Summer Activities
Fishing In Lake Petäjälampi
A family fishing trip to catch greyling, pike, perch, powan and salmon on lake Petäjälampi near Holiday Club Tropiikki with Kuusamo Safaris.
Guided Fishing Trips in Ruka and Kuusamo – Fishing Excursions Finland
Guided fishing trips with Fishing Excursions Finland. Trawling, spinning, river fishing, fly fishing, winter fishing and snowmobile winter fishing trips all with expert guides.
Visit the huskies In Ruka at EräSusi
A tour around the husky farm, meeting the dogs and feeding the reindeer, is a great day out for the kids.
Kayaking Lake Yli Juuma and The Kitka River
Juuma, about a 30 minute drive from Ruka is a calm and peaceful place to learn to canoe and kayak.
Canoeing The Oulanka River
The Oulanka river is a stunning river that winds through the Oulanka National Park into the White Sea in Russia, passing camping spots, small islands and sandy beaches, the riverbanks are lush with plant and animal life.
12km Pieni Karhunkierros or Small Bear Trail
A hiking guide and pictures of the Pieni Karhunkieros or Small Bear Trail, a 12km hike through the Oulanka National Park near Ruka in Kuusamo, Lapland
Husky Safaris with Erä Susi in Ruka and Kuusamo
Erä Susi have short and long husky sledding safaris from short trips to over night stays and 5 day adventures, and also husky hiking trips in the summer and visits to the husky farm. there’s something for everyone at Erä Susi
Ruka and Kuusamo Smoke Saunas
Sauna is a way of life in Finland and something you should definitely experience whilst you are here. Smoke sauna are the traditional sauna and can be hired for your use.
HT Boat And Hire Out Fishing Trips In Ruka and Kuusamo
HT Boat And Hire Out provide both guided and unguided fishing trips in Kuusamo, near Ruka.
Hire A Hot Tub For Your Ruka Log Cabin
So you’ve booked the perfect log cabin or apartment in Ruka, how can it possibly get any better? How about a hot tub delivered to your door so you can sit back in the hot water and enjoy the outdoors?
Lake Cruises In Ruka And Kuusamo
Guided lake cruises in Ruka and Kuusamo are excellent ways of seeing more of the beautiful countryside and learning some of the history about the area.
Water sports in Ruka and Kuusamo
Ruka and Kuusamo water sports include water skiing, tubing and rowing races. Read more about water sports in Ruka and Kuusamo.
A Night In the Woods: Ruka Bear Watching
Ruka Bear watching is the only way to see these shy brown bears in their natural habitat. Just 30 minutes from Ruka, these bear watching hides offer a magical experience.
Bear Watching Trips in Ruka and Kuusamo
Ruka bear watching trips information and prices. Get up close and personal on a bear watching evening near Ruka, Kuusamo.
Squeeze and Stick Mosquito Patch Review
A review of the squeeze and stick mosquito patches. Citronella and eucalyptus patches purported to keep mosquitoes at bay. Do they really work?
Hi, I'm Heather and this is my blog and travel guide to Ruka and Kuusamo, Lapland
