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Kayak trips in Finland

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Kayaking · Salo
Salo Archipelago Tour by Kayak
Kayaking · Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site
Kayaking the unique archipelago of Kvarken World Heritage Site
Kayaking · Ostrobothnia
Sea kayak the archipelago of Larsmo

Kayaking · Ruka-Kuusamo
Paddling in Iijärvi lake system

Kayaking · Lapland
Käylä - Juuma paddling route

Kayaking · Ruka-Kuusamo
Paddling Kuusinkijoki river
Kayaking · Lapland
Paddling Kitkajoki river: Lower part

Kayaking · Kolovesi Nationalpark
Kayaking Kolovesi National Park
Kayaking · Finland
Linnansaari kayaking tour, Linnansaari National park

Kayaking · Visit Saimaa
Lake Saimaa island route & rock-paintings, Finnish Lakeland
Kayaking · Central Finland
Wanha Witonen Canoe Trail
Kayaking · Uusimaa
Sea kayaking, Helsinki - Porvoo
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Kayaking route from Lahti to Kymijoki River and the Kimola Canal

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Kayaking · Finland

Iitti rinki -melontareitti

recommended route Difficulty moderate

63.9 km

72:00 h

9 m

10 m

Lähde tutustumaan Iittiin vesiltä käsin ja melo Kymijokea pitkin Mankalasta Iitin kirkonkylälle ja Vuolenkosken kautta takaisin. Näe matkan aikana Kymijoen kapeat pystykallioiden reunustamat jokiuomat ja pelto- ja metsämaisemien reunustamat suuremmat selät. Koe Kimolan kanava ja kiipeä Hiidenvuorelle tällä 3-4 päväisellä melontareitillä.

Visit Lahti

Kayaking · Finland

From Iitti to Vuolenkoski: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4

69.1 km

8:00 h

97 m

85 m

Part of the multistage route, this stage runs from Iitti Church Village to the lively village of Vuolenkoski via Kimola Canal. Cultural history and stunning scenery are guaranteed!

Visit Lahti

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Kayaking route from Lahti to Kymijoki River and the Kimola Canal

recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-stage route

166.7 km

28:25 h

113 m

134 m

This kayaking route takes you to the Kymijoki River, the Kimola Canal and to Vuolenkoski via various lakes and rivers. Embark on a memorable journey on a kayak!

Visit Lahti

Kayaking · Salo

Salo Archipelago Tour by Kayak

recommended route Difficulty moderate

95.3 km

16:09 h

32 m

Come and explore the maritime Salo and enjoy the joy of paddling on the Salo Archipelago Tour kayaking route. The route offers plenty to see and do for the active water enthusiast.

Visit Salo

Kayaking · Kolovesi Nationalpark

Kayaking Kolovesi National Park

recommended route Difficulty moderate

33.4 km

6:00 h

0 m

Kolovesi National Park offers you the best of Finnish Lakeland with a chance to spot the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seals. Welcome to the paddler's paradise!

Visit Savonlinna

Kayaking · Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site

Kayaking the unique archipelago of Kvarken World Heritage Site

recommended route Difficulty moderate

56.4 km

10:00 h

1 m

The Kvarken Archipelago has more than 5,600 islands and more than 2,400 km of coastline with a good network of sites and services making it a perfect kayaking destination.

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Kayaking · Finland

Sea Eagle Trail, boating and paddling trail, Archipelago Sea, Stage 2 Mathildedal-Ulkoluoto

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2

22.9 km

3:50 h

13 m

5 m

Stage 2 of the Sea Eagle Trail takes you to the Särkisalo maritime islands of Salo, such as Isoluoto, Ulkoluoto and Pettu, and relaxing archipelago life.

Metsähallitus

Kayaking · Visit Saimaa

Lake Saimaa island route & rock-paintings, Finnish Lakeland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

60.5 km

11:00 h

0 m

Experience the beautiful islands of Lake Saimaa and the mystical rock paintings of Astuvansalmi on kayaking tour. Here it is possible to spot the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal.

Visit Saimaa

Kayaking · Finland

From Karisto to Pajulahti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1

13.7 km

3:30 h

23 m

22 m

Part of the multistage kayaking route, this stage leads paddlers from Lake Kymijärvi in Lahti to Pajulahti Sports Institute in Nastola via lakes and small rivers.

Visit Lahti

Ylläsjärvi melonta ja kalastus, Yllästunturi

Kayaking · Ylläsjärvi

Ylläsjärven virkistysmelontareitti

recommended route Difficulty moderate

11.3 km

2:00 h

12 m

7 m

Ylläsjärven melontareitti on todellinen koko perheen melontareitti, joka sopii kaikentasoisille. Meloa voit upeissa tunturimaisemissa Ylläsjärvellä, Ylläslompolossa sekä kahdella rauhallisesti virtaavalla joella.

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