1. Experience the beauty and diversity of Finnish nature in Vuokatti
2. Hike along scenic route across the Vuokattivaara hill and hear storys about the Vuokatti region
3. Spend a day with Huskies and experience dog sledding with “Husky Mercedes”
4. Explore the Hiidenportti National Park and make a paddling excursion
5. Take part to a fun lake safari and enjoy beautiful views and sceneries of Vuokatti from Water
2. Hike along scenic route across the Vuokattivaara hill and hear storys about the Vuokatti region
3. Spend a day with Huskies and experience dog sledding with “Husky Mercedes”
4. Explore the Hiidenportti National Park and make a paddling excursion
5. Take part to a fun lake safari and enjoy beautiful views and sceneries of Vuokatti from Water
This journey takes you to the Vuokatti resort, situated at the cross road of the famous Finnish Lakeland area and Lapland. In Vuokatti you will find everything surrounded by beautiful Finnish nature, which guaranteed unforgettable nature experiences in Finnish wilderness. During your nature lover´s multiweek, you will experience the beautiful Finnish nature at its best. On hiking tour along a scenic route across the hills your local guide tells you stories about Vuokatti region, while you get to enjoy the Finnish nature with beautiful lake views, hill scenery and fresh forest. Spend a day with the sympathetic huskies. There you will experience dog sledding with “Husky Mercedes”, learn to harness the dogs with guide and you will take a short husky ride. Experience the Hiidenportti National Park and its amazing canyons on a hiking tour, make a paddling excursion and learn something about paddling techniques. Further, you have also time to explore the resort on your own, discover the hiking routes, try other activities, go swim or maybe relax in Katinkulta Spa, then Vuokatti has plenty of choice. Stay comfortable in a small and Idyllic Hotel Vuokatti or in Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments and enjoy the winter wonderland of Vuokatti.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Flight from your airport via Helsinki to Kajaani, transfer to your accommodation. Check-in and time to explore the resort.
Day 2: Hiking tour
Today your experience in Finnish wilderness really starts. You will enjoy a relaxing hiking tour via the scenic route across the hills. Local guide tells you stories about Vuokatti region, while you get to enjoy the Finnish nature at its best – beautiful lake views, hill scenery and fresh forest. Coffee and delicious snacks by an open fire included. Rest of the day you can explore the resort, go swimming or fishing – Vuokatti has plenty of choice.
Day 3: Lake safari
Take part to a fun lake safari where you will enjoy beautiful views and sceneries of Vuokatti from the water. Guide will show you important sites of Vuokatti from the water and tells stories of the resort. Stop at idyllic Naapurivaara resort where snacks will be eaten by an open fire. Possibility also to have a swim or buy for example ice cream from the café. Snacks and cold drinks included.
Day 4: Hiidenportti National Park
Today you will explore the great nature of Hiidenportti National Park. The canyons of Hiidenportti alone are an impressive sight but you will be also astonished by shady spruce forests and flowery meadows. The park has many fascinating places and local guide will tell you about the nature and interesting story about a demon called Hiisi who has given his name to the National Park. Coffee and delicious snacks by an open fire included. Route length approximately 3 km. After the hike drive back to Vuokatti.
Day 5: Canoeing trip
Day five will be enjoyed on the water. A different way to explore nature is by taking a canoeing trip. Finland can be called the Paradise of Paddlers, because of the clean water, thousands of islands, small rivers, and rich nature. You can choose between 3 persons’ canoe and 1-person kayak. Before heading out to the lake, our guide will teach you paddling technique. Juice and delicious snacks by an open fire included. This paddling excursion suits well also for beginners.
Day 6: Day with the huskies
This day will be spent socializing with huskies. Transfer to Husky Centre where you will experience dog sledding in the summer with our “Husky Mercedes”! Ten huskies pull this specially adapted cart on wheels around the circuit. Programme includes harnessing the dogs with guide and husky ride about 1,5 km depending on temperature. After the ride you will have a tour in Husky Arena and will learn about huskies’ daily life’s and of course have plenty of photo moments with these photogenic dogs.
Day 7: Explore Vuokatti
After watching magnificent bears yesterday evening, the last day in Vuokatti can be spent by your own wishes. Maybe you will have another hike or just relax and go for a swim in one of our pure lakes.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport and flight back home.
Accommodation:
During you stay in Vuokatti you are accommodated in Hotel Vuokatti & Suites or Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti in a double/ family room or in Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments in a Chalet or in Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti Chalet for 2-4 persons.
Additional information:
Day 1: Arrival
Flight from your airport via Helsinki to Kajaani, transfer to your accommodation. Check-in and time to explore the resort.
