Details
Trip Duration
9 days
Mountain Range
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People per Guide
12 people
Trip Level
Intermediate
Offer Period
Sep
Type of Trip
Not specified
I invite you to experience the Finnish Lapland in the most beautiful colors, at the end of summer, when autumn is already coming and nature dips vegetation in warm reds, yellows and oranges. Join me on this 9-day hiking trip and discover the wild natural beauty of Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland, with a day trip to the Norwegian city of Tromsø.
We will be based in the remote area of Kilpisjärvi, the village with apparently the cleanest air in Europe, in the border region of Finland, Sweden and Norway. From there, we will make star-shaped walks, starting sometimes directly from the hotel, with the taxibus or sometimes with a ship.
You will discover an amazing wild destination, with reindeer wandering freely on the Tundra landscape, crystal-clear streams and deep blue glowing lakes.
Every day you have the option to decide if you want to participate in the hike or do something on your own. We will have plenty of time for hiking, experiencing nature and the silence and seclusion of the area. Sometimes we visit a tupa or kota, simple huts, where we can set up a fire.
We also have a summit on the program. It is an easy hike, with a wonderful panoramic view of three countries and the Tundra landscape. We expect to see many reindeer wandering freely during these days and to take pictures of them. This is their habitat and it is also the land of the Sami, the original nomadic people of the polar region of Europe. We will also visit a reindeer owner, who will tell us about the life of reindeer and the Sami.
Our programme includes a day trip to the Norwegian city of Tromsø, the “Gateway to the Arctic”. It is the largest city in northern Norway, located between the sea on one side and beautiful mountains on the other. The magical Northern lights can already be seen during this time of the year, and sauna is also included in the programme, making for a great short visit to Norway.
We will fly comfortably, with only one change, from Zurich to Kittilä. From there we continue with the shuttle bus, for about 2.5 hours. This short trip will be an ideal introduction to immerse yourself in the Lapland countryside.
Every day, we will hike for about 3 to 5 hours, with a total height difference of 200-700 metres. This is a hike of intermediate level. The terrain is mostly easy, with good trails. The hilly tundra landscape is partly rocky.
I am a multi-lingual guide and I also speak fluent Finnish. I have traveled to Finland and especially to Lapland for about 20 years. I know the different areas very well, from west to east, north to south and I am always eager to visit Finland again.
So what are you waiting for? Join me on this unique hiking trip to the Finnish Lapland and enjoy a wonderful experience. Check the date below and book your trip! I also offer many other hiking tours in Switzerland.
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Flights
What happens if I need to cancel the trip?
If you decide to cancel, you’ll get a 100% refund (minus fees) if the cancellation is notified up to 60 days before the start of the tour, a 75% refund (minus fees) if you cancel between 59 and 30 days before the start of the tour, and a 50% refund if you cancel between 29 and 21 days before the start of the tour. If you cancel less than 21 days before the first day of the tour, you won’t receive a refund.
Take into account, however, that if accommodation, flights or transfers were included in the trip you booked, then a different policy may apply as the guide will be bound by the provider’s cancellation policy.
What happens if the guide cancels the trip because of bad weather/unsuitable conditions?
If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, he or she will: a) propose a similar activity at a different place where conditions are better, or b) propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or c) cancel. If you refuse option a), our cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client).
What happens if the guide doesn’t show up or cancels for personal reasons?
If the guide cancels for reason of injury or other, you will get a 100% refund on your trip.
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Helsinki- Kittilä-Kilpisjärvi
Arrival by plane from Zürich to Kittilä and continue with a shutle bus to Kilpisjärvi. We head to the Mökki apartment (log cabin), our base during the upcoming days, and have dinner.
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Day 2 to 8:
Hiking Days
During these days, we will enjoy many hikes, of different length, in this unique region. Sometimes we will start directly from the from the hotel, sometimes with a (taxi) bus or a boat. You will be amazed by the wild tundra landscapes of the Finnish Lapland.
One day, we will visit a reindeer farm or do other local cultural activities, like listening to a Sámi, telling us stories of their everyday lives over crackling fires and also singing Joik songs.
We also have a day trip to Tromsø (Tromsø) in the programme, and one free day, for you to to choose what you want to do.We will walk in the tundra, which is typically discolored at this time of the year, a reminiscense of the Indian Summer. Dwarf birch trees, which are usually barely man-sized, berry shrubs and bogs dive into warm yellow, red and orange tones of autumn. The Finns also call Ruska this time of autumn colors splendor. It is short and intense and marks a transition to the long winter. During the Ruska period, however, we still enjoy longer days than in Central Europe.
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Day 9:
Kilpisjärvi-Kittilä-Helsinki
After a hike, if there is still some time left, you can relax at a sauna or swim on the adjacent lake. At dinner, we finish the day with local specialties and reminisces of these wonderful days in Finnland.
We return from Kilpisjärvi by shuttle bus to Kittilä and by plane via Helsinki to Zürich.
Other details
8 nights in a fully equipped apartment of a Mökki (typical Finnish log cabin) near the lake in Kilpisjärvi.
Apartment for single use is also possible (extra cost-limited number).
If you are 3 or even 4 people then you can all stay in the same blockhouse apartment, which includes up to 4 beds.
The apartments have: sauna, shower, toilet, open kitchen (for self-cooking) and living room, dishwasher, stove, oven, refrigerator, kettle, kitchen utensils, TV and radio, clothes dryer, hair dryer and WiFi.
EQUIPMENT: It is similar to mountain hikes in the Alps. Hiking boots with good treads.
Together with the detailed information, you will also receive a detailed packing list.
WEATHER: It is comparable to ours at the same time of the year in the Alps. It can change quickly. You can experience 3 seasons in one day, but the days are even longer than in Central Europe and in the sunshine, it can still be wonderfully warm. On the other hand, in bad weather thicker clothing may be necessary.
-Kilpisjärvi is a very small village, but has a fairly large shop, where we can buy snacks. The shop is easily accessible on foot.
About the Guide
Markus Glättli, Hiking Leader with Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training, Ranger BZW and GeoGuide Sardona.
Let you whisk away in unique landscapes in Switzerland, the Cinque Terre, the Chamonix region or even Finnish Lapland. Learn stories, legends and interesting information and enjoy local delicious products of the region.
Enjoy full service for individual customers, small groups or companies. Take the time and enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of unspoilt nature. Experience nature.
I offer tours in English, German and French.