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- NEW TOUR FOR 2026
7 days - Women's only small group wellness tour in Finland's North
Rest. Recharge. Reconnect.
Surrounded by the snowy silence of Finnish Lapland, our “Women’s Wellness Retreat in Finland” is a chance to slow down and tune into yourself, nature, and to a community of like-minded women. Nestled in the heart of Ruka, at the serene and stylish House of Northern Senses, this retreat is a blend of relaxation, adventure, cultural experiences and the soul-soothing power of the Arctic wild. With crisp air, daily sauna rituals, gentle movement, and the northern lights dancing overhead, this is the kind of reset that lingers long after you return home.
Designed for all levels, whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers a carefully curated blend of yoga, mindfulness and unique Arctic experiences like river floating, husky safari, northern lights gazing and snowshoeing through silent forests. It's perfect for friends, sisters, mothers and daughters, or anyone longing to press pause and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way. With your own 50 Degrees North Tour Leader and a small group atmosphere, you're in excellent hands from the moment you arrive.
Guiding your yoga practice is Hege Norman-Stormbringer, a passionate and inspiring teacher from Lillehammer, Norway. Hege brings a deeply holistic approach, with over 700 hours of yoga training across Ashtanga, yin, trapeze, and breathwork. She’s also an accomplished author, with more than 20 published works. For Hege, yoga is more than movement, it’s a way of living from the heart, rooted in presence and joy. Her warmth, wisdom, and sense of calm infuse every session, making this retreat as grounding as it is transformative.
Please note: Due to the intimate size of the House of Northern Senses, single occupancy of rooms is not available on this retreat. However, if you’re traveling solo and open to sharing a twin room with another like-minded guest, please let us know and we will do our best to make this happen.
Highlights include
- Starting on International Women's Day, March 2026
- Stay at the winter dream location, Ruka in a beautiful boutique lodge
- Daily yoga and mindfulness sessions led by Hege Norman-Stormbringer
- Specialty yoga sessions including Reindeer yoga in a snowy forest setting and sauna yoga
- Relaxing daily sauna rituals, pool dips, and ice hole plunges
- Snowmobile adventure and husky safari through the Arctic wilderness
- River floating and snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park
- Optional trapeze yoga and winter sports at your doorstep
- Frequent opportunities to spot the Northern Lights
- Day 1
- Welcome to the Arctic
- Day 2
- Reindeer Yoga and Relaxation
- Day 3
- Snowmobile Adventure and Sauna Yoga
- Day 4
- Ice Floating and Lappish Wild Food Flavours
- Day 5
- Into the National Park with Snowshoes
- Day 6
- Unforgettable Husky Ride through the snowy forest
- Day 7
- Departure day: time to head home!
- Start/End Place
- Kuusamo, Finland
- Country Visited
- Finland
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Start Date
- Scheduled
- Group Size
- 6 - 12
- Travel Style
- Escorted Tour
- Suitability
- Scheduled group tour with moderate walks and active components. No luggage handling included.
- Code
- 50DN1475
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Arrival and departure transfers are included at set times from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) as per follows:
- Arrival transfer connected to Finnair flight AY497 arriving at 17:30 from Helsinki
- Departure transfer connected to Finnair flight AYAY482 departing at 09:10 from Kuusamo to Helsinki
Included
- 6 nights in cozy rooms at Ruka's House of Northern Senses
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunch and 6 dinners including Lappish Wild Food Dinner
- Arrival and departure transfers at set times
- Daily sauna at the accommodation
- Two daily mindfullness / yoga / relaxation sessions
- Reindeer Yoga and Reindeer sleigh ride
- Snowmobile Introduction Session
- River Floating
- Lappish Wild Food Dinner
- Snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park
- 2h Husky Safari
- Two visits to Ruka Village
- Use of snowshoes and cross-country skis at House of Northern Senses
- Winter clothing
- Use of a yoga mat
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
- Experienced Tour Leader
- Experienced Yoga and Women's Wellness Instructor
Not Included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Luggage handling
- Gratuities and items of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flights
- Private transfers, or transfers outside of the set transfer schedule
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to the Arctic
Arrive in Kuusamo and transfer to the beautifully secluded House of Northern Senses, your home for the week. After collecting your winter clothing, settle in, breathe deep, and enjoy a warm welcome dinner. Unwind with a gentle relaxation or yoga session, take a dip in the pool, or embrace the sauna ritual. If the skies are clear, we’ll take a short walk to a nearby hill for your first chance to witness the magic of the Northern Lights.
