{"id":11145,"date":"2025-05-26T15:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davas.site\/rukasafaris\/?page_id=11145"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:07:32","slug":"snowshoe-hike-to-riisitunturi-national-park","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davas.site\/rukasafaris\/en\/activities\/winter-activities\/adventures-in-the-nature-in-ruka\/snowshoe-hike-to-riisitunturi-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowshoe hike to Riisitunturi National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"
Winter 2025-2026<\/div>\n

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Snowshoe hike to Riisitunturi National Park<\/p>\n<\/h1>\n

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Trek through snowy silence in Riisitunturi\u2019s wild beauty<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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Snowshoe hike to Riisitunturi National Park<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\n
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During this hike you go to experience the wonderful fell landscape of Riisitunturi National Park. After meeting your guide and gearing up, you will have a transfer to the starting point of the hike (about 45 minutes).<\/p>\n

The snowshoe hike takes you through the marshmallow trees to the top of the fells where you have a panoramic view over the region. On a bright day you can even see Kitkaj\u00e4rvi, Europe\u2019s largest spring water lake.<\/p>\n

Along the way you will learn about the arctic nature and the way of life in Lapland. During the 3-6 kilometers hike you also take a break by the fire with coffee and a snack.<\/p>\n

Your guide will decide the route depending on the current conditions and the group. The minimum age for this safari is 12 years.<\/p>\n

The activities are open departures and program will be done if minimum 4 persons is joining.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0We will notify you at the latest by 3 p.m. the day before if the program is cancelled.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Departures<\/h3>\n

At 09.15 on Thursday<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Included<\/h3>\n

Activities are guided and include all necessary gear and winter outfit.\u00a0<\/span>If you need winter equipments, come to the meeting point Ruka Safaris Safari center 20 min earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick-up and Meeting<\/h3>\n

Pick-up available from central Ruka area from certain pick up points. Details provided upon booking.<\/p>\n

Booking & Cancellation<\/h3>\n
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  • Minimum of 4 participants required for departure\n<\/li>\n
  • Confirmation or cancellation will be sent by 3 p.m. the day before\n<\/li>\n
  • In all cancellation\u2019s office fee 50 \u20ac will be withheld\n<\/li>\n
  • 100% cancellation fee if canceled 14 days or less before the tour\n<\/li>\n
  • 50% cancellation fee if canceled within 20-15 days\n<\/li>\n
  • Cancellation free of charge until 21 days before the date of the tour (except 50 \u20ac office fee)<\/li>\n
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      Pick-up<\/h3>\n
      We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:<\/div>\n
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      • Rukan Salonki pick up point 08.25<\/li>\n
      • Ruka Village SkiBus stop at 08.45<\/li>\n
      • Ruka Valley SkiBus stop at 08.55<\/li>\n
      • Mastonaitio SkiBus stop at 09.00<\/li>\n
      • Oivangin Lomakartano pick up point at 8.55<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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        Meeting Point<\/h3>\n

        Please come to Ruka Safaris Safari center 10 minutes before activity starts. Address: Onkerniementie 12, 93830 Rukatunturi<\/span><\/p>\n