SAIJA LODGE Winter 2019/20 - SAIJA LODGE - NORTHERN EXPERIENCES ON THE SHORE OF THE LAKE JOKIJÄRVI
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Winter 2019/20
SAIJA LODGE
SAIJA LODGE - NORTHERN EXPERIENCES
ON THE SHORE OF THE LAKE JOKIJÄRVI
Saija Lodge - Tradition and comfort Room prices 1.12.2019 - 11.4.2020
Far from the hectic The rooms are situated in the side buildings. Each room has a sur-
face of ca. 35 m2, with an own entrance and a separate sleeping
bustle of life and living room. All rooms are equipped with toilet, shower, and
Table of Contents sauna.
Saija Lodge is situated in the
northeast of Finland, south of
the Arctic Circle, in the middle 7-nights from: Season A Season B Season C
Saija Lodge - Tradition and comfort . . . . . . . . . 2
of the beautiful and original 1 person/room 1299 € 1179 € 943 €
Prices 1.12.2019 - 11.4.2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Finnish nature. The lodge is 2 persons/room: 929 € 822 € 676 €
built directly by the shore of Rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Extra person: 597 € 567 € 530 €
the idyllic lake Jokijärvi and is Holiday houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
surrounded by mostly state- Sky Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Season A: 22.12.2019 – 4.1.2020
owned commercial timberland. Season B: 18.1. – 4.4.2020
1 week Holiday packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Season C: 30.11. – 21.12.2019,
Saija Lodge offers traditional Husky Comfort Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1. – 18.1.2020, 4.4. – 11.4.2020
and peaceful accommodation Husky Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(rooms, holiday houses and Winter Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Prices are per person. Including accommodation with full
glass roof cabins), local food board, breakfast, bed linen, towels and own sauna in the
Snowmobile Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
and activities based on nature room. Children under 12 years: discount of 50 %, under 4
Saija’s Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 years no charge in the same room with parents (no own bed).
and local culture. There is a
cozy restaurant in the main Saija’s New Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
building of the rustic Saija
Snow Fun - Guided tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lodge, which is entirely made
of wood. Saija’s owner Asko has Guided tours and tips for
Good to know:
many years’ experience of rear- individual activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Provided from Saija Lodge:
ing huskies. Currently, his pack Winter boots, overall, gloves, hat and balaclava.
numbers around 160 dogs;
Siberian and Alaskan Huskies, Good to take with you:
highly intelligent working dogs. Goggles, a sleeping bag and a plastic bottle for water
(for day and overnight trips),
house shoes (for the overnight trip),
thermal underwear, fleece or ski pullover,
jogging trousers, warm socks (wool) and a scarf.
After an active day in nature, our guests are pampered with tradi-
tional house specialties like delicious salmon, or meat dishes of
reindeer or forest cattle. All meals are served with house bread.
Additional charges:
Full board (coffee, lunch, dinner) 43,50 €/person/day
Breakfast 13 €/person/day
Bedlinen & towels 16 €/person/day
You´re very welcome, make yourself at home!
Prices and programs are subject to change.
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Holiday houses 1.12.2019 - 11.4.2020
Kokkoniemi (7 nights) from: Mylly Kaija(7 nights) from: After an active day in nature,
our guests are pampered with
Season A Season B Season C Season A Season B Season C traditional house specialties
1195 € 939 € 829 € like delicious salmon, or meat
1299 € 1045 € 929 €
dishes of reindeer or forest
Prices are per holiday house, includ- Prices are per holiday house, cattle. All meals are served
ing accommodation without meals, including accommodation without with house bread.
bedlinen and towels. meals, bedlinen and towels.
