Skiing in Ruka-Kuusamo on a Frozen Lake and Wilderness Lunch – beginner level
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Skiing in Ruka-Kuusamo on a Frozen Lake and Wilderness Lunch - beginner level
Experience overview
Location: Ruka
Duration: 7 hours
December to April
Departure: 09:00
Minimum age: 15 years old
Private / Small group (max. 8 participants)
Guided languages: Finnish, English, Swedish
Difficulty: Easy
Operated by our trusted local partner
Group size: 2-8
Beginner level: For first-timers and those with a little experience, who want to enjoy skiing in easy-going terrain.
Ski on one of the biggest lakes in Finland, where the vast open landscape elevates your arctic adventure. Immerse deeper with a wild food lunch by the fire in a traditional lakeside Kota.
Skiing in Ruka-Kuusamo can be a peaceful experience away from the most crowded places. This skiing trip takes place in our rural village with impressive views toward Lapland. Finding our rhythm, we ski at a slow pace, allowing the calm surroundings to guide us on an inward journey.
A hearty lunch is served in our village lakeside Kota. Our wilderness chef welcomes you to try local wild food - picked in the neighboring forest. Relax together around the fire and observe the cooking unfold in front of you. This cozy wilderness lunch experience is like a warm hug after an exciting day in the arctic outdoors!
Highlights of the day:
- The calmness of a rural village
- Skiing on a lake with views toward Lapland
- Wild Food lunch made on the fire
- Togetherness around the fire
Trip description:
Duration: 6-7 hours
Distance: 3,5–5 km
Difficulty level: Easy
Group size: 2 – 8 people
Age limit - 15 years and older
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,
- Skin-based skis (OAC),
- Poles,
- Two course lunch and hot drinks.
What is not included
- Winter clothing
- You can rent winter clothes from Outdoor Passion Finland, click here .
Please note
We will spend most of the day outdoors in winter conditions. Please prepare proper clothing according to weather conditions like base layer, winter jacket and trousers or overall, hat, gloves, scarf or buff and good winter boots. Take also one extra layer with you.
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is Kota close to Kitka lake, Jäkäläniementie 25, 93800 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.
Pick up List Location
- Aurora Hostel / Pick up at 9:10. Please come 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki / Pick up at 9:00. Please come 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- Sale Ruka / Pick up at 10:00. Please be 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- Scandic Rukahovi / Pick up at 9:50. Please come 10 minutes before departure. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- SKI-INN Hotels & Apartments RukaValley / Pick up at 9:30. Please come 10 minutes before departure time. / Drop-off after the activity to the same spot.
- We will meet on the spot at 10:30.
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