Winter programsArt Lunch at Studio GalleryArt lunch is a authentic experience in the Studio Gallery next to Lake Kemijärvi. The artist Pirkko Mäkelä-Haapalinna herself is explaining her inspiration for the paintings and their background. In addition we enjoy a homemade lunch together with the artist.Culturetour to Suvanto and Naava center at PyhäEnjoyable tour to famous Suvanto village and to Naava Center at Pyhä for all who are interested about local culture, history and people. Read moreWild food dinner in UitonniemiLocal chef will create a memorable three course dinner from arctic flavours and pure incredients from lakes and forests for you. You can make a wish for your favorites. Read more Relaxing day of silence and artOur day is a combination of a tranquil journey through contemplative and inspiring moments of meditation, silence and solitude as well as guided interactive moments of encountering art and the act of painting. The clean air and walking along easy paths assist the mind to open for deeper attentiveness and stillness. Read moreHorse-back riding in the winterMeet the loyal, strong and sure-footed Finnhorses in a local farm. We make a light, 1-hour riding tour, heading to the snow-filled forest nearby. After the tour, we sit around the fire and talk about the Finnhorse, warming ourselves with hot chocolate. Read moreSauna and Lappish herbs footbathGet to know Finnish culture by enjoying a traditional Finnish Sauna. Sauna hostess tells you about this very old finnish tradition and guides you through the moment. Deepen your relaxation with footbath from Lappish herbs. Read more Arctic day on the Lappish lake KemijärviThis is what the locals do on weekends when the sunshine of early spring reflects off the glistening snow and temperature is mostly just below zero. Try icefishing, bath in the sun and just relax. Read moreEvening husky tourAs evening falls, we head towards adventure. Animals are stirring in the forest – are they waiting for us? Every now and then we switch our head lamps off and continue by moonlight or under the flaming Northern Lights. Read moreSpring husky tour with snowWe travel on the crusted spring snow, heading out to the wilderness where all paths end. When halfway there, we stop to rest around the campfire and have something to eat. Read more Northern Lights searching by SnowshoesSeeing the Northern lights is indescribable experience that you won’t never forget. Bright stars, beautiful moon and the amazing Northern lights illuminates the route in the dark, creating an unforgettable experience as you climb up the fell with snowshoes away from the light pollution of slopes and hotels. Read moreReindeer Sleigh RideSitting in a sleigh pulled by reindeer through a snowy forest, you learn what Lapland is all about. On this tour, the team of reindeer is driven by a guide and the guests travel under warm covers in the sleigh. After the tour, we sit around the fire and learn more about reindeer. Read more
SummerAmethyst mine and photographing tourAmethyst mine hides many jewels, some of them can be up to 2000 million years old. If you are lucky you can find most famous jewel in Lapland – the Shaman jewel. From the mine we will hike to the Pikku Luosto fell where you can take wonderful photos of the magnificent landscapes and wilderness. Even hawks, golden eagle and reindeer can surprise you. Read moreCanoeing tour on the lake PyhäjärviCome and enjoy nature’s beauty on our canoeing tour (8 km) around the lake of Pyhäjärvi. Whitefsh, Pike, Perch and many other fish species lives in this clear water offering great possibilities to test fishing during this tour. In the middle of the tour we take a break around campfire and enjoy traditional black pot coffee/tea and roasted sausages. Read moreDay on the lake KemijärviThe beautiful lake nature of Kemijärvi and Eastern Lapland fell landscape provide a magnificent setting for your tour. This a guided tour by a boat. You can try to catch a fish. Hear stories about the area`s nature and history. Enjoy a lunch break in a Finnish summer cottage in a peaceful island. Read moreHiking in Pyhä-Luosto National ParkGuided hiking along Finland's deepest gorge to the Holy baptism - Pyhänkaste waterfalls. The bottom of the gorge the nature is rich and inhabited by various bird species. The Big Gorge Isokuru is about 2.5 billion years old, and several Ice ages have shaped the rugged landscape. Read moreLappish dinner in UitonniemiLocal chef will create a memorable dinner from arctic flavours and pure incredients from lakes and forests for you. You can make a wish for your favorites. Uitonniemi has it’s history from the 1800s, when it was a station for log floating. Nowadays Uitonniemi is a cosy, traditional northern Finnish style yard. Read moreLooking for golden eagle and fishing tour by riversideBird watching and walking in the nature is one of the best ways to relax and enjoy the beautiful Lappish nature. You may see magnificent Elks observing you when you walk on the duckboards towards to the most popular bird watching tower in Pelkosenniemi. After enjoying wildlife observation, we head to do fishing with a rod by the river of Kemijoki. Read moreMake friends with Finnish horsesMeet these loyal, strong and sure-footed horses in a local farm. You will go for an easy guided trail ride. You can spend some time with horses also by brushing and preparing them for the ride. Finnish horses have their important place in Finnish culture and history. Read moreOld villages Suvanto-Kairala-PelkosenniemiWe will visit some of these historical villages. You will also learn how the Finns were received by the Sámis as these parts were regarded as Sámi territory. Suvanto is one of the few villages, which has survived from destruction in World War II. Its architecture and athmosphere with the landscape are great experiences around the year. This village has been granted Europa Nostra price and it is also in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Read moreRelaxing day of silence and artA tranquil journey through contemplative and inspiring moments of meditation, silence and solitude as well as guided interactive moments of encountering art and the act of painting. The clean air and walking along easy paths assist the mind to open for deeper attentiveness and stillness. Includes an intimate lunch together with the artist Pirkko Mäkelä-Haapalinna. Read more Traditional Finnish Sauna and footcare made from Lappish herbsGet to know Finnish sauna culture. This is a guided relaxing moment in a wooden sauna by the lake Kemijärvi. Sauna hostess tells you about this very old finnish tradition and guides you through the moment. Deepen your relaxation with footcare made of Lappish herbs. Read moreWild food dinner in UitonniemiLocal chef will create a memorable three course dinner from arctic flavours and pure incredients from lakes and forests for you. You can make a wish for your favorites. Read more