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Finland and Norway

The ultimate bird-watching holiday in the Scandinavian Arctic and the Land of the Midnight Sun. Much sought-after species with superb owls, grouse, waders, Arctic specialities and Russian rarities. A five centre holiday taking us from Finland’s forests to Norway’s Varanger Fjord, with minibus transport throughout and top local guides. Birding walks with some on uneven terrain.

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LeadersDarren Rees and local guide
FlightsFinnair, scheduled
Outbound: Morning, Heathrow-Oulu
Inbound: Morning, Ivalo-Heathrow
(outbound and inbound via Helsinki)

Day 1Morning flight to Helsinki, then onward flight to Oulu - 4 nights Hotel Airport Oulu, Finland.
Days 2-4Wildlife and birdwatching exploration.
Days 5-7A day’s transfer to Kuusamo - 3 nights Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki, Finland.
Day 8Transfer to Ivalo, birdwatching enroute - 1 night Hotel Ivalo, Finland.
Days 9-10Transfer to Båtsfjord - 2 nights Polar Hotel, Norway.
Days 11-12Transfer to Vardø - 2 nights Hotel Vardø, Norway.
Day 13Transfer back to Ivalo - 1 night Hotel Ivalo, Finland.
Day 14Morning flight via Helsinki, arriving in the UK in the afternoon.

WeatherMixture of sun and showers though difficult to predict given the area that we'll cover (-5°-15°C). Can be warm and sunny but certainly cold in the north with a chance of a shower and even some snow possible.
WalkingSome short easy walks on wide paths, with one or two over uneven terrain away from tracks.
MealsAll included from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 14.
InsectsBiting insects are mostly unlikely to be a problem until we return south on our last day, when at dusk and in forests mosquitoes can be a nuisance.
AccomTwin and single rooms, all ensuite
Group12
BoatsA short crossing to Hornøya.