Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Kuusamo
You'll arrive at Kuusamo airport and head to Martinselkonen Wilds Centre, which is a converted guard station now functioning as a modern guest house. After checking in, you'll have dinner and get a briefing about what the week's skiing program will look like.
- Start point
- Lentokentäntie, 93800 Kuusamo, Finland (Kuusamo airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Martinselkonen Wilds Centre 
- Day 2
Ski Expedition East
Following breakfast, you'll start the skiing expedition heading east to the furthest point of the tour. Lunch stops halfway through, then you'll ski a few more kilometres before coming back to the accommodation. After hours on the snow, you can relax in the traditional wood-heated sauna to warm up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Outdoor lunch during skiing expedition), Dinner, Snack (Afternoon coffee/tea with snack)
Included Activities
- Skiing expedition heading east
- Sauna session
- Day 3
Martinselkonen Nature Reserve
Today you'll ski through Martinselkonen nature reserve, crossing swamps and ancient spruce forests. You might spot tracks of brown bears, wolves, lynxes, and wolverines in the snow, though the bears are hibernating during winter. By afternoon you'll reach Arola guest house, which is known for its delicious meals made from local ingredients. Dinner happens in a traditional log house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Outdoor lunch during skiing), Dinner (Dinner in traditional log house made from local ingredients), Snack (Afternoon coffee/tea with snack)
Included Activities
- Skiing through Martinselkonen nature reserve
Landmarks/POIs Martinselkonen Nature Reserve - Day 4
Teerilampi Wilderness Hut
You'll ski to Teerilampi wilderness hut where the assistance guide has prepared lunch. Hot soup and sandwiches are served around an open fire. From there you'll return to Arola in the afternoon for another night of warm hospitality and sauna time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot soup and selection of sandwiches around open fire at Teerilampi wilderness hut), Dinner, Snack (Afternoon coffee/tea with snack)
Included Activities
- Skiing to Teerilampi wilderness hut
- Sauna session
Landmarks/POIs Teerilampi Wilderness Hut - Day 5
Longest Skiing Day to Rajakartano
This is the longest skiing day, taking you northward through forests, lakes, and wetlands. You'll stop for lunch midway through before reaching Rajakartano, a former border guard station now converted into a guesthouse on Lake Hossanjärvi near Hossa National Park. The traditional Finnish lake-side sauna is waiting, and if you're feeling adventurous, you can try ice swimming in the hole in the ice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Outdoor lunch midway through skiing expedition), Dinner, Snack (Afternoon coffee/tea with snack)
Included Activities
- Longest skiing expedition through diverse landscape
- Sauna session
- Ice swimming (optional within activity)
Optional Activities
- Ice swimming in Lake Hossanjärvi
Landmarks/POIs Rajakartano Lake Hossanjärvi Hossa National Park 
- Day 6
Hossa National Park
Your final skiing day explores Hossa National Park, which was established in 2017 to celebrate Finland's 100 years of independence. You'll navigate through ridges, small lakes, ponds, and beautiful pine heathlands. This route includes some steeper uphill sections, though most are fairly short. Lunch happens at Hossa Visitor Centre where you can browse the small souvenir shop. You can pick a shorter or longer route back to the accommodation for one last hot sauna. If the weather cooperates, northern lights might appear to finish off the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Hossa Visitor Centre), Dinner, Snack (Afternoon coffee/tea with snack)
Included Activities
- Skiing through Hossa National Park
- Visit to Hossa Visitor Centre
- Sauna session
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping at Hossa Visitor Centre
- Shorter or longer return route from Hossa Visitor Centre
Landmarks/POIs Hossa National Park Hossa Visitor Centre - Day 7
Departure from Kuusamo
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Kuusamo airport (about 1 hour drive) for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
