Revontulia Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Mikko Santasalo

Nature Lover's Winter Weekly Programme 2025-2026

Welcome to experience the wonders of nature in Ruka-Kuusamo! The winter weekly programme includes the top highlights of the diverse activity and adventure offering in Ruka and Kuusamo. The weekly programmes are organised during 1.11.-30.4.
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. 

Reindeer yoga on Wed and Sat at 10 (winter)

31.10.2025 - 30.4.2026
10:00 - 11:30
Yoga with reindeer in an authentic reindeer farm. Enjoy well-being in nature, learn reindeer asanas and about reindeer. Visit our handicraft workshop and farm shop.

Duration 1,5 h. Price 42 €/person. This adventure is available during 31.10.2025-29.3.2026, weather permitting.
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Koskikellunta Ruka Kuusamo River floating
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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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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Kujalan Porotila
Kujalan Porotila

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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Lumikenkäilyä Kuusamossa. Kuva Ruka Safaris
Lumikenkäilyä Kuusamossa. Kuva Ruka Safaris

Daytime Winter Wonderland Hike on Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri at 11

24.11.2025 - 10.4.2026
11:00 - 14:00
This tour is just 10 minutes from Ruka centre, leading you into serene forests and peaceful trails. Surrounded by winter’s charm, you’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery, a warm drink, and a refreshing escape into nature.

Duration 2,5–3 h. Price 83 € /adult, 51 € /child 5–11 yrs. This adventure is available during 24.11.2025-30.4.2026 according to the snow conditions.
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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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Moottorikelkkailua tähtitaivaan alla, Ruka Safaris
Moottorikelkkailua tähtitaivaan alla, Ruka Safaris

The land of Northern Lights, evening snowmobiling Wed and Fri at 19.30

26.11.2025 - 6.4.2026
19:30 - 22:00
On this snowmobile safari you go out from Ruka to hunt northern lights. During the safari there is a break by an open fire with snacks.

Duration 2,5–3 h. Price 165 €/ person (2 persons/snowmobile), 205 €/person (single driving) 95 €/child 8–11 yrs (min. height 140cm required). This adventure is available 26.11.2025-30.4.2026 according to the snow conditions.
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Villiruokaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Wild Out, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland
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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Poroajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village, Ruka, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland
Poroajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village, Ruka, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland

Trip to reindeer cottage Mon-Sat at 10, 12 and 14

3.12.2025 - 4.4.2026
10:00 - 14:00
Amazing 1,5 km reindeer ride in snowy spruce forest, and afterwards you get to feed the reindeer, learn about them and try reindeer man’s lasso. Snacks we enjoy in an old log house.

Price 65 €/person, children under 12 yrs 50 €/person. This adventure is available during 3.12.2025-4.4.2026 snow conditions permitting.
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Myllykoski talvella. Kuva Salla Karhumaa.
Myllykoski talvella. Kuva Salla Karhumaa.

Little Bear's Trail by snowshoes on Thu at 10.00

4.12.2025 - 2.4.2026
10:00 - 15:00
Guided snowshoeing hike on the most popular day trail in Ruka-Kuusamo area. Admire the unique winter sights of Oulanka National Park on this 10 km loop, enjoying a picnic lunch by a campfire during the hike.

Duration 5 h. Price 109 €/person, 69 €/child 8–12 yrs. Age limit 8 years. This adventure is available during 4.12.2025-2.4.2026, snow conditions permitting.
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Tähtitaivas ja tykkylumipuut Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Mari Limnell
Tähtitaivas ja tykkylumipuut Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Mari Limnell

Oulanka by Night – snowshoeing Fri 19.30

5.12.2025 - 3.4.2026
19:30 - 21:30
Evening snowshoeing trip in Oulanka National Park's wintery scenery, under the starry sky. If we are lucky, we might see the magical Northern Lights. A hot drink is served during the excursion.

Duration 2 h. Price 79 €/person, 49 €/child 6–12 yrs. This adventure is available during 5.12.2025-3.4.20265, snow conditions permitting.
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Pilkkimässä Kuusamon Rukajärvellä. Kuva Ruka Safaris
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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Huskyajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village
Huskyajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village

Husky sled ride 5 km Mon-Sat at 12, 13 and 14

23.12.2025 - 6.4.2026
12:00 - 14:00
Husky ride in forestry scenery. After memorable ride we will get to know the dogs and their lives at our kennel. At the end we will enjoy snacks in a hut.

Price 110 €/person, children under 15 yrs. 87 €/person.This adventure is available during 23.12.2025-11.4.2026 snow conditions permitting.
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Huskyajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village.
Huskyajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village.

Husky sled ride 10 km Mon and Wed-Sat at 10

23.12.2025 - 19.3.2026
10:00 - 12:00
This memorable husky ride runs through a fabulous winter forest and you’ll have pleasure for all senses. Afterwards we’ll enjoy a tasty picnic lunch in the hut by the open fire.

Price 152 €/person, under 15 yrs. 100 €/person.
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Lammintupa husky
Lammintupa husky

Husky sled ride 2,5 km Mon-Sat at 12-14

23.12.2025 - 11.4.2026
09:00 - 15:00
Join us on a speedy husky sled ride in a winter wonderland. After the ride we get to meet the dogs and hear about their lives at our kennel.

Price 40 €/person. Minimum 2 persons/sled. Pre-bookings. This adventure is available during 23.12.2025-11.4.2026, snow conditions permittin.
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Isokenkaisten Klubi Kuntivaara
Isokenkaisten Klubi Kuntivaara

Sleigh ride on top of Kuntivaara Wed and Fri at 10.30

2.1.2026 - 19.3.2026
10:30 - 13:00
Snowmobile sledge takes you through the Kuusamo wilderness. View and the snow-laden trees are magical. Hot juice is served by the fire.

Duration 2,5 h. Price 99 €/person, 73 €/child 4–12 yrs. Age limit 4 yrs. Min. 4 person. This adventure is available 2.1.-3.4.2026.
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