Prime Brown Bear watching habitat in a remote and wild part of NE Finland
Observe Brown Bears for 5 hours each evening from hides
Search for Golden and White-tailed eagles
Explore the wilderness for Arctic wildlife including wolves, wolverines and lynx
Stay in a traditional klubi lodge and enjoy Finnish home cooking
Experience a Finnish ‘smoke’ sauna
Hosted by professional naturalist Stephen Mills
Brown Bears & Golden Eagles with Stephen Mills MA (Oxon)
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Trip Summary
29 May Late morning depart London Heathrow. Mid-evening arrive Kuusamo. Transfer to your traditional klubi lodge. This wooden lodge is far from any other habitation. There are just 8 ensuite rooms. It is run by two sisters whose warm hospitality and wonderful home cooking awaits you.
After supper, head out to the hide for your first sightings of Brown Bears (10 minute drive plus 10 minute walk). The hide is near the Russian border where guns are not permitted, to the benefit of the bear. The hide over looks a swamp where the Bears frequent. Return to the lodge for a good nights sleep.
30 May With the help of a local guide, Stephen Mills will help you explore this habitat of lowland Boreal moist forest, swamp and lakes. Golden and White-tailed Eagles are nesting at this time of year and can be observed from a distance. Other species include Broad-billed and Wood Sandpiper, Little Bunting, Siberian Tit, Brambling and Tengmalm’s, Hawkand Eagle Owl and Black Grouse.
31 May Another full day exploring the diverse wildlife and bird life in this remote and wild area followed by another evening in the hide observing Bears. All meals are at the lodge.
1 June Final morning to observe nesting Golden Eagles before heading back to the airport. Depart Kuusamo early afternoon. Arrive London Heathrow early evening.
Number of guests: 4 – 6
Price per person : £1,850.00
Single supplement : £50.00
Price includes: flights, 3 nights ensuite lodge accommodation, bear-watching permits, smoke sauna, local guide and transport, private professional naturalist
Private Professional Naturalist – Stephen Mills MA (Oxon) MFA IAWF