Explore the picturesque and snowy landscapes of Urho Kekkonen National Park on this 2-hour snowshoeing excursion from Saariselkä!
Explore the picturesque and snowy landscapes of Urho Kekkonen National Park on this 2-hour snowshoeing excursion from Saariselkä! Welcoming adventurers ages 12 and up, no prior experience required.
The charming village of Saariselkä is located within the Arctic Circle in Northern Finland (Finnish Lapland). It is known for its Arctic climate, scenic landscapes, and its proximity to Urho Kekkonen National Park. As Finland's second-largest national park, it covers an impressive 2,550 square kilometres (about 985 square miles). Urho Kekkonen is a popular destination for outdoor adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts and is also home to diverse species of wildlife including foxes, elk, reindeer, and a variety of bird species. Snowshoeing in Saariselkä is an amazing way to experience this incredible area!
Your adventure begins in Saariselkä, where you'll be greeted by your experienced instructor. To start, you and your group (a maximum of 10 participants) will receive a safety and itinerary briefing. Then, with your snowshoes on, your instructor will provide an introduction to snowshoeing and snowshoeing techniques. Once everyone in the group feels comfortable, the fun starts! You'll set out into the Arctic wilderness towards Urho Kekkonen National Park, in the company of your instructor. Throughout the tour, you'll experience the total tranquillity of nature and the stillness of winter in Finnish Lapland.
Don't forget your camera! Along the way, you may see animal tracks in the snow. If luck is on your side, you may even spot some of the wildlife native to this region. Midway through the excursion, you'll stop for a hot drink break, the perfect way to warm up and savour the moment. You'll return to the original departure point in Saariselkä with lifelong memories of your time in Finnish Lapland!
Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of the Arctic and join this snowshoeing excursion in Urho Kekkonen National Park from Saariselkä. Book your next adventure in Finland today!
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Practical information
- Arrival at the meeting point in Saariselkä
- Meet your experienced instructor
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Receive your equipment
- Introduction to snowshoeing and snowshoeing techniques
- The adventure begins!
- Hot drink break
- Return to the original departure point in Saariselkä
Please dress in suitable outdoor clothing for cold temperatures.
- Instructor
- Snowshoes
- Warm drink
- Transfer
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter coat
- Snow pants
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Winter boots
- Wool socks
- Sunglasses
- Snack
- Water
- Camera