Seasons: please see page 3
Full board (coffee, lunch,
Seasons: please see page 3
dinner) 43,50 €/person/day
4 persons holiday house Extra person, price per night :
Breakfast 13 €/person/day
Kokkoniemi. 200 meters from
Saija´s main building beside Season A Season B Season C Bedlinen & towels
Lake Jokijärvi 40 € 37,50 € 33.50 € 16 €/person/day
~ 2 double rooms 6 persons holiday house Mylly You´re very welcome,
~ living room with TV, Kaija 50 meters from Saija`s make yourself at home!
fireplace, and kitchen main building
~ bathroom with toilet,
~ 3 double rooms
shower and wash machine ~ living room with TV,
~ sauna fireplace, and kitchen
~ full board as an option ~ separate toilet
available (meals are served in ~ 2 bathrooms with toilet and
Saija´s main building ) shower
~ sauna with 2 showers
~ possibility of additional 2
sleeping places in the living
room
~ full board as an option
available (meals are served in
Saija´s main building)
Prices and programs are subject to change.
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Sky Cabins 1.12.2019 - 11.4.2020
Accommodation packages, 7 nights
Starlit sky and magic lights of the North
- directly from your bed Season A Season B Season C
1 person/cabin 2751,00 € 2530,50 € 1900,50 €
The glass-roofed cabins are situated by the shore of the lake Jo- 2 person/cabin 3423,00 € 3202,50 € 2572,50 €
kijärvi. From there you have a perfect view to the Northern sky,
which fascinates all year round with several light phenomenons.
For a pleasant stay cares Saija´s staff, who serves the meals in the Prices are per cabin. Including bed linen, towels, breakfast, lunch,
main building. The glass-roofed cabins fit 2 -3 persons. Each cabin coffee/tea, dinner and own sauna in the cabin. Children under
has a luxury bed, a sofa bed, toilet, shower, and own sauna. 12 years: discount of 50%, under 4 years: no charge when in the
same cabin with parents (no own bed).
Prices are per cabin. Including bed linen, towels, breakfast and
own sauna in the cabin. Half and full board as option availab-
le (meals are served in Saija’s main building). Children under 12
years: discount of 50%, under 4 years: no charge when in the
same cabin with parents (no own bed)
Prices:
1-night Season A Season B Season C
1 person/cabin 380 € 345 € 245 €
2 person/cabin 430 € 395 € 295 €
3 person/cabin 600 € 555 € 440 €
Season A: 22.12.2019 – 4.1.2020
Season B: 18.1. – 4.4.2020
Season C: 30.11. – 21.12.2019,
4.1. – 18.1.2020, 4.4. – 11.4.2020
Prices and programs are subject to change.
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Holiday packages
1 week packages
Husky Comfort Plus Husky Adventure Comfort
Comfort
The real and simple outdoor life and comfortable Challenge Challenge
Explore the winter Husky day safari Experience
accommodation under the starlit sky. This Experience
wilderness - drive your (4-6 hours)
package combines both. Learn about the life own dog team! Today we drive about 25-35 km.
of a musher, when leading your own husky Seasons & Prices: Seasons & Prices:
30.11.-20.12.2019 1999 €
An experience you The route takes you through
team. This is the most beautiful way to explore the beautiful forest and swamp 30.11.-20.12.2019 1739 €
21.12.2019-3.1.2020 2989 € will never forget. This 21.12.2019-3.1.2020 2279 €
the wilderness of the area in winter. scenery, over frozen lakes and
4.1.-17.1.2020 1999 € package includes along rivers. We have lunch 4.1.-17.1.2020 1739 €
Overnight safari 18.1.-3.4.2020 2339 € a 2-day trip with an around a campfire and return to 18.1.-3.4.2020 1995 €
4.4.-11.4.2020 1999 € overnight stay in a Saija to spend the night in Saija. 4.4.-11.4.2020 1739 €
The 2-day-safari will take you
~ 4 days together through the beautiful winter Additional charge for single room: wilderness cabin and Additional charge for single room:
with Huskies scenery. We stay overnight in A 370 € B 335 € C 265 € lunch at a campfire. Overnight safari A 370 €, B 335 €, C 265 €
~ own dog team the simple but cozy wilderness Prices are per person. Every day we choose The 2-day-safari will take you Prices are per person.
