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A full-service, guided kayaking adventure in Kolovesi National Park
and in the island labyrinth of the wilderness-like lake Joutenvesi. The
local guides are trained and they have many years’ guidance and canoeing
experience on this area as well as good command of languages. In
addition to nature experiences the participants have the culinary
possibility to try local fish and game delicacies.
Excursion starts from the Oravi village where we gear up and get to know
each other. Transport from Oravi to Kolovesi with minibus. The Paddling
trip starts and right away we are in the Kolovesi National Park between
huge cliffs and untouched wilderness. Our paddling route goes towards
the northern parts of the national park where we stay overnight.
Accommodation in tents. After a day outdoors, we'll enjoy a dinner
prepared by the guide and maybe a little walk or swim. After a well
slept night and breakfast we'll head deeper into the wilderness and
towards Joutenvesi. During the day we'll enjoy a wilderness lunch on one
of the islands, try to spot Saimaa seals, enjoy the beautiful scenery
and easy kayaking. In the evening we'll land on one of the island for
overnight, have dinner and enjoy the nature by picking berries, swimming
or just enjoying the light summer nights. On third day we have
breakfast and paddle towards Oravi where we finish the trip.
- Duration of the tour: 3 days, 2 nights.
- Degree of difficulty: Earlier paddling experience is recommended, but not necessary.
- Group size: 2-5 persons/1 guide, 6-12 persons/2 guides.
- Starting and returning point: Oravi, Kolovesi
- Route:
The route flows in Kolovesi National Park, where motor boating is
prohibited, as well as in the labyrinthine archipelago of
wilderness-like lake Joutenvesi. The daily paddling sections are
determined by existing weather conditions along the safest route. Terrain
accommodation in two-person tents.
- Equipment: The
price includes kayak equipment, gloves and shoes, sleeping bags + pads
and tents. The participants take care of their other personal
belongings. Pack at least: few sets of spare clothes, towel, hat/
sunglasses, rain gear, drinking bottle and personal hygiene products.
The guide takes care of the camping equipment and first aid kit.
- Available: we go on request (June-August).
- Price: 430 €/ person (min 4 persons/ group)
- Price includes:
kayak, life jacket, dry bags, shoes/ gloves, sleeping bag +pad, tents,
guidance, meals (dinners, breakfasts, lunches + snacks), drinking water.