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Lifestyle Traveller's Winter Weekly Programme 2025-2026

Welcome to exlore the local life and traditions 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. We reserve the right for changes.

Feeding hundreds of reindeer Mon-Sat 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-Sat at 9 AM during 27.11.2026-3.4.2027.
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Koskikelluntaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Ruka Adventures
Koskikelluntaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Ruka Adventures

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

1.10.2026 - 30.4.2027
10:00 - 12:30
From 105.00€
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 105 €/person. Min height 150 cm. This adventure is available 1.10.2026-30.4.2027 (snow conditions permitting).
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Rieskan leivontaa
Rieskan leivontaa

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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Koskikellunta Ruka Kuusamo River floating
Koskikellunta Ruka Kuusamo River floating

River floating Mon & Wed at 2 PM, Tue at 3 PM, Thu and Sat at 10 AM

1.6.2026 - 30.4.2027
10:00 - 17:30
From 138.00€
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 138 €/person.
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Sauna tour - evening at the countryside on Tuesdays at 5.30 PM

17.11.2026 - 27.4.2027
17:30 - 22:00
From 175.00€
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 175 €/person.
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Villiruokapäivällinen Pohjolan Pirtillä
Villiruokapäivällinen Pohjolan Pirtillä

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

17.11.2026 - 27.4.2027
20:00 - 21:30
From 68.00€
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 68 €/adult, 34 €/child 4–11 yrs. This adventure is valid on Tuesdays at 8 pm 17.11.2026-27.4.2027.
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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
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
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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Villiruokaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Wild Out, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland
Villiruokaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Wild Out, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland

Wilderness lunch experience at Vasaraperä village from Tue to Fri at 1 PM

3.11.2026 - 31.3.2027
13:00 - 15:30
From 129.00€
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 from Tuesday to Friday at 1 PM during 3.11.2026-31.3.2027..
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Rukapalvelu huskyt
Rukapalvelu huskyt

Winter Adventure Day for the whole family at 9

30.12.2026 - 31.3.2027
09:00 - 12:30
From 228.00€
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.

Available during 30.12.2026-31.3.2027 (according to snow conditions). Duration 3.5 h. Price 228 €/person, 145 €/child 3–11 yrs.
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Kujalan Porotila
Kujalan Porotila

World of reindeer safari Mon-Sun at 14

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 during 17.11.2025-11-4-2026, snow conditions permitting.
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Snowshoe trip to Oulanka Mon-Sun at 10

22.11.2026 - 6.4.2027
10:00 - 13:00
From 100.00€
Snowshoeing in the most beautiful landscapes of the Ruka-Kuusamo in Oulanka National Park.

Duration appr. 3 hours including transfer. Price 100 €/person, 60 €/child 4–11 yrs. Age limit 4 yrs. This adventure is available 22.11.2026-6.4.2027 (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.

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