Nature Tours - Winter

Nordic Skiing Week

Welcome to enjoy Cross‑Country Skiing Week in Southern Lapland & Northern Ostrobothnia

Spend a full winter week gliding through some of Finland’s most beautiful cross‑country skiing areas in the quiet forests and on the hills of Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski and Posio. This is a journey into the heart of traditional Nordic skiing: long, flowing tracks, crisp winter air, and the peaceful rhythm of moving through untouched snow with a local guide.

Your home for the week is a modern, welcoming hotel Pikku-Syöte, surrounded by wilderness. From the windows, the view opens toward snowy fells and deep pine forests.

The terrain varies from gentle, flowing routes ideal for long, steady days to more challenging climbs that reward you with sweeping views over the winter landscape. Snow conditions are reliable, the air is clean and crisp, and the silence of the northern wilderness follows you everywhere. Whether you’re an experienced skier or returning to the sport after years, this region offers the perfect balance of beauty, challenge, and calm.

An Active Winter Holiday in Pure Northern Nature

Beyond cross-country skiing, the week offers the quiet luxury of being fully immersed in winter. Enjoy slow mornings with pale arctic light, picnic lunches by a fire in the forest, and the chance to spot wildlife tracks in fresh snow. Evenings bring hearty local flavours, sauna warmth and the possibility of northern lights dancing above the hills. This is an active holiday that restores energy rather than drains it; it is a chance to breathe deeply, move freely, and reconnect with nature at its most serene. Welcome, and enjoy! 

A snow-covered landscape with a person dressed in winter gear walking along a trail. The area is filled with snow-laden trees under a clear blue sky.
Snow-covered trees in a winter landscape with a mountain in the background during sunset
Two people in winter clothing cross-country skiing through a snow-covered forest with tall pine trees.
Snow-covered pine trees in a winter forest landscape under a pale sky.
Two people in winter gear sitting on a wooden porch of a log cabin, smiling, with snow outside. One has a red backpack, and the other has a black and white backpack. There is a red snow shovel leaning against the wall. Snow is on the railing and grou
Two people cross-country skiing through a snow-covered forest with tall, snow-laden trees on a bright, sunny day.
Three people cross-country skiing in a snowy landscape with blue sky and snow-covered trees in the background.
Person cross-country skiing through a snowy forest with bare trees and some green conifers.
Two people dressed in winter clothing, including hats and sunglasses, are cross-country skiing on a snow-covered trail in a forested area during daytime. They are standing near a wooden trail sign and a bridge.
Two people cross-country skiing on snow-covered ground in a forested area with tall pine trees and a clear sky. The person in the foreground is smiling and pointing forward, while the person in the background is looking down at the snow.
People cross-country skiing on a snowy field with a forest and mountain in the background.
A person in a bright green jacket, black pants, and sunglasses cross-country skiing on a snowy trail through a forest with tall, leafless trees.

Facts

  • Place: Syöte National Park in Pudasjärvi, Riisitunturi National Park in Posio, Lapland and Taivalkoski

  • Availability: On request 1.1.–30.3.

  • Dates: 27.2.–6.3., 6.–13.3., 13.–20.3.2027

  • Guaranteed departure: 13.–20.3.2027

  • Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

  • Number of participants: Min 4, max 16 persons

  • Price: 2830 €/person in a hotel room

  • Meals: Full board. Breakfast, lunch packages, and dinner are included in the price.

  • Accommodation: In a hotel room, Pikku-Syöte Hotel in twin rooms (single room by an additional cost)

  • Distance: Total approximately 140 km on varied terrain during the week (Daily distances may vary depending on weather conditions and the capability of the group)

  • Price includes: Return transport from Oulu Airport to Syöte, activities due to the program, skiing equipment (skis, poles, boots) guidance, transport to the places of activities, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), accommodation, sauna

  • The price doesn’t include flights.

  • Equipment: Participants have their own winter boots, windproof winter clothing, skiing clothing, warm underwear, socks, and thermal layer according to the cold weather. Winter clothes can be rented from Hikes'n Trails. Please ask for the whole list of equipment for the tour.

