Trip Details
Tour Rating: challenge
LOCATION: Kiilopaa, Finland
# NIGHTS: 7 nights
Group size: 8 people
Price: £1650
Spend the week as we explore the beautiful Finnish wilderness on skis and fat bikes.
In a small group, we will spend the week exploring the nearby fat-bike trails whilst staying in a beautiful log cabin on the edge of Urho Kekkoknen National Park. Then we will head out for a mini hut-to-hut ski tour for 3 days. Learning the art of backcountry Nordic skiing whilst staying in some incredible wilderness huts. Finishing the adventure with a traditional Finnish sauna and ice-hole dip!
25th Jan - 1st February 2025 - £1650
8-15th February 2025 x Bird Outdoors - SOLD OUT
8-15th March 2025- SOLD OUT
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Trip deposit
Secure your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. The full amount will then be due 90 days before the trip departs.
What’s Included?
4 days of Nordic backcountry skiing
2 days Fatbiking & hire
2 nights in wilderness cabins
5 nights in our log cabin
Ski, ski boots & sled hire
Lead by fully qualified Wilderness guide
All meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner*
Opportunity to try traditional Finnish sauna
What’s not Included?
Transport to the starting point
*Evening meal on the final day
Insurance
*We will help you book your transport to our starting point - we encourage you to use public transport to align with our eco-tourism standards.
Accommodation
During the trip we will be based in a beautiful log cabin on the edge of the national park. This is a modern cabin with sauna. Then we will stay in wilderness huts on our ski expedition. These are basic huts with no running water or electricity.
Please note that since this is a remote wilderness tour, some changes to the itinerary are possible on the location due to weather and similar reasons.
This is what its all about…
Reviews
Don’t just take our word for it, here is what the lovely folk that have joined us thought about our trips.
“One of the most memorable trip’s I have ever had. From the stunning scenery, to the wild sauna’s, cooking on an open fire and the whittling in the evenings, Sophie had thought of everything to capture such a wonderful meaningful experience.”
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES
A detailed recommended packing list for personal items to bring will be sent with your booking documentation.
For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here
FULL T&CS
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Any other questions? (FAQ)
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
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WHERE DO I FLY TO?
The best place is Ivalo Airport (30-minute bus ride away from our starting point) or Rovaniemi Airport which requires you to get a 3.5 hour bus to our starting point. We can help you organise transport from either of these airports to our starting point.
WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO ARRIVE?
There will be a group briefing on the first day of the trip so please plan to arrive for 5pm to our cabin in Kiilopää. Then we have a chance that evening to go through the plan for the week and pack the sleds before heading off the next morning. We spend the first and last night of the trip at our basecamp cabin so you are welcome to leave anything here you don’t wish to take with you on the trip.
WHAT SHOULD MY SKIING ABILITY BE?
If you have some previous experience of downhill or cross-country skiing but have yet to discover the adventure and challenge of a multi-day ski touring expedition then this will be perfect for you. Although the techniques and equipment have much more in common with cross-country skiing than with downhill skiing it helps to have some experience being on skis before.
WHAT IF I'VE NEVER SKIED BEFORE?
Don’t worry the style of skiing we do here in Finland is very unique, not many have done it before. It’s a style of cross-country skiing which we will teach you the basics on the first morning and you will improve as the trip goes on. You just need a good level of fitness and a will to try and learn a new skill.
WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?
The food will be basic and homemade, and everything we cook will be vegetarian. We try to use as many natural ingredients as possible and we make sure we give you a taste of local Finnish food. You will be well fed during the trips and we make sure we are providing enough calories to fuel you during our adventure. Please remember we are in the Arctic so we do our best with the options that are available to us. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know beforehand.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes, travel insurance is a must. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance to cover you for all aspects this trip, including cancellation.
CAN I COME ON MY OWN?
Yes, our trips are perfect for solo travellers so this is perfect for you to join like-minded people.
HOW FIT DO I HAVE TO BE?
You need to have a good level of fitness and be used to moving for 5-6 hours a day (so it is ideal for hikers who want to challenge themselves in the Arctic conditions) You will take turns pulling a sled weighing 25kg and skiing from 10-15km a day. Some days are more challenging than others so be ready for an adventure.
ANY MORE QUESTIONS?
Feel free to give us a call or send us a message if you want to know any more about our trips.
Reserve your spot
Reserve your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. Choose your dates and then the full amount will be due 90 days before the trip departs.