Services Offered by Enterprises and Other Organisations in Protected Areas and Hiking Areas in the Kainuu Region

In Kuhmo:

Boreal Wildlife Centre (www.borealwildlifecentre.fi)

• Observation and photographing bears, wolves and wolverines. Also capercaillie, moose, beaver, wild forest reindeer, birds etc.
• Accommodation and catering in Viiksimo, Kuhmo

Hiiden Torppa (www.tutka.net, in Finnish)

• Guided tours to the Hiidenportti National Park, also nature photographing and fishing. Kiosk "Hiidenluola" at Hiiden Torppa     
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Hiidenportti National Park
  • Teerisuo-Lososuo mire reserve    

Hikes'n Trails Tmi Janne Autere (www.hikesntrails.com)

• Variety of guided tours (skiing, dogsledge rides, snowshoeing, berry and mushroom picking, canoeing, hiking, biking, thematic tours, church-boat trips) 
• Rental equipment for hiking, canoeing,
• Catering, cooking courses
• Booking hotel rooms or cottages, saunas, meeting rooms
• Meeting arrangements
• Environmental education, camp schools

Hotelli Kainuu Oy (www.hotellikainuu.com)                        

• Hotel and restaurant in the centre of Kuhmo
• Rental sauna
• Guided fishing trips, rental fishing equipment
• Programme services in the protected areas in the area of town Kuhmo.

Hotelli Kalevala (www.hotellikalevala.fi)                         

• Hotel in the Kalevala area in Kuhmo, next to the Petola Visitor Centre, 4 km from the centre of Kuhmo
• Meetings and wellness services
• Tour operator services
• Activities and program services:
  • Canoe, raft and boat trips
  • Hiking and cycking trips
  • Ice fishing and fishing trips
  • Ski and snowshoe trips
  • Snowmobile and ATV-safaries in the Kainuu and North-Karelia regions

Kone ja Jahtikampe Nevalainen / Martti Nevalainen

• Snowmobilesafaris in Kuhmo
• Contacts by phone, tel. +358 50  3393 100

Lentiira Holiday Village (www.lentiira.com)

• Cottage accommodation and camping & caravan area with services
• Variety of guided tours (fishing, hunting
• Rental equipments
• Sauna services
• Meeting arrangements
• Tar products

Lentuankosken leirintäalue (www.lentuankoski.fi)

• Accommodation:
  • Camping (tents, caravans, campers)
  • Jokela-house (rental all year around)
  • Cottages in summer time
  • Sauna, showers, toilets etc.
• Kiosk in summer time
• Fishing licenses to Lentuankoski rapids

Reki-Pertti Pertti Koivisto (www.wildtaiga.fi)                    

• Tar-burning shows, guided ski and snowshoe tours, ice fishing, canoeing and boating trips, catering services
• Programme services in the protected areas in Kuhmo

Niemisen kyläyhdistys (www.niemiskyla.fi, in Finnish)           

• Information and exhibition on tar (terva)
• Tar products for sale.      

Routa Travel (routatravel.fi)                    

• Husky safaris, hiking and canoeing trips
• Nature tours in the protected areas in Kuhmo.

Taiga Spirit, nature and wildlife experiences (www.taigaspirit.com)

• Wildlife watching and photographing: bear, wolverine, wild forest reindeer, moose
• day trips, hiking, snowshoe walking tours 
• B&B-accommodation in Lentiira, Kuhmo
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas:
  • Areas of the Friedship park: Lentua, Iso-Palonen – Maariansärkät, Elimyssalo protected areas
  • Jämäsvaara recreation area
  • Sininen polku recreation area
  • Hiidenportti National Park 
  • Hossa National Park
  • Martinselkonen protected area
  • Other protected areas in the area of Kuhmo and Suomussalmi

Upitrek Oy (www.upitrek.com)

