Finnish Lapland 8-day guided summer hike

I invite you to experience the Finnish Lapland in the most beautiful colors, at the end of summer, when autumn is already coming and nature dips vegetation in warm reds, yellows and oranges. Join me on this 8-day hiking trip and discover the wild natural beauty of Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland, with a day trip to the Norwegian city of Tromsø.

We will be based in the remote area of ​​Kilpisjärvi, the village with apparently the cleanest air in Europe, in the border region of Finland, Sweden and Norway. From there, we will make star-shaped walks, starting sometimes directly from the hotel, with the taxibus or sometimes with a ship.

You will discover an amazing wild destination, with reindeer wandering freely on the Tundra landscape, crystal-clear streams and deep blue glowing lakes.

Every day you have the option to decide if you want to participate in the hike or do something on your own. We will have plenty of time for hiking, experiencing nature and the silence and seclusion of the area. Sometimes we visit a tupa or kota, simple huts, where we can set up a fire.

We also have a summit on the program. It is an easy hike, with a wonderful panoramic view of three countries and the Tundra landscape. We expect to see many reindeer wandering freely during these days and to take pictures of them. This is their habitat and it is also the land of the Sami, the original nomadic people of the polar region of Europe. We will also visit a reindeer owner, who will tell us about the life of reindeer and the Sami.

Our programme includes a day trip to the Norwegian city of Tromsø, the “Gateway to the Arctic”. It is the largest city in northern Norway, located between the sea on one side and beautiful mountains on the other. The magical Northern lights can already be seen during this time of the year, and sauna is also included in the programme, making for a great short visit to Norway.

We will fly comfortably, with only one change, from Zurich to Kittilä. From there we continue with the shuttle bus, for about 2.5 hours. This short trip will be an ideal introduction to immerse yourself in the Lapland countryside.

Every day, we will hike for about 3 to 5 hours, with a total height difference of 200-700 metres. This is a hike of intermediate level. The terrain is mostly easy, with good trails. The hilly tundra landscape is partly rocky.

I am a multi-lingual guide and I also speak fluent Finnish. I have traveled to Finland and especially to Lapland for about 20 years. I know the different areas very well, from west to east, north to south and I am always eager to visit Finland again.

So what are you waiting for? Join me on this unique hiking trip to the Finnish Lapland and enjoy a wonderful experience. Check the date below and book your trip! I also offer many other hiking tours in Switzerland.