Rukatonttu Early December 2023

This great program to travel to Lapland the first weeks of December with departures on 02 and 06, and accommodation in the fantastic Rukatonttu apartments. This great experience includes meeting Santa Claus, snowmobile excursion, husky dog ​​safari, reindeer safari...

Approximate price per family:
5380 $

Make your holidays an unforgettable memory by surprising your loved ones with a trip to Lapland. Don't miss the opportunity to travel to Finnish Lapland this December and have an unforgettable experience. Take off from Madrid, Barcelona, or Valencia and arrive in Lapland non-stop in just over 4 hours. Stay in the fantastic Rukatonttu apartments, located in a privileged setting. Enjoy a comprehensive program with a guide in Spanish, ideal for family travel. 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. It's the best way to welcome 2023 surrounded by Santa Claus, huskies, reindeer, elves... and lots of snow.

Day 1. Spain / Kuusamo / Ruka.

Arrival at the airport. 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 resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 2. Ruka. Ice fishing and snowshoeing.

Buffet breakfast. We will begin our adventure in Lapland with an ice fishing excursion on the frozen lake. The experience starts with our arrival at a frozen lake where a fisherman will teach us how to ice fish. Each participant will have time to try their luck with the fishing rod through the ice. First, each person will have to make their own hole in the ice and then attempt to catch 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 snowshoeing walk through the snowy Lapland forest. Light lunch will be provided during the excursion. In the afternoon, you will have free time to go skiing or engage in an optional activity. Dinner will be served at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

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 this activity can be enjoyed by both adults and children with a minimum height of 150 cm (required to reach the accelerator and brake pedals). Children who are unable to drive the karts can take a ride in a special kart with a passenger seat driven by the guide and also have the opportunity to 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 to carry out the excursion. Adult price: $90 / Children price (5-11 years): $60.

Day 3. Ruka Arctic Animal Safari: Huskies and Reindeer.

Buffet breakfast. We get ready for another amazing day in nature. In the morning, we will embark on an excursion that will stay 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 trainers will share interesting facts and information with us before we go on the ride. We will enjoy a light lunch during the excursion.

Next, we will transfer to a reindeer farm where Lapland herders will share their way of life with us. We will take a sleigh ride and learn about the life of reindeer and their herders. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you can optionally enjoy some downhill skiing. In just a couple of hours, you can enjoy many runs as there are usually no queues for the lifts. Ruka typically has its slopes open from October until almost the end of May, with many of them illuminated. The little ones will find fun skiing in the Rosa & Rudolf Family Park, a children's playground located in Ruka Valley, which can be accessed by a scenic gondola from the village of Ruka. Included is a ticket per person to ride the cable car at the ski resort and admire and photograph the views from the top. Dinner at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 4. Ruka Snowmobile Safari and Meeting Santa Claus.

Buffet breakfast. Today, we will embark on one of the most exciting excursions of the trip: a snowmobile safari. After receiving helmets and gloves, and getting instructions from our guides, we will set off on our snowmobile adventure. The adults will drive the snowmobiles (2 people per snowmobile), while the children will ride in a sleigh pulled by the guide's snowmobile. As we ride through snowy forests and across frozen lakes, we will experience the thrill of these powerful machines. We will enjoy a light lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, it's time for the moment all the children have been eagerly waiting for. We will travel to the village of Vuotunki, where Santa Claus' house is located, right next to a large frozen lake. On the slopes of the lake, there are natural slides formed by the snow, where both children and adults can have fun sledding. We will enter Santa's house, where we will be greeted by an elf, Santa's helper. The elf will guide us to the living room where we will meet Santa Claus himself. We will spend a wonderful time with Santa, listening to his stories and maybe even learning a song. Mrs. Claus, who is an excellent cook, will teach us her famous Christmas cookie recipe, which we will have the chance to bake in the house's large wood-burning oven. At the end of our visit, Santa will personally give each child a gift. With the unforgettable memories of this visit, we will say goodbye to the Claus family and make our way back to our accommodation. Dinner will be served at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 5. Ruka / Kuusamo / Spain.

Buffet breakfast. Free time until the scheduled transfer. You can do some last-minute shopping in the Village or perhaps enjoy some relaxation before our departure. We can't leave Lapland without experiencing a relaxing sauna. Saunas are a significant tradition in Finland. While the Finns didn't invent them, they have the highest number of saunas per capita, with almost one sauna for every two inhabitants, and they are avid sauna enthusiasts. We will depart for Kuusamo Airport, complete the check-in procedures, and board our direct flight back to Spain. Snack onboard included. Arrival and the end of our adventure in Lapland.

Haz de las vacaciones un recuerdo inolvidable sorprendiendo a los tuyos con un viaje a Laponia. No dejes escapar la oportunidad para viajar a la Laponia finlandesa este puente de diciembre y vivir una experiencia inolvidable. Despega desde Madrid, Barcelona o Valencia y llega a Laponia sin escalas en poco más de 4 horas. Alojados en los fantásticos apartamentos Rukatonttu que están situados en un enclave privilegiado. Un completo programa con guía en castellano e ideal para viajar en familia. Te acercamos a uno de los destinos más naturales y exóticos de Europa y sin duda el más divertido para toda la familia, la Laponia Finlandesa. La mejor manera de recibir el 2023 rodeados de Papá Noel, huskies, renos, elfos... y mucha nieve.

