Author: davas_saara

There are over 4000 km of maintained cross-country ski tracks in Kuusamo. Along the tracks there are many Lappish huts in gorgeously scenic places.

The Ollila area tracks run partly on frozen lake ice. There is a track starting from the yard of all our cottages, ready to lead you near or far, at your own relaxed pace or for some heavier training in more demanding terrain. In any case, great views and clean nature guarantee all skiers a pleasant outing in the great outdoors. We also rent skis if necessary.

Price: €10 / day or €30 / holiday

Walking on top of even one-metre deep snow is fun for people of all ages.

The highest point of Kuusamo lake district, Muovaara Hill, offers you a great challenge and fantastic scenery for snowshoeing. There are plenty of routes at Muovaara and its surroundings, ranging from easy to demanding, on ready-made tracks or on unbroken snowdrifts. On the way you can have a picnic lunch by the campfire.

Feel free to ask for a snowshoeing trip! We also rent snowshoes and poles for self-guided trips.

Price: €10 / day or €30 / holiday

Northern Sky

The quiet and tranquil nature that surrounds us is an excellent setting for nature photography. The glimmering white snow looks like it’s covered in thousands of sparkling diamonds, dotted with gorgeous snow-covered trees standing in the dusk. In the darkness of the night, the sky is studded with thousands of sparkling stars. And if you hit the jackpot, the magically flickering Northern Lights appear in the sky.

Riding in snowmobile sleighs, we will set out to the hills to see the wonders of the northern wilderness. The sleighs are equipped with telescopes that will open amazing views to your eyes.

Ollila is located in Sossonniemi, which is a local historical fishing village. The fish populations in the local lakes are diverse and abundant. In our fishing program you will become part of the local fishing tradition by having a go at winter fishing with our guide. You can try your hand at both net fishing and ice fishing.

Both net fishing and ice fishing are done at nearby lakes, where we will go by snowmobile sleigh. First we will check the catch in the nets, after which we will go to warm up a bit and have a warm drink. Then we will set out to try our luck at ice fishing.

After ice fishing we will have lunch together at Juomuskota.

45 km (all-day) husky safaris

Our partners MIKO Kennel and Husky Fun run all-day husky safaris. Both MIKO Kennel and Husky Fun have about 30 eager sled dogs ready for adventures. During the safari you will have a lovely picnic lunch outdoors. Take a day trip with the huskies and experience unforgettable moments with all your senses!

We partner in running husky programs with Ruka Husky Company & MIKO Kennel. Our Safari House is the starting point for their husky rides.

5-25 km Husky Programs

5 km husky ride 1–3h

The program includes a husky ride, after which we will go to Juomuskota and have a warm drink and a sweet snack. Your guide will tell you information about the sled dogs.
Alternatively, you can also choose to have soup lunch at the end of the ride.

Prices:
€75 /adult (warm drink and sweet snack), €95 (lunch)
€50 /child 3–11 years (warm drink and sweet snack), €60 (lunch)

10 km husky ride and lunch 1–3h

The program includes a husky ride, after which we will go to Juomuskota to warm up by the fireplace and have a tasty soup lunch. Your guide will tell you information about the sled dogs.

Prices:
€145/adult incl. lunch
€115/child 3–11 years incl. lunch

25 km husky ride and lunch 3–4h

The program includes a husky ride, after which we will go to Juomuskota to warm up by the fireplace and have a tasty soup lunch. Your guide will tell you information about the sled dogs. Alternatively, you can also choose to have lunch at the end of the drive.

Prices:
€220/adult incl. lunch
€140/child 3–11 years incl. lunch

Our guide will take you in a snowmobile sleigh to the nearby reindeer farm, where hundreds of reindeer are waiting in their feeding enclosure in the shadow of the forest. You can feed, stroke and photograph the nosy reindeer in the enclosure. The reindeer herder will tell you about his pets on the visit. Did you know that reindeer horn is the quickest growing bone in the world?

In addition to the excellent snowmobile route network of Kuusamo, you have our own safe and less crowded routes at your disposal. You can also stop at Ollila for lunch and continue your trip east or west, south or north.

Snowmobile safari 1 – 2 hours

Price 125 € / person
The program includes gear, guided snowmobile drive, and afterwards a warm drink and a sweet snack at Juomuskota.

Snowmobile safari 2,5 – 3 hours

Price 145 € / person
The program includes gear, guided snowmobile drive, and afterwards a warm drink and a sweet snack at Juomuskota.

Snowmobile safari 4 – 6 hours

Price 225 € / person

The program includes gear and a guided snowmobile drive with a warm drink and picnic lunch at half point.

• The snowmobile driver must have either the Finnish category T driving licence or a driving licence issued abroad.
• On a snowmobile safari, the insurance deductible is max. €1500 / snowmobile.
• About the participation of children / a person without a driving licence please call +358 400 286 528 / Tuomo
• If desired, we will tailor you and your group a personal, different snowmobile safari that can include a dose of history and life in the middle of nature
• Our private snowmobile routes grant you an unforgettable safari, with an opportunity to include a visit to our program Reindeer Call. During the safari you can also explore local winter fishing. Let’s make your snowmobile safari nice and bespoke, and visit places where others can’t go!