Winter Adventure

1. 1

   Day 1

   Depart UK and Arrive Finland

   Meal included: dinner

   Depart UK and Arrive Finland. On arrival at our accommodation we will get settled in and have our first meal together and our adventure briefing.

2. 2

   Day 2

   Adventure Journal Intro and Igloo Building

   All meals included

   This morning we will receive our adventure journals, which we can use to keep track of our adventures. The journal is our own space to record notes, keep thoughts and complete creative tasks - a great learning tool and memory of our adventure. Gear check. In the afternoon we head out to start building quinzees, which are a special kind of igloo. They need to be built in two parts, starting with the base – a huge pile of snow which we will let freeze and harden. Later in the trip we will return to the base and carry on building. In the evening we will have time to relax, go in the sauna and even learn some of the local language!

3. 3

   Day 3

   Cross Country Skiing and Igloo Building Part Two

   All meals included

   We have an action-packed day today as we head out for some skiing. We will be using skin-based skis, which can be used off the beaten track. Along with our guide, we will explore the surrounding nature at a relaxed speed. In the afternoon, we head back to finish our igloo building. No igloo build is complete without a housewarming party for our new snowy dwelling! Those adventurous enough will have the chance to sleep a night in the igloo, staying plenty warm with our four-season sleeping bags.

4. 4

   Day 4

   Fun and Games and Ice Skating

   All meals included

   In the morning we have a gym session where we can play games at the lodge in their gym - there are a wide range of activities to try: volleyball, basketball, badminton and yoga, or we could even teach our guides a new game and see if they enjoy it. In the afternoon, we learn how to ice skate outside - we can pretend to be Finnish people who learn how to skate when they are small! In the evening, we will enjoy a Finnish-themed movie night, with subtitles. This is a great way to spark cultural discussions and share stories.

5. 5

   Day 5

   Ice Fishing and Sledding and Snow Games

   All meals included

   Finland is the land of a thousand lakes (187,888 to be exact) which are home to many different species. We will learn about the fish in the lakes while also spending some time fishing and enjoying the silence of nature. In the afternoon, the snow games are a chance to embrace our inner child and run around having fun in the snow or race around on sledges. In the evening, we will have a games night - everyone loves a bit of team building and competition!

6. 6

   Day 6

   Snowshoeing expedition

   All meals included

   Today we will set out on a guided snowshoeing adventure off the beaten track. We will be walking in deep snow with the help of special shoes designed to keep you on top while admiring the snow-covered forest. We will enjoy a hot drink on top of a hill while enjoying the stunning scenery. In the evening we will reflect on our adventures and have a farewell party with our amazing hosts.

7. 7

   Day 7

   Airport Transfer for our return flight to the UK.

   Meal included: breakfast

   Today we will say goodbye to our winter wonderland and return to the UK.

Itineraries can change with the seasons, local conditions and your group's needs. Ask us and we'll tailor it.