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Need to get prepared for a winter expedition? Do you know how to plan your meals for a week long hike? What to wear if there is -30 celsius outside? Hone your skills with our online courses and trainings. Â
Online Courses for Every Adventurer
Our online courses are built for curious minds who like to try, explore, and get a little better every day. Pick a course, hit play, and see where the adventure takes you.
Winter Hiking Basics (Online Course)
This course is for everyone. The course includes basics of winter hiking from the very first steps to your first winter hike. This course is recommended also, if you are attending first time to our guided winter hike.
Public Transportation in Finland (Free Mini Course)
Is a trip to Finland in your plans? We built a simple, short course for you to get familiar with Finnish public transport. It is the easiest way to travel in Finland!
Courses for Professionals
We train current and future professionals who want to build safer, smarter, and more meaningful travel experiences. Whether you’re looking for ready‑made courses or fully tailored training for your team, we offer practical, experience‑driven learning that fits your needs.Â
Our goal is simple: to help you grow your skills and confidence so you can lead with clarity in the field.
CSR & CBTA for Professionals (Online Training)
This course is customized course for travel professionals and travel students. The course gives practical approach on CSR & CBTA with real-life examples and practices.
Safety-Oriented Adventures for Professionals (Online Training)
This course is customized course for travel professionals and travel students. The course gives practical approach on safety with real-life examples and practices.
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.
Keynotes, Speaking Events & Workshops
We deliver keynote talks and tailored workshops for audiences across Finland and around the world, sharing practical insights from the front lines of adventure tourism, safety leadership, and experience design. With dozens of talks behind us, we know how to engage a room, challenge assumptions, and leave people with ideas they can actually use. In addition to keynotes, we create custom workshops and presentations on topics such as sustainable and regenerative tourism, internationalization of Finnish SMEs, safety in the travel industry, accessibility, and new product development through cooperation. All sessions are available both onsite and online, though we’ve found that in‑person events are often the most inspiring, innovative, and inclusive for participants.
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.
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 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.
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 joins national sustainability dialogue at Kristiinankaupunki seminar
Adventure Apes’ founder Heidi Savolainen held a presentation titled “Sustainability as a Selling Point – A Small Entrepreneur’s Perspective.”
Adventure Apes contributes to Nordic dialogue on regenerative tourism in the Faroe Islands
In October 2021, Adventure Apes took part in the Regenerative Tourism – Building a Healthy Tourism in the Nordics conference.