  • Equipment included in the price: Cross-country skis, sticks, boots

  • By an additional cost: Winter clothing set 90 €/person/week. Winter clothing set includes winter jacket and trousers, mittens, hat, boots. 

    Extra nature guide for groups less than twelve persons costs 375 €/day.

  • Supplements: Aurora hunting by car 35 €/person, return transport from Kuusamo or Rovaniemi Airport 129 €/car.

    Single room 250 €/person/week. 

  • Payment: Invoice, cash, credit card

  • Tour level: Intermediate. Participants are required to have good basic fitness. Previous experience in cross-country skiing is required.

  • Languages: Finnish, English

  • Insurance: We require participants to have their own insurance for outdoor activities in Finland in winter conditions.

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Itinerary

  • Arrival at Oulu Airport and transfer to Pikku-Syöte, where the newly refurbished hotel welcomes you with Scandinavian style and panoramic views over the snowy fells. After settling into your modern room, enjoy a special dinner featuring local ingredients and northern flavours. Short briefing, equipment check, introduction of Syöte National Park and the weeks program after dinner. Your first night above the treeline sets the tone for the week.

  • Complete Finnish breakfast in Pikku-Syöte hotel. Our first ski trip begins after a short transport to the gates of Syöte National Park and leads through quiet forests to the wilderness hut of Ahmatupa.

    From there, we continue toward Ahmavaara, where wide views open across the national park. Lunch during the trip.

    A rewarding 26 km loop brings us back to the starting point — and then transport back to the comfort of Pikku-Syöte Hotel. Dinner in the evening.

  • After the tasty breakfast approximately 1 hour transport to Posio, Lapland. We explore Posio’s open fells and beautiful forests. The route from Ahola to Karitunturi offers long, flowing tracks and peaceful wilderness scenery. Lunch during the trip.

    After the tour, we return to Pikku-Syöte for a relaxing evening and a hearty dinner inspired by local traditions.

  • After breakfast starts a classic Syöte day: from Pikku-Syöte we glide through snowy valleys toward Oksanperä, then continue to the Syöte National Park gates for a break. The return route follows rolling terrain and quiet forest tracks — a perfect full-day ski in one of Finland’s most beloved national parks. Lunch during the trip.

    Evening sauna and dinner await at Pikku-Syöte.

  • After a tasty breakfast we drive 10 minutes and come to Pytkynharju. From the starting point at Taigalampi cabin we head into the forest trails of Naamanka and the scenic Pytkynharju area. Lunch during the trip.

    This slightly shorter 20 km tour allows time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before returning to Pikku-Syöte’s warm hospitality for dinner and relaxing evening.

  • We start our day with a hearty breakfast. An approx. 1 hour transport to Posio on varied and beautiful route across winter landscapes.

    We ski from Ahola to Kirintövaara, continue toward Himmerki, and glide along the shores of Lake Posionjärvi before returning to Ahola. Lunch during the trip.

    Transport back to Pikku-Syöte, a delicious dinner and the glow of the fell views complete the day.

  • The last cross-country skiing day. After a tasty breakfast approximately 45 minutes transfer by car to Taivalkoski area.

    Our final ski day takes us to Taivalkoski’s well‑maintained trail network. The Pahkakuru loop offers flowing terrain, peaceful forests and the satisfaction of a final 20 km tour. Lunch during the trip.

    In the evening, we celebrate the week with a beautiful farewell dinner in Pikku‑Syöte’s cosy restaurant, where local ingredients and northern flavours shine.

  • Departure day. After a tasty and nutritious breakfast one last look at the snowy fells — and a week of winter memories to take home! Transfer by car to Oulu Airport or bus/railway station. 

    We reserve all the rights to change the order of the activities or the content of the program if necessary due to the weather or other conditions. 

Highlights of this trip

Beautiful sceneries

Snowy fells, great old forests with snowy trees, lonely tracks and frozen rivers show us the way in Finnish Winter Wonderland.

Nature around you

Silence, fresh air, good food and sunny days – this tour is an experience for all your senses.

Wonderful Accommodation

Enjoy the comfort of staying the entire week at the newly renovated Pikku-Syöte Hotel, surrounded by panoramic fell views.

Challenge and fun

 Challenging climbs rewards you with sweeping views over the winter landscape.