Things to do in Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

Bear watching in the wilderness Bear-Kuusamo Ltd is the northest bear watching place in Finland. It means that we have light throughout the summer. Bear-Kuusamo lies in eastern Kuusamo near the Russian border. Our huts are new buildings, where you will get a chance to take photographs. The huts are located at half an hour's driving distance from Kuusamo town centre, Kuusamo Airport and Ruka Holiday Resort. We have a large hide, where are beds for 8 persons, a cooking possibility and a dry toilet. Bear watching season between May and September

Slow adventures, hiking, snowshoeing, forest yoga in arctic nature provided by nature loving local guides.

Adventure Apes is a full-service adventure company with a base Southern Finland (Orivesi) and Northern Finland near Lapland (Kuusamo). We specialise in authentic travel experiences that connect you with the local community, nature and each other. We offer multi-day wilderness excursions, cultural immersion experiences, Finland’s favourite seasonal sports, city tours and more.

Polar nights and blue moments of the midwinter, late winters sun and shining snow, ice and the northern lights; this is the frame where the unforgettable arctic adventure is just one contact away. Journey goes through the snowy forests and icy lakes together with fast snowmobiles, friendly husky dogs or calm reindeer. When it’s time to quiet down, we’ll admire the sceneries and enjoy the quietness at snowshoe- and ice fishing trip.Nightless night and autumn colors Summer light, keennes and colors of spring and autumn reminds of the circulation of life. Diversity of the nature of Kuusamo and rapidly changing seasons leads us into the summer adventures. Blazing white water rafting, mind calming hikings and fishing trips give everybody that something which makes Kuusamo and Ruka Safaris so special.Ruka Safaris have weekly program for Summer and for Winter and we offer programs for groups too. We will take you to unforgettable adventures!

White water rafting for whole family in beautiful Oulanka national park.

We offer a quality accommodation in fully equipped traditional Finnish log houses. The cottages are located near Kuusamo. Kuusamo’s nature offers variety of activities around the year, e.g. canoeing, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, reindeer and husky safaris etc. We are offering guided trekking and wilderness activities, fishing and hunting tours. Photographing awesome nature of Kuusamo.