Canoeing & hiking & fishing trail
The Oulanka National Park is situated in Kuusamo highlands area. The park is 270 square kms, and to the east
the park is bounded by Russia, to the north by the Arctic Circle. The 80 km
long canoeing and hiking trek runs through the Oulanka National Park. From the
north of the trail runs on duckboards through extensive aapa mires and across
high, forested hills. Surging rapids, rugged river banks, dry pine forests and
winding eskers mark the landscape. The park is one of the richest areas in
Finland as regards the variety of
spieces; a unique mixture of eastern, southern and northern spieces.
Beautiful yellow
lady’s slippers and calypsos – the parks symbol – also thrive in the
calciferous soil. The big beasts, like brown bears are found here every
year. The curious Siberian jay is a
bird species that the hiker is certain to become acquainted with eagles and
butterflys. The lake trout is also found here as a natural population.
The
qualified and experienced nature and
wilderness guides look after
your
safety and make your week memorable – The Adventure of a Lifetime.
Rain
and wind proof clothing and shoes are provided. Take with you comfortable
hiking boots (not new), change of clothes for the week, warm clothing, personal
wash bag, medicine, towel, anti-moscito spray, moscito hat (in July) and a
torch light (from August onwards). During the day you need only your day
backbag. Your suitcase will travel in the servicecar from one camp to the next. Except on the hiking days Wednesday
and Thursday.
The meals consist of delicious home/wilderness dishes and we
also serve the local delicatessen. Meals for vegetarians are available.
We
organise hikes every week from June to the end of September, so you
can choose if you want to enjoy the white nights of June, the warmth of July,
the magical August or colourful autumn in September.
We are pleased to help you with all the details.
We wish you welcome to the Adventure of a Lifetime
to Kuusamo and the Oulanka National Park.
Canoeing & hiking & fishing trail - WEEKLY PROGRAM
Sunday Arrival
in Kuusamo, transfer to the accommodation. Dinner with the group.
Briefing of the coming week.
Monday After
breakfast transfer to the horse farm, packing of the canoes and luggage. Drive
to the north of Oulanka National Park Savinalampi and Oulanka River. Canoe and
security training – the journey will begin.
Rugged
river canyon, passing beautiful wild fields we arrive to the Taivalkoski
rapids. We pass the rapids by carrying the canoes. Lunch by campfire next to the rapids. The journey continues
paddling slowly to Kiutaköngäs. Overnight in well equipped cottages (shower and
possibility to have sauna bath) at the Oulanka camping area. Dinner.
Tuesday Breakfast.
Walk to the Oulanka Nature Centre, view the red dolomite cliffs at Kiutaköngäs
rapids. Below the rapids we continue the journey with the canoes along the
Oulanka canyon. The lunch is served by the campfire. In the evening we arrive
to the Tent camp in Nurmisaari. Dinner by campfire and overnight in tents.
Wednesday Breakfast
at campfire, possibility to swim. We continue to paddle and the differences in
altitude are considerable when we are getting closer to the Russian border. We
leave the canoes, Pack the backbags and food for two days and start the hike at
untouched wilderness route to Kitkanniemi. The spectacular views over Kitka
river canyon will take us to our camp at Harrihauta. The peaceful surroundings
with lean-to gives a hiker a
possibility to relax, swim and enjoy the delicious dinner.
Thursday Breakfast
at campfire, morning swim and packing of the backbags.
Most
beautiful hiking route Päähkänä rock and Kallioportti crossing river by the
suspension bridge. In the evening we arrive at Juuma village. Overnight at
Jyrävä camping area, comfortable cottages with showers and sauna bath. Dinner.
Saturday Breakfast.
Optional to go white water rafting in Kitka river
the
7 Small rapids (1-3) or the 6 Adventurous rapids (3-4).
Also a boat trip around the
Kuusamo lakes. Transfer to the Airport
Nature
& Adventure Incentive
ari.tirkkonen@ohjelmapalvelu.com tel. +358-500- 205 473