Día 1. España / Kuusamo / Ruka.

Presentación en aeropuerto. Encuentro con personal de Catai que os ayudará con los sencillos trámites de facturación. Salida en vuelo especial directo a Kuusamo. Snack a bordo incluido. Encuentro con nuestro guía y traslado a Ruka (aprox. 30 min). Llegada. A su llegada a Ruka recogeremos los equipos térmicos que podremos usar durante toda la estancia en Laponia. Una vez instalados degustaremos una deliciosa cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento.

Día 2. Ruka. Pesca en el hielo y raquetas de nieve.

Desayuno buffet. Comenzaremos nuestra aventura en Laponia con una excursión de pesca en el Lago helado. La experiencia empieza con la llegada a un lago helado donde un pescador nos enseñará como pescar en el hielo, cada participante tendrá tiempo para probar suerte con la caña a través del hielo. Primero cada uno tendrá que realizar su propio agujero en el hielo y a continuación intentar pescar. En este lago podremos encontrar percas, lucios y arenques de lago. Realizaremos una divertida actividad, que gusta tanto a mayores como a pequeños; un paseo en raquetas de nieve por el nevado bosque lapón. Almuerzo ligero durante la excursión. Por la tarde tiempo libre que podéis aprovechar para realizar algunas bajadas de esquí o realizar una actividad opcional. Cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento

Excursión opcional: Karting y mini motos de nieve Traslado al circuito de karting, donde disfrutaremos de una experiencia totalmente nueva; conducir karts especiales para desplazarse sobre la nieve o hielo. Conducir los karts es muy fácil y esta actividad la pueden realizar todas las personas (adultos o niños) con una altura mínima de 150 cm (necesaria para llegar a los pedales de acelerador y freno). Los niños que no puedan conducir los karts podrán dar un paseo en un kart especial con asiento de pasajero conducido por el guía y conducir una mini-motonieve, una experiencia que sin duda no olvidareis. Precios válidos para reservas hechas hasta 30 días antes de la salida sujetos a disponibilidad de plazas. Se requiere un mínimo de 10 personas para realizar la excursión. Precio adulto: $90 / Precio niños (5-11 años): $60.

Día 3. Ruka Safari de animales árticos: Huskies y renos.

Desayuno buffet. Nos preparamos para pasar otro día increíble en la naturaleza. Por la mañana realizaremos una excursión que perdurará en nuestra memoria durante mucho tiempo, ya que podremos conducir, como auténticos mushers un trineo tirado por un equipo de perros huskies. Los huskies bien entrenados pueden tirar de hasta siete veces su propio peso. Esto y muchas más curiosidades nos las explicarán sus preparadores antes de realizar el paseo. Degustaremos un almuerzo ligero durante la excursión.

A continuación, traslado a una granja de renos donde sus criadores lapones nos hablarán donde su modo de vida. Realizaremos un paseo en trineo y aprenderemos sobre la vida de los renos y sus pastores. Resto de la tarde libre que podéis aprovechar para realizar, opcionalmente, algunas bajadas de esquí. En tan sólo un par de horas podréis disfrutar de muchas bajadas ya que no suele haber colas en los remontes. Ruka suele tener sus pistas abiertas desde octubre hasta casi finales de mayo y la mayoría iluminadas. Los más pequeños encontraran diversión esquiando en el parque infantil Rosa & Rudolf Family Park situado en Ruka Valley al que se puede acceder con una góndola escénica desde el pueblo de Ruka. Está incluido un ticket por persona para subir al telecabina de la estación de esquí y poder admirar y fotografiar las vistas desde la cima. Cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento.

Día 4. Ruka Safari en moto de nieve y encuentro con Santa Claus.

Desayuno buffet. En el día de hoy realizaremos una de las excursiones más espectaculares del viaje, un safari en moto de nieve. Para ello, nos proveerán de cascos y guantes y tras las instrucciones de los guías, iniciaremos nuestro paseo en moto de nieve. Los adultos conduciremos las motos (2 personas por moto) y los niños viajan en un trineo que arrastra la moto de nieve del guía. Durante el trayecto podremos sentir la potencia de estas máquinas y disfrutar de los bosques nevados y lagos helados. Almuerzo ligero durante la excursión. Por la tarde llegará el momento que todos los niños estaban esperando. Nos trasladaremos al pueblo de Vuotunki donde se encuentra la casa de Santa Claus, al lado de un gran lago helado. En las laderas del lago, al caer la nieve, se forman grandes toboganes naturales en los que los niños, y no tan niños podrán disfrutar tirándose en trineos. Ha llegado el momento de entrar en la casa donde Santa nos estará esperando. Al entrar, nos recibe un elfo, ayudante de Santa Claus, y nos conduce hasta el salón en el que conoceremos al mismísimo Santa. Con él pasaremos un buen rato, nos contará historias y nos enseñará alguna canción. La Sra. Claus es una experta cocinera y hoy nos enseñará su famosa receta de galletas navideñas, que una vez hechas, podremos hornear en el gran horno de leña de la casa. Finalizada la visita, Santa entregará personalmente un regalo a cada niño. Con el recuerdo imborrable de esta visita nos despediremos de la familia Claus y emprenderemos el regreso a nuestro alojamiento. Cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento.

