Finland Arctic Adventure Camp School Trip

• Flights to Kuusamo Airport (KAO) - return flights arranged separately
  
• All local transfers including airport pickup
  
• Optional winter clothing rental package - thermal layers, boots, gloves, hats
  
• 7 Nights' comfortable accommodation at Adventure Apes Lodge with heating, private bathrooms
  
• Full board - breakfast, lunch, dinner each day plus evening snacks
  
• Survival Skills: Igloo building, winter fire making, Arctic clothing techniques
  
• Winter Sports: Cross-country skiing lessons and tours, downhill skiing at Ruka
  
• Cultural Activities: Finnish school visit, sauna culture, language lessons
  
• Adventure Activities: Snowshoeing tours, ice skating, spa visit
  
• Professional wilderness guides available 24/7
  
• ATOL and ABTA Protection
  

• Evening arrival at Kuusamo (KAO) airport
  
• Meet Adventure Apes guide and 30-minute transfer to Lodge
  
• Settling in, dinner and comprehensive adventure briefing
  
• Accommodation: Adventure Apes Lodge - renovated former school in countryside setting
  

• Days follow structured rhythm: morning adventure (3 hours), afternoon adventure (3 hours), optional evening activities
  
• All activities designed for hands-on learning with nature as the classroom
  
• Professional guides lead all activities with comprehensive safety protocols
  
• Activities continue regardless of weather - authentic Arctic experience guaranteed
  

• Wilderness skills: Igloo construction over two days, traditional kota gatherings around fireplace
  
• Students will visit local Finnish school and share lessons with Finnish students
  
• Students will experience authentic sauna culture and Finnish language lessons
  
• Teacher led activities during downtime: games nights, reflection sessions, cultural discussions
  
• Cross-country skiing instruction and guided tours through forests and frozen lakes
  
• Downhill skiing day trip to world-class Ruka Ski Centre
  
• Choice of snowshoeing adventure or ice skating (group decision)
  
• Relaxation at local spa with swimming and jacuzzi facilities
  
• The Lodge location in Kuusamo wilderness is *exceptional* for seeing the Northern Lights
  
• Optional night sleeping in self-built igloo with professional winter sleeping gear
  

• Breakfast and final reflection session on week's learnings
  
• Farewell activities and group photos
  
• Transfer to Kuusamo airport for departure flights
  
• Return flights to home country (arranged separately)
  

• Exclusive use of Adventure Apes Lodge - no other groups present
  
• Sports hall available for indoor activities during free time
  
• On-site souvenir shop (nearest stores 30km away)
  
• Daily Northern Lights watching opportunities with expert guides
  
• Accommodation designed specifically for school groups aged 14-19
  
• Professional wilderness guides with youth experience and first aid certification
  

Absolutely! Our location and approach are outstanding for SEN learners. We've successfully welcomed numerous high-needs schools, adapting activities to ensure every student thrives in Finland's inspiring wilderness classroom.

Arctic Education is the trusted school travel brand of Travelbee Ltd, the multi award winning Arctic travel specialist based in the UK. Established in 2004, we have become the UKs leading online Arctic tour operator. Offering holidays, educational tours and corporate trips, we're now the World's biggest supplier of holidays to the Glass Igloos to see the Northern Lights.