Finland Family Winter Adventure – 8 Days
Huskies, reindeer, skiing and snow games for families with children aged nine and over.
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
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A snowshoe walk (Day 2)
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Dogsledding in Riisitunturi (Day 3)
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A cross-country ski lesson (Day 4)
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A reindeer sleigh ride (Day 5)
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Snow games (Day 6)
Your route
5 stops from Basecamp Oulanka to Basecamp Oulanka
- Basecamp Oulanka Days 1–7
- Riisitunturi National Park Day 3
- Ruka Day 5
- Jyrävä Waterfall Day 7
- 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
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Oulanka, Finland to Oulanka, Finland
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Day 1 · Basecamp Oulanka Oulanka
Welcome to the snow.
- Hotel
- Basecamp Oulanka
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Oulanka National Park Snowshoeing
A gentle snowshoe walk.
- Hotel
- Basecamp Oulanka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Riisitunturi National Park Dogsledding
Drive your own huskies.
- Hotel
- Basecamp Oulanka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Lake Juuma Skiing
A cross-country ski lesson.
- Hotel
- Basecamp Oulanka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Reindeer farm, Ruka Reindeer
A reindeer sleigh ride.
- Hotel
- Basecamp Oulanka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Oulanka Snow games
Sledging and snow forts.
- Hotel
- Basecamp Oulanka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Oulanka Free day
Optional activities.
- Hotel
- Basecamp Oulanka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Oulanka Oulanka
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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
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
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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.
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.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary