25.02.2025 (First day) ARRIVAL
1. From your arrival at Rovaniemi airport, the guides will be waiting for you. Alfredo, an Italian, and his Finnish wife Tuulia, both speak perfect Italian, English and Finnish. They will come to pick you up with private transport and will use it for the entire holiday until the end of the activity.
2. After arriving in Rovaniemi, once we have loaded our luggage, we will leave for Santa Claus’s village, to take the tour and meet the legendary, unique and inimitable real Santa Claus.
3. In the village there is Santa Claus’s post office, we will go around the shops and have lunch in the village. After lunch we will leave for Ruka, on the way there will be time to make a quick stop in some supermarket to do the shopping, which will be repeated every day at the end of the activity.
4. Once we arrive in Ruka we will explain the basic and important things to make you enjoy your first evening with one of the undisputed protagonists of the holiday. His majesty the BAITA. In the meantime, always keep your eyes on the sky and tune in with me, because every moment is a good one to see the Northern Lights in the sky. The huts are usually super equipped and independent, immersed in the forest a few km from the center, with a large living room, bedroom, equipped kitchen, fireplace and sauna and many useful accessories for your vacation, in an optimal position to see the Aurora even independently.
5. Breakfasts and dinners are all done independently, some lunches are included in the excursions, others independently in the places where the activity will be done, such as Santa Claus Village.
6. The use of a cottage is usually a minimum of at least 2 people. Some cottages can also accommodate 8/10 people.
26.02.2025 (second day) visit to the husky safari + mini excursion to the Oulanka Myllykoski National Park.
Ruka.
On the second day of vacation we will pick you up from your cabins, at the agreed time and go on a local safari, where our husky friends will be present. Where you will learn about the way of life of the Lappish husky shepherds, how these fantastic animals of the Great Lappish North are raised.
Arriving at the husky garden, where the dogs are already barking excitedly waiting to leave. Initially the professional guide will give you safety and driving instructions, we will always be with you in case of need, after which he will take you to the starting point, where the dogs and sleds will be ready. One of you will be the driver and the other will sit in the sled. It is possible to change drivers during the trip. The journey can begin! You will ride through the winter forest, where snow-covered trees and quiet swamps whizz past you, while impatient dogs run in front of your sled. Along the way there is also time to admire beautiful and varied landscapes to enjoy with your family.
The duration of the ride is about 30 min. After the ride, we will meet the dogs of your sled, to pet them and thank them for the emotions experienced. At the end we enjoy the homemade snack bag, black coffee by the fire in the typical Finnish house. Oh, what a memorable day!
But it does not end here. After lunch a pleasant surprise for you, taking into account the start and end time of the activity with the huskies, we will go to one of the most photographed places in Lapland. To the Oulanka National Park to visit the Myllykoski Mill, a place more unique than rare so much its uncontested beauty. We could also anticipate the surprise before the huskies, we will see this on site.
Once the huskies and the mill are done, we will go to the supermarket if necessary, after which we will all go to the Baita to relax for a well-deserved rest.
Estimated duration 5/6 hours.
27.02.2025 (Third day) Riisitunturi
Ruka excursion to the RIISITUNTURI National Park
1. On the third day, as usual, we will pick you up, then we will head for the most desired and heartfelt tourist activity, an excursion to the magnificent Riisitunturi National Park, a popular destination for everyone. The journey by car will last approximately 35/40 minutes.
2. With your expert guides, you will be given instructions to best experience the excursion in safety. Once you set off, you will explore one of the most important national parks in all of Scandinavia and Europe. It will be an unforgettable day, in one of the most beautiful areas of Finnish Lapland. The excursion will be accompanied by 2 guides, one of whom is a Finnish professional in mindfulness (meditation) and life coach, who will make you live a dream within a daydream, explaining every secret of the Park and Finnish culture, another Italian guide expert in excursions with over 25 years of experience in Finland and around the world.
3. The route we will take will be a 4.3 km ring on the Riisitunturi hill, initially there will be a slight climb the rest on the plain. At one point of the excursion we will reach a magnificent characteristic place, to be able to light a nice fire and take a break. After the break we will walk towards the cars with a pleasant descent. During the route we will pass through areas of the magnificent Finnish taiga, until we reach a certain point where the trees begin to look like big and big snow giants. The famous Great Giants of the Great North protectors of this paradise.
4. At the end of the excursion, a trip to the supermarket and return to the Baita.
5. Estimated duration 5/6 hours.
28.02.2025 (Fourth day) SNOWMOBILE ACTIVITY 30 km
Ruka motorbike safari with professional guides.
We have arrived at the fourth day, as always you will be picked up by private vehicles and we will transfer to the safaris for the legendary motorbike ride. Once at the safari, there will be a check of driving licenses, after which you will be given overalls, helmets, gloves, balaclavas to start the snowmobile ride.
This activity will be an unforgettable adventure, where you will cross unique winter landscapes of the beautiful Finnish taiga, driving one of the most characteristic vehicles of the Great Lappish North.
Before starting the professional guide will give you all the safety instructions, to best experience your adventure with maximum fun. As always, we Italian guides will always be there as shadows to follow if you need it.
Only adults can drive, 2 people for each snowmobile, of which 1 guide of course, and halfway through for those who want to, you can change the guide.
Children under 140cm tall will be obligatorily towed in a special sled carried by professional guides.
The route will be 30 km long, lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes. At the end of the activity, visit to Ruka center and then return to the Baita.
In the evening, always being careful if there is a chance of Northern Lights, evening excursions can be organized
Estimated duration 5/6 hours.