• Winter programs: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, multiactivities
• Summer programs: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, multiactivities
• Camp schools
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Oulujärvi and Kylmäluoma hiking areas
  • Hossa and Hiidenportti National Parks
  • Tiilikka National Park
  • Kalevalapark areas, Eastern border trail
  • Friendship park areas: Elimyssalo, Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät and Lentua protected areas
  • Also many other destinations

Wild Brown Bear (www.wildbrownbear.fi)  

• Wildlife watching and photographing, accommodation and catering 
• Programme services in the areas of Friendship park and other protected areas in Kuhmo  

Wildlife Safaris Finland, Lassi Rautiainen (www.articmedia.fi)

• Wildlife safaris, especially bear, wolf, wolverine and eagle watching and photographing
• A variety of different services in the wilderness
• Accommodation and catering at the base camp "Kuikan kämppä" in Kuhmo
• Nature books, photo calendars, postcards

WildsPiira (www.erapiira.fi)

In Sotkamo:

Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti  (www.vuokatti.fi)

• Accommodation in Vuokatti. The hills, waterways and trails of Vuokatti along with a wide range of activities and hotel amenities provide the setting for enjoyment, wellbeing and appreciation of nature all year round.
• Private saunas, meetings and functions, exercise opportunities and wellness services.

Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments (www.vuokatinmaa.com)

• Cottage accommodation
• Variety of guided tours in nature (fishing, hunting, hiking etc.)
• Rental equipments
• Tar products

Vuokatti Safaris Oy (www.vuokattisafaris.com)            

• Husky safaris, guided tours 
• Programme services in the following areas
  • Kalevalapark areas   
  • Eastern border winter trail

In Hiidenportti National Park:

CaRet Wild Caravan Safaris (www.caret.fi)

• Guided nature tours, hiking, canoeing, wildlife watching and photographing, fishing. 
• Outdoors-camping (camper) 
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas
• Ruunaa hiking area 
• Patvinsuo, Kolovesi, Hiidenportti and Tiilikkajärvi National Parks 
• Jonkerinsalo and Kieverrysjärvet protected areas 

Hiiden Torppa (www.tutka.net, in Finnish)

• Guided tours to the Hiidenportti National Park, also nature photographing and fishing. Kiosk "Hiidenluola" at Hiiden Torppa     
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Hiidenportti National Park
  • Teerisuo-Lososuo mire reserve

Erämatkailu - Myyntipalvelu Piia Huttunen (www.eramatkailu.fi, in Finnish)

• Rental cabins and sauna near Hiidenportti National Park

Puukarin Pysäkki (www.puukarinpysakki.fi/en) 

• From guesthouse to guesthouse -tours, by foot, crosscountry skiing, cycling and paddling,  wild herbal tours
• Karelian lunch, game dishes
• Accomodation
• Service packages

Taiga Spirit (www.taigaspirit.com)

• Wildlife watching, snowshoe walking tours 
• B&B-accommodation in Lentiira, Kuhmo
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas:
  • Areas of the Friedship park: Lentua, Iso-Palonen – Maariansärkät, Elimyssalo protected areas
  • Jämäsvaara recreation area
  • Sininen polku recreation area
  • Hiidenportti National Park 
  • Hossa National Park
  • Martinselkonen protected area

Upitrek Oy (www.upitrek.com)

• Winter programs: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, multiactivities
• Summer programs: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, multiactivities
• Camp schools
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Oulujärvi and Kylmäluoma hiking areas
  • Hossa and Hiidenportti National Parks
  • Tiilikka National Park
  • Kalevalapark areas, Eastern border trail
  • Friendship park areas: Elimyssalo, Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät and Lentua protected areas
  • Also many other destinations   

Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments (www.vuokatinmaa.com)

• Cottage accommodation
• Variety of guided tours in nature (fishing, hunting, hiking etc.)
• Rental equipments
• Tar products

WildsPiira (www.erapiira.fi)

In Hossa National Park:

The enterprises and other organisations offering services in the Hossa National Park and ohter protected areas and hiking areas in Suomussalmi are found here.

