Rafting: Family Route (3h)

Rafting: Family Route

Nature-friendly rafting with seven rapids and two lake areas. Suitable for beginners and families with kids (age limit 5 years). Duration approx. 3 hours. Rapid classes I-III.

The trip begins with collecting our safety equipment at Basecamp, from where you will be transferred by road to the starting point of the rafting at Käylä on the bank of the Kitkajoki river. The total length of the river route is 14 kilometers and seven Class I-III rapids are navigated along the route. At first we practice on an easy I-class rapids, after this we progress onto a II-class Peurakoski and Saarikoski and then onto a III-class the Harjakoski, which offers its challenges from all directions.

The rapids power us along and the backwaters between them are slowly paddled by human muscles, allowing us to enjoy the tranquility of nature. In the lake areas at the beginning and end of the route we use the power of an eco-friendly electric motor or a 4-stroke outboard motor. Our day ends at the sandy beach of Basecamp.

This trip is nature-friendly and child-friendly: Even the youngest children can paddle on the calmer sections, so they don't have to sit in the middle of the boat for the whole trip.

Weekly departures June - September 2025

MON-SAT 11:00

59 €/adult, 32 €/child 5-12 years

Bookings close at 18:00 the day before. Last minute booking inquiries by phone +358 400 509 741.

NOTE! The excursion requires at least 3-4 participants. If the departure does not take place due to an insufficient number of participants, we will refund the payment in full or move your reservation to another time free of charge.


The rafting package includes high-quality equipment: helmet, floating vest, paddling suit, rubber boots, services of an authorized guide, liability insurance, nature conservation fee, VAT.

Round-trip transportation from Ruka

You can also book a car transfer from Ruka to Basecamp and back when booking your rafting trip.
Departure from Ruka (Kumpare bus stop) to Basecamp at 10:00
Departure from Basecamp to Ruka at 15:30

Price €40/adult and €20/child 5-12 years.

Private and group rates

If you wish for your group to depart outside of our scheduled departure times, the price is 400 € per raft. In addition to our guide, the rafts have space for 7 paddlers and two children sitting in the middle. Bookings by e-mail or by phone.

CHANCE TO FILM YOUR TRIP WITH GO PRO HERO ACTION CAMERA! Price 20€/group, includes: All the rapids shot by GoPro action camera, take your own microSD card with you or buy one from us.