Día 5. Ruka / Kuusamo / España.

Desayuno buffet. Tiempo libre hasta la hora indicada para el traslado. Pueden realizar las últimas compras en el Village o quizás disfrutar de un rato de relax antes del regreso. No nos podemos ir de Laponia sin practicar una relajante sauna. La sauna en Finlandia es toda una tradición. Aunque los fineses no la inventaron sí que son el país con mayor cantidad de saunas por habitante; casi una sauna por cada 2 habitantes y los que la practican con mayor asiduidad. Salida hacia el aeropuerto de Kuusamo. Trámites de facturación y salida en vuelo directo con destino España. Snack a bordo incluido. Llegada y fin de nuestra aventura en Laponia.

Rukatonttu Apartments

Rukatonttu Apartments is a complex of semi-detached apartments, located in a beautiful setting next to lake Talvijarvi. The rooms have incredible views of Ruka and an excellent location near the entrances of the Ruka alpine ski resort and a little over a mile away from the village center. You can walk to the ski lifts and the Ski-bus that runs through the area regularly. The complex has a restaurant where breakfast and dinner will be served.

  • Rukatonttu 43: capacity for 4 people, one room with a double room and a double sofa-bed in the living room. They have heating, private sauna, a fireplace, TV, free WiFi, balcony/terrace, clothes-drying cabinet, equipped kitchen, 2 WC and shower.
  • Rukatonttu 51: capacity for 6 people, two-bedroom apartment, with 2 double beds and a double sofa-bed in the living room.  They have heating, private sauna, a fireplace, TV, free WiFi, balcony/terrace, clothes-drying cabinet, equipped kitchen, 2 WC and shower. Ask us for an estimate without the commitment.

Trip to Lapland from December 02 to 06, 2023 from Madrid and Barcelona
Price per person from $2690

Quote prices depending on family and accommodation

Conditions of Cancelation
until August 31, free of charge
from September 1 to September 30, 15%
from October 1 to October 31, 25%
from November 1 to 22 days before, 50%
from 21 days before, 100%

 

Contact us for more information
This grand trip includes.
Direct flight Madrid/Barcelona-Kuusamo
Guides at destination
All transfers
Thermal suit throughout the stay
4 nights Rukatonttu apartments
Full board except lunch on the last day
Meeting with Santa Claus
Reindeer sleigh ride
Snowmobile Safari
Husky sleigh excursion
Ice fishing
Snowshow safari
A gift from Santa Claus for each child aged 11 and under.
 A pass to go up and down to the top of the ski resort by gondola lift
Complete online documentation
Airport taxes
SCIL® Experience
Flight schedule Madrid - Departure Dec 2
12/02/2023 Madrid 09:00 Kuusamo 14:45
12/06/2023 Kuusamo 15:35 Madrid 19:25
Flight schedule Barcelona - Departure Dec 2
12/02/2023 Barcelona 09:00 Kuusamo 14:35
12/06/2023 Kuusamo 15:40 Barcelona 19:15
Flight schedule Valencia - Departure Dec 6
12/06/2023 Valencia 09:00 Kuusamo 14:55
12/10/2023 Kuusamo 15:00 Valencia 18:55
Optional excursions
Optional karting and mini-snowmobile excursion: adults $90 and children: $60
You'll be interested to know
Full board (including a jug of water), except for lunch on the last day as specified in the itinerary: buffet breakfasts, light lunches during excursions, and dinners at the resort.
Daily cleaning and change of sheets and towels (not included in the price)
The prices of optional activities are valid for reservations made up to 30 days before departure subject to availability of places.
The order (but not the content) of the excursions may vary from this itinerary.
The prices for snowmobile and sled excursions are based on two people sharing the vehicle.
The minimum age for driving snowmobiles is 18 years old. Children below this age, depending on their weight and height, will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile.
It is mandatory to have a valid European driver's license for cars in order to drive the snowmobiles and to carry it during the excursion.
All snowmobiles have comprehensive insurance with a deductible of €1000, for which each participant is responsible in case of an accident.
Due to weather conditions (such as snow or accumulated ice) and for safety reasons, excursions may experience changes in itinerary, duration, or even cancellations without prior notice.
The organizer does not guarantee the weather conditions, snow, or accumulated ice necessary to carry out the offered excursions or safaris. In the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the realization of an excursion, and it must be canceled, an alternative activity will be offered or the amount will be refunded upon return; either in full if the activity is canceled or partially if the conditions do not allow for its complete realization.
Smoking in accommodations where it is not permitted may result in high fines, which can amount up to €4500 per person.
The client is responsible for the cabin keys, and in case of loss, compensation will be requested.

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