Meeting the Brown Bear in its natural environment is an unforgettable experience and of course for photography enthusiasts an opportunity to take the shot of a lifetime from the comfort and safety of our specially designed bear hides. The brown bear and other rare animals such as the wolverine or wolf can be seen from specially designed hides.
Programme description
FOR NATURE TRAVELLERS
Wild Taiga area has a great expanse of untouched wilderness which offers exceptional wildlife watching and photographing. Under the guidance of a wilderness guide it is one of the best areas in Europe for seeing and photographing the rare large carnivores in their natural habitant.
RATES/PERSON
Night trip
standard double room 740 €
standard single room 835 €
superior double room 805 €
suite (for 2) 915 €
Evening trip
standard double room 680 €
standard single room 770 €
superior double room 740 €
suite (for 2) 855 €
Luxury cabin
standard double room 1130 €
standard single room 1220 €
superior double room 1170 €
suite (for 2) 1305 €
Including:
– Accommodation at Hotel Kalevala
– 1 bear watching night or evening
– Guided mountain bike tour in Kuhmo city
– Half board + snacks at the bear watching
– guided canoe tour
– Saunas with indoor and outdoor jacuzzis at hotel
– Free use of bicycles, rowing boat, summer games, Wi-Fi
With extra charge:
Return transfer from Kajaani airport 120 €/person
Extra night with half board starting 105 €/person.
Snacks in hotel room after evening trip 15 €/person
Valid May – mid-October 2025 (excluding 13th – 27th July)
April on request. Single fee +135 € for night/evening trip,
single fee +600 € for luxury cabin.
Programme information
Season:Summer
Place:Hotel Kalevala
Persons:min. 2 persons
Detailed programme
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Arrival to Kuhmo, accommodation at lakeside Hotel Kalevala, evening saunas with indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, dinner
Day 2
After breakfast: Guided mountain bike tour in Kuhmo city.
Approx. at 15:00 transfer to Wild Brown Bear centre (in late August and September the departure time is earlier).
After early dinner information about the upcoming night and short walk from the main building to the hides, Bear House or luxury cabin. There is between twelve to sixteen hours of direct sunlight and two to four hours of twilight in the viewing season. Package includes refreshment and sandwiches in the hides, sleeping bags. Recommended equipment is clothes according to weather forecast, binoculars and camera.
(Transfer back to the hotel later in the evening if you chose the evening trip).
Day 3
Transfer back to hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon you will take a short guided canoe tour on the Lake Lammasjärvi.
Evening saunas and jacuzzis followed by dinner.
Day 4
Breakfast, check out
Good to know
Notice: activities are based on wildlife and animals in their natural habitant. Chances to see the animals are very high but not guaranteed.
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