Discover the magic of Finland's Wilderness

Bear Watching & Star Gazing in Finland's Wilderness, September 2025

A six-day journey through Kuhmo, Kostamustie and Tulijärvi that invites travellers to slow down, embrace the rhythm of the wilderness and experience the profound magic of the Arctic. 

Experience the untouched beauty of Finland's Arctic Taiga on an unforgettable six-day adventure designed to reconnect travellers with nature's wonders. From the remote forests of Kuhmo to the breathtaking landscapes of Tulijärvi, this journey is a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, celestial wonders and immersive cultural experiences.

Experiences to treasure:

• Getting up close to wild bears at the renowned Bear Centre in Kostamustie, one of the best safe bear-watching centres in the world.
• Crafting your own vasta sauna whisk and experiencing a traditional smoke sauna.
• Joining a local nature expert in her forest home and making your own healing cream from spruce resin gathered in the Taiga forest.
• Observing a solar flare through a Solar Scope and stargazing under the Northern Lights in a wilderness with an exceptional night sky.
• Tucking into an evening meal made from food foraged in the forest and cooked over an open fire.

Thursday 4th - Tuesday 9th September 2025. Find out more here

For more information and images, please contact Charlotte Abrahams

About ECT Travel

We are a team of travel professionals and passionate, curious travellers and are proud to have been creating inspiring holiday programmes all over the world since 1993. Small group sizes ensure the people who travel with us have the very best experience, with time for conversations with local experts, space to explore off the beaten track and opportunities to fully immerse themselves in every activity. We take pride in looking after the people who travel with us, and we guarantee a personal service every step of the way.