AUTUMN GOLD
2025 Dates: September 18th - 24th (Fully Booked) | Guide: Kyle Moore | Location: Finland | Cost: £1,750.00
Trip Introduction
In mid to late September, the surrounding landscape is now awash with vibrant colour, decorated in its vivid Autumn ensemble. The last bears of the season are preparing for their hibernation, and many individuals may be present. Mid to late Autumn is the prime season to observe bear cubs, which venture into the area alongside their mothers in search of food. The bears are in prime condition at this time of year, with pristine thick coats. The quickly shortening daylight hours in late summer and early autumn produce wonderful light, and on clear, dark autumn evenings, mist can form above the swamps followed by harsh morning frost. As Autumn progresses and the nights get longer, the magnificent glow of the Aurora Borealis is often visible from the hides. This time of year offers some incredibly unique photographic opportunities, as the light richness and surrounding colours intensify, especially during sunrise and sunset. Throughout Autumns’ entirety, the elusive Wolverine is present most nights from the hide area, as they scuttle around the swamp in search of food. Daytime species include red squirrel, which is seen regularly as they prepare for the fast approaching winter. An assortment of forest birds returns in Autumn, with Crested Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Bullfinch all regularly present, offering additional photographic potential.
Base Camp
Our base for this trip is a rustic wildlife lodge located in the picturesque surroundings of the Boreal forest. This is one of the best locations in the world to observe and photograph Brown Bear, Wolverine and Wolves among their natural habitat.
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We will arrive on an afternoon flight at Kajaani airport via Helsinki, where you will be met by the BearPhoto guides. A 2-hour transfer will follow, taking us to the Wild Brown Bear lodge where we will be based for the duration of the tour. Dinner is prepared for our arrival. After dinner, we will meet in the auditorium where the BearPhoto guides will deliver a short presentation detailing the week ahead.
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Breakfast will be served early on, followed by a period of free time to spend as you wish. BearPhoto guides will prepare optional daytime photographic opportunities including forest birds and red squirrels. Feel free to explore the surrounding area, during the day as you wish. Before dinner, participants are welcome to attend our informative photo lectures. Dinner will be provided shortly after this around 4:00 p.m. before your guides will lead you to your chosen hides for the night. A packed lunch, flasks (tea/coffee) and bottled water will be provided for each individual whilst in the hide. Following a short walk, upon entering the hides it is simply a case of setting up, getting comfortable and waiting for the first Bears and Wolverine to appear. Each hide is equipped with beds and a basic toilet facility. The following morning you will be escorted from your hides by the BearPhoto guides, followed by the short walk back to base camp where breakfast will be waiting. The following days and hide nights will all run in a similar pattern.
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This is the final day of the trip, and upon leaving the hides at 8:00 a.m. you will be guided back to basecamp one final time for breakfast. We will have just enough time for a shower and any last minute packing that may be required before our minibus arrives to transfer us back to Kajaani airport for our flights home.
Meet The Guide
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KYLE MOORE
Now on his 10th year guiding Finland tours, Kyle is a wildlife photographer from the UK, whose passion for both wildlife and photography was ignited at a young age. Having quickly built up an impressive portfolio of wildlife images, Kyle's talent was soon recognised through some of the most prestigious wildlife photography competitions in the industry, which included a category win in the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) and being named overall winner of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards, at the age of 18, both leading to live televised interviews on UK national news. Kyle specialises in predatory mammal species, bears and foxes being personal favourites, and will often spend countless months on location immersing himself in the landscape, all in the aim of capturing the essence of his chosen species. Kyle is currently represented by some of the world's leading photographic stock agencies, where his images are published worldwide.
HOW TO BOOk
To secure your space on this tour please click the ‘book now’ tab below and follow the payment instructions. All bookings require a £300.00 deposit per-person. Payment can be made securely online using all major card types.
Upon receipt of your booking and a deposit being successfully received, we will confirm your booking by e-mail. Remaining balances are will be due approximately 12 weeks prior to the departure date. This will be confirmed in your booking confirmation.
Please read all the information, itinerary and tour details prior to booking. If you have any questions, please do email us at info@bearphoto.co.uk