Rukatonttu Early December 2023
This great program to travel to Lapland the first weeks of December with departures on 02 and 06, and accommodation in the fantastic Rukatonttu apartments. This great experience includes meeting Santa Claus, snowmobile excursion, husky dog safari, reindeer safari...
Make your holidays an unforgettable memory by surprising your loved ones with a trip to Lapland. Don't miss the opportunity to travel to Finnish Lapland this December and have an unforgettable experience. Take off from Madrid, Barcelona, or Valencia and arrive in Lapland non-stop in just over 4 hours. Stay in the fantastic Rukatonttu apartments, located in a privileged setting. Enjoy a comprehensive program with a guide in Spanish, ideal for family travel. We bring you closer to one of the most natural and exotic destinations in Europe and undoubtedly the most fun for the whole family, Finnish Lapland. It's the best way to welcome 2023 surrounded by Santa Claus, huskies, reindeer, elves... and lots of snow.
Day 1. Spain / Kuusamo / Ruka.
Arrival at the airport. Meet with Catai staff who will assist you with the simple check-in procedures. Departure on a special direct flight to Kuusamo. Snack on board included. Meet our guide and transfer to Ruka (approx. 30 min). Arrival. Upon arrival in Ruka, we will collect the thermal equipment that we can use throughout our stay in Lapland. Once settled, we will enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 2. Ruka. Ice fishing and snowshoeing.
Buffet breakfast. We will begin our adventure in Lapland with an ice fishing excursion on the frozen lake. The experience starts with our arrival at a frozen lake where a fisherman will teach us how to ice fish. Each participant will have time to try their luck with the fishing rod through the ice. First, each person will have to make their own hole in the ice and then attempt to catch fish. In this lake, we can find perch, pike, and lake herring. We will also enjoy a fun activity that both adults and children will enjoy: a snowshoeing walk through the snowy Lapland forest. Light lunch will be provided during the excursion. In the afternoon, you will have free time to go skiing or engage in an optional activity. Dinner will be served at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.
Optional Excursion: Karting and Mini Snowmobiles
Transfer to the karting circuit, where we will enjoy a completely new experience: driving special karts designed for snow or ice. Driving the karts is very easy, and this activity can be enjoyed by both adults and children with a minimum height of 150 cm (required to reach the accelerator and brake pedals). Children who are unable to drive the karts can take a ride in a special kart with a passenger seat driven by the guide and also have the opportunity to drive a mini snowmobile, an unforgettable experience. Prices are valid for bookings made up to 30 days before departure, subject to availability. A minimum of 10 people is required to carry out the excursion. Adult price: $90 / Children price (5-11 years): $60.
Day 3. Ruka Arctic Animal Safari: Huskies and Reindeer.
Buffet breakfast. We get ready for another amazing day in nature. In the morning, we will embark on an excursion that will stay in our memories for a long time, as we will have the opportunity to drive a sled pulled by a team of husky dogs, just like real mushers. Well-trained huskies can pull up to seven times their own weight. Their trainers will share interesting facts and information with us before we go on the ride. We will enjoy a light lunch during the excursion.
Next, we will transfer to a reindeer farm where Lapland herders will share their way of life with us. We will take a sleigh ride and learn about the life of reindeer and their herders. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you can optionally enjoy some downhill skiing. In just a couple of hours, you can enjoy many runs as there are usually no queues for the lifts. Ruka typically has its slopes open from October until almost the end of May, with many of them illuminated. The little ones will find fun skiing in the Rosa & Rudolf Family Park, a children's playground located in Ruka Valley, which can be accessed by a scenic gondola from the village of Ruka. Included is a ticket per person to ride the cable car at the ski resort and admire and photograph the views from the top. Dinner at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 4. Ruka Snowmobile Safari and Meeting Santa Claus.
Buffet breakfast. Today, we will embark on one of the most exciting excursions of the trip: a snowmobile safari. After receiving helmets and gloves, and getting instructions from our guides, we will set off on our snowmobile adventure. The adults will drive the snowmobiles (2 people per snowmobile), while the children will ride in a sleigh pulled by the guide's snowmobile. As we ride through snowy forests and across frozen lakes, we will experience the thrill of these powerful machines. We will enjoy a light lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, it's time for the moment all the children have been eagerly waiting for. We will travel to the village of Vuotunki, where Santa Claus' house is located, right next to a large frozen lake. On the slopes of the lake, there are natural slides formed by the snow, where both children and adults can have fun sledding. We will enter Santa's house, where we will be greeted by an elf, Santa's helper. The elf will guide us to the living room where we will meet Santa Claus himself. We will spend a wonderful time with Santa, listening to his stories and maybe even learning a song. Mrs. Claus, who is an excellent cook, will teach us her famous Christmas cookie recipe, which we will have the chance to bake in the house's large wood-burning oven. At the end of our visit, Santa will personally give each child a gift. With the unforgettable memories of this visit, we will say goodbye to the Claus family and make our way back to our accommodation. Dinner will be served at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 5. Ruka / Kuusamo / Spain.
Buffet breakfast. Free time until the scheduled transfer. You can do some last-minute shopping in the Village or perhaps enjoy some relaxation before our departure. We can't leave Lapland without experiencing a relaxing sauna. Saunas are a significant tradition in Finland. While the Finns didn't invent them, they have the highest number of saunas per capita, with almost one sauna for every two inhabitants, and they are avid sauna enthusiasts. We will depart for Kuusamo Airport, complete the check-in procedures, and board our direct flight back to Spain. Snack onboard included. Arrival and the end of our adventure in Lapland.
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