Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Basecamp Oulanka
RAFTING, WINTER
( 0400-509-741;
www.basecampoulanka.fi
;Myllykoskentie 30, Juuma)
These guys are great for rafting trips on the Kitkajoki. The family-friendly Käylä-Juuma
trip lasts three hours (adults €36). The Wild Route (€49) lasts two hours and is for those
aged 18 and over, as is the longer trip to the border zone (€89). Winter activities include
snowshoeing and ice climbing. Conservation fee included.
Stella Polaris
SUMMER, WINTER
( 040-843-3425;
www.stellapolaris.fi
;
Sompatie 2, Ruka)
Covers all the local rafting trips as well as fishing classes, canoeing and snowmobiling.
Kota-Husky
HUSKIES
( 040-718-7287;
www.kota-husky.fi
;
Jaksamontie 58, Karjalaisenniemi)
Excellent small-group husky excursions and picturesque kennels in an old barn. Based
north of Posio.
Erä-Susi
HUSKIES, CANOEING
( canoes 040-913-6652, huskies 040-570-0279;
www.erasusi.com
;
canoe/kayak hire from €75/50)
Hire canoes and kayaks from the Oulanka Visitor Centre in the middle of Oulanka Nation-
al Park. Prices include pick up or drop off. It also does guided trips. In winter there are
husky safaris from Ruka; in summer you can hike with huskies or visit their farm.
Sleeping
Ruka's very busy in winter; in summer it's great value. There are numerous apartments in
Ruka itself, and hundreds of cabins and cottages throughout the surrounding area. For cot-
are links to more cabin and cottage providers on
www.ruka.fi
.
