Adventure Apes (Seikkailuapinat) is a Finnish tourism company that has become a pioneer in inclusive and responsible nature tourism. With a strong guiding principle that “nature belongs to everyone,” they offer tailored, accessible nature experiences for special groups, such as the visually impaired and those with reduced mobility. From the very beginning, the core of their operations has been locality, community, and providing the opportunity to experience genuine nature adventures safely.
The company has executed bold and demanding adventures together with special groups. For instance, Adventure Apes has organized action-packed weeks for visually impaired clients, including trekking the 82-kilometer Karhunkierros trail, white-water rafting, and rock climbing. Inclusivity is also evident in their structural choices: an old village school purchased in Kuusamo was renovated into an accessible guesthouse by removing thresholds and widening doors, ensuring the facilities seamlessly serve all travelers.
Sustainable development and ecology permeate all of Adventure Apes’ activities, earning the company both the Green Key certificate and the Sustainable Travel Finland label. Responsibility translates into concrete actions, such as minimizing food waste, favoring local services, using recycled materials, and preventing wear and tear on nature. The company also invests in environmental education for travelers, like camp school students, and firmly believes that in the future, sustainable operations will be an absolute lifeline and the most important competitive advantage in the tourism industry.
