Itinerary
- Day 1
Ivalo
You'll arrive in Ivalo and transfer through Finnish Lapland's landscape to reach Wilderness Hotel Muotka near Saariselkä. This is your base for the next week, located right at Urho Kekkonen National Park. After you settle in, the evening is free to get oriented and rest up before activities begin.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks/POIs Urho Kekkonen National Park 
- Day 2
Saariselkä
Starting from Killipää Fell Center, your guide leads a moderate hike through the national park. The exact route changes based on weather and trail conditions, but you're heading toward Kiilipää summit. Around the 2-hour mark, lunch happens over an open fire. The full hike runs about 4 hours, so you'll be back by early afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared over an open fire), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided moderate hike in Urho Kekkonen National Park
- Climb to Kiilipää summit
- Open fire lunch preparation
Landmarks/POIs Kiilipää Urho Kekkonen National Park - Day 3
Tankavaara
Head to Tankavaara, a village centered around gold mining history and culture. Your guide takes you through the gold museum first, then you'll hike into the surrounding wilderness. The main event is gold panning in the afternoon with all equipment provided. Anything you find is yours to keep. Plan for about 5 to 6 hours total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of gold museum
- Guided hike through wilderness around Tankavaara
- Gold panning with equipment provided
Landmarks/POIs Tankavaara Gold Village - Day 4
Saariselkä
This day is completely yours. Walk around the area if you like, or stay at the hotel and relax. Later in the evening, you'll take a swim in the small river Kakslauttanen, then enjoy a private Finnish sauna session that's reserved just for you for one hour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dip in river Kakslauttanen
- Private Finnish sauna session (1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding area
- Day 5
Saariselkä
Your guide takes you on a guided e-fat bike tour through the national park. You'll ride through the Lappish taiga and see the hilly landscapes around you. Snacks get passed around during the ride. Expect to be out for about 2 to 3 hours, so it's a nice half-day activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided e-fat bike tour through national park
- Helmet and bike rental included
Landmarks/POIs Urho Kekkonen National Park - Day 6
Saariselkä
At the husky farm, you learn how these dogs work, their training, and what life looks like for mushers. You pick between two options: a guided wilderness hike with the huskies running alongside you (about 3 hours), or a husky sled excursion on wheels (about 2 hours). Either way, you get hands-on time with the dogs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to husky farm with education on dog habits and musher life
- Guided wilderness hike with huskies (approximately 3 hours)
- Husky sled excursion on wheels (approximately 2 hours)
- Day 7
Saariselkä
Another free day to explore further if you want, or simply take things easy around the hotel and area. The sauna is heated again in the evening so you can unwind and relax after several days of activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private Finnish sauna session (1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Further explorations
- Day 8
Ivalo
Transfer to Ivalo airport for your departure, or talk with the hotel about extending your stay if you'd like to spend more time in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
