Tour overview

This 8-day winter holiday is designed for families with children aged nine and over, based at Basecamp Oulanka beside Oulanka National Park in northern Finland. A tour leader looks after the group, which numbers between six and eighteen, and families of four share a large room. You stay seven nights, with breakfast daily, five lunches and seven dinners, and a sauna and outdoor hot tub to warm up in.

After a gentle half-day snowshoe walk in the national park, your family learns to drive a team of huskies on a dogsledding tour in Riisitunturi National Park. A cross-country ski lesson on frozen Lake Juuma follows, and you visit a reindeer farm for a short sleigh ride, with a free afternoon in the resort of Ruka.

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Children can enjoy sledging, snow forts and snowmen, and there’s free time for optional snowmobile tours or more skiing before the holiday ends.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits active families who want a real Arctic winter adventure together.

Trip highlights

  • A snowshoe walk (Day 2)
  • Dogsledding in Riisitunturi (Day 3)
  • A cross-country ski lesson (Day 4)
  • A reindeer sleigh ride (Day 5)
  • Snow games (Day 6)

Your route

5 stops from Basecamp Oulanka to Basecamp Oulanka

8-day route: Basecamp Oulanka – Oulanka National Park – Riisitunturi – Ruka
  1. Basecamp Oulanka Days 1–7
  2. Riisitunturi National Park Day 3
  3. Ruka Day 5
  4. Jyrävä Waterfall Day 7
  5. Basecamp Oulanka Day 8

Why choose this tour

An Arctic adventure designed for families. Most meals included, with a sauna and hot tub.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 9 and over
  • Snow lovers
  • Active families
  • First-time visitors to Lapland
Children with sleds on a snowy day

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Oulanka, Finland to Oulanka, Finland

  1. Day 1 · Basecamp Oulanka Oulanka

    Welcome to the snow.

    Hotel
    Basecamp Oulanka
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Oulanka National Park Snowshoeing

    A gentle snowshoe walk.

    Hotel
    Basecamp Oulanka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Riisitunturi National Park Dogsledding

    Drive your own huskies.

    Hotel
    Basecamp Oulanka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Lake Juuma Skiing

    A cross-country ski lesson.

    Hotel
    Basecamp Oulanka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Reindeer farm, Ruka Reindeer

    A reindeer sleigh ride.

    Hotel
    Basecamp Oulanka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Oulanka Snow games

    Sledging and snow forts.

    Hotel
    Basecamp Oulanka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Oulanka Free day

    Optional activities.

    Hotel
    Basecamp Oulanka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Oulanka Oulanka

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Huskies in a snowy forest in Finland

Where you stay

  • Oulanka (7 nights) Basecamp Oulanka

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights at Basecamp Oulanka
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Group arrival and departure transfers
  • Snowshoe walk and ski lesson
  • Dogsledding tour and reindeer sleigh ride
  • Children’s snow games
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 1 lunch
  • Optional activities such as snowmobiling
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Northern Lights over a snowy forest

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You have children under 9
  • You dislike the cold
  • You want a city break
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 2–4 and 6–7 · Dinner: Days 1–7
Cross-country skiing through a snowy forest

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,160 per person, twin share, tour only. 11 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £2,531 (single supplement from £372).

Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 9 and over.

Is winter clothing provided?

Yes, specialist Arctic clothing is included.

Do I need a visa?

UK citizens don’t need a visa for Finland for short stays.

How are families roomed?

Families of four share a large room.

Will we see the Northern Lights?

There’s a chance on clear nights, but sightings can’t be guaranteed.

How many people travel together?

Between six and eighteen travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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