River rafting through the National park
Wicked white water for adults: The best thing you can do rubber boots on!
7 hours
Challenging
89 Arvostelua
Description
Challenge yourself in the great rapids of Ruka-Kuusamo! This tour is safe but fullfilled with excitement and joy! Tour starts from the safari center where you get the equipment for this adventure. After that we take about 20 minutes transfer to Juuma together with the guide. Before heading to the raft boats you will get the safety instructions for the rafting so you are fully prepared for this tour.
There are two choices for your tour:
Rafting Juuma - Jyrävä
Conquer the 3 biggest and best rapids in Finland (categories II-IV) and after short hike back to the car. Duration about 3 hours with transfers.
OR
Rafting Juuma - Jelestimä
After the biggest rapids there is a short walk passing the the Jyrävä waterfall where the boats will raft through without passengers. After Jyrävä, the rest of the rafting tour is relaxing though the beautiful rocky canyon of the Oulanka National Park. During this longer tour you will take a break where you can grill sausages, get a sweet bun and coffee or tea. Duration 6-7 hours including transfers.
Price Juuma – Jyrävä (3h) 90 € / person
Price Juuma – Jelestimä (6-7h) 125 €/person
Minimum age for participating is 18 years
The activities are open departures and program will be done if minimum 4 persons is joining. We will notify you at the latest by 3 p.m. the day before if the program is cancelled.
This activity is organized by Ruka Safaris / +358 44 047 7010 / rukasafaris@rukasafaris.fi
Included
Rafting gear and guide included. Also transfers from Ruka area.
Bring a change of clothing with you.
Please note
To participate to the safari you must be at least 18 years old and in reasonably good physical shape. Rapids are classified II-IV.
Duration with transfers 3 or 7 hours.