Finland · Wildlife

2-Day Bear Safari in Kuusamo and Oulanka from Rovaniemi

2 Days Round trip from Rovaniemi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Capture stunning photographs of bears in Kuusamo
02 Marvel at the wildlife in Oulanka National Park
03 Enjoy a campfire barbecue
04 Harvest wild berries and mushrooms

Sign up for this tour and go on a date with the furry bears that reside in the virgin forests of eastern Finland. Meet the hunters and professionals who will take you for a close look at wild brown bears in Kuusamo, then learn about harvesting wild fruits and mushrooms in Oulanka National Park in Lapland.

Sign up for this tour and go on a date with the furry bears that reside in the virgin forests of eastern Finland.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, Oulanka National Park

Languages English, Finnish, French, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Rovaniemi to Kuusamo for Bear Watching

Meet your Finnish tour guide at the agreed-upon location for pick-up and transfer.
Travel from Rovaniemi to Kuusamo for bear watching. The population of these huge furry animals varies from 1,500-2,000.
Observe how the bears feed near a wooden house in the forest. Do not be afraid - the bear will never walk to the wooden house, and it will not notice the presence of the photographer, because the person's scent passes through the chimney of the wooden house into the air and is then blown away by the wind. This bear-watching tour gives photographers the opportunity to get close to these majestic and curious animals.

Day 02

Berry and Mushroom Picking in Oulanka National Park

Head to one of the most beautiful forest parks in Lapland to experience harvesting forest berries such as blueberries, as well as wild mushrooms.
Savour a real Lappish picnic.

Where this trip takes you

Kuusamo bear hides, Oulanka National Park forests, Rovaniemi transfer route

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rovaniemi 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
Pick-up and drop-off to our office (Nordic Unique Travels, Maakuntakatu 29-31)
1-night stay in a forest wooden cottage (bunk beds, dry toilet)
Forest campfire barbecue light lunch (the second day)
Berry and mushroom picking in the forest (types and amount depending on the season)