Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kajaani
You'll land in Kajaani and catch a shared transfer heading to Vuokatti, about 45 minutes north. Once you get to your hotel, check in and get settled for the week. It's a straightforward arrival day, so you'll have time to rest up before things get going.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments 
- Day 2
Husky Dog Sled Experience
After breakfast, you're heading to the husky farm to meet your guide and learn how dog sledding works. Then you'll take a short guided ride through the winter landscape covering roughly 3 km, sitting in the sled while your guide handles the team. It's a nice introduction to what these dogs can do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beginner dog sled safari (approximately 3 km, approximately 1 hour)
- Introduction to dog sled driving with guide
- Day 3
Snowshoe Hiking
Today you'll learn to use snowshoes, which were the traditional way Sami people got around these forests. Your guide will take you through snow-covered terrain for about 2 hours, and you'll quickly realize how much easier moving through deep snow becomes with them. You'll get a real feel for how people navigated Finnish nature this way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snowshoe hike through Finnish forests (approximately 2 hours)
- Instruction on snowshoe use
- Day 4
Snowmobile Safari
Your guide will give you instruction on snowmobile safety, then you'll head out on a fast-paced safari across snowy trails and groomed runs. You'll be riding for approximately 2 hours with another person, and you'll switch who's driving halfway through so both of you get time at the controls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snowmobile safari (approximately 2 hours)
- Day 5
Dog Sled Driving
Now it's your turn to drive a dog sled yourself. After your guide briefs you on handling the team, you'll ride through the wilderness for roughly 6 km with two people per sled, taking turns at the reins. Back at the kennel afterward, you'll warm up with hot drinks and snacks while hearing stories about what mushing is really like. The whole experience takes about 2 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dog sled safari—drive your own sled (approximately 6 km, approximately 2 hours)
- Hot drinks and snacks at dog kennel
- Information about musher life and practices
- Days 6 - 7
Free Time and Optional Activities
These two days are yours to use however you want. Snowshoes and pedal sledges are free to use, so you can take those out whenever. The area has downhill slopes, over 100 km of cross-country trails, and fat biking routes. If you're interested in chasing the Northern Lights, you can book that as an optional activity during these days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free use of snowshoes
- Free use of pedal sledges
Optional Activities
- Downhill skiing at Vuokatti slopes
- Cross-country skiing (over 100 km of trails available)
- Fat biking on groomed snow routes
- Northern Lights search tour (bookable on site)
Landmarks Vuokatti Ski Resort 
- Day 8
Departure from Kajaani
Have your final breakfast, then catch the shared transfer back to Kajaani airport or train station for your departure. The drive takes roughly 45 minutes, so plan accordingly depending on your flight or train time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
