Private Riisitunturi Snowshoe Adventure from Ruka-Kuusamo
Overview
A private snowshoe tour in Riisitunturi National Park, Finnish Lapland, starting from Ruka-Kuusamo. Just your group, a local Finnish guide and the quiet winter forest. In winter Riisitunturi is covered with snow-laden spruce trees, known in Finnish as tykky.
Choose an early departure for blue twilight and sunrise, or a later one for afternoon light and sunset. In midwinter the days are short and the light is soft and blue; we bring headlamps when needed. In March the days are longer and sunnier, a good time for longer hikes.
Is this tour for me?
This tour suits couples, families and photographers. If you can walk 4–6 km, you can do this tour. Deep snow makes snowshoeing more demanding than walking on a prepared path. Travelling with younger children? Let us know when booking and we will plan a shorter tour.
Winter weather
We go out in normal winter weather, including snowfall and frost. If conditions are unsafe, the guide decides, and we offer another date or a refund.
What's Included
- Light trail snacks and a hot drink by the campfire
- MSR snowshoes and poles (ice grips and headlamp when needed)
- Pick-up and drop-off in the Ruka and Kuusamo centre area (or meet us at the park)
- Skin-based skis are possible if snow conditions allow. Please agree this in advance.
- Private Finnish local nature guide
- You need your own outdoor clothing and boots suitable for the current weather. Ask for rentals.
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up within 2 km of Ruka Village or Kuusamo town center is included. Your guide will contact you to arrange a pick-up location.
Riisitunturintie
97925 Tolva, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
A private snowshoe tour in Riisitunturi National Park, Finnish Lapland, starting from Ruka-Kuusamo. Just your group, a local Finnish guide and the quiet winter forest.
In winter Riisitunturi is covered with snow-laden spruce trees, known in Finnish as tykky. With snowshoes on, we follow marked trails or make fresh tracks through deep snow, depending on conditions. Higher up, the views open over the national park. Along the way your guide shares stories about the area's nature, wildlife and life in Lapland.
Because the tour is private, we adapt the route, pace and start time to your group: a calm walk, plenty of time for photography or a slightly longer hike. You snowshoe about 4–6 km on moderately easy terrain. No experience is needed; your guide gives a short introduction to the snowshoes. The tour takes 3–4 hours in the park, plus transfers (about 30 minutes each way from Ruka). Total duration is about 5 hours.
We stop at a campfire for light trail snacks and a hot drink.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Special diets: please inform us at least 3 days before the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Riisitunturi Snowshoe Adventure from Ruka-Kuusamo?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-101596P2
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Embark on a thrilling Arctic adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories of Lapland's mesmerizing winter wonderland. The untouched beauty of this winter wonderland...
$297
Led by an experienced guide, this adventure takes you far off the beaten track, through unspoiled boreal forests, across frozen lakes and over snow-covered hills....
$2,793
Come and experience a truly unforgettable winter adventure, where a husky sleigh ride is more than just an exciting activity – it's a moment of...
$191
Northern Lights Tour Sleigh Ride
Discover the beauty of Lapland’s nature on a snowmobile sleigh ride tour. Reach a hidden location, enjoy a Teepee campfire, snacks, and hopefully, if the...
$160
Embark on a thrilling Arctic adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories of Lapland's mesmerizing winter wonderland. The untouched beauty of this winter wonderland...
$297
Led by an experienced guide, this adventure takes you far off the beaten track, through unspoiled boreal forests, across frozen lakes and over snow-covered hills....
$2,793
Come and experience a truly unforgettable winter adventure, where a husky sleigh ride is more than just an exciting activity – it's a moment of...
$191
Discover the beauty of Lapland’s nature on a snowmobile sleigh ride tour. Reach a hidden location, enjoy a Teepee campfire, snacks, and hopefully, if the...
$160
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
A real Northern Lights hunt, led by a local team from Rovaniemi. All of our guides are locals. They do the driving, know Lapland’s roads...
$106
Discover a different side of Lapland on a guided autumn hike through Korouoma Canyon. Follow forest trails beneath dramatic cliffs, enjoy seasonal colours and pause...
$125
This combined husky and reindeer package is specially designed for those who would like to get the most of Lapland in a short period of...
$249
Meet Book Lapland — the world’s best-rated and most-reviewed Northern Lights tour operator, with 8,000+ guest reviews across leading platforms. Born in Rovaniemi, proudly owned...
$101
A real Northern Lights hunt, led by a local team from Rovaniemi. All of our guides are locals. They do the driving, know Lapland’s roads...
$106
Discover a different side of Lapland on a guided autumn hike through Korouoma Canyon. Follow forest trails beneath dramatic cliffs, enjoy seasonal colours and pause...
$125
This combined husky and reindeer package is specially designed for those who would like to get the most of Lapland in a short period of...
$249
Meet Book Lapland — the world’s best-rated and most-reviewed Northern Lights tour operator, with 8,000+ guest reviews across leading platforms. Born in Rovaniemi, proudly owned...
$101
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Light trail snacks and a hot drink by the campfire.
- MSR snowshoes and poles (ice grips and headlamp when needed).
- Pick-up and drop-off in the Ruka and Kuusamo centre area (or meet us at the park).
- Skin-based skis are possible if snow conditions allow. Please agree this in advance.
- Private Finnish local nature guide.
- You need your own outdoor clothing and boots suitable for the current weather. Ask for rentals.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Riisitunturi Snowshoe Adventure from Ruka-Kuusamo is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Riisitunturi Snowshoe Adventure from Ruka-Kuusamo will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Light trail snacks and a hot drink by the campfire
- MSR snowshoes and poles (ice grips and headlamp when needed)
- Pick-up and drop-off in the Ruka and Kuusamo centre area (or meet us at the park)
- Skin-based skis are possible if snow conditions allow. Please agree this in advance.
- Private Finnish local nature guide
- You need your own outdoor clothing and boots suitable for the current weather. Ask for rentals.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Special diets: please inform us at least 3 days before the tour.
