Riisitunturi National Park Autumn Hiking: Private Guided Tour

Your guide chooses the route based on what suits you that day.

A private guided hike through Riisitunturi National Park in Finland, tailored to your pace and interests, with a local guide who adjusts the walking speed and route to match your group. The tour includes a campfire break with freshly made nettle pancakes and wild berry juice, plus hotel pickup from Ruka-Kuusamo. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the experience suits all fitness levels.

The experience

Five and a half hours on the trail means you move through old-growth spruce forest at whatever pace keeps your group comfortable, stopping as long as you want for photos or just to stand still. The hike climbs gradually from the Riisitunturi parking area, and as the trees thin, you reach panoramic fell tops: in autumn they glow with colour across the landscape, with lakes and forests spreading below. Your local Finnish guide shares stories about Arctic nature, wildlife, and local traditions as you walk, and the route itself shifts depending on conditions and what your group wants to see that day.

The campfire break happens partway through, with nettle pancakes made fresh over the fire and wild berry juice. It is the kind of pause that lets the day settle instead of rushing through it. The guide speaks English or Finnish, and pickup is included from your hotel in Ruka-Kuusamo.

What’s included

• Guided hike with a local English or Finnish-speaking guide.
• campfire break with freshly made nettle pancakes and wild berry juice.
• hotel pickup from Ruka-Kuusamo.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Finnish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MyTrail

Is this one for you?The hike takes five and a half hours with a gradual climb and plenty of stops, so it suits anyone who wants to move at a relaxed pace and spend time taking in the scenery rather than rushing through it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Finnish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How steep is the climb to the fell tops?

The trail climbs gradually from the parking area, and the hike suits all fitness levels. Your guide adjusts the walking speed to match your group, so the pace is yours to set.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the hike?

Your guide chooses the route based on conditions that day and what works for your group. The flexibility of a private tour means the walk can be adjusted or shortened if needed.

Do I need to bring my own food and water?

Nettle pancakes and wild berry juice are provided at the campfire break. Bring water and any snacks you prefer for the rest of the hike.

What is included in the tour price?

The guide, the campfire break with nettle pancakes and wild berry juice, and hotel pickup from Ruka-Kuusamo are all included.