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Ski Trek Through Pristine Wilderness

Experience the frozen beauty of Lapland 

Guided Small Group Tour

Dates

Duration

February 10-17, 2024
February 17-24, 2024
February 24-March 2, 2024
March 2-9, 2024
March 9-16, 2024
March 16-23, 2024
March 23-30, 2024
March 30- April 6, 2024
April 6-13, 2024

8 days/7 nights

Suitable

Price

For experienced skiers with good fitness level

From EUR 1090

This tour is operated by a small family business that has been taking people on nature tours since 1982, and  is now run by the second generation of nature lovers. This is an unforgettable ski trek through pristine Arctic tundra and forests in the beautiful Pallas-Yllästunturi National park in Western Lapland. 

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Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is Finland's third largest national park and covers an area of 1,020 square kilometres. The landscape of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is dominated by a chain of fells stretching for approximately 100 km. These are the remnants of an ancient folded mountain range and today's rounded fells are the worn-down bases of those mountains. The highest point in the national park is Taivaskero in the Pallastunturi Fells, which is 809 metres above sea level. The nature in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is diverse and varied with mires, heath forests, old-growth forests in their natural state and open fells. There are over 500 kilometres of ski trails in the national park.

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Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is Finland's most popular national park. The landscape of Pallastunturi Fells has been chosen as one of Finland's national landscapes. The information centre in Pallas gives you an excellent insight into the Lappish traditions and nature.

 

As there is no light pollution here, you can admire the starry sky with the Milky Way at night, and might even witness the Northern Lights dancing across the sky, if you are lucky.

Tour Highlights

  • Experience the amazing frozen beauty of Lapland's fell country

  • Explore Finland's most popular national park

  • Learn about Lapland's nature & culture

  • Admire the starry sky with the Milky Way

  • If lucky, watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky

  • Enjoy the company of fellow guests from different backgrounds & nationalities

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival 
Transportation from Kolari train station or Kittilä airport to our base. Enjoy dinner and get to know your fellow travellers followed by a short overview of the following day's program. Overnight in rooms for 2-4 persons.

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Day 2:  Tour briefing & short ski trip
After breakfast our guide tells us about today's program and the program for the rest of the week. Today we make a shorter skiing trip in the surrounding area and return back to our accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 3: Ski through woodlands to Keimiö
After breakfast we check our skis, and other equipment and pack our luggage for the transportation. We start the tour by skiing to Keimiöjärvi and from there onwards to Keimiö where sauna and dinner are waiting for us. Todays' skiing distance ca. 25 km through varying woodland.

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Day 4: Visit to national park information centre
From Keimiö the trek continues to Pallas. We visit the information centre of the Pallas-Ylläs National Park where  we learn more about the nature of this area and its’ flora and fauna. From Pallas we continue along the Pallas Fells to Kerässieppi or Raattama. Dinner and overnight. Today's skiing distance ca. 33 km through forest and fell areas.

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Your tour price includes a donation

to a conservation project in Finland. 

Day 5: Day Trip
Breakfast followed by a skiing in the surrounding forest and fell areas. Lunch break at an open fire or in a hut. Return back to our accommodation. Dinner and overnight. Today's skiing distance ca. 20 km.

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Day 6: Overnight in a wilderness cabin
After breakfast we continue towards north through wooden landscape to Hannukuru wilderness cabin, where we have a break. From Hannukuru we continue our tour over open fells to Hietajärvi lake and Pippovuoma swamp. After crossing Ounasjoki we will reach Ketomella and our wilderness cabin. Today's distance ca. 31 km.

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Day 7: Last day of skiing
After breakfast we ski to the wilderness hut of Sioskuru, and continue along the Pyhäkero Fells to the wilderness cabin in Pyhäkero. After a break we ski onwards to Hetta. Today's landscape is varied with some wooded and open fell ground. In the afternoon transfer by bus to our base. Todays' skiing distance ca. 30 km.

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Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Kolari train station or Kittilä airport.

Prices

We are quoting the price for this package in Euros as the currency fluctuations are quite volatile at the moment. Please give us a call to discuss your payment options.  Follow this link to convert from Euros to Australian Dollars.

