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Basecamp Oulanka in Ruka provides accommodations with a garden, a bar, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use the sauna and hot tub, or enjoy garden views. At the vacation home, all units come with a desk. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms have a balcony. At the vacation home, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruit are available each morning. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Sightseeing tours are available in the neighborhood. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, a private beach area and ski storage space, are also available on-site. Riisitunturi National Park is 30 miles from the vacation home. Kuusamo Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Ruka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Silvia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I liked the location, the quietness, the people working there
  • Olga
    Germany Germany
    It was a great pleasure to stay here in the middle of Bear's trail. The room was cosy and warm, breakfasts and dinners were super delicious, 10/10!
  • Yunxi
    China China
    The location is very good. The rafting project can be booked directly with the merchant. Sauna is very helpful for traveling! All the staff are so friendly! The cabin camp is beautiful!
  • Georgios
    Greece Greece
    Nice stay inside the Park in the nature. Great great food.
  • Petri
    Finland Finland
    The location was good, close to Karhunkierros. You could swim at a nice beach whenever you wanted. In the evening, there was a private sauna shift. Breakfast was good also.
  • Maarten
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The room was nice and had all we needed. Breakfast good and the dinner was especially delicious. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it. The location was good, but especially if you want to explore that specific area,...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The guides were excellent, accommodation very comfortable, food very good, staff very helpful, equipment excellent.
  • Abdul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very cozy resort in a secluded area. Very very exceptional hospitality by the staffs in the resort. Our booking was about 3 o’clock in the noon but we arrived 10 o’clock in the morning and asked for breakfast since we are vey hungry they very...
  • Geneviève
    Belgium Belgium
    Splendid location in the middle of the forest, close to the Russian border. All in wood: kind restaurant place and nice rooms. An ideal place to start the tral "Pieni Karhunkierros. The buffet was good: the eveningbuffet and breakfastbuffet.
  • Martina
    Finland Finland
    Fantastic location with the Small Bear's Trail just around the corner. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner very tasty with a good selection of fresh vegetables. The room was clean and spacious for one person. I enjoyed the...

Hosted by Basecamp team

8.8
8.8
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Basecamp team
Basecamp Oulanka is a lovely complex of wooden buildings providing comfortable and cosy accommodation in a stunning location overlooking the Juuma lake and backing onto Oulanka National Park, situated in a remote, wonderful, unspoiled wilderness. Our inbound tour operator, outdoor activities, wilderness hotel, destination management company and membership of The Long Run network are all focused on being nature-friendly and sustainable. Trip Advisor has been awarded us with greenleaders GOLD certificate.
We are all nature lovers! We love to spend time outdoors. Our passions are hiking, rafting, berry picking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing and climbing - nature has lot to offer! We explore the wilderness in all seasons, every time you learn something new!
Our neighbourhood is called Oulanka National Park. Old Siberian taiga forests, crystal clear waters of river Kitkajoki, roaring rapids, beautiful waterfalls and endless wilderness is known as our backyard. Sometimes a Siberian jay, black grouse, snow weasel or a reindeer is passing by our yard. Our neighborhood offers experiences whole year round!
Languages spoken: English,Finnish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Basecamp Oulanka

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Skiing
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Desk

    Room Amenities

    • Hypoallergenic
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance

    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Sun deck
    • Private beach area
    • BBQ facilities
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Common Areas

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Spa

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna

    Food & Drink

    • Wine/Champagne
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet meals (on request)
    • Snack bar
    • Packed lunches
    • Bar

    Activities

    • Beach
    • Ski rental on site
    • Ski school
      Additional charge
    • Ski storage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Skiing
    • Fishing

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Transportation

    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Private check-in/out
    • Tour desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Business Facilities

    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Finnish

    House rules
    Basecamp Oulanka takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 35 per child, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardDebit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Basecamp Oulanka of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Basecamp Oulanka

    • Basecamp Oulanka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Bicycle rental
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
    • Yes, Basecamp Oulanka is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Basecamp Oulanka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Basecamp Oulanka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
    • Basecamp Oulanka has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Basecamp Oulanka on this page.

    • Basecamp Oulanka is 9.9 miles from the center of Ruka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Basecamp Oulanka is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.