Kuusamo

Tours

Get to know the world of reindeer on a 1.5 km reindeer sleigh ride and a tour around an authentic farm in Kuusamo. Visit hundreds of reindeer and shop for reindeer products and handicrafts in the farm shop. Hop on for a reindeer sleigh ride in the winter wonderland of Kujala Reindeer Farm. The 1.5 km long sleigh ride follows the riverside to the old farm forest. Enjoy the relaxing ride around the farm and the fresh breath of air underneath the warm reindeer hides. Visit the ancient corral and meet hundreds of reindeer, feed the reindeer with lichen, and take photos in the middle of the reindeer. Hear stories about herding reindeer and everyday farm life on the old, traditional, and authentic reindeer farm.

Experience the life of an authentic reindeer farm by joining the early morning feeding of hundreds of reindeer at Kujala Reindeer Farm. Meet all the reindeer of the farm by helping to feed them in the ancient corral. Watch all the reindeer get together for their breakfast and feed them with their favorite food, lichen. Meet your guide and head to the farm to see the reindeer. Watch as the reindeer gather for their breakfast and feed them with their favorite food, lichen. Learn about the farm and the reindeer from your guide. After the feeding, take the opportunity to take photos with the reindeer.

Experience the life of an authentic reindeer farm on a tour around one of the oldest and biggest reindeer farms in Kuusamo. Meet and feed the farm's reindeer in the ancient corral in Kujala Reindeer Farm. Take a tour around the farm with hundreds of reindeer. Meet the reindeer in the farm and feed them with their favorite food, lichen, and take beautiful photos to remember. Visit the handicrafts workshop and boutique. Discover authentic Finnish crafts, and perhaps take home a handcrafted souvenir that reflects the rich culture of the region. This one-hour experience offers a genuine glimpse into the world of reindeer herding and the heritage of Finnish Lapland.

This unforgettable adventure is also perfect for families. You will be seated in a sledge pulled by a snowmobile, driving into the deep forest. The route leads you through the changing landscape of Lapland. During the safari you will have a break by an open fire where you can enjoy a snack with coffee and tea. If you are lucky, you may be able to see the Northern Lights lighting up the sky.

After meeting up with our guide we drive to Juuma village. This snowshoe hike takes us to the most beautiful part of Kuusamo and Oulanka national park, The little bears trail. We will hike next to the river Kitka with snowshoes and see the famous Myllykoski old mill next to the roaring waters. Next to the water we may see white throated dippers or otters having fun in the flowing water and snow. The white throated dipper is a famous among the locals, this bird stays in Oulanka over the winter and eats food from under the water. If you are lucky you can see it jumping into the stream and back up. This winter scenery will surely take your breath away. Hiking distance is about 4-5 kms and during the program we will have a coffee break with sandwiches.

Magical adventure where you will surrender yourself to the cold water in a dry suit which keeps you warm and insulated from the water. Life vest and helmet are included in the gear. We start with safety instructions for floating and go down to the river together. The thrill of going into the freezing water is unique! As you step into the water you can let yourself go with the stream and wonder at the frozen trees and ice around you. During the activity you will float the distance twice and enjoy hot drinks after the experience.

The best way to catch a glimpse of the northern lights is to head out into the dark forest with snowshoes. During our walk we will stop to admire the nature and learn about animal tracks in the snow. If the sky is clear, we will see the bright stars and with a little luck the colourful northern lights. Stopping at a fire place we will have a hot drink and our guide will also tell us interesting stories about the arctic region. Length of the walk is 2-5 km. The activities are open departures and program will be done if minimum 4 persons is joining. We will notify you at the latest by 3 p.m. the day before if the program is cancelled.

Taiga Bear Kuusamo Oy offers bear, bird and other wild animal watching and photography. From our hideout buildings you can safely watch and photograph animals in their natural habitat without disturbing them. Our viewing area is a completely natural and having beautiful forest and mountains on background. Our hiding buildings are very comfortable, equipped for professional nature photography and they are located in the middle of place where bears and other animals live. Our guides are professional nature photographers and can guide you on photography. We are also happy to tell you about animals and the nature of our arctic taiga forest. We have 2 separate hiding buildings and 2 toilets available. Buildings and watching area are located just 350 meters from parking place. Activity is very easy and suitable for almost everyone +10 years age and capable of walking 350 meters path through forest. We start our tours during summer 6 p.m. and tour will end 10 p.m. Later in autumn we will change starting time earlier, because light time during evening is shorter. We are open every day from beginning of May to end of September.

Experience the traditional Finnish sauna at Iisakki’s lakeside sauna in the Iisakki Village. Iisakki's sauna is one of the first saunas awarded with the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience -certificate. The certificate allows sauna enthusiasts to identify the best and highest quality Finnish sauna experiences. This experience is guided with local sauna guide who will tell you about the original sauna culture and why it is so important to the Finns! Sauna guide also joins you in the sauna and shows what to do and how to get the most out of your sauna experience. No one is naked during this experience, you can wear your bathing suit in the sauna. The outdoor jacuzzi is available for the group and sitting in the warm water among the frozen nature is an unique experience! But the true high light is a dip in the ice hole! Sauna is suitable for everyone from small children to grandparents. During the sauna experience berry juice, water and tea is served as well as small snacks.

Ice fishing or pilkki (as it’s called in Finnish) is one of the most popular hobbies from the locals. On a beautiful, frozen lake you try to catch as much fish as possible. With snowshoes you walk a short distance to the lake. Your guide will explain how to drill a hole and how the fishing rods work. You may catch perch, whitefish, roach, pike or even grayling. If you caught fish, your guide will show you how to prepare the fish by an open fire. During the break you can also enjoy coffee, tea and a snack. The activities are open departures and program will be done if minimum 4 persons is joining. We will notify you at the latest by 3 p.m. the day before if the program is cancelled.