New Years in Rukahovi[COMPLETO]
This New Year's Eve travel to Lapland with a direct flight from Madrid and Malaga, staying at the cozy Scandic Rukahovi hotel. A complete program with a guide in English and Spanish and ideal for traveling with the family. 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.
The Scandic Rukahovi hotel is located in Ruka Village Ski Resort, one of the largest alpine ski resorts in Finland, right on the edge of the imaginary line of the Arctic Circle. A perfect place to explore on snowmobile, take husky or reindeer sleigh rides, meet Santa Claus at his forest home... or simply enjoy nature. Perhaps you may even see an impressive Northern Lights display.
Day 1. Spain - Rovaniemi - Ruka
Meet up at the airport. Departure on a special direct flight to Rovaniemi at the scheduled time. Lunch on board with drink included. Arrival at Rovaniemi airport. Transfer to Ruka (approx. 240 km) with the assistance of elves and a stop in Suomu to cross the Arctic Circle and receive a diploma. Arrival at the selected accommodation in the Ruka Village Ski Resort area, one of the best alpine ski resorts in Finland located in the northeast of the country, on the edge of the imaginary line of the Arctic Circle. The area is surrounded by 3 National Parks: Oulanka National Park (with its famous hiking trail "The Bear's Trail"), Riisitunturi National Park, and Julma Ölkky. Before arriving at the accommodation, there will be a stop to pick up the thermal suits that you can use throughout your stay in Lapland. Arrival, dinner, and accommodation.
Day 2. Ruka: Husky dog safari and meeting with Santa Claus
Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit a husky farm to take an unforgettable ride through the snowy forest in a sled pulled by these charming animals and become authentic mushers. We will take a bus to the farm, where these gentle friends will be waiting for us, eager to start their journey. After receiving instructions on how to drive the sled, we will set off: each adult participant will drive their own sled (2 people per sled, alternating the position of the driver). It will be an arctic adventure! We will discover many curiosities about our new friends with the explanations of our guide. After the excursion, we will have lunch and in the afternoon we will go to the secret house of Santa Claus. Santa Claus's house in Lapland is in front of a lake with incredible winter views. It has a natural slide area on the snow where children and adults alike can have fun while Santa Claus waits for us in his cozy house with Mrs. Claus to meet him in person and have an unforgettable time. Upon entering the house, an elf will greet us and lead us to the living room where we will meet Santa Claus himself, spend a good time with him while he tells us stories and teaches us a song. Mrs. Claus will show us her famous cookie recipe to bake later. With the indelible memory and all the magic of this visit, we say goodbye to Santa Claus and make our way back to the accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3. Ruka: Snowmobile Safari
Breakfast. In the morning, we'll transfer to the local safari house where we'll be provided with helmets, gloves, and balaclavas to begin our snowmobile safari. After receiving safety instructions from our guides to ensure we enjoy the experience in a safe manner, we'll start our adventure. Adults will drive the snowmobiles (2 people per snowmobile) and children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. We'll admire the most picturesque landscapes during our journey, feeling the power of these machines in contrast to the silence of the snowy forest.
Day 4. Ruka: Visit to a reindeer farm and ice karting and mini snowmobile
Breakfast. In the morning, we will be transferred to a reindeer farm where we will learn about these animals from their Lappish breeders. We will have the opportunity to take a reindeer-drawn sleigh ride and learn about their way of life. After this experience, we will stop for lunch at the reindeer farm. After lunch, we will be transferred to the karting circuit, where a safe and adrenaline-filled experience awaits us. We will have the opportunity to drive special karts designed to run on snow or ice. Driving the karts is quite easy and is an activity that can be enjoyed by all people (adults and children) who are tall enough to reach the accelerator and brake pedals. For children who cannot enjoy the karts, a special kart with a passenger seat driven by the guide is available, and they can also drive a mini snowmobile, a very fun experience that they will surely not forget. Return to the establishment. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 5. Ruka: Ice fishing and snowshoeing
Breakfast. In the morning, we will head to a forest where our snowshoeing journey will begin, and we will arrive at a lake where a fisherman will be waiting to teach us the technique of ice fishing. We will experience the sensation of walking on ice, imagining that in summer, this lake is more than 10 meters deep. We will have a light lunch in a Kota around the fire. Return to the establishment and free afternoon to enjoy the Ruka alpine ski resort or to enjoy a sauna. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 6. Ruka - Rovaniemi - Spain
Breakfast. Transfer to Rovaniemi with the assistance of elves and a stop at Santa Claus Village to visit craft and souvenir shops, send a letter or postcard from Santa Claus' official post office, and visit the different attractions of this magical world. At the indicated time, transfer to Rovaniemi airport. Check-in procedures. Departure by plane to Madrid/Barcelona. During the flight, we will enjoy a snack-dinner on board with a drink included. Arrival in Spain.
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