70 mm) are the best choice for this tour. Skis, poles and warm winter boots are included in the tour price.
- See the location
here
.
ACCOMMODATION
On the first and last night accommodation is in cabins or hostel-type rooms in the Savukoski area, on twin or triple sharing basis.
Throughout the ski tour, you'll sleep in a heated tent or open shelter. While the tent itself is not heated during the night, a quality sleeping bag ensures warmth and comfort
.
TRAVEL
Flights are not included in the tour price. If you have anything unclear regarding flights or transfers, please check with us before booking flights!
Arrival
15.3
.: Pick up from Kuusamo airport from Finnair flight HEL-KAO
AY485
or from Kuusamo town centre around 13.00.
30.3.:
Pick up from Kuusamo airport from Finnair flight HEL-KAO
AY489
or from Kuusamo town centre around 10.30.
Return
21.3.
: Transfer to the flight KAO–HEL
AY486
5.4.:
Transfer to the flight KAO–HEL
AY490
Travel by bus/train
It is possible take a train from Helsinki to Oulu and then a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo. The schedule must coincide with above mentioned transfer schedule.
PAYMENT
Deposit: 15 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
Full payment: Due 14 days before the departure. The invoice for full payment will be sent by email.
NOTES
It is essential that a passenger is covered by adequate
travel insurance
.
The tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