Day 2: Hiking tour
Today your experience in Finnish wilderness really starts. You will enjoy a relaxing hiking tour via the scenic route across the hills. Local guide tells you stories about Vuokatti region, while you get to enjoy the Finnish nature at its best – beautiful lake views, hill scenery and fresh forest. Coffee and delicious snacks by an open fire included. Rest of the day you can explore the resort, go swimming or fishing – Vuokatti has plenty of choice.
- Duration of excursion 2hrs.
Day 3: Lake safari
Take part to a fun lake safari where you will enjoy beautiful views and sceneries of Vuokatti from the water. Guide will show you important sites of Vuokatti from the water and tells stories of the resort. Stop at idyllic Naapurivaara resort where snacks will be eaten by an open fire. Possibility also to have a swim or buy for example ice cream from the café. Snacks and cold drinks included.
- Duration of excursion 3hrs.
Day 4: Hiidenportti National Park
Today you will explore the great nature of Hiidenportti National Park. The canyons of Hiidenportti alone are an impressive sight but you will be also astonished by shady spruce forests and flowery meadows. The park has many fascinating places and local guide will tell you about the nature and interesting story about a demon called Hiisi who has given his name to the National Park. Coffee and delicious snacks by an open fire included. Route length approximately 3 km. After the hike drive back to Vuokatti.
- Duration of excursion 4hrs with transfers.
Day 5: Canoeing trip
Day five will be enjoyed on the water. A different way to explore nature is by taking a canoeing trip. Finland can be called the Paradise of Paddlers, because of the clean water, thousands of islands, small rivers, and rich nature. You can choose between 3 persons’ canoe and 1-person kayak. Before heading out to the lake, our guide will teach you paddling technique. Juice and delicious snacks by an open fire included. This paddling excursion suits well also for beginners.
- Duration of excursion 2hrs.
Day 6: Day with the huskies
This day will be spent socializing with huskies. Transfer to Husky Centre where you will experience dog sledding in the summer with our “Husky Mercedes”! Ten huskies pull this specially adapted cart on wheels around the circuit. Programme includes harnessing the dogs with guide and husky ride about 1,5 km depending on temperature. After the ride you will have a tour in Husky Arena and will learn about huskies’ daily life’s and of course have plenty of photo moments with these photogenic dogs.
- Duration of excursion 2hrs with transfers.
Day 7: Explore Vuokatti
After watching magnificent bears yesterday evening, the last day in Vuokatti can be spent by your own wishes. Maybe you will have another hike or just relax and go for a swim in one of our pure lakes.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport and flight back home.
Accommodation:
During you stay in Vuokatti you are accommodated in Hotel Vuokatti & Suites or Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti in a double/ family room or in Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments in a Chalet or in Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti Chalet for 2-4 persons.
Additional information:
- Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
- Group size: from 2 persons
- The nearest grocery store is approximately 0,5 km away from Hotel Vuokatti & Suites and 1 km from Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments
Price, departure, general information and bookings
Includes:
Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apts, Chalet
HUSKY SAFARIS:
HIKING:
ACTIVITIES ON THE WATER:
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
NOTE:
* Child 4-14 yrs. except by Husky Trekking 10-14 yrs.
*Prices are valid for minimum 2 people if not stated otherwise.
*All safaris include safari outfit and safety instructions if needed.
Rate for 2019:
Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apts, Chalet (Child 4-14yrs)
* Kindly contact the provider with regards to commission!
Season for 2019:
Mr Kimmo Laasonen
Vuokatti Safaris
Suvikkaantie 1, FI-88610 Vuokatti
Tel. +358 (0)40 9115 323
info@vuokattisafaris.com
Homepage: www.vuokattisafaris.com
We hold the right to make adjustments and ask you to kindly reconfirm the specific itinerary and pricing directly with the tour provider.
