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- Exodus Adventure Travels
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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- Age range 16 to 99

Highlights
- Go snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park
- Spend the day skiing in Ruka
- Dogsled the Riisitunturi woods
- Build your own quinzee snow shelter
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Basecamp Oulanka (dinner)
- Day 2 Snowshoe hike in Oulanka National Park (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 3 Cross-country skiing on Juuma Lake; free afternoon (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 4 Dogsledding in Riisitunturi National Park; Northern Lights snowshoe excursion (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 5 Free day in Ruka for optional activities (breakfast,dinner)
- Day 6 Wilderness skills, including quinzee-building and fire-making; optional night in the quinzee (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 7 Optional activities including guided snowshoeing trip; farewell dinner (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 8 End Basecamp Oulanka (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- LFLorenzo· December 20th, 2022Transfers were smooth and on time. Staff and...Show moreTrip date: December 2022
- HBHannah· February 10th, 2020An absolutely amazing week with a great bunch...Show moreTrip date: February 2020
- Kerryn· December 20th, 2019The Finnish wilderness week was sensational...Show moreTrip date: December 2019
- Christie· April 15th, 2019Alternate accommodations were made for us at...Show moreTrip date: April 2019
- APaul Jones· January 7th, 2013Absolutely wonderful scenery - sparkling snow covered trees and permanent twilight give it a magical feel. The activities were a lot of fun even at minus thirty and good clothing and equipment is all provided. It's certainly laid back and anyone can have a go at most things if they don't mind falling over a few times. There is plenty of free time on this trip, so make the most of the sauna, the mini hot tub and the (costly) optional activities or come prepared with uno and a good book. The cabins have brilliant underfloor heating, the food is tasty and plentiful (lunch isShow moreTrip date: January 2013
- ASteven Headon· March 3rd, 2012Wow what a week, we had a fantastic time, Eki was an excellent guide, the food was great, scenery stunning and the activities were brilliant. Only downside was no Northern Lights but still a great week to remember and the weather can't be helped.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The trip highlights were the snowshoe trip to Castle Rocks and Dog Sledding.What did you think of your group leader?Eki was a great group leader and made the week go very smoothly and we always felt informed as where we needed to be and when. Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Take your own baselayers, hat and gloves - essential to keep warm. Be ready for an active week!Is there anything else you would like to add?The equipment provided was excellent so other than your own baselayers and evening clothes there is very little travellers need to take with them.Show moreTrip date: March 2012
- ANatasha Perryman· February 28th, 2012The best holiday I have ever been on! The trip was perfectly organised from start to "Finnish", Basecamp Oulanka is a wonderful place to stay, our leaders at Basecamp were super, and we had a great group of Exodus travellers.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?I loved the husky sledding, it was a great experience. The owners of the husky farm, Marika and Lauri without a doubt love their dogs and look after them so well. The trip out through the wilderness was fantastic, all you could hear was the dogs panting and the "pad pad pad" of the dogs feet on the deep snow.  The scenery was beautiful, so much so that I had to pinch myself a couple of times to make sure I really was there - it felt like being in a David Attenborough programme! What did you think of your group leader?Henri and Hanna were both superb - great leaders, always happy to help out with questions, extra clothing, advice on activities. They both have a great sense of humour and did everything they could to make us all feel at home.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Take your own base layers (I used merino wool and didn't have to change them all week - it's miracle stuff!). When you go out for the husky sled it might be a good idea to take a slightly warmer jacket as you will not be moving around as much as during the other activities.It is very quiet at Oulanka Basecamp - no TV, no music, no wireless, no internet, which I think is great as it is billed as a get-away holiday and that's exactly what it is - perfect! Is there anything else you would like to add?It was just wonderful! I loved it so much at Oulanka that I didn't want to come home. Exodus, if there might be an option to extend by a few days to make a 10 day trip I think that might be even better than five stars!Show moreTrip date: February 2012
- ATracy Buckland· February 7th, 2012A totally incredible experience that will stay with me for a long long time. One of the best holidays i have EVER had! Oulanka is a magical place that will change the way you think and feel about life!What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?There were so many moments i will never forget.....Snoe shoeing, forest frisbee in snow shoes for the first time, tree hugging!, Husky sledging through wilderness that can only be described as indescribable, and coming off head first into a snow filled ditch, ice climbing, cross country skiing and learning to go uphill on skis, snowmobiling and hitting 95kpm accross a frozen lake, The ice bar in Ruka, sledging, tobogganing, kick sledge races, downhill skiing lessons, walking the little bear trail without getting lost, rolling in the snow in nothing but a swimsuit, building an igloo and nearly staying the whole night! Watching an amazing arctic sunset at 2 in the afternoon, and..... the icing on the cake.....Nearly 2 hours of The Aurora Borealis on the flight home...SPECTACULAR!What did you think of your group leader?Henri was amazing, so friendly and knowledgable. Henri and Hanna made the trip, and basecamp became a place that i never wanted to leave (except to have more fun of course)!Do you have any advice for potential travellers?BOOK IT NOW!There isnt anything about this trip that i would change or complain about...it was PERFECT!!!Is there anything else you would like to add?This is a trip of a lifetime and should not be missed by anyone who has a spirit of adventure, a love of the great outdoors and doesnt mind the cold!Show moreTrip date: February 2012
