Finland’s Summer Wilderness Ruka-Kuusamo – Tips For Travellers Podcast #243

White Water Rafting Oulanka National Park Finland with Ruka Safaris Photo:Adrienne Pitts http://www.adriennepitts.com

Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com, as I take you to “Europe’s Last Great Wilderness” which is the Ruka-Kuusamo region in the northern part of Finland close to the Russia border. In the show I talk about 10 surprising things I learnt and share my nine top Tips For Travellers for visitors going there in summer – which is the quiet season (winter being the peak time).

1. Russian border.
2. Snow season.
3. Midnight sun.
4. One million visitors and 40,000 beds.
5. Northern Lights.
6. Bears.
7. Reindeers.
8. Huskies.
9. Saunas.
10. Wild Food Movement.

In the show I cover the following ten must-see sights and attractions:

1. Bear Watching with Karhu-Kuusamo.
2. Husky hiking in Oulanka National Park.
3. Canoeing on River Oulankajoki.
4. White Water Rafting on River Kitkajoki.
5. Horse riding at Nurminiemi Stables.
6. Sauna Tour.
7. Mountain Bike Safari.
8. Wild Food Movement Restaurants.
9. Family-owned places to stay.

Resources:

• Visit Finland Site
• Tips For Travellers Finland Page (To see the videos)
• Bear Watching
• Husky Tours and Activities
• Outdoor Passion Finland (canoeing)
• Pyhapiilo Sauna
• Wild Water Rafting (Ruka Safaris)
• Nurminiemenra Stables
• Iso-Syote Hotel and Safari (Mountain Biking)
• Isokenkaisten Klubi

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