Classification
Activity, experience, well-being, walking, for children, nature reserve, natural attraction, local delicacy, food, berry and mushroom picking
Location
Arctic Sky, Ruijankeino 2, Saariselkä
Further information
Inclusions: guided tour to arctic forest, introduction to wild food and freedom to roam in Finland, stories of local culture and traditions connected to gathering food from wilderness, self-made arctic souvenir, self-made tastings of goods we pick from the forest, recipes of goods prepared, hot drink and wild herb snacks.
Reading material available
We operate in small groups under 10 persons. Children only on with an adult.
Please notice, that you participate on your own risk. Let us know your allergies beforehand. We advise you to wear clothes suitable for outdoor activities (water-proof shoes, long legged trousers etc.)
Transfer is not included, but you can book transportation as an extra within the booking process. You also reach us by bus (bus stop is called Kopararova).
Additional purchase available on this tour: Arctic Delicacy Package contains authentic arctic flavors to enjoy back home. Package includes a jar of cloudberry jam (30ml), Hellivä - gentle wild herb infusion (15g) and funnel mushroom salt mill (100g). All products are produced by us at Arctic Sky, please ask more if interested!
Languages
English, Finnish
Suitable for
This course can be adjusted to suit the disabled people living with mobility, vision, or hearing impairments. Please when booking let us know your special needs.
Insurance plans
Attendants are not insured by organizer. Participation at own risk.
Qualifications
The course is facilitated by Minna Kataja, the owner of Arctic Sky Lapland, who is an educated wildfood specialist, a life coach, yoga instructor (RYT 500 hatha, restorative, yin, pranayama, yoga nidra, prenatal yoga, yoga therapy), canoeing instructor and a construction engineer.
