Name: Basecamp Oulanka
Address: Myllykoskentie 30, 9300 Ruka, Finland, Myllykoskentie 30, North Ostrobothnia, 9300, Finland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $96 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

Beachfront · Private Beach

Basecamp Oulanka

Myllykoskentie 30, 9300 Ruka, Finland – Excellent location – show map

Houses
Lake view
Garden
Pet friendly
BBQ facilities
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking
Private Bathroom

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Offering a restaurant and a private beach area, the environmentally-friendly Basecamp Oulanka is located in Kuusamo, next to Oulanka National Park. Parking and bicycle rentals are free. Basecamp’s wood-paneled rooms have a desk and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy lake- or garden views. Some rooms include a balcony. Skiing, cycling and fishing are popular area activities. Fat bikes and ski equipment can be hired on site, and a ski storage room is also available. The well-known Karhunkierros hiking trail is found nearby, as is Jyrävä Waterfall. This lodge is 34 mi from Kuusamo Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 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

Reliable Info

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Availability

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Single Room with Private Bathroom

1 twin bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 full bed

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 twin beds

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

8.8

Facilities

7.9

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Value for money

7.7

Location

9.2

Free WiFi

7.5

See what guests loved the most:

Silvia
Switzerland
“I liked the location, the quietness, the people working there”
Olga
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
“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!”
Maarten
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
“The guides were excellent, accommodation very comfortable, food very good, staff very helpful, equipment excellent.”
Abdul
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
“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
“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...”
Superpep
Spain
“Small cabin accommodation well located for an overnight stay after walking the Karhunkierros hiking trail. Very friendly staff and good breakfast and dinner.”
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Matti
Finland
“Breakfast OK, location excellent. Free sauna excellent.”

Hosted by Basecamp team

8.8

Host Review Score

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

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Basecamp Oulanka has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
Basecamp Oulanka is 9.9 miles from the center of Ruka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Guests staying at Basecamp Oulanka can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Basecamp Oulanka on this page.
The prices at Basecamp Oulanka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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
Check-in at Basecamp Oulanka is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Yes, Basecamp Oulanka is popular with guests booking family stays.