INFO FOR TRAVELERS
Booking
Private tours
A private tour is an itinerary run exclusively for you and your family or friends. On a private trip, everybody you travel with will be somebody you know. Private tours are more flexible when it comes to your group size, departure times, and what your trip includes. We are happy to customize our excursions to make your holiday perfect.
Solo travelers
Some of our tours have option for solos. From "Rate" choose "Solo traveler". The price is higher, but the departure is guaranteed. Of course, you can ask us if there are groups you can join. If you find a company to join your "solo traveler departure", your price drops and you get a refund.
Small groups
Some of our tours are for small groups, usually size is 2-8 persons. They are a great way to meet new people and enjoy nature with like-minded travelers. Note that the group size sometimes has a minimum number of people.
How to get to Kuusamo and transfers?
We are located in Kuusamo, Finland. Nearest airport is Kuusamo (KAO), Oulu (OUL) and Rovaniemi (ROV) are few hours away. Here you can find information about getting here and getting around here https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo
Most of our tours include pick-up from Kuusamo center or Ruka Ski resort area (max 5km from Ruka Village). You can also arrive at the starting point by ski-bus, gondola lift, or your rental car, depending on the destination.
You can find information about the meeting place and pick-up on the tour's booking page.
Local food and drinks
Most of our tours include snacks, trail meals, or drinks. We use local ingredients, and you can enjoy the same kind of campfire food as we locals have with our friends and family. Please inform us about special diets 3 days before the start of the program.
Sustainable travellin
Get to know our way of sustainable tourism and learn the Finnish way to enjoy nature in a sustainable way.
MyTrail Booking & Cancellation Terms
MyTrail Finland is the supplier of the experiences provided. These terms apply to all reservations made directly with MyTrail unless otherwise stated.
By making and paying for a reservation, the customer accepts these booking and cancellation terms.
The person making the booking must be at least 18 years old.
MyTrail and its resellers reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the arrangements when necessary.
Prices
All prices include the applicable Finnish VAT.
MyTrail reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the content, route, duration, starting time or schedule of an experience when necessary due to weather, snow or trail conditions, safety considerations, or the comfort of participants.
Such changes do not normally entitle the customer to a refund if the experience can still be safely provided.
Bookings & Payments
Bookings are confirmed by email after the reservation and required payment have been received.
Online payments can be made using the payment methods available in the booking system, including Visa and Mastercard.
When payment on site has been agreed in advance, payment can be made by card or cash.
Online card payments are processed securely by Stripe in cooperation with the relevant financial institutions. MyTrail does not receive or store customers' full credit card details.
Cancellation by the Customer
We understand that travel plans can sometimes change. If you need to cancel your booking, please notify MyTrail by email at piritta@mytrail.fi as soon as possible.
The following cancellation fees apply:
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More than 14 days before the experience: No cancellation fee.
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14 days or less before the experience: 10% of the total booking price will be charged.
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7 days or less before the experience: 50% of the total booking price will be charged.
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3 days or less before the experience: 100% of the total booking price will be charged.
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No-show: 100% of the total booking price will be charged.
Any refund will be calculated according to these cancellation terms.
In case of sudden illness, accident or another unexpected event that prevents participation, please contact MyTrail as soon as possible. We will provide any reasonable documentation available regarding your booking and cancellation that you may need for a travel insurance claim.
We strongly recommend having travel insurance that covers illness, accidents and other unexpected circumstances that may prevent you from participating.
Changes to Your Booking
If your plans change, please contact us as early as possible.
We are happy to change the date or starting time of your experience free of charge when requested more than 7 days before the experience, subject to availability.
Changes requested 7 days or less before the experience are subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Please notify MyTrail about any requested changes by email at piritta@mytrail.fi.
Weather & Nature Conditions
MyTrail experiences take place in real northern and Arctic nature, where weather and conditions can change quickly.
Normal seasonal weather conditions, including snowfall, rain, wind, cold temperatures, warm temperatures or cloudy weather, are not considered reasons for free cancellation.
If conditions require it, MyTrail may change the route, activity, starting time, duration or other details of the experience to ensure the safety and comfort of participants.
Cancellation by MyTrail
Safety always comes first.
If MyTrail determines that an experience cannot be operated safely due to severe weather, unsafe trail or snow conditions, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control, we will first try to offer a suitable alternative date, route or activity.
If MyTrail cancels the experience completely and no suitable alternative can be arranged, the customer will receive a full refund for the cancelled experience.
Clothing & Equipment
Customers are responsible for arriving with clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and activity unless winter clothing, footwear or other equipment is specifically stated as being included in the experience.
Any activity-specific equipment stated in the product description will be provided by MyTrail.
If you are unsure what to wear or bring, please contact us before your experience. We are happy to help you prepare.
Late Arrival & No-Show
Please arrive at the agreed meeting point at the agreed time.
If you are running late, contact MyTrail as soon as possible. For private experiences, we will do our best to accommodate reasonable delays when possible. However, late arrival may shorten the duration of the experience.
Failure to arrive without contacting MyTrail will be considered a no-show and is non-refundable.
Client Information & Privacy
Customer contact details, such as name, telephone number and email address, are stored in the booking system used by MyTrail (Bókun) and made available to MyTrail as the supplier of the booked experience.
MyTrail may use these contact details to communicate with the customer before or after the experience when necessary in connection with the reservation or delivery of the experience.
Credit card details are processed by the relevant payment service provider and are not stored by MyTrail.
Personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and MyTrail's privacy policy.
Liability & Insurance
MyTrail has valid liability insurance for its operations.
Customers participate in outdoor activities at their own responsibility and are expected to follow the safety instructions given by the guide.
Personal travel insurance is strongly recommended, including appropriate coverage for illness, accidents, personal belongings, travel disruption and cancellation.
Acceptance of Terms
By making and paying for a reservation with MyTrail, the customer confirms that they have read, understood and accepted these Booking & Cancellation Terms.
