Tour Immaculate December 2025 Lapland Finland.
From 6.12.2025 – 13.12.2025
Flights are not included.
Flights to Rovaniemi or Kuusamo are recommended.
The base of the holiday will be in the beautiful and sought-after Ruka-Kuusamo reachable from the nearby airports of Kuusamo (20min) or Rovaniemi (2 hours), the program will be complete with transport from the airport to the cabin and for the entire program. Also activities (huskies, snowmobiles, reindeer), excursions in the Riisitunturi National Park, Oulanka Kiutaköngäs National Park, Oulanka Myllykoski National Park, excursions for the Northern Lights in the evening in case of solar activity, mindfulness, visit Ruka Village, plus a trip to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. The program also includes 1 day of freedom to enjoy the Baita and the surrounding nature independently, or organize something extra at the customers’ choice.
TOUR PROGRAM
06.12.2025 Arrival
1. From your arrival at the airport, the guides will be waiting for you. Alfredo, an Italian, and his Finnish wife Tuulia, residents of Ruka Kuusamo in Finland, both speak perfect Italian, English and Finnish. They will come to pick you up with private vehicles and will use them for the entire holiday until the end of the activity.
2. After arrival, once the luggage has been loaded, we will leave for your hut in Ruka. During the journey, we will stop for a quick stop at some supermarket to do the shopping, which will be repeated every day at the end of the activity.
3. Once you arrive at the hut, we will explain the basic and important things to you, to let you enjoy your first evening right away, with one of the undisputed protagonists of the holiday, Her 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.
4. 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.
5. The use of a cottage is usually a minimum of at least 2 people. Some cottages can also accommodate 10/12 people.
07.12.2025 visit to the husky safari + reindeer safari and lunch in the kota. Aurora hunting
Ruka.
1. In the morning we pick you up at your cabins, at the agreed time and we will go on a local safari, where our husky friends will be there. Where you will learn about the way of life of the Lappish husky herders, how these fantastic animals of the Great Lappish North are raised.
2. Arrived 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 follow 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 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.
3. 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 hot drinks, black coffee and sweet snacks. Oh, what a memorable day!
4. But it does not end here. After the husky safari we will go to the nearby Reindeer Safari we will enter the fantastic world of reindeer to go on a Safari, we will see one of the oldest enclosures in Finland, we will feed these beautiful animals, we will take pictures with them, a 1.5 km sled ride accompanied by the Lappish Shepherd. During the activity we will be explained the life of the Reindeer together with the Lappish Shepherds.
5. After the Safari we will go to lunch in a Finnish Kota next to a beautiful fire, we will eat a Reindeer soup or a salmon soup, together with bread cheese and dessert, with some very good and delicious hot drinks.
6. Estimated duration 6/7 hours (Aurora Hunting in case of evening activities).
08.12.2025 Oulanka Kiutaköngäs National Park, mindfulness, Visit Ruka Village and Aurora hunting.
Ruka
1. In the morning as usual we 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 forest trails in Lapland.
2. After about 30 minutes by car we will arrive at the park car park, from where the excursion will begin. The route is a circular path with a bit of an initial climb, it will be about 5 km, made up of a few climbs to cover, for safety and comfort with studded insoles under the boots.
3. 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, grill our packed lunch and after a bit of relaxation, we will start walking again to reach the parking lot for our vehicles.
4. During the journey, pleasant and consolidated short moments of mindfulness with professional staff.
5. Once the activity is over, we will return to Ruka Village, for a tour of the clubs and shops in the wonderful village, after which we will return to the hut with a stop at the supermarket.
6. Once back at the hut for a well-deserved rest, always connected with the guides for the possibility of going out hunting for the aurora, one of the most heartfelt and exciting activities.
7. Estimated daily duration 7/8 hours.
09.12.2025 Visit to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
Ruka
1. In the morning after breakfast, we will pass by your cabins and go to visit the one and only Santa Claus in his village in Rovaniemi, we will make the dream come true since we were children.
2. Once we arrive in Rovaniemi, in each place we visit you will receive all the instructions on what to see in Santa Claus village. In the village there is Santa Claus’s post office where you can send postcards to your friends and relatives, go around the shops and have lunch. Where we will stay until late afternoon to enjoy the whole day to the fullest.
3. In the late afternoon we will return to the cabin, along the way we will stop if necessary as usual at the supermarket.
4. Once we arrive at the cabin we will relax by the fireplace or in the sauna, always keeping an eye on the sky and always staying in touch with the guides for a possible excursion for the aurora.
5. Expected daily duration 9/10 hours.
10.12.2025 RIISITUNTURI National Park + Aurora hunting
Posio. Riisitunturi National Park
1. In the morning we will pick you up by vehicle, then we will head for the most desired and heartfelt tourist activity, an excursion in the magnificent Riisitunturi National Park, a popular destination for everyone. The journey by car lasts 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 which 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, the other Italian guide is an 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 large 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 hut.
