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3-Day Adventurous Hike In Posio From Kuusamo
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Camping, Backpacking

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Finnish

Description

Go on a fun and adventurous 3-day hiking tour in Posio, Lapland. On this tour, you will walk approximately 16 km and get to know interesting facts about Lapland's local flora and fauna. Also, learn to cook your meals on a gas cooker or an open fire and set up your tent in nature.

Highlights
  • Hike 16 km in peaceful nature 
  • Take a swimming break in the middle of your hike 
  • Camp in two different campsites by the lake 
  • Cross a lake with a rowing boat
  • Day 1: Kuusamo- Posio expand_more
    • Meet with your tour guide at Adventure Apes Lodge in Kuusamo at 9.00 am (or spend the previous night at the lodge).
    • Pack your rucksack with the help of your guide.
    • Enjoy lunch at Adventure Apes Lodge.
    • Get transferred to the starting point of the hike.
    • Start your hike and learn interesting facts about the indigenous plants and animals.
    • Arrive at your campsite in the late afternoon, set up your camp and cook your dinner with a gas cooker or by an open fire.
    • Enjoy the sunset and go swimming in the lake. 
    • Spend the night in a twin sharing tent with your friend.

    Total hiking distance on day 1: 5 km.

  • Day 2: Posio expand_more
    • Cook your camp breakfast with the help of your guide, then continue with the hike.
    • Have lunch and take a swimming break along the hike. 
    • Arrive at your next campsite in the late afternoon, set up your camp and cook your dinner with a gas cooker or by an open fire.
    • Enjoy the sunset and go swimming in the lake.
    • Spend the night in a twin sharing tent with your friend.

    Total hiking distance on day 2: 5.5 km.

  • Day 3: Posio expand_more
    • Cook your camp breakfast with the help of your guide, then begin your hike.
    • Halt for lunch along the way.
    • Cross the lake with a rowing boat.  
    • Return to the starting point by 14.00. 
    • Transfer back to Adventure Apes Lodge 

    Total hiking distance on day 3: 5.5 km.

What's Included
  • English speaking Finnish tour guide 
  • All the special gear needed for hiking such as rucksack, tent, sleeping bag, inner liner, sleeping mattress, gas cooker & gear, map and compass, mug, plate and a spork
  • All the meals (Day 1: Lunch, snack, dinner. Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner. Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, snack)
  • Lake crossing with a rowing boat 
  • Accommodation in tents (2 people are sharing a tent)
  • Transportation from Adventure Apes Lodge to the hike and back 
  • First aid kit 
What's Excluded
  • Outdoor hiking clothes and hiking boots 
  • Extra snacks and food 
  • Insect repellent 
What to bring
  • Outdoor hiking clothes and hiking boots 
  • Extra clothing 
  • Thermal under-layer
  • Swimsuit
  • Hat 
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera 
Know before you go
  • This tour is available from June to September.
  • This tour is suitable for everyone who is able to walk for about 5 km per day.
  • You need to have a travel insurance in order to participate in this tour.  
Meeting Point

Adventure Apes Lodge, Rovaniementie, Kuusamo, Finland

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 8 EUR 389 Per Person
Child
1 To 8 EUR 339 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 429 / person