- AGary Bourne· February 6th, 2012Without doubt 1 of the best holidays I've been on, the activities, the accommodation, the surroundings and the instructors and food where first classWhat was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Everything was so good it's hard to pick, but husky sledding through the national park was truly spectacular, the scenery the silence and the dogs were brilliant, something I will never forgetWhat did you think of your group leader?Our group leader henri was brilliant, he had a wealth of knowledge on all activities, was a great instructor, and so informative about the area and it's environment, very sociable great to be around, a great friend.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?If you like outdoor winter activities DO THIS!! You will have a truely awesome timeIs there anything else you would like to add?In your free time pop along to ruka if you like snowboarding or skiing, excellent resort and excellent runs for all from beginners to pros, and hardly any1 on the runs, brilliant. All in all this holiday far exceeded my expectations in all ways, i genuinely thoroughly enjoyed this holiday and highly recommend it :)Show moreTrip date: February 2012
- ALindsay Denman· January 19th, 2012Amazing adventure, setting absolutely perfect. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?There were many, but possibly just slightly in the lead was the husky driving - what an experience.What did you think of your group leader?Hannah was fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, definitely went the 'extra mile'. Do you have any advice for potential travellers?They really do provide everything you need. The cabins are well heated, plenty of hot water. Food is good and plenty of it. Energy bars are a good idea to bring, just to take you over from lunch to dinner. Is there anything else you would like to add?This is truly an amazing experience, you get to try out things that you would not normally do and the setting is beautiful. You can go at your own pace, there is no pressure. Don't worry about age, matures do as well (if not better than!) the youngsters.Show moreTrip date: January 2012
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Neil
Asked on July 19th, 2024Can you provide a list of all the optional activities for the Finnish Wilderness Week that will start on Dec. 22nd of 2024?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written July 2024
There are several extra excursions available: Downhill skiing: From €80 (equipment and ski pass), Make your own Lappish drum: €75 per drum, Ice karting: €60 per person, Abseiling by Jurava waterfall: €75 per person, Sauna Joga: €40 per person, Riisitunturi snowshoeing: €120 per person, Ice fishing: €75 per adult, Reindeer farm visit: €95 per person, Full-day husky safari: From €280-€315 per person, Snowmobile safari: €90-€130 per person.
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Traveler•Written July 2024If in case something happens before 70 days and I have to cancel, would I get a full refund?
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Traveler•Written July 2024Do you offer ice climbing lessons?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written July 2024
We do not offer ice climbing at the moment. Deposits are non-refundable but can be applied to a new trip. Outside of 70 days: Deposit can be transferred to a new booking made within 12 months. 69 to 42 days: 50% of holiday cost. 41 to 21 days: 75% of holiday cost. 21 days or after: 100% of holiday cost.
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Traveler•Written July 2024Ok, thank you. Do you know if they are planning to offer it in December 2024?
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Traveler•Written October 2024Hi, where can I get my travel insurance information? I purchased one from Tour Radar. I think it is showing up as 'Single Supplement' under the price breakdown.
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Judith
Asked on June 25th, 2024How do we get to the place from Helsinki? Does everybody meet up at Helsinki airport and a bus gets us there or do we have to get there ourselves?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written June 2024
Exodus provides one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Start hotel: Basecamp Oulanka, Myllykoskentie 30, 93900 Kuusamo, Finland. Recommended arrival time: Check-in is from 4pm. Airport: Kuusamo Airport (KAO) or Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) depends on the departure date.
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Kelly
Asked on January 12th, 2023Is this still available
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written January 2023
We still have a few spaces available, however, being close to departure, the trip is on request. This means that we need to check with our local operations team that all the components of the tour package can be confirmed for you. To request the space, we would require full payment - if your place is available, you will be confirmed on the tour. If it is not available, you will be issued a full refund of any pre-authorised funds.
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Douglas
Asked on September 26th, 2022What are the chances of seeing the northern lights?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written September 2022
One of the highlights of this trip is the evening snowshoeing under the Northern Lights - you need to have a clear window of weather with no clouds, and then the chances of seeing them are quite good.
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Chris
Asked on September 17th, 2022what is the most practical airport to fly into for this tour?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written September 2022
The closest airport is Kuusamo Airport which is approximately 45min away. It's not possible to reach the property by public transport and we recommend meeting the group transfer which is booked to coincide with the group flights from London.
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Traveler•Written September 2022Are any discounts offered for Seniors 65+ or Military Veterans?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written September 2022
We don't offer any senior or military discounts.
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Traveler•Written October 2022Are cross-country skis both skaters and lateral stride available? Do you provide vegetarian meals? Do you have fat-tire snow-bikes?
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Traveler•Written October 2022What is the cost of the single-supplement?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written October 2022
Yes country skis are both skaters and lateral stride are available. Yes we can accommodate vegetarians for this trip as long as we note at time of booking. Fat tire biking is not offered on this trip.
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written October 2022
Single rooms are fully booked for the 9th December departure. Would you be willing to share a two-bedded room with another male traveler?
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Traveler•Written October 2022Is the price less if a client flies in to Kuusamo on their own?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written October 2022
The tour land only from 9 December to 16 December is USD$3549.00 based on twin share room. With the special promotion, you get a 10% discount, bringing the total to US$3194.00 for a male twin share price.
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