Prices from
£2750Excluding international flights
Tour Highlights
Chance to photograph Brown Bear, Wolf and Wolverine
Timed to see Bears emerging from winter dens
Superb hide photography, tried and tested
Finland small group winter photo safari
Wildlife Trails first visted Finland in April 2012 with the quest to see three of Finlands apex predators in the atmospheric winters snows. The trip was a huge success with great sightings of Wolverine, Brown Bears and Wolf. Expect your body clock to be completely reversed as you adjust to sleeping through the day and photographing in the late evening and dawn when these iconic predators are at their most active.
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AprilSafari Style -
Bespoke WildlifeApril 16
Arrive in Helsinki and overnight at Scandic Airport Hotel’
On arrival at Helsinki international airport walk 10 minutes from the main arrival terminal via a walkway to the ‘Scandic Airport Hotel’ for your overnight accommodation
April 17
Fly to Kuopio and transfer to Boreal Wildlife Centre
Fly from Helsinki to Kuopio. On arrival you will be met and transferred 2-3 hours to Boreal Wildlife Centre where you will be transferred with packed dinner to the hide. The wildlife centre operates in the old ‘Viiksimo’ border guard station renovated into the guest house. During the night you have a chance to see brown bears, wolves and wolverine.
April 18
Sleep at base camp and then overnight again in the hide
You will return for a hearty breakfast after an exciting night in the photographic hide. You will wake up mid-afternoon and enjoy an early ‘dinner’ before driving back to the hide with an evening snack provided to keep you going. The hides are fully fitted with toilets, beds and camera mounts. Trai Anfield will work with you in rapidly changing light conditions so you can maximise your wildlife photography and likely encounters with bears, wolves and wolverines.
April 19
Transfer from Boreal wildlife centre to Kuikka lodge
You will return to the Boreal wildlife centre for breakfast and then be transferred to the famous Kuikka lodge, which was one of the first wilderness properties which realised the potential of large predator viewing along the Finland/Russia border. Base camp Kuikka is a former forest workers’ residence situated close to the Russian border in Kuhmo. It is surrounded by boreal forest and Lake Kuikka. On arrival at Kuikka you are provided information about exciting nights that will be spent in the middle of the wilderness. Early dinner at the lodge and then departure to the hide.
April 20
Another exciting night in the photographic hide
The Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) is a mammal living in small packs mostly in the eastern forests, though it is found all around Finland. Wolves are not that common sight from the hides, but the probability to see them is the best in Kuhmo border zone area. Not only wolves but also bears, wolverines and various species of birds can be seen on a regular basis. You will be transfered to enjoy your second night in your photographic hide.
April 21
Final night in the hide at Kuikka Lodge
Return from the hide in the morning. After breakfast there is time for rest and talks about wildlife programmes. A room will be available for the rest during the day. After early dinner another wildlife watching and photographing night at the hide.
April 22
Transfer from Kuikka to Hotelli Vuokatti & Suites
Return to the lodge in the morning for breakfast and then you will be transferred 1-2 hours to ‘Hotelli Vuokatti & Suites’ just outside of Kajaani, where we can enjoy an afternoon’s fun with Husky dogs and the sleds (1-2 hour gentle activity)
April 23
Fly from Kuopio to Helsinki
Morning transfer to Kuopio airport to catch the flight to Helsinki. You will then connect with your onward international flight
Pricing Info & Dates
Includes:
- Breakfast in Helsinki and all meals at wildlife lodges
- Use of a private small group hide
- All transfers and activities as shown
Excludes:
- International and domestic flights
- Meals in Helsinki and dog sledding hotel
- Tips and gratuities for your guides and drivers
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