Whitewater rafting

River Kitkajoki, Kuusamo

Welcome to whitewater rafting on River Kitkajoki in Kuusamo!

The rapids of River Kitkajoki offer rafting adventures in Kuusamo for adults and whole families. See our selection of rafting trips and book your adventure now!

The Family Route 2 h

(Käylä- Juuma)

The Family Route is a perfect training route for newcomers

We meet at Käylä to gear up, and then the rafting adventure will begin!

We will shoot seven rapids on the Käylä – Juuma route. The first three rapids on the route – Käyläkoski, Vähä-Käylän koski and Vääräkoski – are Class I rapids according to the international rapid rating system. Navigating these calmer rapids is a good way to get a feel for rafting.

Departures every day at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:30 from Käylä. Also at other times by agreement.

Price €40 per adult, €20 per child 5-12 yrs

Age limit K5

River Rafting Adventure Wild Route

(Juuma-Vattumutka)

River Rafting Adventure Wild Route will take to the finest rapids of Kuusamo.

We will meet at Retkietappi, in Juuma, where we will gear up and the adventure will begin. At the start of the trip we will warm up by conquering the Niskakoski rapid. Rated as Class II in the international rapid rating system, this rapid gives you a nice challenge for the beginning.

Departures every day at 15:00 from Juuma, minimum group size 4 people

Price €60 per adult

Age limit K18

Great Whitewater Rafting Adventure 4,5 h

(Juuma-Pähkänänkallio)

We will meet at Retkietappi, in Juuma, where we will gear up and the adventure will begin. We will start the adventure by conquering the Niskakoski rapid. According to the international rapid rating system, Niskakoski is a Class II rapid. Below Niskakoski opens the wildest stretch of our adventure! The Myllykoski rapid (III-IV) starts with a waterfall and there is a 5-metre drop over the next 50 metres, so there will be plenty of splashes ahead!

Departures every day at 15:00 from Juuma, minimum group size 4 people

Price €85 per adult

Age limit K18

Whitewater Rafting in Kuusamo

There has been whitewater rafting on River Kitkajoki in Kuusamo since the early 1900s, and from Retkietappi since the 1950s. Wooden boats have been changed into rubber rafts, and a skipper’s qualification is required from the skippers of today, but the charm of whitewater rafting has stayed the same!

River Kitkajoki is an ideal river for rafters. The Käylä – Juuma route, the so-called upper course of Kitkajoki, is an excellent beginner rafting route that lends itself well for a family activity as well (age limit 5 years). The route includes seven rapids, with most of them Class I-II rapids. The power of the stream can be experienced at Harjakoski rapid, which is the only Class III rapid on the upper course route.

For adventurers and experienced rafters, the lower course, also known as the routes of Juuma – Vattumutka and Juuma – Pähkänänkallio, offers a great experience of challenge and excitement of speed! The age limit for the lower course routes is 18. These routes lead you to experience the biggest rapid to shoot in Finland, Aallokkokoski rapid. Below Jyrävä waterfall, the long Class I-II rapids meander downstream through the stunning scenery of Oulanka National Park. Read more about our whitewater rafting trips and book your own adventure!

Tips for the Great Whitewater Rafting Adventure

For the moment, the splashing in the river is strong and your clothes can get wet despite the rainwear. You can bring a dry change of clothes with you – we recommend this particularly in cool weather. The rafts have waterproof bags/barrels for your clothes.

Please pack your phone and camera in a waterproof case if you want to bring them along on the trip. Customers are responsible for the safe-keeping of their phones, cameras and other sensitive equipment.

In sunny weather and if there is enough time, it is possible to take a dip in the river from the raft – so be sure to dress accordingly.