North Karelia, Finland About Äksyt Ämmät
Äksyt Ämmät operates across Nurmes, Valtimo and Koli in North Karelia, Finland, as both a travel agency and receptive tourism operator. The company designs and delivers group tours, private expeditions and customised itineraries across the region's national parks and natural landscape.
The company runs day trips and themed circuits through Koli, Tiilikkajärvi and Hiidenportti national parks, alongside cycling inn-to-inn tours in Nurmes and Valtimo. Private offerings include alpaca farm visits, wildlife watching and whitewater rafting. Äksyt Ämmät handles itinerary planning for individuals and corporate groups, managing accommodation through inn-to-inn stays and including transfers as part of tour packages. The company also operates trekking expeditions across cycling routes, hiking trails and nature walks throughout the region. Beyond tour operations, Äksyt Ämmät runs an online shop for travel products, offering accessible entry points for independent travellers exploring North Karelia.