- Stay at the unique lakeside Hotel Kalevala
- Search for brown bears, wolves & wolverines
- Spend one night in a Luxury Cabin at Bear Centre
- Embark on an exciting bear-watching night
Finnish Wild Brown Bear Adventure
Book a Finnish Wildlife and Wilderness Adventure between 1st Mar and 30th Apr 2025 and save up to £180pp on departures between 1st May and 30th Sep 2025.
Experience Finland in Summer and discover the unspoiled natural beauty and native wildlife of the wild taiga forests that carpet Eastern Finland. Stay at the unique lakeside Hotel Kalevala in Kuhmo, learn more about Finland’s local wildlife and embark on an exhilarating overnight bear-watching excursion from the comfort of your luxury cabin at Bear Centre.
This holiday offers a rare opportunity to capture stunning photographs and observe brown bears and, with a bit of luck, the elusive wolves and wolverines up close.
Please note that although this package is specifically designed to increase the chances of seeing wildlife, sightings can not be guaranteed.
Tour Itinerary
Fly from the UK to Kajaani via Helsinki, transfer to Hotel Kalevala and check in. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and perhaps unwind in the hotel's sauna and outdoor jacuzzi. (D*)
*Three-course dinner included
After breakfast, set off on an easy guided bike tour (approx. 8-10 Km) in Kuhmo and in the afternoon transfer to the forest for a thrilling bear watching night. On arrival, enjoy an early dinner served at the Bear Centre, then reach your private Luxury cabin* and get ready for a special night looking out for bears, wolves and wolverines. Meeting the brown bear and other wildlife in its natural environment, the wild taiga, is an unforgettable experience and offers an opportunity to take the shot of a lifetime from the safety of a specially designed hide. (B,D**)
*Luxury cabins come with a double bed, table and chairs, small kitchenette, flush toilet and shower, and audio system allowing external nature sounds to be heard inside of the cabin at will.
**Three-course dinner included
Spend this day at leisure relaxing at Hotel Kalevala or embarking on optional activities. Perhaps, try wild swimming, rent a canoe or a bike, or simply relax at the hotel's sauna and outdoor jacuzzi. (B,D*)
*Three-course dinner included
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home (B).
Pricing Information
Price Includes
- Return international flights from the UK to Kajaani via Helsinki
- All airport taxes and security charges
- 2 nights accommodation at Hotel Kalevala in Standard double/twin room with half board
- 1 night accommodation at Bear Centre in Luxury Cabin
- All transfers and transportation in Kajaani
- Excursions as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as specified by BLD (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Price Excludes
- Travel insurance
- Aiport transfers in Helsinki
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
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Price Notes
- Price based on two adults sharing on stays between May and mid-October 2025 (excluding 13-27 July) and there may be supplements for travel in peak season of flight fare fluctuations. Speak to your Regent Specialist for more details.
Tour Route Map
- Finland, Kajaani
- Finland, Kuhmo
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