{"id":17447,"date":"2026-03-12T10:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/?post_type=dmc&#038;p=17447"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:16:17","slug":"oulu-pikku-syote-frozen-sea-snowy-fells","status":"publish","type":"dmc","link":"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/en\/dmc\/oulu-pikku-syote-frozen-sea-snowy-fells\/","title":{"rendered":"Oulu &amp; Pikku-Sy\u00f6te: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This journey showcases two distinct Arctic landscapes of Northern Finland. In coastal Oulu, the frozen shores of the Gulf of Bothnia create a striking winter seascape where ice and snow stretch to the horizon. Further inland, the peaceful landscapes of Pikku-Sy\u00f6te reveal snow-covered forests and quiet fell scenery that feel like a true winter wonderland. Together, these destinations offer an authentic glimpse into Finland\u2019s northern nature, culture, and winter traditions, with the possibility of witnessing the magical Aurora Borealis dancing across the Arctic sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAY 1 \u2013 Arrival in Oulu &amp; Northern Lights Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrival at Oulu Airport and transfer to your hotel for the night. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening, transfer to the snowy shores of Nallikari Beach where you will join an Arctic Northern Lights Camp experience. Gather around the fire under the vast northern sky as you wait and watch for a chance to see the elusive Aurora Borealis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAY 2 \u2013 Discover Oulu &amp; Journey to the Wilderness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After breakfast, meet your guide and enjoy a guided tour of Oulu. Your tour ends with a visit to the brand new Aurora Revelare exhibition, where you will experience the immersive Vision Experience followed by a guided tour that reveals the science and beauty behind the Northern Lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the visit, your journey continues deeper into Finland\u2019s winter wilderness as you transfer to Pikku-Sy\u00f6te.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-1700x956.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-1700x956.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Restaurant_Kotva_18-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening, enjoy dinner at Restaurant Kotva, known for its beautiful panoramic views over the surrounding snowy forests and fells. The restaurant offers a warm and welcoming setting where you can savour delicious Nordic flavours while taking in the serene Arctic landscape. After dinner, relax and enjoy a peaceful evening at the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAY 3 \u2013 Reindeer &amp; Arctic Traditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After breakfast, visit a local reindeer farm where you will meet these gentle Arctic animals and hear about life in the North. This experience offers deeper insight into Finnish traditions and the culture of the S\u00e1mi people, whose livelihoods have long been connected to reindeer herding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1134\" src=\"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-1700x1134.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-1700x1134.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-1349x900.jpg 1349w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Reindeer_Farm_Visit_1-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pikku-Sy\u00f6te reindeer farm visit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the owner of the farm and learn about this ancient way of life. You will have the chance to feed the reindeer and explore a small home museum to learn more about the history of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunch back at the hotel restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening, you will have another chance to search for the Northern Lights as you put on snowshoes and head out into the wilderness to a cozy forest hut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAY 4 \u2013 Husky Adventure Through the Forest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After breakfast, transfer to a husky farm where you will meet a lively team of eager sled dogs. Experience one of the most unforgettable Arctic adventures as you learn how to handle a husky sled with expert guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1134\" src=\"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-1700x1134.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-1700x1134.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-1350x900.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/pohjolanmatka.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pikku-Syote_Experience_Husky_Safari_2-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Working together with the dogs, embark on an unforgettable journey through the beautiful snowy forests. Enjoy a 30-minute sleigh ride with the huskies before returning back to Oulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overnight in Oulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DAY 5 \u2013 Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After breakfast, transfer to Oulu Airport for your journey home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Arctic landscapes, northern traditions, and Finland\u2019s magical winter scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This holiday is priced from 1315\u20ac per person (based on 30 travelling) and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfers as described with Pohjolan Matka coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 nights in Oulu with breakfast and dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arctic Ice Camp Northern Lights experience (2 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided tour of Oulu by coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to Tiima and guided tour of the Aurora Revelare exhibition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 nights accommodation at Hotel Pikku-Sy\u00f6te incl. 2 x breakfast, 1x lunch and 2 x 3-course evening dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to a reindeer farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening snow shoeing to a wilderness hut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Husky sledding excursion (1,5 h)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Price excludes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flights to Oulu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcoholic beverages with meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incidental spend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This journey showcases two distinct Arctic landscapes of Northern Finland&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17448,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-17447","dmc","type-dmc","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Oulu &amp; 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