5-Hour River Rafting Adventure in Oulanka National Park


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  • 5-Hour River Rafting Adventure in Oulanka National Park

Ruka, Finland

Trip Type:   White Water Rafting & Float Tr
Duration:  5 hours
This adventurous 5-hour adventure on the river Kitka and its rapids takes you through Oulanka National Park where you get to feel and observe the power of water. 

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This adventurous 5-hour adventure on the river Kitka and its rapids takes you through Oulanka National Park where you get to feel and observe the power of water. 
You meet your guide at 3pm near the village of Juuma (approx. 46 km or 28 miles north from Kuusamo in North-East Finland), where you receive all the equipment needed including a rain coat and pants, rubber boots, helmet and a life vest.

The route follows the river Kitka from Juuma to Oulanka. In the scenic Oulanka National Park you experience beautiful natural surroundings and the biggest rapids in Kuusamo. You will pass the biggest one, Jyrävä, on foot.

White water classifications on this route vary between I-IV, 1-4; the existing classification ranges from I to V, 1-5. Jyrävä rapids are classified as V and will be passed on foot. The walking part is short but the terrain consists of both uphill and downhill. The equipment such as the paddles will be carried by the guests and guides and the raft will pass Jyrävä rapid on its own. 

The tour finished back at at Juuma Village.




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