Finland · KUUSAMO TOURS
The 15 best kuusamo tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
At Kujala Reindeer Farm, you take a peaceful 1.5 km sleigh ride beside the river, then feed hundreds of reindeer with lichen in an old corral. A Finnish or English-speaking guide such as Arthur, Andru, or Elenor explains farm life, herding, and the animals before you browse the farm shop.
“very beautiful experience and staff was so kind. I would have brought home reeinder Repa, he was so sweet”
Join an early morning feeding at Kujala Reindeer Farm in Kuusamo, where hundreds of reindeer gather in an old corral for lichen. Your English or Finnish-speaking guide explains farm life, then you can feed the animals and take photos. Guides Elena and Vesku may lead the session.
“siamo stati bene è stato bello scoprire la fattoria e dare da mangiare alle renne.”
Visit Kujala Reindeer Farm in Kuusamo with an English or Finnish-speaking guide. Walk around an old corral, meet hundreds of reindeer, feed them lichen, take photos, and browse a handicraft workshop and boutique. The one-hour visit offers a direct look at local reindeer-herding life.
“Schön so viele Rentiere zu sehen und durch die Fütterung so nah zu erleben. Sehr zu empfehlen.”
You’ll ride in a sledge pulled by a snowmobile from Ruka into the forest, crossing changing winter scenery in the dark. Guides speak English or Finnish, and the three-hour outing includes warm gear, transfers, coffee, tea, sausages, and a fire-side snack. Northern Lights sightings depend on the sky.
“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.”
Spend four hours in a safe viewing hide near Kuusamo, where brown bears may appear against forest and mountain scenery. Professional nature photographers guide the evening, help with camera settings, and explain the animals and Arctic Taiga. Coffee, tea, Wi-Fi, binoculars, and camera heads are included.
“Once in a lifetime experience. guide was very knowledgeable.”
Join Ruka Safaris for a guided river float in Northern Ostrobothnia. You will wear a dry suit, life vest, and helmet, then let the current carry you twice through icy scenery. English and Finnish guides lead the safety briefing, with hot drinks served afterward. Guide Marko has received special praise.
“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!”
Walk 2 to 5 km through Ruka’s dark winter forest on snowshoes, follow animal tracks, and pause by a fire for hot drinks and cookies. English and Finnish guides, including Constantin and Letithia, lead the outing. The aurora is never guaranteed, but clear skies bring stars and a real chance to see it.
Join Ruka Safaris for a five-hour snowshoe walk from Ruka to Juuma and Oulanka National Park. Guides such as Mika, Venla, and Ninka lead a small group along the Little Bear Trail, with Myllykoski mill, river views, wildlife, and a coffee break with sandwiches.
Join a three-hour English- or Finnish-speaking guided ice-fishing trip from Ruka. Walk by snowshoe to a frozen lake, drill your own fishing hole, try for perch, whitefish, roach, pike, or grayling, then warm up beside an open fire with coffee, tea, and a snack.
“Nous avons passé un super moment, mon conjoint a réussi à pêché le seul poisson du groupe que nous avons remis à l’eau (il était trop petit). Le point de prise en charge dans le centre est malheureusement très mal indiqué, notre GPS nous indiquait pas du tout le même lieu où notre guide nous attendait. Au bout de 30 min de recherche nous l’avons enfin retrouvé. Petite collation du matin auprès d’un feu de quand, avec un petit café et une petite brioche très appréciable. Couvrez vous bien les mains !”
At Iisakki Village, a local English or Finnish-speaking guide introduces you to traditional Finnish sauna customs, joins you in the sauna, and leads you to the hot tub and ice hole. Towels, toiletries, drinks, snacks, and Ruka-area transfers are included.
“Highly recommend this activity. Our guide was funny and informative. Our whole group was lovely. The sauna is amazing, the hot tub is fabulous but the highlight is being brave and doing the ice dip!”
Alfredo and Tuulia collect you in Ruka or Kuusamo and drive to Riisitunturi National Park near Posio. Expect a small-group walk, nature and culture stories, gentle mindfulness, and a sandwich with chocolate. English, Finnish, and Italian are available.
“The guides were so comfortable and good. the whole experience was beautiful”
Join a small guided snowshoe hike from Ruka to Riisitunturi National Park. After a 30-minute transfer, you’ll cross snowy forest, climb toward views of Kitkajärvi, and stop for coffee by a fire. English and Finnish guides, including Latezia, lead routes of 3 to 6 kilometers.
Join a small guided group for a 3-hour fatbike safari through Ruka’s snowy forest trails. You’ll cover about 4 to 5 kilometers, pause by a fire to grill sausages, and ride with a helmet and fatbike included. English and Finnish guidance is available, and Mickael has been praised for his kind, thorough help.
Join a live English or Finnish-speaking guide in Ruka for a two-hour introduction to cross-country skiing. You’ll collect skis, shoes, and poles, practice basic techniques, then take a short outing on maintained local tracks. Pickup from Ruka-area stops is available.
Pick up a complete winter outfit at Winterent’s Helsinki store or arrange delivery to your accommodation. Adult sets include a jacket, trousers, boots, mittens, and scarf. Children receive an overall, boots, mittens, and scarf, with sizes prepared from your height, weight, age, and shoe size.
Pick a town, a machine, or a fire to sit beside.
