Canoes and kayaks
   Day
 24h 3 days
1 week
Canoe, double
    46€  59€  127€  196€
Canoe, triple     59€  81€  161€  242€
Single kayak
    46€  59€  127€  196€
Double kayak     71€  91€  190€  293€
Row boat
    46€  59€  127€  196€

Day rent = canoe/kayak/rowing boat is returned back on the same day (rental time from midday to midnight).

24 hour rent = rental period starts at 12 (noon) on the day of arrival and ends at 12 (noon) on the day of departure.

The client is liable to the owner of the equipment for a direct compensation of any damage caused by him/her to the rental equipment.

Rental includes: paddle (1pcs /person), life jackets, 1 x dry bag /person, 1 x barrel 60L /canoe, spray decks for the kayak, one map (1 per group free of charge).

Models:

  • Single kayaks: WS Tempest 170, Perception Essence 17 and 16
  • Double kayaks: Arctic Double and Harju Beta
  • Canoes: Arctic 16, Winkkari 17, Upper Canada 16, Mad River Explorer 16 TT, Mad River Horizon 17 (royalex), Old Town 174, Linder Inkas 525 & 465.

We recommend the use of sea-kayaks only for experienced paddlers. Test your skills at www.kayakpaddling.net/

Camping gear is available from the rental shop in Oravi, where you can pick up the gear.

 

NOTE. Canoe, kayak and rowing boat bookings for 2-7 days are 15% off between 10.5.-10.6. when you book online using the code SPRING. Add the code to the campaign code field and you will see the reduced prices and can make a reservation (the code is in capital letters).

Transport service

Regular rates for transfers of 1-8 persons:

  • Kolovesi  - Oravi 85 €/one way/ 1-4 persons, 110 €/one way/ 5-8 persons
  • Kolovesi - Savonlinna 180 €/ one way/ 1-4 persons, 220 €/one way/ 5-8 persons
  • Transport to Heinävesi harbour 245 €/ max. 6 persons + paddling equipment. Starting place of the Heinävesi route.

Transport of groups of more than 8 persons: ask for an offer!

PLEASE NOTE: There are no direct public transport connections to the Kolovesi National Park.

TAXI service:

  • VIHTARI: +358 (0)400 178 716 / perttulaukkanen(at)gmail.com
  • HEINÄVESI: +358 (0)100 877 88
  • SAVONRANTA: +358 (0)500 678 315, +358 (0)44 558 3000
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