Name: Lifestyle Traveller's Winter Weekly Programme 2025-2026
Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00+0200
End: 2026-04-30T23:59:59+0300

Event dates

01.11.2025 - 30.04.2026

Place

Adventure companies at Ruka-Kuusamo area

Activities and adventure for every day of your holiday!

Learn about individual activities through the links below. Sign up for the adventures in the weekly programme a day in advance by 16:00 unless stated otherwise.

Please take into account that events that require snow will only take place when the snow situation permits. Other possible exceptions are marked in the programme. We reserve the right for changes.

Feeding hundreds of reindeer Mon-Sat at 9

17.11.2025 - 6.4.2026

09:00 - 10:00

Experience the life of an authentic reindeer farm and join in the morning feeding of hundreds of reindeer. After the feeding visit our handicrafts workshop and farm shop.

Duration 1 h. Price 27 €/adult, 16 €/child 2–12 yrs. This adventure is available during 17.11.2025-11.4.2026.

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Koskikelluntaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Ruka Adventures

River floating on Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat at 10 and 15

24.10.2025 - 11.4.2026

10:00 - 13:00

Once-in-a-lifetime arctic adventure! Enjoy floating on your back in a special drysuit along the slow stream of the river, while surrounded by beautiful snowy landscapes.

Price 100 €/person. Min height 150 cm. This adventure is available 24.10.2025-11.4.2026 (snow conditions permitting).

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Day as a Finn on Tue and Wed at 10.00

12.11.2025 - 22.4.2026

10:00 - 13:30

Welcome to a countryside family estate to experience Finnish lifestyle. Baking traditional pastries, listening old-time stories with delicious local wild food.

Duration 3,5–4 h. Price includes transfers, baking and lunch. Price 99 €/adult , 49,50 €/child 4–11 yrs. This adventure is available during 12.11.2025-22.4.2026.

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Koskikellunta Ruka Kuusamo River floating

River floating Mon at 14, Tue at 15, Wed ad 14 & 18, Thu & Sat at 10

24.10.2025 - 30.4.2026

10:00 - 20:30

Enjoy the embrace of flowing water – experience river floating in Kuusamo’s beautiful scenery! Safely carried in a floating suit through clear waters, you’ll find a perfect moment of relaxation for both body and mind in the heart of nature. Duration 2,5 h. Price 108 €/person.

Please note the starting times: Mondays at 14, Tuesdays at 15, Wednesdays at 14 and 18, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10.

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Sauna tour - evening at the countryside Tue and Fri at 17

7.11.2025 - 28.4.2026

17:00 - 22:00

Enjoy the traditional saunas and outdoor hot tub and wild food dinner in the old farm house.

Duration 4,5-5 hours. Price including transfer, sauna and dinner. Minimum age 12 years. Price 170 €/person.

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Countryside wild food dinner at Pohjolan Pirtti Tue and Fri at 20

28.10.2025 - 28.4.2026

20:00 - 22:00

The local culinary traditions have always been strongly associated with fish and game, berries and mushrooms, from the lakes and forests of the surrounding wilderness. This heritage is cherished in Pohjolan Pirtti’s menu.

Duration 1,5 h. Price 65 €/adult, 32,50 €/child 4–11 yrs. This adventure is valid 28.10.2025-28.4.2026.

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Traditional Lapland Dinner on Tue, Thu and Sat at 19

1.12.2025 - 31.3.2026

19:00 - 21:00

Welcome to enjoy local flavors and the atmosphere of Juhannuskallio! A plentiful selection of local delicacies, beautiful scenery and authentic tastes of Lapland offer a feast for all senses.

Prices: €59/adult, €22/child under 12. Reservations 1 day in advance. A special menu is available for children under 12 during Lapland dinners. Available during December-March.

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Pilkkimässä Kuusamon Rukajärvellä. Kuva Ruka Safaris

Ice Fishing Trip on Wed and Sat at 10.15

10.12.2025 - 6.4.2026

10:15 - 13:15

Ice fishing, or pilkki, is a beloved local hobby where you’ll drill a hole in the ice and try your luck at catching perch, pike or whitefish. Together with the guide we prepare the catch over an open fire and enjoy snacks.

Duration 2,5–3 h. Price 95 € /adult, 59 € /child 3–11 yrs. This adventure is available during 10.12.2025-30.4.2026 according to the snow conditions.

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Vierailu Joulupukin mökillä, Pohjolan Pirtti

Fun day at Santa´s cottage on Thu and Sat at 9.30

26.11.2026 - 27.3.2027

09:30 - 13:30

Sled slope, campfire grilling, gingerbread baking with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Duration 4 h. Price includes transfers and x-mas presents for children. Price 105 €/person, 0–2 yrs free of charge. This adventure is available on Thu and Sat at 9.30 AM during 26.11.2026-27.3.2027. Days and starting times may vary in December.

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Villiruokaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Wild Out, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland

Wilderness lunch experience at Vasaraperä village on Fri at 13

1.11.2025 - 30.4.2026

13:00 - 15:30

Wilderness Lunch is an immersive three-course culinary experience. Relax and watch as the cooking process unfolds around the fire, while our wilderness chef treats you to the finest local wild foods.

Duration: 2.5 h. Price: 129 €/person. This adventure is available 1.11.2025-30.4.2026.

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Winter Adventure Day for the whole family at 9

31.12.2025 - 6.4.2026

09:00 - 12:30

Experience the highlights of winter in one trip! Meet huskies and reindeer, enjoy a sleigh ride, and try snowmobiling – with mini snowmobiles for kids. Equipment and soup lunch at a wilderness restaurant included.

This adventure is available during 31.12.2025-30.4.2026 (according to snow conditions). Duration 3.5 h. Price 189 €/person, 145 €/child 3–11 yrs.

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World of reindeer safari Mon-Sun at 14

17.11.2025 - 6.4.2026

14:00 - 15:30

Experience an authentic reindeer farm on a 1,5 km reindeer sleigh-ride and visiting hundreds of reindeer. Visit our handicraft workshop and farm shop.

Duration 1,5 h. Price 83 €/person, 52 €/child 2–12 yrs. This adventure is available during 17.11.2025-11-4-2026, snow conditions permitting.

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Snowshoe trip to Oulanka Mon-Sun at 10

25.11.2025 - 6.4.2026

10:00 - 13:00

Snowshoeing in the most beautiful landscapes of the Ruka-Kuusamo in Oulanka National Park.

Duration 3 hours including. transfer. Price 98 €/person, 60 €/child 6–11 yrs. Age limit 6 yrs. This adventure is available 25.11.2025-11.4.2026 (snow conditions permitting).

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Think sustainably

We have marked the companies that have gained the Sustainable Travel Finland sustainability certification.

In addition to the environment, the operations of these companies also consider financial and social sustainability, while cherishing traditions, too.