~ 3 nights in Sky Cabin, cabin Harjajarvi. The cabin has through the beautiful winter
1 night in a sauna but no shower¨, no Included services: a different trail. scenery. We stay overnight in Included services:
a wilderness cabin, indoor toilet, and no electri- ~ transfer from/to Oulu or the simple but cozy wilderness ~ transfer from/to Oulu or
city. You look after your own Kuusamo (specific flights) cabin Harjajarvi. The cabin has Kuusamo (specific flights)
3 nights in a room
dog team and help to prepare ~ 3 overnights in a double room a sauna but no shower¨, no ~ 6 nights in a double room
with own sauna 1 overnight ~ four days together
the meals. The breakfast and indoor toilet, and no electric- with own sauna
dinner are served in the cabin, in a wilderness cabin, 3 with the huskies ~ 1 overnight in a wilderness
ity. You look after your own
overnights in a glass-roofed ~ own dog team cabin
the lunch at a campfire in the dog team and help to prepare
Sky Cabin ~ small groups ~ after 13.1.2020 there is
wilderness. ~ after 13.1.2020 there is a the meals. The breakfast and
Day of arrival (Saturday) ~ 1 night in the a possibility to stay one of the
possibility to stay one of the dinner are served in the cabin,
After transfer from the airport Free day Wilderness cabin nights in an igloo (depending
nights in an igloo (depending the lunch at a campfire inthe
to Saija, our outstanding Fin- Today you can explore the sur- on the weather conditions)
on the weather conditions) wilderness.
nish homemade food is being roundings on your own. You ~ full board during the whole
~ full board during the whole week
served for you. can also book an additional gui- week Free day ~ dog handling training, 1-day
ded winter activity. ~ activities according to the
Introduction day Today you can explore the sur- trip, 2 days trip, every day
program Day of arrival (Saturday) different trails
Today you receive more in- Day of departure (Saturday) ~ experienced English speaking roundings on your own. You
After transfer from the airport can also book an additional ~ own dog team with
formation about the coming Transfer back to the airport wilderness guide to Saija, our famous Finnish ho- 4-6- dogs
week, we provide you with sa- after breakfast. ~ one afternoon smoke sauna, guided winter activity.
memade food is being served ~ experienced English speaking
fari clothes, and we show you 1 Northern Lights evening wilderness guide
for you.
around the lodge. ~ winter boots, overall, hat, Day of departure (Saturday) ~ one afternoon smoke sauna,
balaclava, and gloves 1 Northern Lights evening
Husky introduction (2-3 hours) Introduction day Transfer back to the airport
Guaranteed weeks! after breakfast. ~ winter boots, overall, hat,
You meet the dogs and get an Today you receive more balaclava, and gloves
Additional tours information about the coming
introduction on how to drive There is a unique Guaranteed weeks!
as also rental week, we provide you with
a dog team. We show you the
needed equipment for the tour.
equipment can be safari clothes, and we show program at
After that, we leave for a test
booked on the spot. you around the lodge. Christmas Eve and on Additional tours as also rental
equipment can be booked on the
More information
drive of about 13 km.
pages 14-15. Husky introduction (2-3 hours)
Christmas day. spot. More information pages 14-15.
Husky day safari (4-6 hours) The New Year package
You meet the dogs and get an
Today we drive about 25-35 km. introduction on how to drive includes a New Years
The route takes you through a dog team. We show you the party at Saija´s Kota
the beautiful forest and swamp needed equipment for the tour. (Lappish teepee).
scenery, over frozen lakes and After that, we leave for a test
along rivers. We have lunch drive of about 13 km.
around a campfire and return to Prices and programs are
Saija to spend the night in Saija. subject to change.
Please notice that the order of
the activities may change.
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Comfort
Winter Dream Challenge Snowmobile Challenge
1 week packages
Experience
Discover Finland’s Husky introduction Hop a snowmobile and enjoy the speed and the Arctic wilderness of North
wintry wilderness in (2-3 hours) Season & Prices :
30.11. - 20.12.2019 1689 €
Finland! You will explore the various natural surroundings of Saija Lodge on
many different ways. You meet the dogs and get an 4.1.- 17.1.2020 1689 € day trips, stay over night in a wilderness cabin and have lunch at a campfire.
This package let you introduction on how to drive 18.1. - 3.4.2020 1839 €
a dog team. We show you the
enjoy the magnificent needed equipment for the tour.
