Winter Weekly Programme 2025-2026 | Ruka.fi

Lumikenkäilyä Kuntivaarassa, Ruka-Kuusamo

Event dates

01.11.2025 - 30.04.2026

Place

Adventure companies at Ruka-Kuusamo area

Winter Weekly Programme - 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.

Koskikelluntaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Ruka Adventures

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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Villiruokapäivällinen Pohjolan Pirtillä

Villiruokapäivällinen Pohjolan Pirtillä

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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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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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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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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Rieskan leivontaa

Rieskan leivontaa

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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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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Porotilavierailulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Ruka Safaris.

Porotilavierailulla Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Ruka Safaris.

Snowmobile safari to the reindeer farm Wed and Sat at 9.30

26.11.2025 - 6.4.2026

09:30 - 12:00

This safari takes you through forests and frozen lakes to meet & feet reindeer and to enjoy a 1.5 km reindeer ride. Snowmobiling in total 40 km. Trip includes snack break at the farm.

Price 230 € (2 persons/snowmobile), 270 €/person (single driving), 149 €/child 10–11 yrs (min. height 140cm required). This adventure is available during 26.11.2025-29.4.2026 according to the snow conditions.

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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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Vierailu Joulupukin mökillä, Pohjolan Pirtti

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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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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Rukan ympäryssafari moottorikelkkaillen, Kuusamo Safaris

Rukan ympäryssafari moottorikelkkaillen, Kuusamo Safaris

Snowmobile safari around Ruka Mon-Fri at 10 and 15

2.12.2025 - 31.3.2026

10:00 - 12:00

Start at Ruka on a snowmobile to experience one of the most magnificent snowmobile routes in Finland. Suitable for families. A heated sled is also available for children.

Duration 2 h. Price 85 €/person (2 person/snowmobile), 105 €/person (1 person/snowmobile), 50 €/child 5–12 yrs. This adventure is available during December-April according to snow conditions.

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Talvimaisema Lammintuvalla

Talvimaisema Lammintuvalla

Ruka scenery safari Tue-Sat at 11, 14 and 17

3.12.2025 - 2.4.2026

11:00 - 18:30

A peaceful snowmobile safari in wonderful scenery! The popular snowmobile safari is suitable for all levels of drivers.

Height limit 140 cm. Drive duration 1,5 h. Price 97 €/person (2/snowmobile), 120 €/person (1/snowmobile), children under 18 yrs 65 €/person. This adventure is available 3.12.2025-11.4.2026 snow conditions permitting.

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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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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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Lammintupa lasten moottorikelkkailu

Lammintupa lasten moottorikelkkailu

Snowmobiling for children Mon-Sat at 9-15

23.12.2025 - 10.4.2026

09:00 - 15:00

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 9–11and Other times (11–15) without reservation. This adventure is available during 23.12.2025-10.4.2026 snows conditions permitting.

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Rukapalvelu huskyt

Rukapalvelu huskyt

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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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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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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Kuusamo Safaris

Kuusamo Safaris

Snowmobile and husky safari Mon-Fri at 10.30

23.12.2025 - 19.3.2026

10:30 - 13:30

Driving snowmobiles total 20 km, husky ride 2,5 km. Coffee/tea and sweet buns.

Duration 3 h. Price 135 €/person (2 person/snowmobile), 155 €/person (1 person/snowmobile), 75 €/child 5–12 yrs. This adventure is available during December-April according to snow conditions.

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Ruka Adventures msisemasafari

Ruka Adventures msisemasafari

Scenery safari on Mon-Wed and Fri-Sun at 11 and 15

1.12.2025 - 19.3.2026

11:00 - 17:30

Snowmobile safari through the sceneries of Ruka. Suitable for families.

Break with snacks and warm drinks is included. Duration 2,5 h. Price 115 €/person (2 person/snowmobile), 155 €/person (1 person/snowmobile), children 4–11 yrs. 50 €. This adventure is available during 1.12.2025-11.4.2026 (snow conditions permitting).

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Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm Mon-Fri at 10.30 and 13.30

2.12.2025 - 19.3.2026

10:30 - 16:30

Driving snowmobiles total 20 km, Reindeer ride and coffee/tea in a warm hut after the ride. A heated sled is also available for children.

Duration 3 h. Price 105 €/person (2 person/snowmobile), 135 € (1 person/snowmobile), 50 €/child 5–12 yrs. This adventure is available from December until March or April depending on the snow conditions.

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Ruka Adventures Ice Karting

Ruka Adventures Ice Karting

Ice karting Mon-Sat at 12, 13, 15 and 16

10.12.2025 - 12.3.2026

12:00 - 17:00

Super exciting and totally new driving experience, which has equal elements to a real formula race! It happens on an icy track, which might give you a good spin!

Duration 1 hour. Price 70 €/person. Height limit 150 cm, minimum age 14 years. This adventure is available during 10.12.2025-27.4.2026 (ice conditions permitting).

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Lammintupa ice karting

Lammintupa ice karting

Ice karting race Sun-Fri at 12-15

3.11.2025 - 12.3.2026

12:00 - 15:00

Exciting and speedy race on over 0,5 km long ice karting track. Top gear.

Height limit 150 cm. Price 60 €/person.

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Discover Your Kind of Winter

Each of us looks for something a little different from our holiday. That’s why we’ve created four distinct winter week programs, each designed to match the wishes and interests of different types of travelers. Explore our themed program recommendations below and discover the perfect way for you to experience the highlights of our region!

Revontulet (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Mikko Santasalo

Nature Lover

Nature Lover

Naiset avannossa (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Lifestyle Traveller

Lifestyle Traveller

Lumikenkäilyä Kuusamossa (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Outdoor Explorer

Outdoor Explorer

Moottorikelkkailua Ruka-Kuusamossa (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Harri Tarvainen

Active Hobbyist

Active Hobbyist

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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