Midnight Sun Workshop Pre Tour for travel trade professionals. This trip invites you to experience a wellness weekend under the midnight sun.  Immerse yourself in the beauty of the region's national parks and crystal-clear waters. This weekend is all about wellness for your body and soul, including delicious wild food and other local traditions. We will enjoy our lakes and rivers in more ways than one, so we hope you feel comfortable both in and on the water.

The coordinates of nature lead you to Ruka-Kuusamo, every visit to Ruka-Kuusamo is the beginning of a new adventure. Explore the Ruka-Kuusamo region and its nature where unique experiences come to life in the rhythm of the changing seasons. Winter has its own magic and the summer offer you a large variety of majestic sceneries. Europe’s last wilderness, national parks, carbon neutral skiing resort and the cleanest air in the world combined with sauna, local wild food and services in high standard are the recipe for a successful trip! 

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Please note!

When you check-in your luggage will be checked-in automatically to Kuusamo. Have an overnight bag as a hand luggage or tell at check-in that you need your luggage in Helsinki.

Arrivals in Helsinki in the afternoon

Short walk to Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
The hotel is located right next to the airport. You can access the hotel via an indoor walkway. 

Check-in to Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

17.15 Site inspection
Meet your Strawberry host Anton Martikainen who will also join you for dinner.

18.00 Dinner at Brasserie NÒR

Overnight

Breakfast and check-out

07.50 AY489 from Helsinki to Kuusamo

09:30 Arrival in Kuusamo 
Meet your hosts Mrs Eevakaisa Mölsä and Mrs Tessa Suopanki. 

10:00 Transfer to Palosaari reindeerfarm 
Palosaari reindeerfarm is a traditional, local reindeerfarm and Satu Palosaari is the sixth generation in her family to keep reindeer and lives on the farm.  

10:30 Visit to reindeerfarm and company presentation 

11:30 Transfer to Iisakki Village 

11:50 Ruka-Kuusamo Area presentation 

Walking Tour of Iisakki Village including lunch by the open fire 

Ruka Safaris company presentation and Iisakki village presentation 
Ruka Safaris is a dmc company that arranges all the needed services for groups arriving to Ruka – Kuusamo area. The company has been established in 1988. 

14:20 Transfer to Rukan Salonki 

14:35 Site inspection in Rukan Salonki 

15:15 Transfer to Ruka Village 

15:30 SKI INN accommodation site inspection 
Head to the slopes and services, walking or skiing. All apartments and cottages have easy access to the ski area, trails, and the services of Ruka Village.

16:15 Summer sled track 
Ruka summer sled track is a speedy and exciting way to get to know Ruka in the summer. Take the VillageExpress chairlift up to the fell and enjoy the ride down. Of course, you can also take the chair lift both ways, up and down, and admire the fantastic view. The summer sled track is one kilometer long and made of steel. You come down the track on a specially made sled. 

17:15 Transfer to Basecamp Oulanka 

17:40 Check-in to Basecamp Oulanka 

Basecamp Oulanka site inspection  
Basecamp Oulanka is a lovely complex of wooden buildings providing comfortable and cosy accommodation in a stunning location overlooking Lake Juuma and backing onto Oulanka National Park, situated in a remote, wonderful, unspoiled wilderness. Here you can explore the wild Finnish nature at its best, all year round. Stay in magical surroundings enjoying a wide range of activities. We are internationally renowned for our environmental and sustainability practices.

Ruka Adventures DMC company presentation 
Looking for your summer adventure in Ruka-Kuusamo? We are here to help you! Lapish summer is unique – the midnight sun, outstanding nature, silence, privacy, fresh air, and crystal clear water – the perfect environment to escape from the hustle and bustle. Explore nature in a peaceful hiking trip, have a moment of rest next to a reindeer, or catch some adrenaline during a rafting trip!

Lakeside sauna experience in Basecamp Oulanka 

20:00 Dinner in Basecamp Oulanka 

21:30 Optional: Evening walk to Myllykoski to admire beautiful sceneries of Oulanka National park and Small bears Trail

9:00 Breakfast at Basecamp Oulanka 
Check-out from accommodation.

10:00 Oulangan Taika company presentation 
Oulangan taika is specialized especially for different kind of hiking programs in surrounding nature. The mission is to make the most enchanting nature wonders available for all people. The aim is to offer an easy and safe way to experience the beautiful nature.  

Canoeing in Oulanka National Park 

14:30 Transfer to Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari

15:30 Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari company presentation 
Located in the village of Vuotunki, half an hour away from Ruka and Kuusamo, you can find the historic country estate of Pohjola. The first stories from Pohjola date back to 1686 when our ancestors settled in Vuotunki amongst the first pilgrims who arrived to the village. Nowadays owned by the 11th generation of the family, Pohjola is offering unforgettable and authentic Finnish experiences for its visitors. 

SaunaTour experience at Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari 

Wild Food dinner at Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari 

19:30 Transfer to House of Northern Senses 

19:50 Check-in at House of Northern Senses 
The House of Northern Senses is a beautiful 6-hectare lakeside villa & hotel by a national forest in Virkkula, an idyllic small village near the famous Ruka Village and Kuusamo town. The manor has been renovated in 2021-2022. This is a perfect place for a private holiday, family celebration or a corporate event. Premium accommodation for up to 22 people in the cozy manor with a sauna, pool area and two lakeside saunas. 

21:00 Optional: Easy hike at Konttainen under the midnight sun, incl. transfers (back at approx. 22.20)

08:00 Breakfast at House of Northern Senses 

09:00 Virkkula Village Walk 

10:00 Speed dating with local entrepreneurs 

12:30 Lunch at House of Northern Senses 
Check out 

14:00 Transfer to Rovaniemi by bus

17.00 Arrival in Rovaniemi at igloo accommodation

Check-in

19.30 Dinner at igloo village

Overnight

Breakfast

9.15-9.30 Check-out and gathering together at hotel lobby 
Rovaniemi Minitour groups will be revealed and everyone joins his/her tour.

10.00-14.00 Experience Rovaniemi in Summer 
Lunch included.

14.30 Arrival and check-in to the hotels

17:00–20:00 Get-together evening event at Korundi House of Culture for both suppliers and buyers hosted by Visit Finland, Finnair and Visit Rovaniemi. Short walk to Korundi from the hotels. 

Short walk back to the hotels

Breakfast at the hotel

Workshop at Lappia Hall 
Short walk from the hotels to Lappia Hall.

09:30-10:00 Morning coffee 

10:00-12:30 Workshop meetings 

12:30-13:30 Buffet lunch 

13:30-17:00 Workshop meetings 
Short walk back to the hotels.

19:30 Dinner à la Lapland at Valdemari (Dress code: Marimekko T-shirt) 
Short walk from the hotels to Valdemari.

21:00 Party Like a Finn – midsummer celebration 

01:30 – Good nightless night! 
Short walk back to the hotels.

Breakfast

Free time

Check-out

12.30 Transfer to Rovaniemi airport

14.15 AY 534 from Rovaniemi to Helsinki

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