Snowshoe through peaceful forests to a national treasure
Snowshoeing to Oulanka National Park
After meeting up with our guide we drive to Juuma village. This snowshoe hike takes us to the most beautiful part of Kuusamo and Oulanka national park, The little bears trail.
We will hike next to the river Kitka with snowshoes and see the famous Myllykoski old mill next to the roaring waters. Next to the water we may see white throated dippers or otters having fun in the flowing water and snow. The white throated dipper is a famous among the locals, this bird stays in Oulanka over the winter and eats food from under the water.
If you are lucky you can see it jumping into the stream and back up. This winter scenery will surely take your breath away. Hiking distance is about 4-5 kms and during the program we will have a coffee break with sandwiches.
The activities are open departures and program will be done if minimum 4 persons is joining. We will notify you at the latest by 3 p.m. the day before if the program is cancelled.
Departures
At 09.15 on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
What’s Included
Activities are guided and include all necessary gear and winter outfit. If you need winter equipments, come to the meeting point Ruka Safaris Safari center 20 min earlier.
Pick-up and Meeting
Pick-up available from central Ruka area from certain pick up points. Details provided upon booking.
Booking & Cancellation
Minimum of 4 participants required for departure
Confirmation or cancellation will be sent by 3 p.m. the day before
In all cancellation’s office fee 50 € will be withheld
100% cancellation fee if canceled 14 days or less before the tour
50% cancellation fee if canceled within 20-15 days
Cancellation free of charge until 21 days before the date of the tour (except 50 € office fee)
Pick-up
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
Rukan Salonki pick up point 08.25
Ruka Village SkiBus stop at 08.45
Ruka Valley SkiBus stop at 08.55
Mastonaitio SkiBus stop at 09.00
Oivangin Lomakartano pick up point at 8.55
Meeting Point
Please come to Ruka Safaris Safari center 10 minutes before activity starts. Address: Onkerniementie 12, 93830 Rukatunturi
