2-Day Bear Watching & Arctic Animals Tour

• Please dress appropriately for the weather, as conditions in Lapland can change quickly.  In summer, wear comfortable outdoor clothing, sturdy shoes and a light waterproof jacket. In autumn, choose warm layers, a waterproof jacket, sturdy shoes or boots, a hat and gloves.
• You should bring everything required for an overnight stay, including sleepwear, personal toiletries and cleansing wipes.
• The wilderness cabin has no electricity, so we strongly recommend bringing a fully charged power bank or spare batteries for cameras and other electronic devices.
• Wear dark or neutral-coloured clothing and avoid bright colours. Perfume, strongly scented products and mosquito repellent must not be used, as unfamiliar smells can disturb the bears and other wildlife.
• The food and drinks listed in the tour inclusions are provided. We recommend eating a good meal before departure and bringing extra snacks and a bottle of water.

The observation cabin is situated in an area regularly visited by brown bears, and the operator reports a typical viewing success rate of approximately 90%. However, these are completely wild animals, so their appearance, number and length of stay can never be guaranteed. Guests should be prepared to wait quietly for several hours.

The remote cabin is designed specifically for wildlife observation, with large viewing windows, camera openings, bunk beds and a dry toilet. Warm sleeping bags, cold snacks and drinks are provided. Cooking is not permitted because food smells and noise could disturb the animals or affect their natural behaviour.

Visiting an authentic reindeer farm offers much more than observing the animals from a distance. You meet local herders, learn how reindeer are cared for throughout the seasons, and discover how reindeer husbandry has shaped Lapland’s culture and way of life for generations. This personal interaction provides a more meaningful understanding of both the reindeer and the people whose lives remain closely connected to them.

Ranua Wildlife Park is home to approximately 150 individual animals representing around 50 Arctic and northern species. These include Finland’s only polar bears, brown bears, wolves, lynxes, wolverines, Arctic foxes, otters, owls, moose, and wild forest reindeer. Because the animals can move freely within their habitats, seeing every species during one visit cannot be guaranteed.