4.4. - 11.4.2020 1689 € Day tour (90-120 km)
sceneries on a dog After that, we leave for a test Additional charge for single room: On today´s day trip of about Comfort
sledge, on cross-country drive of about 13 km. A 370 €, B 335 €, C 265 € 90-120 km, you can again en- Challenge
Prices are per person. ~4 days snowmobile
joy the speed of your snowmo- Experience
skis, on snowshoes and ~own snowmobile
bile. The lunch will be served at
Husky day safari (4-6 hours) Included services:
by snowmobile. During ~ transfer from/to Oulu or
~small groups a campfire.
Today you are again outdoors ~1 night in Season & Prices:
those tours, you enjoy with your faithful sledge dogs. Kuusamo (specific flights) Rest of the week you can join 18.1. – 28.3.2020 2195 €
a wilderness cabin
lunch or a coffee/tea This trip is about 30 km long. ~ 7 nights in a double room a guided excursion or explore
Additional charge for single
with own sauna
break at a campfire. We The guide prepares a typical
~ after 13.1.2020 there is
the nature on your own.
room 335 €.
stay overnight in Saija. Finnish outdoor lunch for you Day of departure (Saturday) Prices per person.
a possibility to stay one
at a campfire. of the nights in an igloo Transfer back to the airport
(depending on the weather Day of arrival (Saturday) after breakfast. Included services:
Snowmobile Safari conditions) After transfer from the airport ~ Transfer from/to Oulu or
(ca. 5 hours) ~ full board during the whole to Saija, our famous Finnish Kuusamo (specific flights)
~ nice variation week homemade food is being ~ 6 nights in a double room
After a short snowmobile driv- ~ in the program mentioned
of activities ing instructions, you enjoy the served for you. with own sauna
~ active and guided tours ~ 1 overnight in a wilderness
speed in the beautiful nature ~ experienced English
relaxing days Introduction day cabin
On the way, we stop to have speaking wilderness guide
~ comfortable room ~ full board during the whole
lunch at the campfire. ~ one afternoon smoke sauna, Today you receive more in-
~ smoke sauna week
1 Northern Lights evening formation about the coming
Snowshoeing (ca. 3 hours) ~ guided tours as mentioned
~ winter boots, overall, hat, week, we provide you with sa- in the program
This hiking tour takes about 3 balaclava and gloves fari clothes, and we show you ~ experienced English
hours, and you enjoy coffee/ ~ special equipment if needed around the lodge. speaking wilderness guide
tea at a campfire. Together with ~ one person per snowmobile
the wilderness guide, you will Guaranteed weeks! Introduction ride (ca 30 km) ~ one afternoon smoke
Day of arrival (Saturday) read animal tracks in the snow, After breakfast, you are pro- sauna, 1 Northern Lights
After transfer from the airport and you will be told more about vided with a helmet, and the evening
to Saija, our famous Finn- the animals and plants of our guide introduces you in the ~ winter boots, overall, hat,
ish homemade food is being area. techniques of snowmobile balaclava and gloves
served for you. driving. Then you can enjoy the ~ needed special equipment
Reindeer farm (ca. 4 hours) speed in the beautiful nature. ~ insurance (own risk: 800 e
Introduction day Today you visit a reindeer farm. per accident)
The owner tells you about the Overnight tour
Today you receive more in- Group size min. 2 persons
reindeer, his work and his farm. (80-120 km per day)
formation about the coming
Afterward, he invites you for a Today you go on a 2-day safa- Guaranteed weeks!
week, we provide you with sa-
fari clothes, and we show you cup of Finnish coffee and snack. ri, which takes you through the
around the lodge. beautiful winter landscape. You Additional tours as also rental
stay overnight in a cozy wilder- equipment can be booked on the
Day of departure (Saturday) ness cabin. We will enjoy dinner spot. More information
Cross-country skiing pages 14-15.
(ca. 2 hours) Transfer back to the airport af- together in the evening. The
ter breakfast. breakfast and the dinner are
The guide introduces you to
served in the hut and the lunch
the techniques of cross-coun-
at a campfire in the wilderness.
try skiing. Then he takes you a Prices and programs are
small cross-country skiing trip subject to change.
in the close surroundings.
