This basic self-drive tour includes birdwatching excursions in Oulu and Kuusamo and one night in a Brown Bear hide in Kuusamo. If you wish to make the most out of your stay, book an unforgettable night in our Eagle Owl hide and/or extend your stay by spending one night in another wildlife hide where you can see wild Wolves and Wolverines at close distance.

Day 1

Arrival to Oulu and a relaxed walk along a nature trail through marshlands to seek Shorebirds, Marsh Harrier and Common Rosefinch.

Day 2

Guided birdwatching excursion (start at 3am) with Finnature in Oulu region for Owls and other birds. In the afternoon, visit to Liminka Bay Visitor Centre and other interesting sites in Liminka region. Target species Pallid Harrier, Ruff in breeding plumage, Common Crane, Whooper Swan and White-tailed Eagle.

Day 3

Drive to Kuusamo (3 hours). Along the way, interesting sites to visit are a nature trail through a mire to look for Taiga Bean Goose, Common Crane, Golden Plover and Golden Eagle. Alternatively, walk along a nature trail in Taiga forest with possibilities for Red-flanked Bluetail, Three-toed Woodpecker and Hazel Grouse.

Day 4

Guided birdwatching excursion (start at 3am) with Finnature in Kuusamo region for Grouse, Owls and eastern bird specialties such as Siberian Jay, Siberian Tit, Red-flanked Bluetail and Rustic Bunting.

Day 5

In the morning, visit to a nature trail through Taiga forest to look for Red-flanked Bluetail, Capercaillie and Hazel Grouse. In the evening, local guides will take you to the wildlife hide for Brown Bears in Kuusamo. Birds possible from the hide include White-tailed Eagle, Black Kite and Lesser Black-backed Gull. Overnight in the hide.

Day 6

Departure from Oulu / Kuusamo.

Price: 750 €/person

To make the most out of your stay, spend an unforgettable night in our Eagle Owl hide in Oulu as a pre-tour or extend your tour to another wildlife site in Kuhmo where you have great chances of seeing Wolf and Wolverine during one night. Driving distance from Kuusamo to Kuhmo is 4 hours.

Prices:

Eagle Owl hide 200 – 300 € / person*

Wolf and Wolverine hide 215 – 290 € / person*

*depending on your group size.

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Self-drive tour on 15th – 20th May 2023

Self-drive tour on 22nd – 27th May 2023

Self-drive tour on 29th May – 3rd June 2023