Basecamp Oulanka

Wilderness hotel which offers a full range of outdoor activities such as; river rafting, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, skiing and climbing

Introduction

Basecamp Oulanka offers activities based on the concept that values Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy of the national park. In the Basecamp Oulanka there is a wilderness hotel, a restaurant and a full range of outdoor activities like river rafting, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, skiing and climbing. Self-guided and guided programmes are organised in the areas surrounding Basecamp.
In the wilderness hotel you can find a restaurant with local dishes, a smoke sauna (traditional and rare), plus sauna with Jacuzzi and meeting rooms and equipment for 15 - 60 people.

Location

Basecamp Oulanka is located in the armpit ofOulanka National Park. 45 minutes from Kuusamo international airport.

Activities

Guided rafting
Try rafting on River Kitkajoki in Oulanka National Park with a certified guide. The equipment you may need is included in the program. Guided rafting is available from the middle of May until late October.
A family route costs 33 €, a wild route costs 50€ and you can take part in a scenic route for 48 €.

Paddling
Learn paddling on River Kitkajoki or on the lakes Ala-Juuma and Ylä-Juuma. The necessary equipment for paddling, like Prijon Combi 359 kayaks and Mad River explorer open canoes, are available for you. Available from the middle of May until late October. All guides are certified for the activities they run here.
Paddling school costs 35 € for 2.5 hours.

Guided wall climbing
In Basecamp Oulanka you can take part in wall climbing on the tower Mont Karhu. The necessary equipment is included in the programme, they are free to use. All guides are certified. Instructed wall climbing is available from April to November.

Walking, Nordic walking
Walking or a Nordic walking in Oulanka National Park is available all year round. The equipment you can use in Basecamp are the following: hell outfit, 2 X fleece insulation layers, cap, beanie, gloves, mittens, rucksack, head torch, thermos flask, mat and walking poles. Customers staying one week in Basecamp can use the set free after introduction. Nordic walking instructors are also available.
Introduction to Nordic walking costs 25 €, the training takes 2.5 hours.

Snowshoeing
You can choose from guided and self guided snowshoeing walks in Oulanka National Park. Customers staying one week in Basecamp can use the necessary equipments free after introduction. The set contains snowshoes, winter boots, shell outfit, 2 X fleece insulation layers, cap, beanie, gloves, mittens, rucksack, head torch, thermos flask, mat and walking poles. Snowshoeing instructors are also available. You can try snowshoeing at any time when there’s snow and ice.
Introduction to snowshoeing costs 30 €, which takes 2.5 hours. The price of a castle rocks snowshoe walk is 60 € for 3.5 hours

Ice climbing
You can take part only in guided ice-climbing, where all necessary equipment is ensured for the climbers. Choose to climb Mont Karhu or climb an artificial ice wall. You can try ice climbing in the winter season, from December to April.
Introduction to wall climbing costs 45 €, it takes 2.5 hours.