Scandic Rukahovi Ruka
Discover this wonderful place full of nature and activities to enjoy with your family. Aurora borealis, snowmobiles, and countless unique experiences await you in 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 and next to the border with Russia. It's a perfect place to explore on a snowmobile, go on husky or reindeer sleigh rides, meet Santa Claus in his forest home... or simply enjoy nature. Perhaps you might even see an impressive Northern Lights display. Welcome to Lapland! We're waiting for you!
Day 1 Spain / Kuusamo / Ruka
Airport check-in. 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 hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 2 Ruka. Ice fishing and snowshoeing
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. We will begin our adventure in Lapland with an ice fishing excursion on the frozen lake. The experience starts with arriving at a frozen lake where a fisherman will teach us how to fish on the ice. Each participant will have time to try their luck with the fishing rod through the ice. First, everyone will need to make their own hole in the ice and then attempt to 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 snowshoe walk through the snowy Lapland forest. Light lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, you will have free time to enjoy some downhill skiing or participate in an optional activity.
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 anyone (adults or children) with a minimum height of 150 cm (required to reach the accelerator and brake pedals) can participate. Children who cannot drive the karts can 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 for the excursion. Price per adult: $90 // Price per child (5-11 years): $60. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 3 Ruka. Arctic Animal Safari: Huskies and Reindeer
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Get ready for another incredible day in nature. In the morning, we will embark on an excursion that will remain 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 handlers will share fascinating facts and information with us before we begin the ride. We will enjoy a light lunch during the excursion. Afterwards, we will transfer to a reindeer farm, where Lappish breeders will talk to us about their way of life. We will take a reindeer sleigh ride and learn about the lives of reindeer and their herders. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy some downhill skiing. Within just a couple of hours, you can enjoy many runs as there are usually no queues at the lifts. Ruka typically keeps its slopes open from October until almost the end of May, with most of them illuminated. The little ones will find joy skiing in the Rosa & Rudolf Family Park, located in Ruka Valley, accessible by a scenic gondola ride from the village of Ruka. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 4 Ruka. Snowmobile Safari and Meeting with Santa Claus
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will embark on one of the most spectacular excursions of the trip: a snowmobile safari. We will be provided with helmets and gloves, and after receiving instructions from the guides, we will start our snowmobile ride. The adults will drive the snowmobiles (2 people per snowmobile), while the children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. During the journey, we will feel the power of these machines and enjoy the snowy forests and frozen lakes. Light lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, the moment that all the children have been waiting for will arrive. We will be transferred to the village of Vuotunki, where Santa Claus's house is located, next to a large frozen lake. On the slopes of the lake, when it snows, large natural slides are formed where both children and adults can enjoy sledding. It's time to enter the house where Santa Claus will be waiting for us. Upon entering, we will be greeted by an elf, Santa's helper, who will lead us to the living room where we will meet Santa himself. We will spend a good time with him, listening to stories and learning a song or two. Mrs. Claus is an expert cook, and today she will teach us her famous Christmas cookie recipe, which we will have the opportunity to bake in the house's large wood-fired oven. At the end of the visit, Santa will personally give each child a gift. With the unforgettable memory of this visit, we will say goodbye to the Claus family and return to our accommodation. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 5 Ruka - Kuusamo - Spain
Buffet breakfast. Free time until the indicated transfer time. You can do some last-minute shopping in the Village or perhaps enjoy some relaxation before departure. We can't leave Lapland without experiencing a soothing sauna. Saunas are a tradition in Finland. Although the Finns didn't invent it, they have the highest number of saunas per capita, with almost one sauna for every two inhabitants, and they are the ones who use them most frequently. Departure to Kuusamo airport. Check-in procedures and departure on a direct flight back to Spain. Snack on board included. Arrival and the end of our adventure in Lapland.
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