Hello, we are Kinga and Kevin, and we are delighted and proud to welcome our guests to our Muotkan Ruoktu village. We simply have fallen in love in this place and take it over from from 91 years old Saami, Hans. We are here by passion for the sustainable and mindful tourism aiming to explore the true Lapland. Both of us are passionate arctic guides, and we have chosen to create our travels and accommodation in Muotka by passion for the breathtaking scenery of the place and the authenticity of the place, both becoming more and more rare in the modern world. Kinga (Polish, 40) is a life coach and avid traveler who embarked in Lapland after her World Trip where she exploring some of the wildest and most stunning places around the Pacific Ocean on foot, horse, and bicycle (Patagonia in Chile, Tasmania in Australia, Cordilliera Huayhuash in Peru). She decided to leave all internatinal carreer behind to establish an adventure company and live along with passion for human adventures. Kevin (French, 34), an adventurer and freestyle skier in the French Alps, spent a significant portion of his life dedicated to his passion and professional career, flying helicopters in the special forces of the French Army. He has chosen to quit everything behind to live in unspoiled nature and create expeditions on snowmobile to the most remote places in Lapland and connect with local people. Today, Muotkan Ruoktu is a base camp to receive the other passionate people searching for authentic places and memorable adventures. We welcome people here as our friends and often share our travel experiences around fireplace or a cup of warm "arctic berry" tea! Our best reward, is the client smile and a feeling of living a true experience.

Muotkan Ruoktu is a unique place "with passion for adventure " just in the heart of the Muotkatunturi Wilderness Reserve. Cozy and authentic cottages are nestled on the riverbank and against the backdrop of stunning tunturi mountains. This legendary lace is appreciates since more then 50 years for the untouched nature the welcoming atmosphere. It's our "little paradise," with breathtaking northern lights, where we can observe wild animals and live great outdoor adventures ! It's also a place where you can connect with hosts, local people but also with other travelers searching for insolite places out of the beaten tracks and far from the mass tourism. Being here allows to disconnect, live the authentic adventures, take part in local activities, and simply enjoy moments in our comfortable cabins, sauna or traditional kota, rich in history and tastefully renovated with our personal touch. As one of our clients said, here all "has a sense" and a meaning. Nothing is by hasard. To start the day you will enjoy our home-made breakfast and in the afternoon you may enjoy our local specialities, such a famous Hans' local specialty, poronkäristys. Also you may taste delicious fish caught in nearby lakes but also have a shot of vitamins with forest berries or to make you travel even more.... taste some culinary specialities from our mother regions, Polish Mazowsze and Franch Alps. It's a great place for those searching to experience the "true Lapland" in the legendary Muotkan Ruoktu since 1967 !

Muotkan Ruoktu is nestled in the heart of the wilderness, on the lands of the Saami people and their reindeer. It's a laos a great place to observe the norther Lights, as we a replaced just under the boreal circle and we are far from the city lights. It's a great place to set a fire and observing their dance in silence with a warm cup of local tea or to ... make a stunning photography sessions. The area within the Muotkantunturi Wilderness offers plenty of unique activities in winter and summer. It serves as an excellent starting point for numerous daily or multi-day hikes and provides an endless array of outdoor activities such as (ice) fishing, arctic skiing or snowshoeing, snowmobiling, packrafting and more. Additionally, it is conveniently close to the exceptionally beautiful tracks of the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve, which is, as the name suggests, is a nature reserve to observe unique species of fauna and flora. Inari, the capital of Saami culture, is only 25 minutes away, allowing you to visit the impressive SIIDA museum, Saami Parliament and attend local events such as Saami Day and the Reindeer Race that showcase the true local spirit. Nearby, you can also savor delicious dishes in a couple of nice restaurants known for their delightful cuisine made from local ingredients. It will be our pleasure to provide more details once you are here. We speak English, Polish, French, Italian, and Spanish :) Feel welcome to stay with us or pop in for a cup of coffee to have a nice chat.