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Basecamp Oulanka

Myllykoskentie 30, Kuusamo 93999, Finland
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Basecamp Oulanka
Ranked #1 of 6 Kuusamo B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012 via mobile
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Stayed in Basecamp for a week at the end of March as part of a group on an Exodus 'Winter Wilderness' week. Cannot say enough about the staff at Basecamp, especially Meiju who never failed to have a smile on her face throughout the week as she moved seamlessly between teaching all outdoor activities and then enacting multiple roles both... More

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Norfolk, UK
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for one week at Basecamp Oulanka, which is situated in the Oulanka National Park. They run outdoor activities such as snow shoeing, rafting, quinzee building etc etc. Basecamp is part of Pan Parks which means they have a code of conduct to follow and must be sustainable and green. All of the accommodation is wood cabins which are... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

We spent a week at Basecamp Oulanka in winter and loved the place. The place is basic but caters for your needs perfectly. The rooms are warm & cosy, plenty of hot water and very conveniently located for the river and the sauna. The food was excellent; a varied menu, interesting and tasty dishes and plenty of it to provide... More

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Jersey, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011

I actually cried when we had to leave, one of the best holidays ever. Perfect location overlooking the frozen lake and on the edge of the national park. Eki, Teemu and all the team made us feel really welcome great chats over a 'bear beer' on an evening and the food was fabulous. Can't wait to go back soon!

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London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

I spent a winter week here in March, was a great experience, snow shoeing, husky sledding, cross country skiing, ice climbing and more. The staff were great - enthusiastic and keen to show off the site to its best. The cook was in hospital, so the other staff all chipped in for Oulanka's 'experimental kitchen' which 9 times out of... More

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Moscow, Russia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Helpful staff, even to the point of placing some dinner in the room to eat after return from walk. However the room was over-priced for the off-season, with no discount granted even though we were the only guests. The breakfast was very basic (provided the night before as we had to leave before the breakfast start! time of 9am -... More

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BasecampOulanka, Manager at Basecamp Oulanka, responded to this review
October 25, 2011

Hi there! Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the service in our humble camp. You are right: like you described, our camp is very basic, there are no televisions, radios, newspapers or internet to bring in the world news into the national park. Only silence and other nature sounds like Myllykoski white waters close by. Of course... More

Yateley, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Very good food, Excellent activities and friendly staff made this love relaxing holiday. I found the location very tranquil but it is a taxi ride to the nearest town if you want to go out.

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Lake Arrowhead, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We enjoyed our trip to Camp Oulanka. The rooms were wonderful, food was excellent. We loved kayaking at all hours of the day. White water kayaking was fun for my niece. She also did the climbing wall. We went white water rafting and the rapids were fun, perfect for younger children. I could have had more rapids. We stayed five... More

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Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2011

Basecamp Oulanka was a great way to experience the beautiful scenery and activities that Finland has to offer. The staff were very helpful and nice and the accomidations were very good as well. I would definitaly suggest taking a trip there for everyone, whether it be for a day or a week trip.

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Salo, Finland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2011

I stayed at Basecamp for 4 days and 3 nights. This was my first trip to North of Finland and I was looking to trek and do some adventure sports. Basecamp is a perfect place for combinig relaxation with fun. Going in groups will help as the staff can then arrange activities without waiting to gather participants. How to reach... More

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Myllykoskentie 30, Kuusamo 93999, Finland
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