Wildlife of taiga in autumn

Feel fresh air of autumn and explore exciting wildlife of taiga in colorful landscapes – during the tour there are chances to photograph Golden Eagles, Black Grouses, Brown Bears, Wolverines and Wild Wolves at the close-range and don’t forget brilliant landscapes of Oulanka National Park!

In autumn, finnish nature is getting ready for the winter in full colors with a mixture of yellow, orange & red giving plenty of chances for the landscape photography. In Kuusamo we will explore the best sceneries of Oulanka National Park area with its impressive Kitka and Oulanka rivers. Feel the serenity of nature at the top of mountains.

Also wildlife is getting ready for the winter before starting their long journey to migration to the South or just for the winter hibernation. From the photography hides there are good opportunities to get close of them and photograph in the natural habitat surrounded by beautiful colors of the autumn.

Our experienced guides take you on the real autumn adventure to photograph the best wildlife and landscapes of the season!

Information of the tour

Time: 27.9.-3.10.2025

Duration: 6 nights.

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. During the landscape photography excursions we will walk approx. 5 kilometers at the trail of Oulanka National Park, so attending the tour requires reasonable general fitness.

Group size: Maximum 8 people.

Accommodation: During the trip in the Kuusamo area, we will stay in cozy accommodation in private rooms and enjoy delicious local food.

In Kuhmo we will stay in accommodation of Safaris Wildlife Finland or Boreal Wildlife Centre with basic facilities.

Equipment: Everybody should have their own photography equipment, tripod heads and tripods for landscape photography excursion could be useful. Also decent clothes of autumn in case of rain and good hiking boots would be good. Tripod heads are possible to rent in Kuusamo, remember to ask from us beforehand.

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

Guides: Our professional photography guides Jarmo Manninen or Mikko Oivukka will guide you during the tour.

Price: 2690€. Price includes guiding services, transportation in Kuusamo and Kuhmo (from Kuusamo airport to Kajaani or Kuusamo airport), accommodation, meals and seat in comfortable photography hides.

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

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.

CANCELLATION POLICY DUE TO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

If the customer is prevented from using the service they have booked due to the prevailing travel restrictions, they are entitled to a cancellation, in which case we will cancel the booking and refund the money excluding the 70€ handling and money transfer costs. Alternatively, the reservation can be transferred to another time at no cost. The reservation can also be changed to an open reservation, in which case the payment will be used for a new reservation up to one year from the original date of the reservation.

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