Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Iso-Syte
You'll arrive at one of three airports (Kuusamo, Rovaniemi, or Oulu) and arrange your own transfer to Iso-Syte in Finland's southernmost mountainous region. Once you reach the Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel, you'll check in to your traditional Finnish log cabin, which serves as your base for the next 7 nights.
Optional Activities
- Arrange transfer from arrival airport to Iso-Syte accommodation
Landmarks/POIs Iso-Syte - Day 2
Canoe Tour on Lake Naamanka
After getting a briefing on technique and receiving your equipment, you'll paddle a canoe across Lake Naamanka with a guide. Two people share each canoe, so you'll have a paddling partner as you move quietly across the water watching for wildlife. Partway through the tour, you'll pull over to shore for coffee and a break by an open fire. The whole outing takes about 2.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canoe tour on Lake Naamanka with expert guide
- Coffee break over open fire on shore
Landmarks/POIs Lake Naamanka - Day 3
Nordic Walking in the Forest
You'll receive instruction on Nordic walking technique, then head out with a guide through pristine Finnish forest. This walking sport uses about 90% of your muscles as you set your own pace through untouched nature. The tour runs for approximately 2.5 hours, and you can adjust the intensity based on what feels right for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nordic walking tour in forest with expert guide
- Day 4
Husky Farm Visit
At a husky farm, you'll meet the friendly sled dogs that spend their summers there. The farm owner shows you around and talks about how the huskies live and work, then you'll pick one of the dogs to take for a walk through the forest. This experience lasts about 2.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Husky farm tour with owner
- Walk with a husky in the forest
- Day 5
Mountain Bike Tour
Mountain bikes are provided for a self-guided cycling tour through the forests and fells around Syte. Route maps are available at the hotel, and the staff can suggest trails that match your skill level. You'll spend the day riding at your own pace and finding scenic routes that interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain bike tour with rental
- Route consultation with experienced staff
- Days 6 - 7
Leisure and Arctic Spa
You have two full days to either relax or stay active, depending on what you want. The Arctic Spa is included with your stay, so you can use the traditional Finnish sauna, steam sauna, hot tub, therapy pool with hydrotherapy jets, and cold pool to recover from earlier activities. If you feel like doing something more, the hotel can book optional activities like rafting or hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daily access to Arctic Spa
- Traditional Finnish sauna
- Steam sauna
- Hot tub
- Therapy pool with hydrotherapy jets
- Cold pool
Optional Activities
- Rafting excursion (available for booking on site)
- Hiking excursion (available for booking on site)
- Day 8
Departure from Iso-Syte
Have breakfast at the hotel before arranging your transfer back to your departure airport (Kuusamo, Rovaniemi, or Oulu). You'll organize this transfer on your own, then head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Arrange transfer from Iso-Syte to departure airport
