Kuusamo’s best-kept secret – a unique donkey trek on Lake Kuusamojärvi

Forget the rush, performance mindset and crowded attractions. The tranquil landscape of Lake Kuusamojärvi invites a step into a world where the ancient northern nature, silence and pure air come together in a way that can only be experienced in Kuusamo.

Aurora Donkey Tours offers an experience found nowhere else: an unhurried trek in Kuusamo’s nature with wise and calming donkey companions. Animal welfare is at the heart of everything – the donkeys are not here to work, but as friends and gentle guides leading the way toward presence, slow travel and deep relaxation.

This is private luxury in its purest form in Kuusamo. It is pausing beneath snow-laden trees or in the light of the midnight sun, unhurried time together, high-quality local flavours by the glow of the campfire, and the peace of nature that lingers in body and mind long after returning home.

This is not something to simply see – it is something to be experienced and felt with all the senses.

Day Trips & Activities

Step into a gentle adventure. Unforgettable experiences are offered in every season: guided nature excursions, pony rides for the youngest family members, as well as atmospheric carriage and sleigh rides in the stunning landscapes of Kuusamo. The activities are perfectly suited for all ages and are always carried out on the animals’ terms.

Day trips & activites

Camps & Courses

Dive deeper into the world of nature and animals. During school holidays, unforgettable experience camps are organised for children and young people. In addition, there is a year-round selection of changing courses that explore the fascinating lives of donkeys and horses, as well as other empowering nature themes. Places are always limited – explore the current offering and book a spot!

Tutustu leireihin ja kursseihin

Our promises to you and the animals

Our promise to our animals

There is a promise that the animals are treated as family members. Every outing, carriage ride and camp is always planned and carried out according to the animals’ wellbeing and natural rhythm. Here, a donkey is not a worker, but a friend, a companion and a gentle guide – and this is reflected in every encounter and experience.

A promise of personal peace

There is a promise of unhurried time, personal peace, and room to breathe in the heart of northern nature. Experiences take place in the most beautiful landscapes of Kuusamo and are always carried out in small groups. No crowds of tourists, but genuine silence, nature-filled moments, and the magic of the northern wilderness.

A Promise of Ethics

There is a promise that every visit will do good for both the heart and the surrounding nature. Aurora Donkey Tours is committed to 100% responsible and ethical experience tourism that respects Kuusamo’s delicate ecosystem and local nature. Choosing Aurora Donkey Tours means arriving at a place where values, actions, and sustainable travel genuinely and purely come together.

Experiences with Us

Lovely and heartwarming experience! Very cozy, authentic Finnish countryside vibe. The animals (2 donkeys and 2 sheep) were very well taken care of and customer service was top notch. So happy to be able to support a small local entrepreneur. Huge recommendation for any animal lover!

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Lovely and heartwarming experience! Very cozy, authentic Finnish countryside vibe. The animals (2 donkeys and 2 sheep) were very well taken care of and customer service was top notch. So happy to be able to support a small local entrepreneur. Huge recommendation for any animal lover!

Tripadvisor

We had wonderful time with my family at Aurora Donkey Tours! We booked a donkey walking tour in forest and surprisingly we had also additional two lovely sheeps with us which was well thought by the organizers as we were a group of eight people. We all had a good experience with walking the donkeys and sheeps.
The animals were very well kept and taken care of. This tour is highly recommended to everyone who likes animals and nature and want to experience something little different compared to traditional reindeer or husky safaris.