Please note: arrival transfer from Kuusamo Airport is connecting with the Finnair flight AY497 arriving at 17:30 from Helsinki
Meals
1 DinnerDay 2 - Reindeer Yoga and Relaxation
Start your day with breakfast before heading to a local reindeer farm for a truly unique yoga session—practicing among the reindeer! After a hearty farm lunch, we’ll stop in Ruka for an hour of shopping or strolling. Spend your afternoon how you like: snowshoe, ski, relax, or perhaps try a playful trapeze yoga session. Wind down with a gentle evening yoga class followed by a nourishing dinner. If the auroras appear, we’ll be ready to chase them.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Day 3 - Snowmobile Adventure and Sauna Yoga
Fuel up with breakfast and an energizing yoga session before heading out for an exhilarating snowmobile ride through the snowy landscape. After lunch back at the lodge, we’ll visit Iisakki Village for a restorative sauna yoga session, followed by time in the lakeside sauna and jacuzzi with the option for a dip in the ice hole if you're feeling brave! Return to the lodge for dinner and another chance to catch the Northern Lights.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Day 4 - Ice Floating and Lappish Wild Food Flavours
Ease into your day with yoga and a relaxed morning, perfect for a bit of solitude, skiing, or a sauna session. In the afternoon, experience the quiet magic of Arctic river floating, a surprisingly peaceful and meditative activity. This evening, enjoy a special Lappish Wild Food dinner in a rustic setting before ending the day with a gentle relaxation session at the lodge, and maybe another Northern Lights stroll.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Day 5 - Into the National Park with Snowshoes
Begin with a yoga session, then prepare for a snowshoe adventure into the breathtaking Oulanka National Park. Take in the quiet beauty of snowy forests and frozen rivers, followed by a warm soup lunch. The evening is yours to relax, join a gentle yoga session, enjoy the sauna and swim, and savour dinner at the lodge. And yes, always keep an eye on the sky for the Northern Lights!
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Day 6 - Unforgettable Husky Ride through the snowy forest
After breakfast and yoga, enjoy a leisurely morning before heading out for a husky safari, an unforgettable ride through the wilderness with your own team of enthusiastic sled dogs. On the way back, we’ll stop in Ruka one last time for any final souvenir shopping. Tonight, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner, celebrating new friendships and unforgettable memories. One final evening yoga session and sauna offer the perfect ending to your Arctic retreat.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Day 7 - Departure day: time to head home!
After a final group yoga session and breakfast, we transfer to Kuusamo Airport for your flight home, feeling rested, reconnected, and recharged.
*Please note: Departure transfer is connected to Finnair flight AYAY482 departing at 09:10 from Kuusamo to Helsinki *
Meals
1 BreakfastDates & Prices
All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a twin room.
*Please note: Due to the intimate size of the House of Northern Senses, single occupancy of rooms is not available on this retreat. However, if you’re traveling solo and open to sharing a twin room with another like-minded guest, please let us know and we will do our best to make this happen.*
Dates
Start Date
End Date
From Price
Status
Accommodation
8 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
8 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
USD 6,034
Available
Standard
Important Information
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 15.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION:
All travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to manage and enjoy group travel. Please consider carefully how much luggage you bring as you will be responsible for carrying all the luggage. There is limited portage service in Scandinavia and your tour escorts cannot help you, beyond reason.
Scandinavia is a fairly accessible destination for people with restricted mobility and other disabilities and is actively working to be more accessible every day. However, please note that our group tours are often not suitable for persons with limited accessibility due to inclusions and pace. 50 Degrees North is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability and we can tailor-make independent itineraries for travellers when needed. Please contact us for further details.
ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY:
At 50 Degrees North, animal welfare is a top priority during all our tours and packages. We carefully select suppliers who adhere to strict animal welfare standards, ensuring that wildlife interactions are respectful and comply with local, national, and international regulations. We avoid offering excursions that involve captive wildlife, except where they are properly regulated, and all activities are designed to minimise disturbance to natural ecosystems. Our travellers are educated on responsible, including responsible animal interactions, through our 'Responsible Travel Tips' for travellers, and our guides are trained to lead by example, promoting ethical conduct towards both wild and domesticated animals. By prioritising animal welfare in every aspect of our tours, we ensure that your travel experience is both enjoyable and ethically sound. Read our article on Animal Welfare to learn more.
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