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Self-drive Tour To The Pure Nature In North Karelia

5 days
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    You'll arrive at the guesthouse and get oriented with how the program works. There's a sauna to relax in, and you'll stay overnight to kick off your Finnish hiking adventure.

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sauna
  2. Day 2

    Koli National Park

    Head out to Koli National Park and check out the hills there. From Ukko-Koli Hill you can see Lake Pielinen spread out below. There are roughly 80 km of marked trails available, ranging from 1.5 km up to 61 km depending on your fitness level and what you're up for. The Koli Nature Centre Ukko can help you plan which trails work best for you.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking trails in Koli National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Trail selection based on fitness level (ranging from 1.5 to 61 kilometres)
    Landmarks
    Ukko-Koli Hill
    Lake Pielinen
    Koli National Park
    Koli Nature Centre Ukko
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  3. Day 3

    Wildlife Watching Tour

    This day involves a wildlife watching tour at Uuronlampi observation lodges. You'll get there around 2 pm and have some refreshments and an introduction. Then at 3 pm you head out by car for wildlife observation. After that you stay overnight at the lodge with snacks on hand, and in the morning around 8 am you'll return for breakfast.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack (Welcoming coffee, Karelian pasty and sweet bun), Snack (Snack during evening and night)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife watching tour at Uuronlampi observation lodges
    • Welcoming coffee with Karelian pasty and sweet bun
    • Introduction to predators and wildlife watching
    Landmarks
    Uuronlampi observation lodges
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  4. Day 4

    Relaxation and Nurmes Visit

    This is a more relaxed day at the guesthouse with lunch provided. Later you can head into Nurmes and visit the Karelian village if you want to pick up some things. By evening you'll have dinner back at the guesthouse, and there's another sauna session available.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Nurmes city
    • Visit to Karelian village
    • Shopping
    • Sauna
    Landmarks
    Nurmes
  5. Day 5

    Departure

    You'll have breakfast and then say goodbye as the tour wraps up.

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    Breakfast
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15

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12 to 85 years old

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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