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. Observe and photograph bears from specially designed wooden hides
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. Observe and photograph bears from specially designed wooden hides
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. Additional, you can observe and photograph bears in they natural habitat from specially designed wooden hides and maybe you take the shot of a lifetime. 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: 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 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: Bear watching
Welcome to Finnish wilderness where you can experience Europa’s largest carnivore in the nature! The Brown Bear (Ursus Arctos) is the national symbol of Finland and can weight up to 300kg. Truly an unforgettable experience and the best opportunity to take the shot of a lifetime from the comfort and safety of our specially designed hides.
Our first-class wild animal observation place is located near Vuokatti in Viiksimo, Kuhmo. In this area, large carnivores have been photographed for over 30 years as it provides an excellent opportunity to see and photograph wolverines, bears and wolves. Especially wolverines and bears are frequent visitors of this area.
At 2pm transfer from Vuokatti to Viiksimo. You’ll be escorted to a wooden hide where you can safely wait for the appearance of the bears. There is one seat for everyone with a camera hole and the hide has a dry toilet. Packed picnic food is provided for the evening. After magical evening accompanied by bears, at 9.30pm you will be escorted back to our bus and transfer back to Vuokatti.
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 in a double/ family room or in Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments in a cottage.
Hotel Vuokatti & Suites Apartments:
Idyllic high-standard Hotel Vuokatti & Suites is located by Lake Nuas in Vuokatti. This resort guarantees high-standard holiday for the whole family whether you want to accommodate in a hotel room or in a luxurious two-bedroom apartment with sauna and terrace. Resort facilities include a free Gym, a free car parking space and heating posts, private beach and swimming, free wireless internet access, tennis court, mini golf course, spacious saunas and outdoor pool, a café and a la carte restaurant with magnificent views to the lake.
Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments:
Self catering spacious holiday apartments. Always included – swimming, campfire place with firewood etc. The Vuokatinmaa holiday apartments by Lake Nuas were built keeping the holiday-makers’ pleasurable stay in mind. All holiday apartments have saunas, showers, fireplaces, drying cupboards, flat screen TV sets, CD players, telephones and wireless internet access. Also, all the holiday apartments have a complete, practical kitchen with dinner sets and appliances.
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.
Day 3: 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 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: Bear watching
Welcome to Finnish wilderness where you can experience Europa’s largest carnivore in the nature! The Brown Bear (Ursus Arctos) is the national symbol of Finland and can weight up to 300kg. Truly an unforgettable experience and the best opportunity to take the shot of a lifetime from the comfort and safety of our specially designed hides.
Our first-class wild animal observation place is located near Vuokatti in Viiksimo, Kuhmo. In this area, large carnivores have been photographed for over 30 years as it provides an excellent opportunity to see and photograph wolverines, bears and wolves. Especially wolverines and bears are frequent visitors of this area.
At 2pm transfer from Vuokatti to Viiksimo. You’ll be escorted to a wooden hide where you can safely wait for the appearance of the bears. There is one seat for everyone with a camera hole and the hide has a dry toilet. Packed picnic food is provided for the evening. After magical evening accompanied by bears, at 9.30pm you will be escorted back to our bus and transfer back to Vuokatti.
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 in a double/ family room or in Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments in a cottage.
Hotel Vuokatti & Suites Apartments:
Idyllic high-standard Hotel Vuokatti & Suites is located by Lake Nuas in Vuokatti. This resort guarantees high-standard holiday for the whole family whether you want to accommodate in a hotel room or in a luxurious two-bedroom apartment with sauna and terrace. Resort facilities include a free Gym, a free car parking space and heating posts, private beach and swimming, free wireless internet access, tennis court, mini golf course, spacious saunas and outdoor pool, a café and a la carte restaurant with magnificent views to the lake.
Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments:
Self catering spacious holiday apartments. Always included – swimming, campfire place with firewood etc. The Vuokatinmaa holiday apartments by Lake Nuas were built keeping the holiday-makers’ pleasurable stay in mind. All holiday apartments have saunas, showers, fireplaces, drying cupboards, flat screen TV sets, CD players, telephones and wireless internet access. Also, all the holiday apartments have a complete, practical kitchen with dinner sets and appliances.
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:
Hotel Vuokatti & Suites Apartments
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 2018:
Hotel Vuokatti & Suites
* Kindly contact the provider with regards to commission!
Season for 2018:
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:
Hotel Vuokatti & Suites Apartments
- Accommodation in a double/ family room for 5 nights
- Airport transfers (Kajaani airport)
- Breakfast buffet
- Free use of gym and sauna
- 5 activities mentioned in the program (2 x hiking, 1 x bear watching, 1 x huskies, 1 x canoeing)
- Transfers to the programs
- Accommodation in a chalet for 4 persons for 5 nights
- Airport transfers (Kajaani airport)
- Linen & towels
- Final cleaning
- 5 activities mentioned in the program (2 x hiking, 1 x bear watching, 1 x huskies, 1 x canoeing)
- Transfers to the programs
- Self catering with shopping assistance
HUSKY SAFARIS:
- Tour in Husky Arena 1h: 19€/ adult, 12€/ child
- Nuppu and Nallo Trail 1,5h: 59€/ adult, 39€/ child
- Husky Scooter 1h: 49€/ person / circuit trail
- Husky Trekking 3-4h: 99€/ adult, 59€/ child
- Husky Ride in a Snowy Ski Tunnel 1h: 129€/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: 129€/ adult, 79€/ child
ACTIVITIES ON THE WATER:
- Canoe & Kayak Trip 2h: 69€/ adult, 49€/ child
- Lake Safari 3h: 89€/ adult, 49€/ child
- Fishing 2h: 99€/ adult, 59€/ child
- RIB-Boat Safari 2h: 850€/ group 1-12 people
- RIB-Boat to Kajaani 4h: 1090€/ group 1-12 people
- RIB Boat and Floating in a Waterproof Suit 2h: 850€/ group 1-12 people
- Church boat tour 2h: 490€/ group 6-12 people
- Tar route 3h: 590€/ group 6-12 people
- Bear Watching 10h: 275€/ person
- Deserted Island Excursion 1 night: 392€/ person (more information)
- Deserted Island Day Excursion 8h: 225€/ person
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
- Sotkamo Tour 2h: 59€/ adult 39€/ child
- Finnish Culinary Experience 3h: 99€/ person + drink package 32€/ 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 2018:
Hotel Vuokatti & Suites
- 15.04 – 10.06. / 03.09. – 20.09.2018: 737 €/ adult, 430 €/ child
- 11.06. – 02.09.2018: 823 €/ adult, 430 €/ child
- 15.04 - 22.06.2018: 662 €/ adult, 331 €/ child
- 24.06. – 31.08.2018: 743 €/ adult, 331 €/ child
- 01.09. – 20.09.2018: 662 €/ adult, 331 €/ child
* Kindly contact the provider with regards to commission!
Season for 2018:
- Availability: 17.04.2018 – 20.09.2018
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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