{"id":5555,"date":"2025-07-20T07:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T07:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/?page_id=5555"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:24:28","slug":"4-day-karhunpolku-hike","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/en\/4-day-karhunpolku-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"4-Day Karhunpolku Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5555\" class=\"elementor elementor-5555 elementor-3206\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c32d7f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c32d7f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5d8811\" data-id=\"a5d8811\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e36df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43e36df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/ruunaa-Siikakoskibruecke-r90zobai3ezkxyooguc9qmt1hd95ehwstqplxqyyyw.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-596e293 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"596e293\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a03938\" data-id=\"1a03938\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b255a9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b255a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4 Days on the Karhunpolku Trail and in Ruunaa:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35be4a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35be4a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In the Heart of the Wilderness<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21400e6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"21400e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d17cd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47d17cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"773\"><strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"347\">Experience the freedom of hiking without set stages.<\/strong>  On this 4-day tour, we\u2019ll leave it open as to how far we\u2019ll hike each day\u2014depending on our energy levels, the weather, and the group\u2019s mood. We\u2019ll start at the <b>\u00c4n\u00e4k\u00e4inen Lakes<\/b>, just 7 km from Er\u00e4keskus, and hike<b> south <\/b>along the<b> Karhunpolku trail <\/b>into the<b> Ruunaa<\/b> rapids area. We\u2019ll spend the nights in tents or in a laavu\u2014we\u2019ll set up camp wherever we like, cook together over the fire, and enjoy the silence of the wilderness.  <\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:184\">This tour is an exciting addition to your personalized road trip through Finland, or it can be perfectly combined with a few relaxing days at the Er\u00e4keskus Lodge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7gde8pq elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7gde8pq\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 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along a section of one of Finland&#8217;s most famous long-distance hiking trails.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:89\"><strong>Unspoiled Nature:<\/strong> Experience the vast forests of eastern Finland near the Russian border.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:125\"><strong>Various lodging options:<\/strong> Choose between a tent or a laavu for an authentic wilderness experience.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:109\"><strong>Diverse Landscapes:<\/strong> Discover pine forests, rivers, rapids, lakes, and moraine hills.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-18:0\"><strong>An Authentic Wilderness Experience:<\/strong> Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature far from civilization.<\/li><li data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"977\"><p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"977\"><strong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"908\">Customizable daily stages<\/strong>: Hike at your own pace, depending on your mood, the weather, and the group dynamic.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"977\"><p 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You\u2019re also welcome to spend the night before the tour begins at our guesthouse. Here, you\u2019ll get to know your guide and any other fellow hikers. The gear for the<b> 4-day hike will be <\/b>distributed fairly among all participants. <span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Afterward, we\u2019ll take you by shuttle\u2014accompanied by our huskies\u2014to the <b>\u00c4n\u00e4k\u00e4inen Lakes<\/b>, just 7 km away, where our hike along the Karhunpolku trail begins.<\/span>   <\/p><p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1031\">The trail first takes us southward through dense forests and gently rolling terrain. We pass the picturesque <b>Piilonen Lakes.<\/b> <\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:597\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1270\">Afterward, we\u2019ll set up camp at a beautiful spot\u2014either in a tent or a laavu, depending on the weather and how we feel. Together, we\u2019ll prepare a <b>delicious dinner<\/b> over the campfire and enjoy the <b>peace and quiet of the Finnish wilderness <\/b>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddef286 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddef286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Day 2: On to Ruunaa<\/h4><p data-sourcepos=\"31:1-32:755\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">After a hearty wilderness breakfast, with the scent of a campfire and<strong> fresh coffee<\/strong> lingering in the morning air, we shoulder our backpacks once more. Today <\/span>, the trail takes us through <strong>varied landscapes<\/strong> of pine forests, bogs, and rolling hills. We cross the <strong>Hovivaara<\/strong> ridge and can already hear the <strong>Naarakoski<\/strong> rapids in the distance. Along the way, we take breaks to explore the surroundings, take photos, or simply enjoy the <strong>silence of nature<\/strong>. Our huskies accompany us faithfully, bringing joy and special moments to the tour.   <\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"944\">In the evening, we set up camp again\u2014either in a cozy laavu or under the open sky in a tent. We cook together over the fire once more and share stories about the <strong>day\u2019s adventures<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8ca994 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8ca994\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Day 3: Exploration Tour in the Rapids Area<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1277\">Today\u2019s itinerary includes the famous <b>\u201cKoskikierros,\u201d<\/b> a loop trail that takes us past the thrilling rapids of <b>Ruunaa<\/b>. We\u2019ll cross suspension bridges and hike along <b>boardwalks<\/b> through vast bogs and marshes, which give the region its unique character. <\/p><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1455\">This impressive<b> natural spectacle accompanies <\/b>us throughout the day. We\u2019ll stay flexible and decide as a group how far we want to hike, depending on the weather and our fitness levels. <\/p><p data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1654\">We&#8217;ll spend the night outdoors again, either in a tent or in a laavu. The evening winds down in a relaxed atmosphere around the campfire as we enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the wilderness. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18dd136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18dd136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Day 4 \u2013 Conclusion and Return to Er\u00e4keskus<\/h4><p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"331\">After breakfast, we pack up our things and get ready for our last day of hiking. Depending on the group\u2019s preferences and energy levels, we\u2019ll choose <b>either<\/b> a <b>shorter or longer route<\/b> to the pickup point. <\/p><p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"447\">At the end of the tour, our transfer driver will be waiting for us and will take us and our dogs safely back to Er\u00e4keskus.<\/p><p data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"766\">This is where our hike together ends. You can say goodbye or feel free to spend a little more time with us\u2014relax in the <b>cozy sauna<\/b>, enjoy the <b>peace and quiet in the guesthouse<\/b>, or wind down the day on the terrace. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3791\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3791\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Tour details <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3791\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d302003 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d302003\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae3660 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ae3660\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><ul><li data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:76\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 4 days \/ 3 nights.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:76\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> approx. 40\u201380 km.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:82\"><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate trekking tour for adventurous nature lovers.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"40:1-41:0\"><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Karhunpolku, the forests of North Karelia, rivers and lakes, the \u00c4n\u00e4k\u00e4inen Lakes, moraine hills, Lake Suuri Piilonen, rapids.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:75\"><strong>Meeting point: <\/strong>Er\u00e4keskus, at the lodge.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:43\"><strong>Guide:<\/strong> German, English, Finnish speaking guides.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:76\"><strong>Group size:<\/strong> Experience the tour as an <b>exclusive private tour<\/b> or in small, personal groups for an intensive experience.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:100\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> from May 1 &#8211; September 30 Depending on the weather, later dates in autumn can also be booked. <\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"45:1-46:0\"><strong>Booking:<\/strong> Exclusively on request. Contact us for your individual tour planning! <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3792\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3792\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Prices <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3792\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1462c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1462c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4f3ce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4f3ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:81\">Our prices are per person and include all services mentioned.<\/p><div><ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\" data-sourcepos=\"48:1-53:0\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Price per person: 640 \u20ac<\/span>  <\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Children up to age 14: 530 \u20ac<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Minimum number of participants: 2<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit;\">Individual participants are welcome to join the tour with a 50% <span data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1095\">exclusivity surcharge.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit;\">Groups of 5 or more: on request<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3793\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3793\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Services <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3793\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd704bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd704bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b83a766 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b83a766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Included:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-sourcepos=\"60:3-60:96\"><strong>3 nights:<\/strong> in a tent or laavu.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"61:3-61:151\"><strong>Full board:<\/strong> All meals included, from lunch on the first day through lunch on the fourth day.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"62:3-62:145\"><strong>4-day German\/English-speaking guide:<\/strong> Your experienced guide will accompany you through the wilderness, share his knowledge, and ensure your safety.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"63:3-63:85\"><strong>Equipment:<\/strong> Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and cooking utensils.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"64:3-64:79\"><strong>All Transfers:<\/strong> Comfortable transfer to the start and end point of the hike.