Discover Ruka And Kuusamo By Snowshoe

Experience the true silence of the Finnish wilderness by snowshoe trekking through the forests of Ruka and Kuusamo.  There are very few ways you can really feel as connected to nature and escape to these remote and pristine areas of the forest where there is no sound, no people, just peace and quiet and the ever present beautiful scenery.

A guided snowshoe trip is the best way to try this out for the first time. They will teach you how to attach the snowshoes, how to walk in them and take you to some breathtaking places.  Don’t forget your camera!

Ruka and Kuusamo Guided Snowshoe Trips

Kuusamo Safaris Snowshoe Trip

Guided crosscountry skiing / snowshoeing tour around Lake Petäjälampi. Hot juice, sausage to grill by the fire included.

Duration: 2-3 hours
Group size: Minimum 4 persons
Price: 34 € /person

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Basecamp Snowshoe Trips

Introduction to snowshoeing

A trip from Basecamp to Myllykoski through the Oulanka National Park with instruction for beginners and tips and tricks for walking in snowshoes.

Duration 1,5-2,5 h
Price 30€ / person

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Snowshoe Trip to Jyrava Waterfall

From Basecamp, through the Oulanka National Park, to the beautiful Jyrava waterfall.

Duration 3,5 h
60€ / person

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Ruka Safaris Snowshoe Trips

Snowshoe Hiking To Riisitunturi Fell

Mon to Sat at 10am
A 4km snowshoe hike through the beautiful Riisitunturi National Park with stunning scenery of snow covered trees and amazing views that you will never forget. Total duration around 6 hours.

Price
99€ pp

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Snowshoe hike and Ice Fishing

Thurs and Sat at 10am
A 1km snowshoe trek to the beautiful frozen lake where you will learn the art of ice fishing. Duration around 3 hours.

Price
59€ pp

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Husky, reindeer and snow shoe package

Mon and Tues at 10am
This safari includes a 5km husky safari, a short reindeer sleigh ride and a snowshoe trek through the snowy forest. total duration 3-4 hours

Price
139€ pp

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NorthTrek Ruka Snowshoe Safaris

Snowshoe & Fondue Program

Are you looking for an activity in the evening?  Why not try our fun & social activity. Snowshoeing in the snowy forest under the stars, followed by an evening with a cheese fondue at the cosy Ski Bistro Restaurant.

Starting: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17:30-21:00
Price 75 € per person
Hot Tip! Book early, this is popular!

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The Trail Of The Arctic Fox – Snowshoe Trek

This three hour snowshoe tour takes us up through the Taiga forest to the peak of this legendary fell, famous for its stunning views and full of wildlife.  On the trail your guide will tell you the wonders of the arctic nature, we will also stop for a rest where you will be served coffee/tea and a fresh bun in the heart of this snowy wonderland.

Snowshoeing is fun for everyone and a great way of exploring nature.

A mid – range physical condition is enough.
Price 42 euro/ person
Min 2 persons

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Snowshoeing In The Oulanka National Park

Join us for this ultimate snowshoeing experience in the Oulanka National Park, canyons, rivers, rapids and frozen waterfalls, you must bring your camera! We stop for a break at an old cabin and make a campfire with hot drinks and snacks by the ice covered river.

Duration 5-6 hours
Starting Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10:00
Price 69 euro/ person
Min 2 persons

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Husky and Snowshoe Trip

Two of the most popular winter activities in one package!

A breathtaking husky dogsled tour taking you across the frozen lakes and through snowy forest landscapes, combined with a tour with snowshoes through the snowy forest to a teepee in the forest, for a break with sausages, hot coffee/tea and buns around the campfire.  When you return it is time for the snowshoe tour instruction and then we set off into the forest, making our own trail, on the way your wilderness guide can tell you the wonders of the nature, animal tracks, survival in the wild and other interesting facts.  When we reach the camp we can have a rest with coffee and tea served by the campfire.

5km Husky/Snowshoe program

Duration 3 hours
Price 110 euro/ person (1 person/sled)

10 km Husky/Snowshoe program

Duration 4 hours
Price 150 euro/ person (1 person/sled)

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