Presley Museum and Travel News

Finland has one of the largest reserves of wild brown bears in Europe, with about 1,000 in the wild. Several tour operators offer the unique experience of enjoying the extreme nature of the Nordic country watching in their natural habitat the largest predator in Europe, with 3m of height and 300kg in weight.

You can enjoy this activity in the eastern regions of Finland and Kainuu, staying in one of the boutique hotels and cabins in the area, from which to coordinate the trips. Hidden in the coniferous boreal forest huts are well equipped to see and shoot some pictures of grizzly bears after hibernation. A perfect tour for lovers of wild nature, which will also see other species such as badgers, eagles, wolves and even bobcats.

The Region of Kainuu has many resorts as Vuokatti, Wild Taiga (Kuhmo and Suomussalmi), and the city of Kajaani, municipalities surrounding the Lake Oulujärvi and Ukkohalla and Paljakka. Located near the Finnish border with Russia, is an area famous for its unspoiled nature. With a landscape dominated by hills, forests, lakes and rivers, which are the natural habitat of several animal species unique in Europe.

Summer Specials 2011

Wild Brown Bear:
Bear sightings (from 5pm to 7:00 a.m.) 130 € / person

Karhu Kuusamo:
Guided bear watching (from 6pm to 7:00 a.m.) 140 € / person

Tour operators:
Karhu Kuusamo – www.karhukuusamo.com
Wild Brown Bear – www.wbb.fi
Wild Taiga www.wildtaiga.fi