WINTER ADVENTURE WEEK
Explore the magical winter landscape, relax in a cosy cabin and get to know the Finnish way of life. A mesmerizing active escape where you can just be and take in the pure beauty of Northern Finland on different activities.
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We have designed a unique tour which takes you to exclusive places in the North

Our tour offers a deeper immersion into the simple yet connecting rhythm of life. On this active wintery escape in a small group, we want to show you the best corners of Ruka-Kuusamo in North-East Finland. A place at the bottom of Lapland nestled in between endless blankets of wild forest, soft rolling fells, frozen lakes and where the smell of a campfire is never far away.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoe through a peaceful, picturesque snow covered wonderland.
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SKIING
3-day overnight mini ski expedition to a beautiful wilderness cabin with sauna.
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CONNECTING
Gather around open fires and enjoy cosy cabin vibes with like-minded people.
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HUSKIES
A full day sledding with huskies.
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 LOCAL FARM
Lappish dinner with a traditional sauna & hot tub experience at a local farm.

TRIP DATES 2026

We will release dates for 2026 during this winter.
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Up here in Ruka in Northern Finland time moves differently

We adapt to other routines, going with the flow of nature’s cycles in all its forms. In winter we slow down, like everything around us, but it is also an invitation to be more present, focused and gaze in amazement of this beautiful winter fairytale. We would like for you to experience this, too. Let us introduce you to the magical wonders of the North and the raw Finnish way of life.
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You’ll be staying in a cosy Finnish log house and a wilderness cabin

During the week-long journey we’ll go snowshoeing off-track through the deep snow, make open fires in the forest, you’ll learn how to backcountry ski the Nordic way (no previous experience needed) and escape for two nights to a cosy wilderness cabin with no electricity or running water, but with a wood-burning sauna and the chance to go ice swimming.

We know that animals always leave a special impact on us, therefore we want you to spend a full day on a husky tour, riding your own sled and enjoying the wintery nature from a different perspective.


We’ll be heading on different adventures daily but leaving space and time to just be and take it all in

The week will end with an authentic gourmet Lappish dinner and a traditional private sauna and hot tub bath under the stars, and with a bit of luck the dancing Northern Lights.
TRIP INFORMATION






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TRIP INFORMATION

PRICE: 2490 € incl. VAT
GROUP SIZE:
Min. 4, max. 7 persons plus guide
TRIP LANGUAGE: English & German (understanding of English is a must)
SKIING & SNOWSHOEING DISTANCE: 4 – 12,5 km per day
FITNESS LEVEL: Medium. If you are fit enough to hike for 5-6 hours you're good to join this trip.
COMFORT LEVEL: Medium – high. The group is based in twin rooms in a fully equipped comfortable Finnish log house with a sauna as a main base. Two nights are spent in a basic wilderness hut with beds and mattresses. No running water or electricity available, but a wood stove and gas cooker. Dry toilets outside.
WEATHER CONDITIONS: Temperatures can vary a lot from 0°C to -35°, with January/February being the coldest months.
MEALS: Breakfast and dinner will be prepared in the base camp and the wilderness cabin. Lunch outside on open fire in most cases. Lappish dinner at a farm restaurant on the last evening.
LOCATION: Ruka-Kuusamo area and Lapland
AIRPORT: Kuusamo, Finland

Included:

  • Certified Wilderness Guide
  • 5 days of guided activities (see itinerary for more details)
  • 5 nights in shared log house in twin or double rooms
  • 2 nights in shared wilderness cabin
  • Gear hire – snowshoes, skis & poles
  • 7x breakfast, 5x lunch, 5x dinner at cabin
  • Lappish dinner at a local farm restaurant incl. sauna and hot tub experience
  • Sleeping bag in wilderness cabin
  • Single timed airport transfer
  • Pre-trip assistance and packing list
Not included:

  • Flights or other means of transportation
  • Travel insurance
  • Winter and personal clothing (winter boots and snow overalls can be rented)
  • Dinner and lunch on day-off
  • Additional activities on day-off
  • Alcoholic beverages during the tour and non-alcoholic beverages on last evening



Any questions? See our FAQ for more details and a packing list or get in touch with us.
Embark on a magical one-week adventure in the picturesque winter wonderland of Northern Finland
We will release dates for 2026 during this winter. Subscribe to Notes from the Wild below and you'll be the first to hear about new dates, trips and other outdoor related content.