Join Bear Kuusamo’s bear watching tours

Bear Kuusamo Ltd is the northernmost bear watching place in Finland and the oldest in the Ruka-Kuusamo region. We have protected the northern taiga to provide wild brown bears a safe channel to roam between Finland and Russia.

Ever dreamed of seeing bears in their natural habitat? Let’s make it true in a responsible, safe, and unforgettable way!

Prices

Season 1.5.-30.9.2026: 

Bear watching evening tour 130€ / per person
Bear watching overnight tour 190€ / per person
(incl. VAT 13,5 %)

Kids and youngsters (under 18) get a 50% discount.

The bear watching tours start at 6 PM and end around 10 PM – or on the following morning if you choose an overnight tour. Price includes guiding and insurance.

Would You Like to Come Today?

Our booking calendar closes 24 hours before the current date, but if you would like to come to see the bears today, please call us at +358 50 543 2022 (also WhatsApp).

Why Choose Bear Kuusamo?

Our bear watching tours are exhilarating and enriching, but most of all, responsible. With almost two decades of experience, we’ve proudly crafted our activities not only to please our visitors but also to keep the bears wild, free, and protected.

Pekka Veteläinen, CEO and Founder of Bear Kuusamo Ltd/Karhu-Kuusamo Oy
Pekka Veteläinen

Founder & CEO

Excellent Bear Sightings – at Their Terms

Each bear watching season, we get to see bear cubs playing, male bears fighting, affectionate bear couples even mating, and females separating their youngsters – natural brown bear behavior at their own terms.

Three Locations in a Private Reserve

We have three different bear watching locations for varied backgrounds and action. Our landscapes include old-growth forest, open swamps, majestic Kuntivaara fell on the horizon, and ponds for stunning reflection photos and swimming bears.

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What Our Customers Say

Modern hides and professional guides

Our bear hides are comfortable log cabins with all the amenities for wildlife photography and a comfortable stay in the wilderness while observing bears. All hides have panoramic windows, cozy chairs, a separate toilet, binoculars, etc.

Bear Kuusamo’s guides spot and observe the bears with you, explaining their behavior and role in Finnish nature and culture.

The Original Bear Guarantee

After building the trust of wild brown bears for two decades, we now have a 99% chance to see the bears in Bear Kuusamo. However, in a case of no sightings, you’ll get another bear watching tour for free, whenever you like.

Responsible Bear Watching

With almost 20 years of experience, we strive to provide a safe, ethical experience for bears and humans alike.

Equipped for Photographers

We have special equipment like bean bags, video heads, 3/8" screws, and all the hides are designed for an optimal photography experience with several photo openings to different directions.

Modern Bear Hides

Our bear hides are modern log buildings with all the amenities you need: large windows, a separate toilet, binoculars, insulation for comfort, and space to stretch your legs. Wheelchair-friendly main hide.

Professional, Multilingual Guides

Our highly professional, multilingual guides have extensive knowledge of the brown bears and the taiga environment. They can also provide photography guidance if you want.

Variable Landscapes

We have seven different bear hides in variable taiga landscapes; forests, open swamps, and ponds, where you may also observe the bears swimming.

The Original Bear Guarantee

We have a 99% chance of seeing the bears, but if you don't, you can come back for free until you do.

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