Authentic
for travelers and groups.
Kuusamo, Finland
Whether you’re planning your own escape into the wild or looking for unforgettable activities for your clients, we create adventures that are personal, safe, and full of meaning.
From small‑group outings to tailor‑made programs for tour operators, every trip is designed with care, local insight, and a genuine love for the outdoors.
What do we offer?
Adventure Apes has grown out of a passion for nurturing genuine connections between travellers and the local community.
We believe that culturally authentic adventures allow visitors from around the world to experience a new perspective on life and help our local community thrive in a sustainable way.
Each of our adventures is thoughtfully designed to show the best, most authentic Finland.
Poorani Elangovan Kuusela
Travel Coordinator
poorani@adventureapes.fi
+358 40 772 2800
Heidi Savolainen
Lead Adventure Guide
heidi@adventureapes.fi
+358 40 770 9874
What´s new at the Apes?
Video: Keynote about Sustainable Travel in Finland from Finland’s Sustainability Ambassador Heidi Savolainen
Heidi Savolainen delivered a video keynote at the Visit Finland STF seminar, sharing insights on regenerative and community‑driven approaches to sustainable tourism.
Spanish journalist searched happiness from Finnish National Park
Journalist Sara Andrade searched Finland for happiness and found a piece of it from the woods of Seitseminen National Park.
The best tour operator in Finland category nomination in Finnish Travel Gala
We are proud to announce that we have been nominated to “The best tour operator in Finland” category in Finnish Travel Gala.
An illustrated keynote of Community Based Travel Activities by Heidi, Adventure Apes
Heidi Savolainen held an illustrated keynote about inclusive travel in an event hosted by Visit Espoo in Sokos Hotel Tripla.
Adventure Apes tours featured in The Standard
Arielle Domb of The Standard (UK) noted our sauna rituals & nature walks.
Heidi Savolainen Awarded for Accessible Tourism
Founder and CEO of Adventure Apes Heidi Savolainen has been awarded the a special Scandinavian Outdoor Travel Impact Prize 2025.
Heidi Savolainen selected as Sustainability Ambassador 2025
Heidi Savolainen, Managing Director of Adventure Apes Ltd., has been selected by Visit Finland as a Sustainability Ambassador 2025 (Vastuullisuuslähettiläs) on 4th of December 2024.
Two sides of Finland by Elizabeth Heath
In August 2024, in cooperation with Visit Finland, Ruka-Kuusamo and Visit Oulu we organised the Adventure Week Finland, first ever ATTA – Adventure Travel Trade Association event in Finland.
AdventureWeek Finland 2024
Adventure Apes is proud to present the first ever AdventureWeek in Finland in the Autumn of 2024.
Lonely Planet visits Tampere, Finland
Irish journalist Amy Lynch came to soak in a Finnish sauna at Tampere. What did she find out? Read the full article at Lonely Planet.
Travelogue – The soul of Finland
Jan Fokke Oosterhof has eloquently put together his travelogue of a FAM trip showcasing our ski expeditions in Ruka-Kuusamo region. Make sure to read it!
Penrhos Avenue PRU joins our school camp in Kuusamo
We were delighted to welcome pupils and staff from Penrhos Avenue Pupil Referral Unit (Conwy) to Adventure Apes in Kuusamo.
RDG.TODAY notes Adventure Apes Educational Travel
RDG.TODAY noticed our educational winter camp for St Mary & All Saints School. Read the full article!
Adventure Apes keynote in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa Travel Forum
Our Managing Director Heidi Savolainen participated in Travel Forum in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa with keynote on importance of international networking.
Visit Finland announces Adventure Apes as ATTA Travel Week representative in Japan’s Summit
In September, the Adventure Travel World Summit in Japan featured Seikkailuapinat alongside Visit Finland, Ruka-Kuusamo, and Visit Oulu. Finland was unveiled as the host country for ATTA’s summer 2024 AdventureWeek.
Heidi from Adventure Apes coaches new nature entrepreneurs
Heidi Savolainen coaching 20 new nature travel entrepreneurs on an academic course in autumn 2023. The course is hosted by Oulu university, Kerttu Saalasti Institute and North Ostrobothnia Summer University.
Local newspaper noted our international Orivesi Grannies club
Social responsibility is important to us and we are running regularly sessions for elderly people in Orivesi and international young people in Tampere since 2017 and now it was time to gather together again.
Internship at Adventure Apes gave Poorani insights & experiences beyond dreams
This spring, we at Adventure Apes had the pleasure of welcoming Poorani Elangovan Kuusela, a Tourism Management student from JAMK University of Applied Sciences, for her internship.
Adventure Apes keynote in national seminar on sustainable tourism in Ähtäri Finland
On September 19, 2023, Adventure Apes was represented at the Lakeland Summit in Joensuu — a national seminar organized by Visit Finland and Visit Karelia.
Adventure Apes joins national dialogue on diversity and inclusion at Lakeland Summit
On September 19, 2023, Adventure Apes was represented at the Lakeland Summit in Joensuu — a national seminar organized by Visit Finland and Visit Karelia.
Heidi Savolainen as one of the From University to entrepreneur – with knowledge and skills speakers
Heidi Savolainen of Adventure Apes Ltd and other key talents share their insights on entrepreneurship to interviewer Simo Kekäläinen.
Adventure Apes in Business from nature travel podcast
Heidi Savolainen was interviewed for an entrepreneur podcast about changing saleswork to being a wilderness guide.
Equal Service for All label
The Equal Service for All label is a sign of a good attitude. We are committed to improving the accessibility of our premises and services.
Visit Finland, Adventure Apes & Saaga Travel familiarize Indian schools to camp schools
Finnish travel and education stakeholders are organizing a familiarization trip (fam trip) for principals and decision-makers of private schools in India’s largest cities.
Adventure Apes presented in ATTA seminar, Switzerland as only Finnish company
Our CEO, Heidi Savolainen, stood alongside global leaders discussing how adventure tourism can contribute to environmental protection, cultural respect, and economic benefit for local communities.
Responsible Tourism
The bottom line: We believe nature is the most important thing on this planet. We do everything we can to ensure the lakes, forests and natural beauty can be enjoyed and preserved now and for generations to come.
Finland is home to pure, unspoiled nature that is free for everyone to enjoy. We have over 180,000 lakes to enjoy swimming and fishing any day of the year. Two thirds of our land is covered by forests where you can breath clean air and listen to birds singing a private concert, just for you.Â
We are working hard to maintain this beauty.
Adventure Apes Lodge
Well rested for a day of adventure ahead!
The site of the village school for more than 100 years, the lodge now welcomes travellers to Northern Finland to stop in and share a traditional Finnish meal with locals, have a relaxing sauna and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.
Located in the small village of Vasaraperä surrounded by lakes, forests and fields in the beautiful countryside and a 30-minute drive to the town of Kuusamo and Ruka Ski Center.
We offer cosy accommodations in traditional Finnish style for individuals and groups. The lodge also serves as the home base for Adventure Apes tours.
