Name: Winter Weekly Programme 2026-2027 for Families
Start: 2026-11-01T00:00:00+0200
End: 2027-04-30T23:59:59+0300

Event dates

01.11.2026 - 30.04.2027

Place

Adventure companies at Ruka-Kuusamo area

Activities and adventures 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.

Vierailu Joulupukin mökillä, Pohjolan Pirtti

Fun day at Santa´s cottage on Thu and Sat

26.11.2026 - 27.3.2027

From 105.00€

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

Duration 3 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 during 26.11.2026-27.3.2027. Weekdays and starting times may vary.

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Feeding hundreds of reindeer Mon-Sun at 9

26.11.2026 - 3.4.2027

09:00 - 10:00

From 27.00€

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 Mon-Sun at 9 AM during 27.11.2026-3.4.2027.

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Snowmobiling for children at Lammintupa Winter Village

23.12.2026 - 10.4.2027

09:00 - 15:00

From 20.00€

Dream of many children comes to true when they get to drive the children’s snowmobile by themselves on a beautiful track in a winter wonderland.

Online booking Monday to Saturday 9–11 and other times (11–15) without reservation.

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First-time Alpine Skiing

30.11.2026 - 19.4.2027

09:45 - 12:15

From 140.00€

First-time Alpine Skiing Lesson is a fun and safe introduction to skiing. No previous experience is needed – all you need is a sense of adventure! Suitable for both children and adults. Available Monday–Saturday from 9:45–12:15 and 13:00–15:30. Total duration is approximately 2.5 hours.

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Koko perheen moottorikelkkasafari. Kuva Kuusamo Safaris

Family Snowmobile Safari in Ruka

14.12.2026 - 10.4.2027

10:00 - 13:00

From 115.00€

Even kids can drive smaller snowmobiles on Kuusamo Safaris' own private forest track. Campfire sausages, warm drinks and buns. Duration 3 hours, snowmobiling 25 km. Price €115/person (2 persons/snowmobile), €155/person (1 person/snowmobile), €85/child aged 5–12.

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Snowmobile and husky safari

23.12.2026 - 9.4.2027

10:00 - 13:00

From 145.00€

Snowmobile and husky safari. Ride through the snowy forests of Ruka to a husky farm and experience a 2.5 km dog sled ride. We will warm up in a cabin with coffee and a bun. Suitable for beginners. Duration 3 hours, snowmobiling 20 km. Price €145/person (2 persons/snowmobile), €185/person (1 person/snowmobile), €85/child aged 5–12.

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Poroajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village, Ruka, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland

Trip to reindeer cottage

1.12.2026 - 3.4.2027

From 70.00€

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 70 €/person, children under 12 yrs 55 €/person.

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Winter Explorer Camp

30.11.2026 - 4.4.2027

13:30 - 15:30

From 85.00€

Step into the magical stillness of Ruka's snowy fell landscapes and surrounding forests, and learn the essential basics of winter survival in nature. This experience is ideally suited for families and small groups. Excursions twice a day from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM and from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday.

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Reindeer ride at Lammintupa Winter Village

23.12.2026 - 3.4.2027

09:00 - 15:00

From 25.00€

You get to enjoy peaceful moments in the winter wonderland on a reindeer sled ride. After the trip you can feed these adorable animals.

Price 25 €/person. Pre-booking at 9–11, non-stop at 11–15.

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Day as a Finn on Wed at 10.30

4.11.2026 - 28.4.2027

10:30 - 13:30

From 100.00€

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

Duration 3 h. Price includes transfers, baking and lunch. Price 100 €/adult , 50 €/child 4–11 yrs. This adventure is available on Wednesdays at 10.30 AM during 4.11.2026-28.4.2027

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Fun on Skis: Cross-country ski adventure

30.11.2026 - 4.4.2027

16:00 - 18:30

From 85.00€

Experience most classical Finnish winter-sport: cross-country skiing. This easy taster course is great to first timers. Taster course is a great option for those who want try of the new sport, learn the basics and get to know ski track etiquette.

Tours: Monday–Saturday, 16–18:30. Duration: approx. 2.5 hours.

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Huskyajelulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Lammintupa Winter Village

Husky sled ride 5 km at Lammintupa Winter Village

23.12.2026 - 3.4.2027

From 120.00€

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 120 €/person, children under 15 yrs. 95 €/person.

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World of reindeer safari

18.11.2026 - 3.4.2027

09:00 - 15:30

From 83.00€

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 on Mon-Sat at 10.15 AM and 2 PM during 17.11.2025-11-4-2026, snow conditions permitting.

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