School Adventure to Finland

Finland

Touch down in Finland and travel to your basecamp. You’ve made it to Finland - a land of endless forests, crystal-clear lakes and breathtaking Nordic wilderness.
Settle in, meet your leader and get to know your team. This is your home for the week and the starting point for some incredible adventures.
Towering pine forests, winding rivers and sparkling lakes - they’re all here, waiting to be explored.

Basecamp

Settle in and prepare. With your leader showing you the way, plan your meals, head to the local supermarket for supplies and get your kit organised.
Put your teamwork skills to the test as you fire up the camping stoves and prepare lunch together. There’s also time to enjoy some games and activities around basecamp.
Later, head to the lakeshore for your canoe briefing, swimming test and safety training with experienced instructors. Learn essential skills, build your confidence on the water and get ready for the journey ahead.
In the evening, learn the art of fire-making and try your hand at a round of frisbee golf around basecamp.
Tomorrow, your trek begins!

Oulanka National Park

Ready to explore Finland’s wilderness? Pack your backpack and set off on a two-day trek through Oulanka National Park, following part of the famous Bear Trail with your leader showing the way.
Wander through ancient forests, spotting wild berries, mosses and fungi along the way. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a few reindeer roaming between the trees!
Slow down, disconnect and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Tonight, you’ll camp beneath the stars, pitching your tents and cooking dinner together.
The next day, continue along forest trails, crossing rushing rapids on suspension bridges and visiting a remote wilderness hut. Encourage each other along the way before reaching your next campsite.
Two days of adventure, teamwork and unforgettable Nordic scenery.

Oulankajoki River

Swap your hiking boots for a paddle - your next adventure takes you onto the beautiful Oulankajoki River. First, hike to the spectacular Kiutaköngäs rapids before meeting your canoe guides for safety training and paddling techniques.
Paddle through Finland’s breathtaking wilderness, surrounded by lush forests and peaceful riverbanks. Work together, coordinate your strokes and soak up the scenery as you navigate the winding river.
Set up camp in the wilderness, cook dinner together and enjoy another night surrounded by nature.
The next day, continue your canoe journey before turning up the adrenaline with an epic white water rafting adventure on the Kitka River. Tackle rushing rapids, paddle as a team and celebrate your achievements with a farewell dinner back at basecamp.

Finland

After an unforgettable week, it’s time to say goodbye to Finland. Pack your bags, leave basecamp behind and head to the airport for your journey home.
Check in, sit back and think about everything you’ve achieved. You’ve trekked through ancient forests, paddled along winding rivers and spent nights camping beneath the Finnish sky.
Along the way, you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone, taken on exciting challenges and discovered just how much you can achieve with your team by your side.
You’re heading home with new skills, stronger friendships and the confidence to take on whatever comes next.