About us
About us
Basecamp Oulanka is located in in Kuusamo, northern Finland, in the southernmost point of Oulanka National Park, close to the Arctic Circle. Planned, built, and maintained according to the sustainable concept since 1998. We have strict code of conduct which includes all our operations and activities. When visiting us, you leave a positive footprint. Our nature-friendly activities are true eco tourism, bringing together conservation, community and culture.
How to arrive
You can come to us:
- with your own car directly to Basecamp
- by flying to Kuusamo (KAO) or
- by train and bus via Kemijärvi or Oulu to Kuusamo/Ruka
We are located about 50 kilometres from Kuusamo airport and about 20 kilometres from Ruka ski centre.
Arriving in Kuusamo by plane is convenient and there are also cheap flights. Book your flight separately directly from Finnair. There are also direct regular and charter flights from many European airports to Kuusamo during the winter season.
Airport transfers can be arranged through us and we add the price of the transportation to your room bill. You can indicate your transportation needs and your arrival schedule in the message field when booking.
Arriving by land is possible by public transport (train and bus) via Kemijärvi or Oulu all the way to Ruka.
We still help those who arrive at Basecamp from Ruka or Kuusamo. We also help with transportation when it's time to leave for home. You can also order a taxi yourself and pay directly to the driver: Ruka taksi, tel. +358 6000 4141, www.rukataksi.fi
You can also come to us with your own car. Remember to reserve plenty of time and food for the trip!
Parking is free for our hotel guests in our own parking area.
Food and drink
Dining takes place in our restaurant, which is located in the main building.
The reception, bar, summer terrace and sauna are located in the same building.
Our breakfast is traditional Finnish with local products.
Lunch usually consists of soups.
Dinner includes three courses: starter salad, main course and dessert.
The ingredients of our food are as local as possible, such as salmon, moose and reindeer. We kindly ask you to inform us about any special diets in advance in the message field when booking, as raw material purchases must be made well in advance.
Payment
Reservations made in the online store are paid at the time of reservation in an online bank or with a credit/debit card. Purchases made during the trip and extra-charged activities can be added to the room bill, which is paid on the spot upon departure.
Sustainability
Basecamp Oulanka has been designed, built and maintained for over 20 years in accordance with sustainable development. We want to act in harmony and responsibly with the nature that surrounds us. In recognition of our responsibility work, we have been awarded the Green Key certificate.
We use locally produced and organically labelled food, products and services.
We monitor our energy and water consumption and constantly strive to use them more efficiently in our operations.
We monitor the amount of waste we produce, and we constantly strive to reduce the amount of mixed waste by recycling and sorting.
We only use eco-labelled cleaning chemicals and tissue paper in our daily use.
We are committed to constantly developing our expertise in various areas of sustainable business.
Contact us
Do you want to experience something unforgettable in the wilderness of Oulanka National Park? We will plan a holiday just for you,
from a one-night stay to a week-long experience.
Our location
In Kuusamo, northern Finland, next to the Pieni Karhunkierros hiking trail, in the armpit of Oulanka National Park, a few minutes walk from the famous Myllykoski rapid.
Contact information
Basecamp Oulanka
Karhunkierros Luontokeskus Oy
Myllykoskentie 30
93900 Kuusamo
Finland
N 66° 15.8134′
E 29° 24.6444′
[email protected]
+ 358 400 509 741
Visiting hours
Daily 8am - 10pm (8:00-22:00)
Company ID: FI08715609
Registered tour operator:
0735/02 Mj