Top 15 Ruka & Kuusamo Tours

1.Reindeer Sleigh Ride and Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $97Our pick

Kuusamo reindeer sleigh ride and Kujala farm visit: 1.5 km ride, feed hundreds of reindeer, learn herding, buy souvenirs.

“Today we had an amazing experience visiting the reindeer farm and riding in a reindeer sleigh. Everything was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic — unfortunately, we didn’t catch his name, but we remember that he is originally from Poland. He was incredibly friendly, fun, and very engaging. He shared a lot of interesting stories and information, which made the experience even more special. We really enjoyed the reindeer sleigh ride, feeding the reindeer, and spending time on the farm. It was a truly unique and magical experience, and we loved every moment of it. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!”

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2.Morning Feeding of Hundreds of Reindeer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 1 hour · from $31Best value

Join Kujala Reindeer Farm for a 1-hour morning feed of hundreds of reindeer in Kuusamo, guided in English or Finnish.

“siamo stati bene è stato bello scoprire la fattoria e dare da mangiare alle renne.”

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3.Reindeer Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Kuusamo reindeer farm visit with a guide, close feeding with lichen, photos, and a crafts workshop stop in one hour.

“Schön so viele Rentiere zu sehen und durch die Fütterung so nah zu erleben. Sehr zu empfehlen.”

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4.Starlight sledging to search for Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

3-hour starlight sledging from Ruka, Finland. Ride a snowmobile-drawn sledge into the forest, warm up by fire, and search for Northern Lights.

“Great trip, made even better with the stop for tea and cooked sausages in the hut. Tour guides very informative. We were lucky enough to see the northern lights on this excursions, highly recommend.”

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5.Bear watching evening

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Watch Kuusamo bears from comfortable Finnish hides with pro photo guidance, coffee and tea, and a strong shot at a 4-hour sighting.

“Belofte om beren te zien volledig waargemaakt en van heel dichtbij. Veel wetenswaardigheden gehoord van de gids.”

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6.Reindeer Ride with Snacks and Storytime

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

A 2-hour Ruka reindeer sledge ride in Lapland, with feeding, storytime, and warm grilled sausages, coffee, and homemade buns.

“Leuke activiteit. Leuke verzamelplaats. Na afloop nog lekkere worst, cake en koffie gedronken in een gezellig hutje. Niet zo heel veel verhaaltjes gehoord maar dat maakt de excursie niet minder. Aanrader dus”

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7.Scenery Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $147

2.5-hour guided snowmobile safari in Ruka, Finland. Beginner friendly, full winter gear, warm drink and snack, plus transfers.

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8.5km Husky Safari with Snacks and Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $142

Experience a 5 km husky sled safari in Ruka, then warm up in a Lappish hut with buns, coffee, tea, and campfire sausages.

“Excellent! A definite must if you are in the area. A fantastic experience!!”

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9.Snowmobile Safari 2h with snacks and guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $126

Ruka snowmobile safari from Lammintupa Winter Village with gear, a self-drive forest loop, and a warm hut snack by the fire.

“Very well organized and super friendly staff. Great scenery and overall great activity.”

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10.River Floating

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Ruka river floating in a dry suit, with safety briefing, guided ice-cold calm, and hot drinks afterward. 3 hours near Rukatunturi.

“We booked the activity for family, we had a great and unique experience with Marko as our guide. The kids had really fun and the arctic scenery was breath taking. Thank you!”

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11.Ice Karting Race

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 1 hour · from $77

Ice karting in Ruka, Finland on a 500-meter frozen track, with warm-ups, qualifying, gear, and finals. One hour.

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12.Searching for the northern lights with snowshoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $102

Snowshoe into Ruka’s dark forest for animal track tips, a warm fire break, and possible northern lights in Finland’s winter night.

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13.2,5km Family Husky Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 30 min · from $51Top rated

Ruka family husky safari with a 2.5 km snowy forest sled ride, a driving lesson, and puppy cuddles at Lammintupa Winter Village.

“Amazing experience, with great staff super kind and informative! 10/10”

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14.Oulanka National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $124

3.5-hour snowshoeing tour in Finland’s Oulanka National Park, with guide-led flora and fauna talks, Myllykoski rapids, and hot chocolate.

“Ottima per esplorare la parte più conosciuta del parco ed adatta a tutti”

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15.Snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

Guided snowshoe hike in Oulanka National Park, following River Kitka, past Myllykoski old mill, with coffee break, wildlife chances.

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