The 8 Riisitunturi Hikes from Kuusamo That Are Worth the Money

1.Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 313 reviews · 9 hours · from $223Our pick

Travel two hours from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a 4-kilometre winter hike among snow-loaded spruce trees. Your English-speaking guide, such as Atanas, Lola, or Eneko, sets the pace, explains Arctic nature, takes photos, and prepares hot drinks and a Finnish campfire snack. Groups are limited to eight.

“This hiking experience was absolutely worth it! Our guide was incredibly energetic and enthusiastic, leading us through stunning natural landscapes while patiently teaching us how to identify different types of trees and recognize animal tracks. It was not just a physical adventure but also an enriching learning experience and a chance to connect with nature. The entire journey was filled with surprises and joy—definitely the happiest day of my trip! 🌿🏕️✨”

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2.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $222Top rated

Spend eight hours exploring Riisitunturi National Park from Rovaniemi with a small group of up to eight. Guide-photographers such as Valeriia lead the 5-kilometre hike, help with photos, and serve lunch beside a campfire. Expect a long van ride, snowy scenery, and edited images afterward, but no raw photo files.

“Insane!!! Everyone needs to go here!!!!!!!! Most magical place I’ve ever travelled on earth!!!!!!!!!!”

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3.Riisitunturi National Park with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 9 hours · from $159Best value

Travel from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park with a guide such as Ville, Sanni, or Soizic. Hike about 4 kilometers through snow-laden forests and high fells, pause for photographs, then enjoy sausages, Lappish sandwiches, hot drinks, and snacks by a campfire. Your guide sends 10 to 15 edited photos afterward.

“The place is amazing, truly breathtaking… Our tour guide was Joizic, who was very nice and she took beautiful photos of us!🤩”

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4.Riisitunturi wilderness adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park with a private photography guide. You’ll receive photo advice, warm clothing, boots, lunch, hot drinks, snacks, transport, and edited photos after the trip. Guide Juho has earned special praise for his warm, informative approach.

“It was a very nice experience. The coaches were professional and the view was stunning. The only thing is due to the short period of daylight, we have to rush the time a little bit. So we didn't have extra time to stay on the top of the mountain.”

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5.Arctic Adventure through Magical Frozen Forests of Riisitunturi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $228

Travel two hours from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a 4-kilometre winter hike among snow-loaded spruce trees. Your guide leads you to the best viewpoints, watches for wildlife, and serves a Finnish campfire snack. The small group has no more than eight people, with winter clothing and boots supplied.

“Fantastische dag beleefd in een van de mooiste winterlandschappen die we ooit zagen. Dank aan onze supertoffe gids Adrien voor de mooie wandeling, leuke gesprekken en lekkere chocolade! Een echte aanrader deze trip!”

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6.Ruka: Riisitunturi National Park with lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $170

Join Alfredo and Tuulia for a six-hour small-group trip from Ruka or Kuusamo to Riisitunturi National Park. You will walk with two guides, learn about Finnish nature and customs, pause for mindfulness, and enjoy a sandwich and chocolate. English, Finnish, and Italian are spoken.

“Tuulia and Alfredo are very friendly and know the Riisitunturi park well. They showed us around with lots of comments! I highly recommend!”

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7.Riisitunturi Full-Day Wilderness Adventure & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $336

Spend about eight hours exploring Riisitunturi National Park from Rovaniemi, where snow-loaded tykky trees, frozen lakes, forest trails, and Arctic viewpoints create a strong setting for photography. A guide such as Robin leads the day, with a cozy BBQ included. Pickup is offered, and the group is limited to eight people.

“we loved this arctic wilderness experience in the marvellous winterwonderland with our tour guide Robin.”

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8.From Ruka: Snowshoeing in Riisitunturi National park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $174

Join a guide from Ruka Safaris for a six-hour snowshoe outing in Riisitunturi National Park. You’ll cross snowy forest, climb to wide views over the wilderness and Kitkajärvi, and stop for coffee by a fire. Gear, winter clothing, snacks, and English or Finnish guiding are included. The route covers 3 to 6 kilometers.

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