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Brown Bear Weekend Ref AFB
RUSSIA
FINLAND
LENTIIRA
Forest nature walk Bear watching
Kajaani
Kuhmo Lakeside walk
RUSSIA
NORWAY
Arctic Circle
SWEDEN
LENTIIRA
km 0 50
FINL AND
Helsinki
Finland
Brown Bear Weekend
4 DAYS HOTEL/BEAR HIDE OBSERVING THE RARE EUROPEAN BROWN BEAR
Brown bear sightings
Ref AFB
DATES AND PRICES in £s per adult 4 days from London Fri-Mon REF:AFB 2008 deps Flight Inc Land Only 825 449 01 Aug-04 Aug 825 449 08 Aug-11 Aug 825 449 15 Aug-18 Aug 2009 deps Flight Inc Land Only 849 459 29 May-01 Jun 849 459 12 Jun-15 Jun 849 459 10 Jul-13 Jul 865 459 31 Jul-03 Aug 865 459 07 Aug-10 Aug Land Only tour: 4 days - start Kajaani day 1 (Fri), end Kajaani day 4 (Mon) These are guide prices, see p37 for details.
Sparsely populated Eastern Finland is an untamed expanse of pristine natural beauty. The vast, dense taiga forest interspersed with lakes and rivers offers a haven to the elusive European brown bear. Heading deep into the forest to specially prepared observation hides, we aim to spot this amazing animal in its natural habitat during this exciting long weekend.
Forest and Lakes Travelling east towards the Russian border and Lentiira, we enter brown bear territory. Our base for the next 3 nights is the simple, yet cosy Wild Brown Bear Lodge, situated in the heart of this great wilderness. Walking the easily manageable forest trails and visiting a nature centre are amongst the activities available here with the
ubiquitous Finnish sauna, followed by a swim in the lake offering the perfect end to a day. Brown Bears Finland is home to approximately 1000 bears; but the proximity of this area to the Arctic Circle, with resultant long hours of daylight increases the chances of viewing these predominantly nocturnal animals. Our isolated hides, located in a small open wetland area, have been adapted to maximize the chances of spotting bears, whilst balancing the needs for a level of comfort. As well as bears, sightings of elk, fox and wolverines are also possible. Leaving the hides, there is the opportunity to gain a greater insight into the natural history of this remote area on a day time walk accompanied by a local naturalist guide.
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Kajaani; transfer to Brown Bear Lodge; Finnish sauna. 2 Optional activities include walking forest trails; walk to bear hides for overnight bear watching. 3 Guided nature walk; second night in bear hide (optional). 4 Morning walks; transfer to Kajaani, fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 2nts hotel, 1nt in a bear hide; 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners included. See p34-35. Mode of Travel: On foot/Bus. Comment: Bears are seen most evenings, however, as with any wildlife in their natural environment, sightings cannot be guaranteed. In the unlikely event that bears are not seen, you can spend a second night in the hide at no extra charge. Tour Staff & Support: Local specialist guide plus driver. Group Size: Approx. 10 to 14.
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