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Finland
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E-Mail: info(at)spiritofnature.eu
On bears tracks
North Carelia is a wunderfull spot to hike. Through dense forest, along rushing rivers and idyllic lakes, which invite you to rest and have a swimm.
The hiking route Karhunpolku – translated it means bear’s path – covers 133 km across the wild nature. It is a part of Carelias hiking tour which has in total more than a thousand kilometers of hiking paths. Karhunpolku leads you along the russian border, a part of it also along paddling routes at the rivers Ruunaa and Jongunjoki.
Hiking day
The Karhunpolku goes cross north Carelia. From the start at the national park Patvinsuo there are 133 km to its end in Teljo. We show you the nicest parts of it along idyllic lakes and vast swamps. In between we stop for a cosy picnic at a nice campfire site. This hike takes about 5 to 6 hours. Inclusive of guide, transfer and picnic.
| Prices | |
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| Adult | € 60 |
| Children age 6 to 16 | € 30 |
Mushrooms and berries
In late summer the forest beginns to bear its fruits. Especially blue- and cranberries you can find and the close forest nearby is a paradise for boletus mushroom pickers. We show you how to preserve the fruits and mushrooms so you can take your own picked treasure back home.
| Price | |
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| Do you need us as guide? | € 50 / day |
Watching wild animals
North Carelia is the region of Scandinavia which has the highest population of brown bears, wolves, lynx and wolverines. In the afternoon, before the animals start their walk we go to the hidden observation station. Until early morning we can watch these beasts of prey on their search for food. Experience the close view of these impressive animals! Duration of stay approximately 16 hours. Inclusive of transfer, guide, snacks and drinks.
| Prices | |
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| Adult | € 180 |
| Children age 10 to 16 | € 90 |
Hiking route Karhunpolku
Do you feel like nature, adventure and romance? Hike with us the bear’s path and experience romantic campfire evenings. The dailey stages of about 20 km lead you on small, soft tracks through dense forest, across swamps and along lakes and rivers. Packed with all the necessary things like food supply and sleeping bag we start in Teljo and beginn our great adventure.
| Prices | |
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| Adult | € 975 |
| Children age 10 to 16 | € 825 |
Price per person and week including
- Transfer from and to Joensuu or Kuopio airport
- 2 overnight stays in double room with shared shower and toilet
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge
- 5 overnight stays in Laavus or simple wilderness cabins
- Food supply for the hike
- Guide for 6 days
- Transfer to starting point and from the ending point
- Equipement transfer in the middle of the tour





