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Wilderness get-away: forest bathing and wild food 

1. Let the nature heal you, taste the purest delicacies and feel the silence in Suomenselkä, the "Lapland" of Central Finland
2. Relax in nature and enjoy the cosy accommodation with modern facilities
3. Feel the healing power of forest bathing, experience the Finnish sauna and dine in the wild food restaurant Pikku Peura
4. Choose your favourite activity from the seasonal offers like snowshoeing, forest yoga or wild food picking from the wilderness
5. Experience on a clear winter night the northern lights or during summer season the magic of white nights 

Breath freely and let Your senses open to fullest! Let the nature heal you, taste the purest delicacies and feel the silence. We invite You to Suomenselkä, the "Lapland" of Central Finland. You will relax in nature and enjoy the cosy accommodation with modern facilities. You´ll feel the healing power of forest bathing, experience the Finnish sauna, dine in our wild food restaurant Pikku Peura and choose from seasonal activities like snowshoeing, forest yoga or wild food picking from the wilderness. On a clear winter night, you might even see the northern lights, during summer season you’ll feel the magic of white nights – night less night.

Programme:
 
Day 1: Arrival to Karkausmäen Kammari B&B
Check in and make Yourself at home in cosy accommodation. Free time to relax in the nature surrounded by pines and countryside landscape. Great opportunities to explore the hiking trails at Salamajärvi National Park or the lake in front of Karkausmäen Kammari. Car rental possibilities at the airport or we can arrange transportation (booking in advance, please ask an offer).
 
Day 2: Forest bath
You will start Your day with Finnish country breakfast, home-made bread, eggs, oat meal porridge, jam and coffee/tea. After breakfast You will explore the Finnish nature! The nature effects in many ways – for example only 15 minutes in the woods, lowers Your blood pressure and reduces stress level. Our guide will take You to a forest trail by the lake. You will be slowly walking through the woods, respecting the nature, tasting it, listening to it and one by one, opening Your senses to healing powers. The guide tells You about the Finnish nature and it´s seasons. The dinner is served in our game restaurant Pikku Peura, where the chef has prepared a three-course wild food meal. After the delicious dinner it is time to head back to the accommodation. You will relax in traditional Finnish sauna and outdoor hot tub. During the winter time you might even try traditional Finnish style - rolling in the snow after sauna! Light evening snack with refreshments is served after the sauna.
  • Duration: approx. 7 hours
  • Equipment: We recommend you to dress outfit suitable for hiking and outdoors. Good (hiking / sports) shoes are needed, as there might be some slippery and/or narrow paths in the woods. During winter warm hat and mittens are also essential.
 
Day 3: Wild food, snowshoeing or forest yoga
You will start Your day with Finnish country breakfast, home-made bread, eggs, oat meal porridge, jam and coffee/tea. Then You are fully charged for an active day! Depending on season you can choose one of the activities. Want to try snowshoeing around the lake? Or experience yoga session in the forest? Have You ever picked berries or mushrooms from the woods? Wild food picking: Our guide will take You to a wild food journey through the forest. You will learn to identify and pick herbs, berries or mushrooms - and learn how the Finns have used different plants to food, self care and as medication for centuries. Snowshoeing: The guide leads you to untouched snowy landscape for a snowshoe walk. Forest yoga: The yoga teacher helps you to find peace and joy in the nature – combining yoga and silence of the nature, fresh air and nature light. Lunch is included in the program.
  • Duration: approx. 3 hours
  • You have leisure time to relax in the nature – we can recommend you the different routes in Peuran Polku trail, or in Salamajärvi National Park.
 
Day 4: See You again soon!
After breakfast it is time to pack and continue Your trip! We hope You enjoyed Your stay and will come back soon!
 
Accommodation:
During your stay you are accommodated in Karkausmäen kammari B&B in double room.
 
Additional information:
  • Duration: 2 days / 3 nights
  • Group size: min. 2 – max. 12 persons
  • Location: Karkausmäen kammari B&B Lestijärventie 375 43900 Kinnula, West-Suomi
Pricing, departures, general information and bookings:
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Includes:
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Karkausmäen kammari B&B in double room
  • 3 x country breakfasts
  • Forest bath and sauna experience
  • 3-course dinner and evening snack
  • One of the following forest activities (same activity for whole group): guided snowshoeing trip, forest yoga or wild food picking
Additional services:
  • Transfers to/from airport, Salamajärvi National Park or long distance routes
  • Additional meals at Pikku Peura Game restaurant or Karkausmäki B&B
Rate for 2018 and 2019:
  • 2-4 persons: 499€ gross/ person
  • 5-9 persons: 430€ gross/ person
  • 10-12 persons: 340 € gross/ person
  • Price for program without accommodation and sauna experience 230 – 380€/ person, please ask for an offer!
*Kindly contact the tour provider regarding commission levels!
Season 2018 and 2019:
  • Availability: year round
Information & bookings:
Marja Hakkarainen
Riistaravintola Pikku Peura
Kinnulantie 695, 69450 Ylilesti
Tel. +358 (0)50 5141001
Homepage: www.pikkupeura.fi
 
We hold the right to make adjustments and ask that you confirm specific itinerary and pricing directly with the tour provider.
Getting there:
Pikku Peura and Karkausmäen kammari B&B are located in Ylilesti, which you reach easiest with car. From Helsinki you drive road E75 to north, past Viitasaari. 10 km north from Viitasaari turn left road 775 Kokkolantie. Drive 50 km to Kinnula. Keep driving  straight to the road 58 Lestijärventie, take second junction from  roundabout. Drive 9 km road 58 and Pikku Peura is on the left.
The Finnish capital Helsinki is easily accessible, no matter where you are travelling from, and is served by many international flights. In Helsinki-Vantaa airport there are various rental car companies available. If you want to travel with your own car, you can reach Helsinki via ferry from Tallinn, Stockholm, Travemünde and Rostock.

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