Winter Holidays

This trip is fantastic; the two guides (Ilse and Mary) are second to none. They have quite different but complementary styles and both went above and beyond to ensure that everyone felt safe and had a great time. They know this beautiful area incredibly well and chose amazing routes to match the skill of the group and provide variety and fun and stunning views. There was a good balance between coaching (I learned a lot!) and just enjoying the skiing and the landscape. They also took wonderful photos of everyone through the week, which is a really nice bonus; it’s easy to forget to take photos when you’re wearing gloves and holding poles and focusing on staying upright.
Just two negative points:
– While the trip and guides were great, Exodus could definitely improve some things in the booking and contact process (and no, an infuriating hierarchical drop-down contact form is not a “live chat”).
– Since the required ski equipment is supposed to be included, ski waxes and corks should also be provided for the group to use. It’s very wasteful to expect people to buy a wax set that they may never use again.

Tam . Norway Cross-country Skiing

First time snowshoeing and I’m already hooked! ❄️
Huge thanks to our guide Joonas for giving us the confidence to explore the Finnish wilderness – crossing frozen lakes, trekking through snow-laden forests, navigating tiny bridges over fast-flowing rapids, and sinking into snow up to our knees! What an unforgettable adventure!

Basecamp Oulanka itself is a true highlight of this trip – a magical setting where you can step right out of your cabin and into an adventure, with hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at your doorstep!

The camp itself is so well-equipped and has every comfort. The cabins are cosy and warm. The main lodge has lots of comfy corners to sit and enjoy a hot drink from the complimentary tea and coffee station after a hike or sit by the fire in the evenings. The sauna and hot tub became part of our daily routine after active days out.

I was also impressed by the kit that Basecamp provide, you literally could come with the basics and they will give you everything you need for the whole week. I found the snow boots and snowshoes themselves very comfortable!

Aneesa Dalwai Snowshoeing in Finland

Wow! If it’s adventure you are after, then you’ve come to the right place. Iceland has so much to offer, not only the Northern Lights. There are glacier hikes, caving, surfing, whale watching to name a few activities in Iceland. For the not so physical, there are beautiful waterfalls and amazing landscapes that are breathtaking to say the least. If you have never been to Iceland and you’re contemplating it, do it! You won’t regret it.

Nikita Davies Iceland Northern Lights