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Tour price

From EUR 1090 per person

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What's included

  • Transfers from/to Kittilä airport

  • Luggage and other transportation according to programme

  • Accommodation in shared rooms with shared facilities

  • Guiding (6 days)

  • Full board (breakfast, lunch made by participants from breakfast buffet, dinner)

  • Sauna according to availability.

  • Visit to Pallas-Ylläs National Park Information Centre

  • A donation on your behalf to a conservation project in Finland - read more >

Booking Conditions

  • HEALTH & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    This tour is  rated 'intermediate'. All participants must be in good physical and mental health and possess good athletic ability to be able to participate in this tour.  All participants must     have skiing experience and be able to ski at least 4km/hour and 25-35 kms/day. This tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.

  • DAMAGE & BEHAVIOUR
    Should you cause any damage to the supplier's property during the tour, you will be financially liable. By signing up to this tour you agree to follow the instructions provided by your guide(s) at all times. You undertake to conduct yourself in a manner conducive to good group dynamics. If you act in a manner that threatens or disrupts the safety or enjoyment of others on the tour, the guide may require that you leave the tour. You will not be entitled to any refund for unused services and you will be responsible for any additional costs you incur.

  • SAFETY & TRAVEL INSURANCE
    All outdoor activities carry an element of risk and we require you to carry a comprehensive travel insurance to participate in this tour. You warrant that the information you provide regarding your health & fitness is accurate and there are no other medical issues (both physical/mental) that may impact your ability to participate in the tour without the need for special assistance.

  • WEATHER
    If the organisers do not deem one of the activities safe, they reserve the right to change the order of the activities or the content of the program if necessary due to the weather. In extreme conditions they might have to reschedule or cancel.

  • ALTERATIONS BY ORGANISER
    Sometimes the organiser has to make changes, usually because of circumstances out of their control. If this happens, they reserve the right at any time to substitute accommodation or activities. If this means extra cost to you, we’ll let you know.

  • ACCEPTANCE OF RISK
    You acknowledge that travel involves personal risks which may be greater than those present in your everyday life. This could be as a result of the adventurous nature of your trip or the visiting of destinations which present geographical risks and dangers.

Ask us about

  • Creating a tailor-made pre and/or post tour for you

  • Arrangements for special celebrations or milestones during this tour

What's not included

  • Meals other than described

  • Alcoholic beverages during meals unless mentioned

  • Outdoor clothing 

  • Skiing equipment

  • Tips or any other items of personal nature

  • Flights

  • Travel Insurance (compulsory, though!)

Please note

  • Maximum number of guests per tour is 15.

  • Minimum number for the tour to proceed is 2 guests.

  • Total distance of the trek is around 150kms.

  • You must have skiing experience and be able to ski at least 4km/hour and around 20-35 kms per day.

  • You only carry your backpack with you during the day.

  • This tour has guests of various nationalities.

  • You need to provide your own weather proof outdoor clothing and footwear. Packing list will be provided.

  • Travel insurance covering outdoor activities is compulsory.

  • We reserve the right to change the order of the activities or the content of the program if necessary due to the weather or other conditions.

Payment & cancellations

  • 20% deposit  is required within 7 days after your participation is confirmed

  • Balance due 70 days prior to travel

  • Cancellations:

    • More than 71 days prior to departure - loss of deposit

    • From 70 to 35 days prior to departure – loss of up to 50% of total cost

    • Less than 35 days prior to departure - loss of 100% of total cost

  • You must have a comprehensive travel insurance to join this tour to cover eg. any cancellation costs, should you not be able to travel

  • Our full terms & conditions can be found here (link)

Daylight & temperature

Days are getting gradually longer towards Spring.

Temperatures shown are averages. Temperatures can drop below -20 Degrees occasionally.

February

  • Sunrise around 9am and sunset around 4pm.

  • Average temperatures: high -7, low -12 Degrees Celsius

March

  • Sunrise 7.30/6.30am and sunset 5.30/8.30pm

  • Average temperatures: high -3, low -9 Degrees Celsius

April

  • Sunrise 6.30/5.30am and sunset between 8.30/9.30pm

  • Average temperatures: high +2, low -4 Degrees Celsius.

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