Programme description

Winter bestseller - 100 km in five skiing days. This guided cross-country skiing tour takes you to the beautiful Hossa national park and the remote eastern regions of Finland. You will ski through a vast, pristine wilderness, rarely encountering others along the route. The trail is prepared exclusively for your group, except on the first day, when we ski on regularly maintained tracks. To give you the best experience, the maximum group size is 12 skiers, plus an expert tour leader.  If you are lucky, and conditions are right, you might witness the Northern Lights’ dancing in the night sky to top off your skiing week!   

Tour highlights:
• Pristine wilderness - a real escape to the nature
• Picnics around open fires
• Snow-covered forests and frozen lakes
• Evening saunas
• Hossa national park 

Detailed programme

Day 1. Arrival

Upon arrival at Kuusamo airport, you will be greeted by a team member and transferred (1 hour) to Rajakartano guesthouse, located on the shore of Lake Hossanjärvi just outside Hossa National Park. There, you will meet your skiing guide who will be hosting the group throughout the holiday. After check-in, enjoy dinner and a briefing about the week’s programme. 

Day 2. Day tour in Hossa 17 km

We start our skiing week along the well-maintained tracks of Hossa national park where the landscape is dominated by pine heathlands, ridgelines, small lakes and streams. The terrain is varied, with a few steep but mostly short ascents and descents. Lunch is at the Hossa Visitor Centre, where you will also have the opportunity to visit a small souvenir shop. Back at the guesthouse, you’ll have your first chance to unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna. For the more adventurous, ice swimming is also an option - take a deep breath and dip yourself into the hole in the ice!

Day 3. Day tour at Martinselkonen 17 km

After breakfast, a short transfer (45 min) takes us to Martinselkonen Wilds Centre, our base for two nights. Today’s circular tour heads north into the Martinselkonen nature reserve, which was established to protect the region’s swamp areas, home to many bird and insect species. Martinselkonen features mires, ponds and lakes, ancient forests and spruce trees draped in beard lichen. Lunch is enjoyed at a wilderness huts operated by Parks&Wildlife Finland. The terrain today is mainly flat, as it will be for the rest of the week. 

Day 4. Day tour at Martinselkonen 23 km

The longest route of the week takes us south, offering an even deeper experience of Martinselkonen’s wilderness. As we ski over frozen marshes and lakes and through dense, snow-laden forests, the stillness of nature surrounds us. The only sounds are those of skis gliding on snow and poles breaking the surface. Once again, we take a well-earned break around an open fire.

Day 5. Martinselkonen–Arola 22 km

Leaving Martinselkonen behind, we ski north through a protected nature reserve. These ancient forests are home to Finland’s large predators - wolves, lynxes, wolverines, and the hibernating brown bear. While rarely seen, their tracks may be visible in the snow. Our destination is Arola guesthouse, known for its welcoming atmosphere and locally sourced, home-cooked meals.

Day 6. Day tour at Arola 20 km

On our final day, we take a day tour around Arola. At the halfway point, we gather once more around a warming fire to enjoy a lunch of hot soup and sandwiches. In the afternoon, we return to Arola, where there’s time to relax in the sauna before a farewell dinner featuring regional delicacies is served in the cosy log house.or our last day, we will take a day tour around Arola. At the half-way point, we will once more enjoy hot soup and a selection of sandwiches around an open fire. In the afternoon we return to Arola to enjoy its cosy atmosphere and the warm hospitality of our hosts. There is a chance to have a final sauna, then after that, a well-deserved farewell dinner made from local ingredients will be served in the traditional log house. 

Day 7. Return

After breakfast, transfer to Kuusamo airport for your journey home.  

Included in this programme

• 6 nights accommodation in rooms for 2–4 persons with shared facilities (on days 3 and 4 most rooms with private facilities)
• 6 x breakfast, 4 x outdoor lunch and 1 x lunch, 6 x dinner (on arrival night evening snack on late arrivals), 5 x afternoon coffee/tea with snack
• English-speaking skiing guide
• Snowmobile guide who makes the track on days 3-6 (exclusively for this group) and prepares outdoor lunches
• Luggage transportation between accommodations
• Single-timed group airport transfers
• 5 x sauna, 1 x possibility for ice-swimming
• Bedlinen and bath towels
• Ski waxes

You will need

• ski clothing
• leisure time clothing
• rucksack (15-20 l)
• thermos flask
• head lamp / torch
• ski equipment 

The full packing list will be provided after booking. 

Good to know

DURATION
7 days / 6 nights

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
08.02.–14.02.2026
15.02.–21.02.2026
22.02.–28.02.2026
01.03.–07.03.2026
08.03.–14.03.2026
15.03.–21.03.2026
22.03.–28.03.2026 (Group 1)
22.03.–28.03.2026 (Group 2: Beginner Group see "notes")
29.03.–04.04.2026
31.03.–06.04.2026

PRICE
1250 €
Ski equipment hire (skis, boots, poles) 70 €

GROUP SIZE
The tour is guaranteed to run without minimum number of participants. Max. 12 persons.

SOME BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE TOUR
- This is a cross-country skiing tour on tracks, not  "off the trails".
- Some previous experience on cross-country skiing and a moderate fitness is needed to participate in this tour.
(On 22 March 2026 the “group 2” is suitable for beginners. This group does the route in the opposite direction.)  
- Daily skiing distances are 17–23 km. Approximate skiing time is 5–7 hours daily including breaks.
- The track is groomed by snowmobile exclusively for the group and is not a maintained trail.
- The terrain is relatively easy, with no major hills along the route. However, there are some ups and downs, partly steep, on the first skiing day. The route takes you through forests, across lakes, and over swamps.
- Only the classical technique can be used on this tour.
- Cross-country skis (width approx. 44 mm) for classical style are the correct choice for this tour.
- See a rough route map here.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided in small, family-run guest houses, mostly in twin and triple rooms. In some cases, quadruple rooms may also be used. Solo travellers will be paired with a fellow traveller(s) of the same gender. Couples will be accommodated in private twin rooms. Single rooms cannot be booked. Most rooms have shared facilities, except on days 5 and 6, when most rooms include private facilities.

TRAVEL
Flights are not included in the tour price.
If you have any questions regarding flights or transfers, please contact us before booking your flights!

Notes for arrival
The joining point for this trip is Kuusamo airport.
Single-timed group transfers are organized to meet the following Finnair flights from/to Helsinki:
HEL-KAO AY491 (arrival at 19.25)
Schedule for March tours to be confirmed later.

Notes for return
At the end of the tour, a scheduled group transfer is organized back to Kuusamo Airport to connect with the following Finnair flight to Helsinki:
KAO-HEL AY486 (departure at 13.35)
Schedule for March tours to be confirmed later.

Travel by bus/train
Upon arrival it is possible take a train (or bus) from Helsinki to Oulu, followed by a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo. The same applies for the return trip to Helsinki. Please ensure that the schedule aligns with the transfer times mentioned above. Note: Pick-up is not available from the bus station.

PAYMENT
Deposit: 20 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
Full payment: The full tour price is due 14 days prior to departure. An invoice or a link to pay online by credit card will be sent by email.

NOTES
It is essential that a passenger is covered by adequate travel insurance.
The tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. 
We reserve the right to change the itinerary (route, accommodation) if necessary due to snow or ice conditions, or if the group is 3 persons or fewer.

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