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Day Groups in Ruka

Ruka offers versatile activities for day groups, both in summer and winter. Come for a day trip to the resort!

REQUEST FOR OFFER

Ruka village has comprehensive services and slopes have wide opening hours, which makes day trips to the resort possible. Additionally, we will customise the day program for you! Welcome for a day trip to Ruka for instance from Oulu or Rovaniemi! Send us a request of offer or contact us: RukaBooking tel. +358 10 382 5222 *, sales@ruka.fi.

SKI PASSES FOR A GROUP PRICE

We offer special-priced ski passes for groups, which is why it is convenient to hit the slopes with a bigger group. When the group consists of at least 15 people, you will ski at more affordable group prices. Group ski passes need to be ordered as a preorder: RukaBooking tel. +358 10 382 5222 *, sales@ruka.fi.

Another option is RukaPyhä advance day tickets. The requirement is to order a minimum of 30 tickets per order to receive the special prices. The tickets are valid in Ruka and Pyhä for the whole ski season. All advance-day tickets are uploaded on a disposable keycard, and the ticket activates in the first gate ski pass reader. Delivery time for advance day tickets is 3–4 business days. Companies and communities have the option for a later billing period. Unused tickets cannot be returned/traded after the season has ended. Preorders: RukaBooking tel. +358 10 382 5222 *, sales@ruka.fi.

*The cost of calling the business number is a mobile call charge when dialed from a mobile phone and a local network charge when dialed from a landline. The call cost is determined based on the caller's phone contract. When calling from abroad, the cost is determined according to the local operator's price list.

PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE WINTER

Ruka is one of the most popular ski resorts in Finland, and the season is active from October until May. Besides downhill skiing, Ruka offers many other activities throughout the year. These activities include, for instance, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and taking a scenic lift ride to the top of the fell to enjoy the beautiful wintery landscape. Ruka's ski school offers group lessons in alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. There are additionally a lot of different activities on the slopes. Night skiing is organized on Friday nights, and on other nights, you can enjoy snow racing on the slopes.

PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE SUMMER

During the summertime, Ruka and Kuusamo's gorgeous verdant nature offers many activities. Four national parks surround Ruka, and there are many hiking trails to enjoy in Oulanka National Park, Hossa National Park, Riisitunturi National Park, and Sallatunturi National Park – One of the most famous being the Karhunkierros hiking trail. Groups can, for instance, conquer the highest forested hill, Valtavaara, or enjoy racing and excitement by mountain biking or rafting down the Kitkajoki River. One of the most popular activities during the summer season is the summer sled track, and the Village-2-Valley gondola takes you on a trip across the fell. Ruka village also offers other activities. Kaltiolampi Pond is planted with salmon for fishers, or you can rent clubs and frisbees and play either minigolf or frisbee golf. 

BUS PARKING IN RUKA

Buses have parking spots in Ruka, both in the Ruka village and in Ruka valley. By Rukankyläntie, in the parking lot next to the taxi station and Ruka conference center (Hiihtostadionintie 1), are a few bus parking spots, but during high seasons, we recommend buses to drop customers in the Ruka village turning circle (Rukankyläntie and Rukatunturintie) and to park the buses i.e. on a parking lot close to Ruka ski stadium. There are additionally bigger parking spots In Vuosseli, next to Vuosselinportti rental shop (Vuosselintie 21), next to hotel RukaValley (Ahon Jussintie 1) and Saarua (Ahon Jussintie 7) there are usually parking space (however, not official ones for buses).

Oulu-Ruka Skibus

Oulu-Ruka Skibus easily transports skiers from Oulu to Ruka for a day.