Please notice that the order of
the activities may change.
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Saija’s Christmas Saija’s New Year
1 week packages
Christmas in Finland; Christmas Day New Year in the Following days of the week
Comfort Comfort
is there a better place On Christmas Day people in middle of beautiful You can join a guided winter
Challenge
Finland typically stay at home Challenge activity or explore the sur-
to spend Christmas and enjoy the quietness. We Experience Finnish nature, far rounding nature on your own.
Experience
than in the homeland have a cozy walk to the clo- away from the big During this week the traditional
Season & Prices: Season & Prices:
of Santa Claus? Santa se by island Villinsaari, where
21. – 28.12.2019 1299 € crowds and their noisy smoke sauna will be heated for 28.12.2019 – 4.1.2020 1299 €
we try out tobogganing and you. Don´t miss the cool down
lives only 200 km away enjoy a hot drink around the Additional charge for single New Year parties; in the ice-hole. Additional charge for single
from Saija and has time campfire. room 370 € New Year in Saija is room 370 €
Day of departure (Saturday)
to pay us a visit. Prices are per person. celebrated in an old Prices are per person.
Following days of the week Transfer back to the airport af-
You can join a guided winter fashioned way; we sit ter breakfast.
Day of arrival (Saturday) Included services: Included services:
activity or explore the sur- around the fire and ~ Transfer from/to Oulu or
After transfer from the airport rounding nature on your own. ~ Transfer from/to Oulu or
to Saija, our famous Finnish ho- Kuusamo (specific flights) try out lead pouring. Kuusamo (specific flights)
During this week the traditional
memade food is being served ~ 7 nights in a double room ~ 7 nights in a double room
smoke sauna will be heated for with own sauna
for you. you. Don´t miss the cool down
with own sauna Day of arrival (Saturday)
~ full board during the whole ~ full board during the whole
in the ice-hole. After transfer from the airport week
Introduction day week
to Saija, our famous Finnish ho- ~ New Years celebration
~ guided tours as mentioned
Today you receive more in- in the program memade food is being served ~ New Years Eve with a Northern Lights
formation about the coming Day of departure (Saturday) for you.
~ experienced English celebration in the Kota presentation
week, we provide you with sa- Transfer back to the airport speaking wilderness guide ~ Winter Wonderland ~ experienced English
fari clothes, and we show you after breakfast Introduction day ~ smoke sauna speaking wilderness guide
~ one afternoon smoke sauna
around the lodge. ~ 1 Northern Lights evening Today you receive more in- ~ one afternoon smoke sauna
~ winter boots, overall, hat, formation about the coming ~ winter boots, overall, hat,
Christmas Eve (ca. 2 hours) balaclava, and gloves week, we provide you with sa- balaclava, and gloves
Christmas trees are ready to be Guaranteed week! fari clothes, and we show you Guaranteed week!
~Traditional around the lodge.
picked up from the yard. Eve-
rybody gets their own small
Christmas celebration Additional tours as also rental
~relaxing program equipment can be booked on the New Years Eve
Christmas tree for decora-
~smoke sauna spot. More information pages In the evening you can join a
ting the room. The traditional
Christmas porridge is served 14-15. walk (in the dark) in the sur-
for lunch. In the afternoon we roundings, and you can get to
walk over the frozen lake to know a bit more about the vil-
the close by Church Island. On lage Jokijärvi, where also the
this former cemetery island, famous author Kalle Päätalo
we commemorate people, used to live.
who passed away. We return to After returning to Saija, the
Saija, where we drink a warm cozy Kota welcomes you with a
Christmas glogg. Before the warm fire and a traditional eve-
Christmas dinner is served, we ning snack. After enjoying the
read the Christmas Evangelium. meal, you try out lead pouring:
After the dinner, Santa Claus vi- an old tradition to predict what
sits us and distributes to eve- the New Year will bring to you.
ryone a gift. Christmas Eve is At 12 p.m. sparkling wine is ser-
the most important Christmas ved, and you lighten the star
day in Finland. sparklers to celebrate the be-
ginning of the New Year.
