In Autumn, summer ends in the north with an explosion of colour in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska’, when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland. September is also a popular time for trekking in northern Finland.
A slow adventure into northern Finland, a moment to reflect and process the surroundings.
A quiet escape to a private forest retreat. Swim in lakes, walk through the forest, and take a moment to reset from your busy life.
This five-day retreat in lapland, Finland offers quiet time away to immerse yourself in the writing process, with breathtaking views in the wilderness surrounded by forests and lakes. You’ll “immerse yourself in the wilderness and your writing.”
It’s not just for writers; it’s open to anyone who need space and quiet to focus on their inner-self journey through journaling.
Escape the city for the tranquil beauty of Finland’s slow adventure autumn peak in Ruka. A quiet escape to a private forest retreat. Swim in lakes, walk through the forest, and take a moment to reset from your busy life! Stay in an exclusive lodge, surrounded by a peaceful forest on a cliff.
Autumn leaf colour, or “ruska” to locals, is a spectacular natural phenomenon that paints northern landscapes in deep and soft tones. In addition, the retreat includes an easy-to-moderate on mornings or afternoons .
Hiking is the most loved activity for witnessing the change of season colors. The temperature is also ideal for hiking, usually around 10 degrees Celsius. River floating, River rafting, Sauna Experience are staples of the season, too. In the evenings, we search for the northern lights together as we celebrate the start of the Aurora Borealis season.
Even though many people associate the Northern Lights with cold and snowy winter scenery, the most active seasons are actually autumn and spring when the earth’s orientation towards the sun maximizes the probability of solar flares interacting with the planet’s magnetic field to generate this phenomenon.
Hotel Accommodation
All Meals
Airport Transfers, Local Transfers, Activity Transfers
Slow Daily Hiking Day trips
Arctic River Floating - Meditation
Northern Lights Hunt by car
Morning Journaling / Evening Journaling
5 day Journaling Process
ATV experience
Arctic Outdoor Dinner Campfire Experience
Airfare
Alcoholic beverages
Visa
Extra Activity: Daily Yoga and meditation, Horseriding
* Please note that extra activities or extension of the trip could also be booked as additional costs
Admire the King of the forest from a close distance safely
RIVER RAFTING
Finland's rivers provide extreme speed and offer lots of rafting challenges and fun!
SWIM IN A LAKE
Hold your best friend's hand and run to the pier and jump into the lake during the Midnight Summer sun. You will always remember that moment.
ACCOMMODATION
We provide some of the best accommodation and hidden gem there is in Finland
PADDLING
Paddling a SUP board through some calm waters might be your thing. Both the Oulujoki River and the Gulf of Bothnia provide ample opportunities for paddlers of all sports
HIKING &TREKKING
Finland has many forests, so hiking and trekking are part of the national identity and be rewarded with beautiful views as this one
BERRY PICKING
A fun outdoor activity and a way to take part in Nordic cultural tradition at the same time, it doesn’t get much better than berry and mushroom picking! After that, we learn how to make berry juice or even a berry pie!
FISHING
A relaxing way to go by the day, fishing by the pier right outside your log cabin
PHOTOGRAPHY
An exciting journey for photography lovers! We will help you with all your basic needs to capture some of the best photography out there!
NATURE
Embrace yourself in Nature
NATURE
Embrace yourself in Nature
NATURE
Embrace yourself in Nature
HIKING
Some of the best hiking landscapes
HIKING
Some of the best hiking landscapes
HIKING
Some of the best hiking landscapes
RUSKA
Ruska (Finnish) describes the colour of the autumn foliage in Lapland. It is the time when the leaves on the trees change their colour from green to a shiny yellow, glowing red or warm orange. Usually, this phenomenon starts around mid of September. The exact time might differ from year to year a bit
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