Keen wildlife photographers of all levels of experience are invited to join Johnny, a member of the NaturesLens guiding team, for this six-night Majestic Cubs & of photography holiday in Viiksimo, Finland. You will spend this six-night nature photography trip photographing the majestic European in .


The six-night photography holiday has an itinerary designed to enable you to capture stunning images of this magnificent predator in swamp, meadow & forest habitats.

Throughout this trip, the locations should provide opportunities for capturing images of Brown Bear, Wolverine & more besides.

As the king of the forest, the majestic wanders across an expanse of unspoilt woodland, which lies along the Finnish/Russian border. This area, the Taiga, is one of 's few remaining true wildernesses, allowing native species like the brown bear to thrive without any threat from human activity. They are solitary creatures, coming together only when they mate. The female will keep the cubs with her for 2 to 3 years until they are independent before sending them on their way.

During this tour, you will spend three nights in the Viiksimo region to capture images of Finland's large carnivores – the brown bear & ; before moving on to the Suomussalmi region for a further three nights to photograph adorable bear cubs.

Throughout the duration of this photography holiday, Johnny, one of our photography guides, will be on hand to guide & lead you, Johnny will be providing assistance & advice as needed & helping you develop your skills. Along with his wife, Anna, Johnny will help you capture images of Finland's magnificent Bears with the impressive backdrop surrounding forests provide.
One of the large bears emerges from the Russian forests photographed by Johnny Södergård during the Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday

Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland Photography Holiday Itinerary

The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
  • Day 1 - Assemble Kuusamo Airport - transfer to Viiksimo - overnight Photography In Bear Hides
  • Day 2 - overnight Photography In Bear Hides
  • Day 3 - overnight Photography In Bear Hides
  • Day 4 - Breakfast - transfer to Suomussalmi - overnight Photography In Bear Hides
  • Day 5 - overnight Photography In Bear Hides
  • Day 6 - overnight Photography In Bear Hides
  • Day 7 - transfer to Kuusamo Airport
One of the large wild brown bears stares directly at the photography hide photographed by Johnny Södergård during the Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday

Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland Photography Holiday Highlights

We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
  • Benefit from the long hours of daylight to capture stunning images of this magnificent predator in swamp, meadow & forest habitats - all from the professional hides located in the Taiga
  • Head deep into the Finnish forests to photograph the native brown bears & their adorable cubs
  • Take the opportunity of visiting two of the best locations in Finland to capture incredible images of this secretive species
  • There may be opportunities to also photograph wolverine
  • You will also be photographing from the professional hides
  • Stay for six-nights on a full board, shared basis
  • Guided by Johnny Sodergard for NatureLens
One of the large bears rim lit in golden light amongst the cotton grass photographed by Johnny Södergård during the Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday
A large wild brown bear emerges from the Russian forests photographed by Johnny Södergård during the Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday

What Is Included & Excluded on the Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday?

If you have any questions about the following, please contact us prior to making a booking.

What Is IncludeD In The Cost Of This PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY

What ExcludeD FROM THE COST OF THIS Wildlife PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY

One of the large bears stands on its back legs alongside the lake photographed by Johnny Södergård during the Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.

Camera Insurance

Insuring your camera equipment before embarking on any wildlife photographic holiday is crucial. Our trips often involve venturing into remote, & sometimes unpredictable environments where accidents & unexpected incidents occur. Insuring your camera gear provides financial protection against theft, loss, or damage, ensuring your investment is safeguarded.

Wildlife photography involves capturing unique & irreplaceable moments, & without proper insurance, any unforeseen mishap could result in significant monetary losses. By insuring your equipment, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you’re covered in case of any unfortunate events, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of wildlife & capture stunning photographs without worry.

We recommend PhotoGuard for amateur photographers or Glover Howe, who we use.

You are invited to join us for our six-night itinerary to photograph the magnificent Wolves & Bears of Finland near to the Russian Border

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday is a six-night duration event, that costs £2249 & takes place in Viiksimo in Finland, between the dates of 9th - 15th July 2024. It is ideal for photographing the magnificent Wolves & Bears in swamp, meadow & forest habitats within Finland. This photography holiday is led by Johnny Sodergard for NaturesLens.

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday is offered on a full board, shared - single occupancy is available at cost basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 4 participants & a maximum of 5, plus Johnny.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring medium effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday starts & ends at Kuusamo Airport. Transfers are included between Kuusamo Airport & Viiksimo then onwards to Suomussalmi.

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday requires a deposit of £450 to secure a place.

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday is a six-night duration event, that costs £2249 & takes place in Viiksimo in Finland, between the dates of 9th - 15th July 2024. It is ideal for photographing the magnificent Wolves & Bears in swamp, meadow & forest habitats within Finland. This photography holiday is led by Johnny Sodergard for NaturesLens.

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday is offered on a full board, shared - single occupancy is available at cost basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 4 participants & a maximum of 5, plus Johnny.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring medium effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday starts & ends at Kuusamo Airport. Transfers are included between Kuusamo Airport & Viiksimo then onwards to Suomussalmi.

The Majestic Cubs & Brown Bears of Finland photography holiday requires a deposit of £450 to secure a place.

NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.

The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.

NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.

In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.

Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.

Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.

All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.

NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.

NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.

NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.

Payment of deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.

All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.

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