Prices and programs are subject to change.
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Snow Fun - Guided tours Group size min. 4 persons
Guided tours and tips for individual activities
Besides the special Long husky safari Plan your holiday - Please note that we cannot pro-
week packages, you Active or relaxed mise to see Northern Lights,
This trip takes you through the
although the chances are quite
Activities
also can choose from beautiful forest and swamp Your holiday: beautiful good.
scenery, over frozen lakes and
several additional guided natural surroundings,
along rivers. We have lunch
activities of the weekly around a campfire. cozy accommodation, Visit of a reindeer farm
ys
program. Create your 255 € per person, ”The husekto go full board service, a You visit a reindeer farm in
own holiday package
would lovwalk wide range of activities Taivalkoski. The owner will tell
4-6 hours, 30 km you about his work, the farm,
according to your for a .” & relaxed evenings.
and the reindeer. After that,
wishes. Ice fishing with you you are invited to have coffee
The wilderness guide will ex- Short snowmobile tour and a snack.
plain to you the technique of After getting the safari clothes 98 € per person.
Fat biking in the snow ice fishing. After that, you try and a short instruction on how
Explore the wild snowy nature your own luck. We warm up to drive a snowmobile, you can
by fat bike. During the trip, you with a hot drink at the campfire. enjoy the speed in nature. The The surrounding nature is full
have a break by the river where 39 € per person, trip is a half-day tour with cof- of activity opportunities. The
you enjoy a hot drink. On the fee at a campfire on the way. routes for cross-country skiing,
spot, you can observe the com- approx. 2,5 hours snowshoeing and biking start
140 € per person = 2 persons
mon dipper bird as also other per snowmobile, 182 € per per- directly behind the main build-
wonders of nature. Snowshoe hiking ing of Saija Lodge.
son = 1 person per snowmobile,
58 € per person, This hiking takes about 3 hours 2-3 hours, 30 km For individual trips we rent
approx. 3 hours and you enjoy coffee/tea at a equipment on the spot:
campfire. Together with the
wilderness guide you will read Long snowmobile tour
Cross-country skiing animal tracks in the snow and After getting the safari clothes Cross-country
16 €/day
introduction you will be told more about the and a short instruction on how equipment
followed by a tour in the sur- animals and plants of our area. to drive a snowmobile, you can Snowshoes 16 €/day
roundings. 57 € per person enjoy the speed in nature. The Fat bike 20 €/day
42 € per person, trip is a day tour with lunch at a
approx. 3 hours campfire on the way.
approx. 2 hours Prices and programs are
210 € per person = 2 persons subject to change.
Dog sledging introduction per snowmobile, 270 € per per-
son = 1 person per snowmobile, For more information
You visit the Huskies in the 4-6 hours, 60 km
kennel and receive a short in-
www.saija.fi
struction on how to drive a dog
team. After that, we go on a Hunting Northern Lights
test drive of about 13 km. Each on a snowmobile Please notice that
guest drives his own dog team After getting the safari clothes for guaranteed
of 4-6 dogs. and a short instruction on how departure of
172 € per person, to drive a snowmobile, you can activities you
2-3 hours, 13 km start the ”hunt.” The trip is late
should make
evening tour with a photo break
and coffee at the campfire on
the reservation
Short husky safari the way. when booking the
You know already how to han-
159 € per person = 2 persons
accommodation.
dle a dog team and participate
per snowmobile,
at a half-day husky safari.
198 € per person = 1 person per
205 € per person,
snowmobile, 2-3 hours, approx.
3 hours, 20 km 30 km.
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How to reach us
You reach us by plane to Kuusamo or Oulu.
Airport transfers to/from Saija Lodge are
included in the one-week packages (specific flights).
There are also rental cars available at both airports.
Another possibility is to use public transportation
(bus to/from Taivalkoski).
Please do not hesitate to contact us with
your travel arrangements.
Saija Oy
Saijantie 8, 93400 Taivalkoski
+358 (0) 8 847 511
info@saija.fi | www.saija.fi
saijalodge | @saijalodge
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