Wonders of Wilderness FAM Visit 05.05.-08.05.2025

Salla is an authentic and sustainable Lappish destination in the middle of wilderness. 
You can find the majority of the area’s activity services and accommodation in Sallatunturi Fell Area - located 10 km southeast of the village of Salla. Here you can find plenty of options from guided tours and different activities, all year around. You can see huskies, meet reindeers (both trained and semi-wild), walk marked hiking paths and of course explore the surroundings independently.
People of Salla are working together, aiming towards more sustainable practices in travel and leisure industries. You can find companies with different sustainability certificates or plans for the future; we want that sustainability with all its factors is a way of doing and way of living here. A trust in a better tomorrow, born out of hard experiences, is a characteristic that pushes the people of Salla forward.

Posio is perfect for travelers who are looking for authentic experiences. 
Located between Kuusamo and Rovaniemi in Lapland, Posio has a population of more than 3,000 residents. It is best-known for Riisitunturi National Park and home to Finland’s famous interior design company Pentik.
Compared to Lapland’s larger and better-known destinations, Posio is a relatively unknown travel destination a situation that the region is quite happy with. Instead of vast numbers of tourists, it wants to attract travelers who are looking for authentic experiences. Both public and private sector operators in the area are committed to the development of sustainable travel.

Iso-Syöte is the southernmost fell in Finland, adjacent to the Syöte National Park that is named after the fell. Located approximately 150 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, Syöte is Finland's southernmost fell region, and it also happens to be the Finnish region that gets the most snow. Travelling resort consists of two fells and skiing centers, namely Iso-Syöte and Pikku-Syöte

09.35 Flight to Kuusamo

11.15 Arriving in Kuusamo. Driver waiting for you at the arrival hall with a sign (driver's phone number 044 57 77 800).

Transfer to Salla (appox. 1,5 hours)

13.00 Kössi reindeer program, soap lunch.and site inspection at Salla Wilderness Park –

16.15 Siten inspection and check-in at Sallatunturin tuvat
We want you to enjoy your time so much here at Sallatunturin Tuvat that the holiday memories will leave you with a smile on your face. The extensive experience of our family business and our wonderful staff will make your holiday unforgettable.
We are a forerunner in sustainable travel. Our family business is committed to ensure that our guests can enjoy the true Lapp nature – now and in the future.

17.15 Site inspection at Salla Ski & Active, possibility to test e-bikes

19.30 Dinner at Sallan Maja

Good night

Breakfast and check-out

10.00 Transfer to Posio (approx. 1 hour)

11-12 Arriving in Posio

Lunch at Himmerki

12:00 Introduction of Posio: Timo Posio (Posioutdoors), Turo Murtovaara and Juhana Valo (Himmerki)
The principles of sustainable tourism.

12:30 Transfer to White Deer Kingdom, coffee
White Deer Kingdom is one of those you must experience while visiting in Lapland. We provide lots of information of reindeers and reindeer herding straight from lord of the kingdom, Seppo. You are also able to enjoy of memorable reindeer safaris and lots of other exciting activities.

15:30 Site inspection at Pentik Hill Culture Centre Museums
The Pentik Home Museum was first established in 1973 as the home of Anu and Topi Pentikäinen. The company’s ceramics production, store and café all operated in the same premises that were the precursor to what has now become the Pentik Centre. At Pentik Hill you´ll also find the Countryside Memories and International Coffee Cup Museums and The Old Ceramics exhibition.

16:30 Arriving in Kirikeskus hotel 
Site inspection at Arctic Ceramic Center 
The Arctic Ceramic Centre is the northernmost ceramics center in the world located in Posio – Finland, which offers great facilities and a peaceful environment for making ceramics.
The Ceramics Centre has a unique setting for hobbyists and professionals alike, to find inspiration, encounters and enjoy Lapland’s nature.

17:00 Check-in at Lights of Lapland Resort

18:00 Dinner at Kirikeskus

19:30 Free time, sauna possibility

Good night

Breakfast and check-out

approx. 9.30 Transfer to Syöte

11.00 Arriving in Syöte

Site inspection at Syötteen Eräpalvelut
Learning about life on the farm and the "soft" summer activities they offer. Coffee and lunch by open fire (group can participate to doing lunch finnish style). 
On our way drive to Syöte National Park gate just to see location and main building.

13.30 Nature tour to the top of fell of Iso-Syöte. Ulla Anttila, Iso-Syöte Tourist Association.
You will hear about the potential of the Syöte area, sustainable development measures, activities in the area and the opportunities offered by the national park.
Explore the activities of a local program service company and bike rental company on the top of the hill in Hotel Iso-Syöte. Guide Kyösti Soini.

15.30-17.00 Free time

17.15 Leaving from KIDE hotel to Site inspection at Syötteen sieni ja yrtti ("mushroom and herbs of Syöte"). Hostess Riitta Rontu, entrepreuner.
A family business that organises nature activities based on sustainable development values. The program includes an introduction to the company's activities and a presentation of the history and traditions of the region by the entrepreneur Riitta Rontu. 
Home style dinner with local delicacies.

App. 19.30 back to hotel, free time. Light evenings snacks at rooms.

Good night

7.30 - 8.30 Breakfast and check-out

9.00 Transfer from Syöte to Oulu (approx. 2 hours)

11:55 Train from Oulu to Helsinki

17:35 Arriving in Helsinki

Thank you for your visit!

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