On Lake Oulujärvi and its surroundings:

Jomppe Outdoors

• Geopark-guide, kayaking  guide, tel. +358 40 7177 323 or contact by e-mail jorma.kuronen(at)elisanet.fi
• Skiing, snowshoeing, berry picking, hiking and other program services. Rental snowshoes and kayaks for guided tours
• Guiding and program services at the Oulujärvi Hiking Area
  • Services also in Rokua National Park

Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Ky (www.luonnollisesti.fi, in Finnish)

• Canoeing, fishing and hunting tours, rental equipment, cottage
• Guided tours and programme services in the Oulujärvi hiking area 
• Services also in other destinations: Talaskangas protected area, Rokua National Park, Rumala-Kuvaja-Oudonrimmet –Natura2000-area, Hossa National Park 

Manamansalo Camping (www.manamansalo.fi, in Finnish)

• Camping, cottages in Oulujärvi hiking area
• Cafe, rental equipment, fishing, hiking

Oulujärven Laiva-Osakeyhtiö (Steamship S/S Kouta) (www.oulujarviristeilyt.fi/english)

• Cruises to Lake Oulujärvi, for example the Ärjänsaari Island

Taigavire (www.taigavire.fi)

• Wilderness skills courses, kayaking courses
• Outdoor equipment rental: canoes and kayaks, fatbikes, tents
• Outdoor cooking services, custom outdoor dining
• Outdoor cooking courses
• Meeting services
• School camp, nature school camp
• Adventure education

Upitrek Oy (www.upitrek.com)

• Winter programs: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, multiactivities
• Summer programs: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, multiactivities
• Camp schools
• Guided excursions in Oulujärvi hiking area but also in the following areas:
  • Kylmäluoma hiking area, Hossa, Hiidenportti and Tiilikka National Parks, Kalevalapark areas, Eastern border trail, Friendship park areas: Elimyssalo, Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät and Lentua protected area. Services also in many other destinations.

Other areas in Kainuu and North Karelia

Puukarin Pysäkki (www.puukarinpysakki.fi/en)

• From guesthouse to guesthouse -tours (cycling, cross country skiing, cycling and paddling, wild herbal tours) 
• Karelian lunch and game dishes 
• Accomodation and service packages

Hyrynsalmen Vanha Asema / Museoyhdistys Sodan ja Rauhan Rata ry (www.www.facebook.com/HyrynsalmenVanhaAsema/)

• Guided hiking and thematic tours to Jääkärinpirtti, the hideout hut for jaeger volunteers in the area of Saarijärvi Old growth forest, Hyrynsalmi
• Guided tours in other protected areas in Hyrynsalmi
• Fishing, berry and mushroom picking tours
• Meal services both in the nature areas and in the Old Railway Station, Hyrynsalmi
• Services at the Old Railway Station, Hyrynsalmi: cafe, ordered meal services, meeting services

Juhan safari ja lomamatkat (www.hotellipaljakka.fi)

• Accomodation and catering at the Hotel Paljakka
• Safaris and programme services in the areas of Paljakka and Ukkohalla
• Skiing, snowshoeing, hiking
• Berry and mushroom picking, fishing, hunting

Taigavire (www.taigavire.fi)

• Guided tours: hiking trips, mountain biking, paddling trips, bird observing trips, nature and plant trips, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips, horse trekking
• Wilderness skills courses, kayaking courses
• Outdoor equipment rental: canoes and kayaks, fatbikes, tents
• Outdoor cooking services, custom outdoor dining
• Outdoor cooking courses
• Meeting services
• School camp, nature school camp
• Adventure education

Tmi Kainuun tapahtuma- ja ohjelmapalvelu / Renne Karppinen (www.etateck.fi, in Finnish)

• "Hepokönkään Höppänä" is a fairytale- character, whose programmes are especially tailored for children. However, his stories and songs contain real facts about Finnish nature and activities.
• Programme services in the following areas:
  • Protected areas in the Kainuu region  
  • Hossa National Park
  • Repovesi National Park 

Wild Nordic (www.wildnordic.fi/book-a-cabin)

• Wilderness cabins, cottages and other accommodation