Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers
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Johnny Corn
Reviewed January 2019
Should be on everyone’s bucket list
This is a trip every Exodus traveller should do! So many different activities in a week based at the wonderful Oulanka Basecamp with its great facilities, gear and staff. The day light is short but you sure make the most of it and have plenty of time to unwind and relax. Laugh at yourself as to try and tackle most things that you would have never tried before but after a taster would want to do most of them as holidays in themselves- husky sledging, snow shoe walking, cross country skiing and driving a skidoo. The final day in the enchanted snow covered National Park of Riisitunturi is one I will never forget as one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to! Did not see the Northern Lights which would have put the icing on the cake but will just mean I will have to come again! Everyone seems to do the Petra trip but I suggest this is a most do trip too.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Husky sledging and the snow shoe walk in Riisitunturi.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Elena was a brilliant guide and leader and supported by all the team at the camp! They were all so enthusiastic, professional and fun and clearly love what they do.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you do the river floating do not wear your glasses as they like the clothes you are provided with freeze! You hardly need to take a thing as the gear they provide is better than the gear I have and I am a real wimp in the cold! Take plenty of good socks, hipflask, buy duty free as my bar bill was horrendous ( my own fault but enjoyed it all!), if your clothes get wet of sweaty dry them out on the floor of your room with underfloor heating! No soaps etc in rooms so take your own!
Elizabeth Gladin
Reviewed January 2019
A happy time with new friends, lots to do in a glorious place. Very special week.
Whats not to like? Dog sledding on a snowy christmas morning, the fabulous walk we took just the two of us on the Bear Trail, the group snow shoe hike up in the Riisitunturi National Park or the laughing tumbles practicing our cross country skiiing, or the group dinners with lots of joyful tales of our days, and a sip or two of Cloudberry Liquer? Elina always ready with a grin, a story or some good advice. The Oulanka Basecamp staff with their smiles at all times of the day, and hearty offerings of food and drink. We will return!
Most Inspirational Moment
What to choose? All of it, really.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Everyone of our guides were brilliant - helpful, friendly, informative and professional. Elina especially was great and contributed to making our activities such fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it. A brilliant way to spend a snowy unchristmasy but very special Christmas
Claudia Radaelli
Reviewed January 2019
Wilderness Adventure
The experience overall was very good on many lelvels. The basecamp was not luxorious but the people are very welcoming and it is very clean. My only criticism is about the food, I cannot understand how it one can serve frozen berries with ice cream as dessert when it is -20 outside!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the Northern Lights and the Husky sledging
Thoughts on Group Leader
very nice indeed, lovely person
Advice for Potential Travellers
yes, bring warm undergarments!! the rest they provide.
Dina Stylianou
Reviewed January 2019
Enjoyable week of snowy activities
A wonderful week in beautiful surroundings and well organised activites by the team at basecamp. An opportunity to experience the full beauty of Finland and try a variety of snowy activities. Comfortable warm lodge, varied and plentiful wholesome food, a welcoming and client-oriented basecamp team and a great mixiture of snow sports and actiivites. One of my favourite Exodus holidays.
Most Inspirational Moment
I love everything, but in particular the dogsledding. It was very unexpectd to walk into someone's home and be so welcomed. A great experience all round. The dogs are so well looked after and well behaved. The owners were adorable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fab. The Exodus leader was great. Our team leader at Basecamp was brilliant. She did all the right things and ensured that everyone had equal experince of activities regardless of level and experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it. It's a great experience, and take a dressing gown to get you from your apartment to the sauna.
Pru Goudie
Reviewed January 2019
A Fantastic Finnish Wilderness Adventure!
Just returned from a fantastic week in Finland, a country I’ve always wanted to visit. I travelled over Xmas and it really was a snowy wilderness with very limited daylight hours. However the tour was very well balanced between outdoor activities and downtime and we made the most of the daylight hours. We stayed in a comfortable and cosy lodge called Basecamp Oulanka set in truly stunning surroundings. The food was fantastic and they kitted us all out with all the outdoor gear and all our equipment which we got to keep for the week. We tried our hands at husky sledding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and went on many wonderful walks throughout National Parks. The trees were laden with snow, we had many campfires along the way, the guiding was excellent and the food & wine was gorgeous! I totally recommend this week away, I felt so refreshened and invigorated by the time I returned!
Most Inspirational Moment
The natural environment we were in, all the snow and the activities were great fun - I loved all of them!
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had a local leader called Eleni and she was wonderful, very friendly and knowledgable and passionate about her country. Couldn't have asked for a better group leader!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it!
Caryn Long
Reviewed December 2018
Awesome Finnish Wilderness Week
One of the best trips I have ever been on! Superb location, excellent accommodation with amazing food, well hosted by friendly guides.
Choice of activities was brilliant and the trip was relaxing as well as moderately active. Would recommend!!
Most Inspirational Moment
Husky sledging, river floating, quinzee building and the night time walk with the peaceful moment for reflection.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, good English.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't over pack. All clothing and equipment provided of good quality.
Andrew Stroud
Reviewed December 2018
Great fun
A great fun trip full of new experiences in a beautiful environment. The guides and all the staff where friendly, helpful and very passionate about nature
Most Inspirational Moment
Spending a night in a quinzee that I helped to build on a frozen lake was a great experience
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both of the group leaders were awesome. Very passionate about nature
Advice for Potential Travellers
If your thinking about booking this trip..... book it, you'll love it
Michelle Craig
Reviewed April 2018
Fabulous Trip
Fabulous week in the snow in the Finland. The week exceeded all expectations – helped by the fact we saw the Northern Lights on night one on the way from the airport. Had a great mix of different activities and stunning scenery. Also food was really good. Lunch was always a filling soup and dinner great home cooked Finnish dishes.
Most Inspirational Moment
The morning dog sledding - a small company is used who take good care of the dogs and dogs seemed very happy to bring us out for exercise. Also the scenery in the area was like a Winter Wonderland
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martti made the trip. It was clear that he loves the outdoor life in the snow and he was happy to share those experiences with the group. He also had a great sense of humour
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just book it.
Daphne Dorman-Smith
Reviewed March 2018
Superb Week in Wintry Finland
Brilliant week of deep snow, sunshine, stunning scenery, amazing activities, great food and comfortable accommodation.
Most Inspirational Moment
Dog sledding and Northern Lights, followed closely by snow mobiling and walking in the forest.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Marti was brilliant. Very well organised, clear in his instructions, and great fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The lodge really does provide all the equipment/outer clothes you might require. All you need to pack is your thermal under layers, a few things to wear in the evening, and you're done.
Sarah Skinner
Reviewed March 2018
Finland wilderness week
A fantastic location, the hut was lovely cozy & warm. The staff, particularly the leader Ana were really friendly and helpful. The kit provided was of good quality with top name brands, and kept you very warm, even at -30 for the evening walk. Each day was different, so made it intresting and allowed you to try a range of activities. Would highly recommend.
Most Inspirational Moment
Snow showing in the National Park on the last day, the scenery was amazing, but huskies were a close second.
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was excellent, great local knowledge, friendly & nothing too much bother.