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"65:3-66:0\"><strong>Begleitende Hunde: <\/strong>Unsere freundlichen Hunde sind deine treuen Begleiter auf dieser Tour.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3794\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3794\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What to bring &amp; requirements <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3794\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-796692f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"796692f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edca027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edca027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:62\"> <\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:62\"><strong>What to Bring: <\/strong>For the best hiking experience, we recommend bringing the following:<\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"68:1-72:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:105\"><strong>Good, broken-in hiking boots: <\/strong>Absolutely essential for secure footing and comfort on the natural trails.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:113\"><strong>Weather-appropriate clothing (layering): <\/strong>Layers are ideal for adapting to changing temperatures.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:79\"><strong>Trekking or hiking backpack (approx. 50\u201365 liters):<\/strong> This should be large enough to hold all your <strong>personal belongings<\/strong>, your <strong>sleeping pad<\/strong>, and your <strong>sleeping bag<\/strong>. The necessary shared gear (e.g., cooking utensils, food supplies) will be divided fairly among all participants. <\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:79\"><strong>Water bottle.<\/strong><\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"71:1-72:0\"><strong>At will:<\/strong> Camera, binoculars, mosquito repellent.<\/li><\/ul><p data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:252\"><strong>Physical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:394\">This 4-day hike is suitable for <strong>adventurous nature lovers in good physical condition<\/strong> who enjoy being active and aren\u2019t afraid to spend a night in the wilderness. You should be able to hike approximately 10\u201325 km each day for four consecutive days while carrying your gear (your personal belongings, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad) and tackle moderate inclines. Prior experience with camping or spending the night in a laavu is not required, as your guide will assist you.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3795\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3795\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Cancellation conditions <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3795\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8561bb6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8561bb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f980013 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f980013\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Cancellations must be made <strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"704\">in writing<\/strong> (by e-mail to office@eraekeskus.com). In the case of declarations received on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the next working day shall be decisive.  <\/li><li>Cancellation up to <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"403\">7 days before the start of the tour<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"438\">free of charge.<\/strong><\/li><li>If you cancel <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">7 days or less before the date of the event<\/strong>, we will charge a <strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"190\">cancellation fee of 100%<\/strong> of the booking price.<\/li><\/ul><div><p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance.<\/li><\/ul><div><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span lang=\"en-FI\">General Terms and Conditions:<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span lang=\"en-FI\">Our<a style=\"transition-property: all;\" href=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/en\/terms-and-conditions\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">General Terms and Conditions<\/span> <\/a> apply. <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3796\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3796\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why you should choose us <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3796\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016b1db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"016b1db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c788248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c788248\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Er\u00e4keskus stands for authentic experiences in the untouched wilderness of Finland \u2013 far away from mass tourism and in a family-like atmosphere. You can expect real adventures, a deep connection to nature, and a truly relaxing slowdown. <\/span><\/p><ul><li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:235\"><strong>Family atmosphere:<\/strong> With us, you are not just guests, but part of a small, family-like community. You can look forward to personal service, a warm atmosphere and very small groups of guests for an intensive experience. <\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:214\"><strong>Untouched Wilderness Instead of Mass Tourism: <\/strong>North Karelia is one of the quietest regions in Europe. Here, you can truly feel the untouched nature, the silence of the old-growth forest and the deep peace of the wilderness. <\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:239\"><strong>Authentic Experiences: <\/strong>We offer unique tours that bring you closer to the Finnish wilderness in a very special way \u2013 whether through lunch by the open fire or spotting bear tracks in the untouched forest.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:242\"><strong>Gentle tourism &#038; respect for nature:<\/strong> We focus on sustainable experiences with minimal impact on the environment. With us, you can experience adventures in harmony with nature in order to preserve its beauty for future generations. <\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-18:0\"><strong>Quite simply,<\/strong> because we want to give you unforgettable moments in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe. 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