Riisitunturi National Park - Private snowshoe tour

"Wow! This is like another planet!" said James, 12 years. This fell is a real winter wonderland. The snowy trees at the top of the peak are a unique phenomenon that looks like snowy creatures and the silent view continues for as long as you can see. We'll wander around with snowshoes, follow trails and find our way through deep snow. By the campfire, we have nettle pancakes and you'll hear stories about Riisitunturi fell and the nature around us.

When is the best time to go to Riisitunturi? It is always amazing, no matter what time of the year or day it is. The sunrise here is incredibly beautiful, in daylight, it is nice to make longer trips, the sunset is breathtaking and in the moonlight, Riisitunturi is an unforgettable fairy tale. So we will be happy to take you there at any time of the day. 

Around Christmas, in mid-winter time the sun just bounces on the horizon. The day is so short that it is already dark when we walk back using headlamps. 21st December we have something very special for you: Winter solstice when the day is as short as it gets. After that polar night is getting shorter and days get longer. On the summit, we'll see the sunrise at 10:47 and sunset at 13:21. The sun only peeks out from the horizon and blue, wintery daylight lasts only a few moments. Quite a unique experience, isn't it?  

In January the magical blue light surrounds us. Days are slowly getting longer and we get 5-8 minutes more daylight every day. Join early departures (8am) for sunrise and late departures (12) for sunset. We start our sunrise adventure early enough to see the pastel colours of the arctic sunrise. If you choose to see the sunset it is already dusk when we start heading back and the stars start to light up. When the sun is above the horizon we don't need headlamps and can admire the magical landscape in that special winter light.

In February we start to get more sunlight and in March is spring winter time. Then we have long days, sun, snow and even more snow. 

Duration is 4 hours (+ transfer from Ruka 30min/direction) length with snowshoes is 4-8 km. Your guide chooses the route and distance depending on current conditions. The route is moderately easy and suitable for everyone who is able to walk the same distance. Night tours duration: 3 hours

This is a private tour. The normal price is for 2 or more persons (adult or child). If you are travelling alone, choose the solo traveller's price. Ask for other departure times as well!