Departure via Kuusamo
After breakfast, transfer to Kuusamo Airport for departure. You leave with a diverse portfolio covering multiple ecosystems—from dense taiga forests to open northern landscapes—and a deep understanding of predator photography in Finland.
Multi-Species Session (Oulanka & Border Forests)
Spend the day working across multiple hide locations around Oulanka National Park and nearby border forests. This flexible session allows you to target bears, eagles, and other wildlife, depending on activity. With different terrain and lighting compared to Kuhmo, this adds diversity to your images.
Transfer to Kuusamo & Oulanka Region
After morning rest, transfer north to Kuusamo, another premier wildlife photography destination. You’ll be based near Oulanka National Park, known for its dramatic rivers, forests, and birdlife. Evening session focuses on golden eagles and raptors, adding variety to your portfolio.
Wolf Territory (Kuhmo Forest Network)
Focus shifts to wolves in deeper forest zones around Kuhmo. Your guide will position you in hides located along known wolf corridors. While sightings require patience, this region is one of the best in Europe for potential encounters. You’ll also learn tracking patterns and how to anticipate movemen...
Border Zone Wildlife (Kostamus Region)
Today’s session takes place along the Finnish-Russian border near Kostamus, a remote zone known for higher predator movement. This area increases your chances of photographing both bears and wolverines, particularly during low-light conditions. The untouched landscape and minimal human disturbance m...
First Bear Session (Martinselkonen Area)
The day is relaxed to prepare for evening shooting. In the afternoon, you’ll be introduced to professional photography hides located around Martinselkonen Nature Reserve. As evening approaches, enter the hides for your first session. This region offers exceptional opportunities to photograph brown b...
Fly to Kajaani and transfer to our lodge
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your comfortable hotel, where you can relax, prepare your photography gear, and anticipate the wildlife adventure ahead.