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!

Approximate price per family:
4925 $

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.

El hotel Scandic Rukahovi está situado en Ruka Village Ski Resort, una de las mayores estaciones de esquí alpino de Finlandia, justo en el borde de la imaginaria línea del Círculo polar Ártico y al lado de la frontera con Rusia. Un lugar perfecto para explorar en moto de nieve, realizar paseos en trineos de huskies o renos, conocer a Santa Claus en su casa del bosque…o simplemente disfrutar de la naturaleza. Quizás podáis ver una impresionante aurora boreal. Bienvenidos a Laponia ¡Te esperamos!

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 hotel. Alojamiento.

Día 2 Ruka. Pesca en hielo y raquetas de nieve

Desayuno buffet en el hotel. 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.

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 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. Cena en el restaurante del hotel. Alojamiento.

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

Desayuno buffet en el hotel. 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 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. Cena en el restaurante del hotel. Alojamiento.

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

Desayuno buffet en el hotel. 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 hotel. 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.

Scandic Rukahovi

This hotel, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, is located a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, a 1-minute walk from casual bars and restaurants, and 18 minutes from the Rukatunturi ski resort, which offers cross-country skiing and fishing or rafting in the summer. The rooms are functional and feature wooden floors, Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom. Family rooms include a sofa bed. Superior rooms come with a coffee maker, tea kettle, and balcony with panoramic views. Suites have a seating area with a sofa, minibar, and terrace. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast and has a restaurant, lobby bar, karaoke, and nightclub.

Departures on December 10 and 14, 2023 from Madrid
Family Price
1 adult + 1 child $4925
1 adult + 2 children $6765
2 adults $5295
2 adults + 1 child $7135
2 adults + 2 children $8955
2 adults + 3 children $10885
3 adults + 2 children $11250
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%
cancelation from 21 days before, 100%
Contact us for more information
This grand experience includes
Special direct flight from Madrid to Kuusamo (round trip)
English and Spanish-speaking escort guide at destination
All transfers
Thermal suit for the entire stay (boots and thermal overalls)
Helmet and gloves for the snowmobile excursion
4 nights accommodation at the Scandic Rukahovi hotel
Full board (with jug of water included), except lunch on the last day
Buffet breakfasts, light lunches during excursions and dinners at the hotel
All activities, excursions and safaris according to the program
Reindeer sleigh ride
Snowshoe safari
Husky sleigh ride
Ice fishing
Snowshoe safari
Meeting with Santa Claus
Gift for children
Complete travel documentation
Travel assistance insurance
Airport taxes
SCIL® experience
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Intermediate cleaning in the apartments: (not included in the price).
The prices of optional activities are valid for bookings made up to 30 days before departure, subject to availability.
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 to drive snowmobiles is 18 years old. Children below that 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 car driving license in order to drive the snowmobiles and to carry it with you during the excursion.
Children are considered to be between 0 and 11 years old
Flight schedule departure December 10
12/10/2023 Madrid 09:00 Kuusamo 14:45
12/14/2023 Kuusamo 15:35 Madrid 19:25
Flight schedule departure December 14
12/14/2023 Madrid 09:00 Kuusamo 14:45
12/18/2023 Kuusamo 15:35 Madrid 19:25

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