Scenery safari
Experience the breathtaking sceneries of Ruka! The scenery safari is one of our most popular safaris and great for families and beginners. Our snowmobile route will take you to the most beautiful natural sights of Ruka-Kuusamo area. Midway we will take a break in a wilderness while enjoying the silence of the great outdoors. Warm drink and a small snack will be served.
Duration: 2.5-3 hours
STARLIGHT SAFARI
When the night falls and stars begin to shine, we start the engines and drive into the dark night. In the forest, away from the street lights, the Northern Sky shows its true colors. With good luck we might even see the Northern lights lighting the sky.
Duration: 2.5 hours
SAFARI TO RUSSIAN BORDER
This long full day safaris gives you memorable moments both at winter dusk or in the bright spring sunlight. The safari takes you through the vast areas of Kuusamo wilderness all the way to the Russian border zone and on top of Kuntivaara fell, from where you can already see to Russia! This safari suits best for drivers who already have some experience in snowmobiling. Lunch is served midway at a cozy private restaurant by the eastern border.
Duration: 6 hours
Driving distance: 120 km
Arctic speed safari
This longer snowmobile safari takes you to deeper into Kuusamo wilderness. On this safari we drive altogether 60km and have a warming up break with soup lunch in an idyllic private restaurant.
Duration: 4 hours
AIRPORT SAFARI
The haste of your everyday life is over right after landing as our guides steer you to adventure! After changing into proper winter clothes, our guides will show you how to drive the snowmobile and give you safety instructions. Then the wilderness awaits! Your luggage will be taken to your accommodation in Ruka to wait for you.
What better way to cut the last strings to civilization than by switching off your mobile phone and letting all the senses enjoy the true winter wonderland of Kuusamo area. Depending on what time of the day your flight has arrived you are greeted by powdery snow settling gently on trees or you may see the Northern Lights and the starlit sky.
Halfway through the trip we will take a break and have a delicious lunch in an idyllic private restaurant. You'll have time to relax by the wood-burning fireplace and share your impressions on the trip. After the break we will continue to ride towards the lights of Ruka which are already visible in the distance.
Duration: 4 hours
Driving distance: 45 km
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