Includes:
Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apts, Chalet
- Accommodation in a chalet for 2-4 people
- Airport transfers on daytime flights (Kajaani airport)
- Linen&towels
- Final cleaning
- 5 activities mentioned in the program (2 x hiking, 1 x huskies, 1 x Lake Safari, 1 x canoeing)
- Transfers to the programs
- Accommodation in a double room
- Airport transfers on daytime flights (Kajaani airport)
- Breakfast buffet
- Free use of gym and sauna
- 5 activities mentioned in the program (2 x hiking, 1 x Lake Safari, 1 x huskies, 1 x canoeing)
- Transfers to the programs
- Accommodation in a double room
- Airport transfers on daytime flights (Kajaani airport)
- Breakfast buffet
- 5 activities mentioned in the program (2 x hiking, 1 x Lake Safari, 1 x huskies, 1 x canoeing)
- Transfers to the programs
- Accommodation in a chalet for 2-4 people
- Airport transfers on daytime flights (Kajaani airport)
- Linen&towels
- Final cleaning
- Breakfast buffet
- 5 activities mentioned in the program (2 x hiking, 1 x huskies, 1 x Lake Safari, 1 x canoeing)
- Transfers to the programs
HUSKY SAFARIS:
- Tour in Husky Arena 1h: 19€/ adult, 12€/ child
- Nuppu and Nallo Trail 1,5h: 59€/ adult, 39€/ child
- Husky Scooter 1h: 69€/ person / circuit trail
- Husky Trekking 3-4h: 99€/ adult, 59€/ child
- Husky Ride in a Snowy Ski Tunnel 1h: 139€/ person, 2h 189€/ person
- Winter fun in Ski tunnel 2h: 179€/ person
HIKING:
- Hiking in the Hills 2h: 49€/ adult, 29€/ child
- Finnish nature for families 2h: 49€/ adult, 29€/ child
- Nordic Walking 2h: 59€/ adult, 39€/ child
- Hiidenportti National Park 5h: 149€/ adult, 89€/ child
ACTIVITIES ON THE WATER:
- Canoe & Kayak Trip 2h: 79€/ adult, 49€/ child
- Lake Safari 3h: 109€/ adult, 69€/ child (minimum group size is 4 persons)
- Fishing 3h: 149€/ adult, 89€/ child (minimum and maximum group size is 2 persons)
- Church boat tour 2h: 490€/ group 6-12 people
- Tar route 3h: 590€/ group 6-12 people
- Sun Tracker Cruise, 3h: 790€/ group 1-11 persons
- American Barbecue Cruise, 4h: 990€/group 1-11 persons + menu 25 € / person
- Fishing trip, 3h: 790€/group 1-11 persons + snacks 10 € / person
- Fishing trip for a day, 8h: 1290€/group 1-11 persons + snacks 25 € / person
- Need for Speed, 1h: 590€/group 1-11 persons
- Speedy trip to Terrace, 2h: 790€/group 1-11 persons
- A Boat trip to a Hot Spring, 5h: 1090 € with one sauna/ group 1-11 persons 1290 € with two saunas/group 1-11 persons
- Bear Watching 10h: 280€/ person/ min. 4 persons, 235€/ person/ min. 6 persons 200€/ person/ min. 10 persons
- Deserted Island Excursion 1 night: by request (more information)
- Deserted Island Day Excursion 8h: by request (min. group size is 4 persons)
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
- Sotkamo Tour 2h: 59€/ adult 39€/ child
- Finnish Culinary Experience 3h: 119€/ person + drink package 40€/ person
- Vuokatti Games 2h: 59€/ person
NOTE:
* Child 4-14 yrs. except by Husky Trekking 10-14 yrs.
*Prices are valid for minimum 2 people if not stated otherwise.
*All safaris include safari outfit and safety instructions if needed.
Rate for 2019:
Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apts, Chalet (Child 4-14yrs)
- 01.05. - 20.06.2019: 734 €/ adult, 368 €/ child
- 23.06. - 31.08.2019: 824 €/ adult, 368 €/ child
- 01.09. - 15.10. 2019: 734 €/ adult, 368 €/ child
- 01.05. - 09.06.2019: 839 €/ adult, 468 €/ child
- 10.06. - 11.08.2019: 909 €/ adult, 468 €/ child
- 12.08. - 15.09.2019: 839 €/ adult, 468 €/ child
- 01.05. - 25.06.2019: 818 €/ adult, 396 €/ child
- 26.06. - 26.07.2019: 869 €/ adult, 396 €/ child
- 27.07. - 06.10.2019: 818 €/ adult, 396 €/ child
- 01.05. - 25.06.2019: 962 €/ adult, 312 €/ child
- 26.06. - 26.07.2019: 1 005 €/ adult, 312 €/ child
- 27.07. - 06.10.2019 962 €/ adult, 312 €/ child
* Kindly contact the provider with regards to commission!
Season for 2019:
- Availability: 01.05. – 15.10.2019
Mr Kimmo Laasonen
Vuokatti Safaris
Suvikkaantie 1, FI-88610 Vuokatti
Tel. +358 (0)40 9115 323
info@vuokattisafaris.com
Homepage: www.vuokattisafaris.com
We hold the right to make adjustments and ask you to kindly reconfirm the specific itinerary and pricing directly with the tour provider.
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Getting there:
The easiest way to reach Vuokatti is by flight via Helsinki. Helsinki is easily accessible, no matter from where you are travelling from, and is served by many international flights. If you want to travel with your own car, you can reach Helsinki via ferry from Tallinn, Stockholm, Travemünde and Rostock. Flybe flights from Helsinki to Kajaani take around 1 hour 20 min. The airport is 40 km away and there is a bus connection from the airport direct to Vuokatti. The nearest train station is located in Kajaani. There are several daily trains from different destination, most of them conveniently link in with the local bus timetables. Long-distance and city buses bring passengers straight to Vuokatti. Train: timetables and prices Bus: timetables and prices Guests can also use rent-a-car or taxi services. The taxi number for the area is +358 600 398 200. Links Text & Pictures in Dropbox |
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