Majestic raptors and mammals 17.–24.8.2025

Join us for an exciting journey into the wild!

This tour offers a unique opportunity to photograph incredible wildlife, including majestic raptors like the Osprey and Golden Eagle, as well as mammals such as the Wild Wolf, Brown Bear and Wolverine. You’ll also have the chance to spot Black-throated and Red-throated Divers in their natural habitats. Experience the beauty of nature up close and capture these majestic creatures with your camera.

Starting from Helsinki, we travel all the way up north to Kuusamo, with transport by minibus, accommodation, and meals (breakfast, lunch/packed lunch, and dinner) included.

Information of the tour

Time: August 17–24, 2025

Duration: 7 nights.

Flight recommendations:

Arrival in Helsinki on August 17th
Departure from Kuusamo on August 24th, 10:20 (AY490)

Target group: The tour is well suited for anyone interested in nature photography, both beginners and those who have taken pictures for a longer period of time.

Group size: Maximum 7 people.

Accommodation: Accommodation in single rooms. Some nights will be spent in photo hides.

Equipment: Everybody should have their own photography equipment.

Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch/picnic lunch, and dinner)

Tour leader: Mikko Oivukka, CEO of Kuusamo Nature Photography

Price: 2950 €. Price includes guiding services, transportation by minibus, accommodation, meals and hide fees.

Reservations: Make your reservation online from our website or by email info@kuusamonaturephotography.fi

Planned program

Day 1: August 17

Pick-up from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at 14:00.

Transfer to our accommodation by minibus (approx. 4-hour drive), followed by dinner and a relaxing evening.

Day 2: August 18

After breakfast we spend the full day photographing Ospreys from a hide.

Dinner at the accommodation.

Day 3: August 19

After breakfast, we drive to the predator hide area (approx. 3 hours)

Following lunch, we head to the hides for an overnight session, with opportunities to photograph Wolverine, Brown Bear and Wild Wolf.

Day 4: August 20

After breakfast, we drive to the another predator hide place. (approx. 2,5 hours)

Following lunch, we head to the hides for an overnight session, with opportunities to photograph Wolverine, Brown Bear and Wild Wolf.

Day 5: August 21

After breakfast, daytime rest followed by lunch. In the afternoon, we return to the hide for another overnight session with Brown Bear, Wolverine and Wild Wolf.

Day 6: August 22

After breakfast, a 4-hour drive to Kuusamo. Check-in ant the accommodation and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, we go on a photography excursion, photographing birds in the wild without photo hides or capturing specific landscapes.

Day 7: August 23

Breakfast. We head to the Oulanka Eagle hides for all day, then return to the accommodation for dinner.

Day 8: August 24

After breakfast transfer to Kuusamo Airport for departure.

Good to know

Payments:

Registration is binding after payment of the booking fee of 500 euros. Final payment will be sent by email and it has to be paid 30 days before the starting date.

Insurance:

Participants are responsible for their own insurance. Leisure accident insurance, etc. and insurance of photography equipment are also recommended.

Cancellation policy:

If the cancellation is made later than 45 days, but no later than 30 days before the start of the tour, we will withhold the booking fee (€ 500). If the cancellation is made later than 30 days but no later than 14 days before the start of the tour, we will withhold 50% of the tour fee. If the cancellation is made later than 14 days before the start of the tour, we will withhold the full tour fee.

The organizer has the right to cancel the tour one month before the start of the tour. If the tour is canceled by the organizer, all payments will be refunded.

NOTE: Before you will buy flight tickets, make sure that tour is confirmed!

Additional information: Please contact us by e-mail info@kuusamonaturephotography.fi, if you need more information.