5. Returning to the hut for a well-deserved rest, always in tune with the guides for the possibility of going out hunting for the aurora, one of the unique heart-pounding activities.
6. Estimated duration 5/6 hours.
11.12.2025 FREE DAY
Ruka. Free day.
1. Those who want can stay in Ruka all day relaxing in the cabin, lighting the fireplace and having fun in total autonomy.
2. For those who want to organize something, there are extra activities outside the program, which can be organized together with us. Such as ice lake fishing, excursions, snowshoeing, relaxing massages, personalized mindfulness sessions, mental coach etc…etc…
3. Or repeat some tours with huskies, snowmobiles.
4. Everything must be agreed with the guide in advance to organize everything.
12.12.2025 SNOWMOBILE ACTIVITY 30 km + Oulanka Myllykoski National Park + Visit to Kota, a characteristic Finnish place.
Ruka motorbike safari with professional guides.
1. In the morning, you will be picked up by private vehicles and we will transfer to the safaris, for the legendary motorbike tour. Once at the safari, there will be a check of your driving licences, after which you will be given the overalls, helmets, gloves, balaclavas to start the tour.
2. This activity will be an unforgettable adventure, you will cross unique landscapes of the beautiful Finnish taiga, driving one of the most characteristic vehicles of the Great Lappish North.
3. Before starting, the professional guide will give all the safety instructions, to best enjoy your adventure with maximum fun. As always, we Italian guides will be there to follow you if you need it.
4. Only adults can drive, 2 people per snowmobile, including 1 guide, and halfway through, for those who want, you can change the guide. Children under 140cm tall will be obligatorily towed in a special sled carried by professional guides.
5. The route will be about 30 km, lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes.
6. Once the activity with the motorbikes is over, we will go and visit an old mill in the Oulanka National Park.
7. Once we reach the car park of the Park, we will walk for about 500 meters, and we will arrive in one of the most photographed places in the area, a place more unique than rare, so much so that its beauty is undisputed.
8. Along the route, we will stop at a refuge, we will consume our light snack brought independently, enjoying pleasant moments in this wonderful and suggestive park.
9. Estimated duration 6/7 hours.
13.12.2025 Return.
Ruka. Last day of the holiday.
1. In the morning, calmly by 12:00 we will have to leave the huts, there will be the possibility of taking a walk near the surrounding forests.
2. Later we will pass by private means and depending on the time of your return, we can head towards the center of Ruka, to have lunch before departure and buy souvenirs in the shops.
3. Once the shopping is finished, we will go to the airport for boarding procedures.
It will be a super unforgettable holiday, with your bags full of emotions, joys and unforgettable memories.
GENERAL INFORMATION. PACKAGE CONDITIONS AND PRICE
Quote: €1600 per person €1500 (under 12)
Deposit of €320 upon booking per person, €300 (under 12).
Balance of the remaining amount to be paid by 21.10.2025
PACKAGE INCLUDED:
• Italian guide resident in Finland in Ruka Kuusamo, with many years of experience throughout Lapland, Finnish guide expert in all of Finland, both speak Italian, Finnish and English.
• Total of 8 days 7 nights in a private wooden cottage with sauna, fireplace, quality accessories
• Safari to the Huskies farm with a 5 km sleigh ride together with the guides and a light snack on safari with hot drinks.
• 2.5-hour snowmobile tour with professional guides.
• Visit to the Reindeer Safari in one of the oldest enclosures, with lunch included (reindeer soup or salmon soup, with bread cheese, cold and hot drinks).
• 1.5 km sleigh ride pulled by reindeer with the Lappish Shepherd
• Riisitunturi National Park excursion with packed lunch included.
• Oulanka Kiutaköngäs National Park with packed lunch included.
• Oulanka Myllykoski National Park excursion to the mill.
• Evening excursions in case of solar activity for the Northern Lights.
• Visit to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.
• Visit Ruka village.
• Visit a characteristic place in Finnish Kota.
• Winter equipment and clothing for the tour activities.
• 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:
• Flights
• Breakfasts, meals and dinners not indicated in the program.
• Shopping in the supermarket
• Drinks on excursions.
• Travel insurance
Extra activities:
• Korouoma National Park excursions €130 adults €100 from 6 to 12 years.
• Snowshoeing €60 adults €40 children from 6 to 12 years.
• Ice lake fishing €60/€40 from 6 to 12 years.
• 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.
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 info@atimperatour.com or to tuulia.imperatore@protonmail.com. The reservation will be confirmed, always by email from the same email address of the reservation, all after the first deposit of the reservation has been made. In the email it is important to include your name, surname, date of birth and residential address with postcode, and an identity document or passport attached, this is necessary for the Baita.