Skiing in Riisitunturi National Park at Night & Wilderness Dinner
Experience highlight
Experience the famous Riisitunturi National Park by night. Ski in silence between snow-covered trees and admire the phenomenas of the vast arctic night sky. The excursion culminates in a unique wild food dinner in the warmth of a fireplace.
Experience overview
Location: Ruka
Duration: 6 hours
December to February
Departure: 15:30
Minimum age: 15 years old
Private / Small group (max. 8 participants)
Guided languages: English, Finnish, Swedish
Difficulty: Moderate
Operated by our trusted local partner
Responsible choice
Please note this trip starts at 17:00 from Riisitunturi National Park parking. Please choose pick up place or if you decide to come on your own, choose this option from the pick up list.
Group size: 2-8
Skiing under the arctic night sky and wilderness dinner is an experience found nowhere else. Riisitunturi national park is famous around the world for it's beautiful landscapes, but not many have experienced it by night. Guided by a professional wilderness guide, we ski between the snow covered trees in the light of our head-lamps. The wintery forest of Riisitunturi comes to life in a magical way as light and shadow meet on our path. As we ascend higher, the arctic night sky opens up all around us. Depending on the weather, there are possibilities to see northern lights, a sky full of stars, a full moon or maybe a mystical foggy lanscape.
The skiing ends with the renowned wilderness dinner in a traditional kota. Our private wilderness chef prepares a three course dinner on the fire from local wild food. Sit back and observe the culinary magic unfold and immerse in nature through the flavours of the forest.
Highlights of the day:
- Visit the famous Riisitunturi national park
- Experience the fenomenons of the arctic night sky
- Ski between the snow covered trees in the light of your headlight
- Observe and taste the magic of our wilderness cooking
- Enjoy a rare culinary experience with local wild food around the fire
Trip description:
Duration: 6 hours
Distance: 3 – 5 km
Difficulty level: Moderate
Group size: 2 – 8 people
Contact for more information.
Email: welcome@wildout.fi
Phone or WhatsApp: +358 45 650 8380 or +358 40 585 3110
This experience is created by Wild Out. Explore our day trips further at www.wildout.fi.
What is included
- Transportation
- Professional wilderness guide services
- Professional wilderness chef services
- National park maintenance fee
- Kota/shelter renting fee
- Skin based skis (OAC)
- Poles
- Head-lamp
- Three course dinner with hot and cold drinks
What is not included
- Winter clothing
- You can rent winter clothes from Outdoor Passion Finland, click here .
Please note
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is Kuusamon Tropiikki pick-up point. / Pick up at 15:30. Please come 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot., Kylpyläntie 5, 93600 Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, FI.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is included in the tour price from the standard pickup locations listed below.
You may also meet at the designated meeting point.
Any extra charge or meeting-point arrangement is stated in the pickup-location name when this information is available.
Hotel List
- Aurora Hostel / Pick up at 15:40. Please come 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- Kuusamon Tropiikki pick-up point. / Pick up at 15:30. Please come 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- Ruka Sale pick-up point. / Pick up at 16:25. Please be 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- Scandic Rukahovi pick-up point. / Pick you up at 16:20. Please come 10 minutes before departure. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- SKI-INN Hotels & Apartments RukaValley pick-up point. / Pick up at 16:10. Please come 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- We will meet on the spot at 17:00. / Riisitunturi National Park parking.
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