01.03.2025 (Fifth day) Oulanka Kiutaköngäs National Park
Ruka. hiking + meditation. Oulanka Kiutaköngäs National Park.
In the morning, as usual, we will meet at a set time, to take you to the beautiful Oulanka National Park, this time to Kiutaköngäs, we will go on an excursion on one of the most suggestive and beautiful trails in Lapland.
After about 30 minutes by car, we will arrive at the park’s parking lot, where the excursion will begin. The route is a circular path with a bit of an initial climb, it will be about 5 km, consisting of a few climbs to be covered, for safety and comfort with studded insoles under the boots.
On this excursion we will enter the superlative Finnish forest, we will cross heavenly places, we will see waterfalls of the Oulanka River, until we arrive at an ancient reindeer enclosure, where we will explain the history of the reindeer and the Lappish shepherds. Along the way we will arrive at a refuge where we will light a fire to warm up, we will grill our packed lunch and after a bit of relaxation, we will start walking again to reach the parking lot of our vehicles.
During the journey some pleasant and consolidated short moments of mindfulness.
Once the activity is over we will return to the Baita with a stop at the supermarket to enjoy the last night in the cottage.
Estimated duration 5/6 hours
02.03.2025 (sixth day) ICE LAKE FISHING
Ruka – Kuusamo
Sixth day you will be picked up by private vehicles and we will reach a heavenly place where you can fish on the frozen lake. You will have all the necessary equipment for fishing. Once you have received the instructions you will try to catch some fish while also enjoying the beautiful surrounding panorama, with a stunning nature with few equals in the world.
You will bring your own packed lunch, with a drink. Once the activity is over we will return to the Baita to enjoy a well-deserved evening of relaxation with the fireplace lit and the sauna to make us experience incredible moments.
In the evening, always being careful if there is a chance of Northern Lights, evening excursions can be organized.
Duration 4-5 hours
03.03.2025 (seventh day) FREE DAY
Ruka. Day of freedom.
Those who want can stay in Ruka all day relaxing in the cabin, lighting the fireplace and having fun in total autonomy.
For those who want to organize something, there are extra activities outside the program, which can be organized together with us. Such as excursions, snowshoeing, relaxing massages, personalized mindfulness sessions, mental coach etc…etc…
Or repeat tours with huskies, snowmobiles.
Everything must be agreed with the guide in advance to organize everything
04.03.2025 (eighth and last day)
Ruka. Last day of the holiday.
1. Early in the morning we leave the Baita in order and leave for Rovaniemi, where after about 2 hours we will be at the airport and you will do the boarding procedures to take the return flight to Italy scheduled for….
GENERAL INFORMATION. PACKAGE TERMS AND PRICE
Price: € 1400 per person – €1300 (under 12). (Minimum booking 2 people per cabin).
Deposit of € 280€ upon booking per person. Deposit of € 260 upon booking per person (under12)
Balance of the remaining amount to be paid by 27.12.2024
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Total of 7 nights for 8 days with accommodation in a private wooden cabin. • visit to the Huskies farm with a 5 km sled ride with guides and snacks/dessert on safari with typical local dishes.
- Italian guide with many years of experience throughout Finland, and Finnish guide who speaks Italian and is an expert in all of Finland.
- snowmobile ride with professional guides, 30 km in 2 hours and 30 m., with packed lunch, dessert and hot drinks.
- Visit to Ruka village.
- Winter equipment and clothing for snowmobile and husky activities.
- Oulanka Riisitunturi National Park with packed lunch.
- Oulanka Myllykoski National Park excursion to the mill.
- Oulanka Kiutaköngäs National Park with packed lunch.
- Evening excursions in case of solar activity for the Northern Lights.
- Visit to Santa Claus Village and Ice Restaurant/Hotel in Rovaniemi.
- Fishing on the ice lake.
- Transfers to and from the airport and for all activities included in the program with fuel supplies included with private vehicle.
The price does not include:
Air flights
Breakfasts, meals and dinners not indicated in the program.
Shopping in the supermarket
Drinks during excursions.
Travel insurance
We recommend the nearby airports of Kuusamo or Rovaniemi.
Outbound flight: Milan Bergamo at 13:40 arriving in Rovaniemi at 18:30 (Direct).
Return flight: Rovaniemi at 19:05 arriving in Milan Bergamo at 22:00 (Direct).
Base flight price €165 per person.
Extra activities:
Korouoma excursions €130 adults €100 from 0 to 12 years.
Oulanka Riisitunturi National Park excursion €120 adults €90 from 0 to 12 years
Safari (Farm visit) Reindeer.
Snowshoeing €60 adult €40 child from 6 to 12 years.
Activity with ko-gart (Activity will be active minimum 4 people) children min. 150 cm
Life coach 60min/€60 per person.
Indian head massage 30min/€30
Reiki treatment – energy treatment 60min/€50
Super complete Lappish dinner in a heavenly and suggestive place of class starting from €59 adult/€19.90 under12.
Note:
The order of the program may change from the written one, to make the most of the quality and the progress of the trip or for weather reasons. The number of activities that will take place will not be changed.
The start times of the activity will be indicated day by day during the tour.
Organizer: Sydämen Tuulia Oy (ATImperatour)
Subject to Terms and Conditions as indicated on our ATImperatour web page
(www.atimperatour.com).
The Trips are organized directly by Sydämen Tuulia Oy (ATImperatour).
The reservation must be sent to the email tuulia.imperatore@protonmail.com and will always be confirmed by email from the same email address of the reservation, after the first deposit of the reservation has been made. In the email you must include your name, surname, date of birth and address of residence.