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    Blue lake -Saimaa
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    Oravi village
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    Accommodation in Eco hostel Huts
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    Dinner on the island
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    Linnansaari main island
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    Saimaa seals live in Linnansaari
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    Lunch brake on one of the hundreds of islands
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    Museum croft in Linnansaari
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    View from the Linnavuori hill
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    Trip starts from Oravi village
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    Outdoor meals by open fire
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    Blueberries from the forest
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    Tour is made by double or single kayaks
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    Traditional sauna on the island
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    2 Day Kayaking tour in Linnansaari National Park

    2 day guided kayak tour in Linnansaari National Park. Start and finish in Oravi village. Full service, small group tour!

    2 days

    Moderate

    Description

    THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

    2 Day Guided Kayaking tour in Linnansaari -Full service kayak tour!

    A full-service kayaking tour for the whole family in Linnansaari National Park. Our local guides have many years of guidance and paddling experience from this area. In addition to nature experiences the participants have the culinary possibility to try local fish and game delicacies. This tour is always done in small groups with a private guide.

    The excursion starts from Oravi village where we gear up and get to know each other. After that we head directly to the blue waters of Linnansaari National Park. Our paddling route will go through the island labyrinth to Linnansaari main island where we stay overnight. Accommodation in  traditional log huts. After a day outdoors, we'll enjoy a dinner prepared by the guide, have sauna and maybe a little walk around the nature paths and museum croft area. After a well slept night in a cozy hut and breakfast we'll head deeper into the national park waters. These waters are especially good for spotting the worlds most endangered seal "the Saimaa ringed seal" as well as the majestic Osprey. With a bit of a good luck we'll spot both of them!

    After the paddling and wilderness lunch we return to Oravi where we end the excursion.

    Duration of the tour: 2 days, 1 night.

    Degree of difficulty: No former kayaking experience is required but recommended. Basic physical condition and swimming skills is required. The tour is suitable for families with children as well.

    Starting and returning point: Oravi

    Accommodation site: Sammakkoniemi camping site, Eco hostel with traditional log cottages. Each hut sleeps 4 people.

    Daily program / route description: The paddling route goes past the islands through the labyrinths of Linnansaari National Park. The weather conditions is taken into consideration when we plan the daily route, safety comes first. In case it is very wind we can do some transfers with a motorboat.

    Equipment: All the paddling equipment is included in the price and sheets+towel. The participants take care of other personal belongings and clothes. Pack at least: a few sets of spare clothes, hat/ sunglasses, rain gear, drinking bottle and personal hygiene products.

    Price: 290€/ person, 270€/children 7-12yo

    You can pay a deposit 100€/ person to confirm your place in the group! Final payment can be done when arriving to Oravi.

    The excursion is held if there is a minimum of 4 participants. If the excursion is cancelled the pre-payment will be returned 100%.

    Itinerary

    12.00 Meet the group in Oravi village. Gear up and pack the kayaks.

    13.00 Start of the tour. Kayaking with guide in the National Park of Linnansaari.

    ca 16.00 Landing to Linnansaari main island.

    Accommodation in Eco hostel huts.

    Traditional wood heated sauna and dinner prepared by the guide.

    Free time to explore the island.

    Note: the guide does not necessarily spend the night on the island with the group.

    Itinerary

    Breakfast prepared by the guide 

    After breakfast the kayaking trip continues and we head deeper into the national park

    Lunch in the wild prepared by the guide. Short hike up to the Linnavuori hill.

    ca 16-17  Return to Oravi village

    Included

    double kayak, life jacket, dry bags, shoes, bedlinen and towel, guidance, accommodation in eco hut, sauna, meals (dinner, breakfast, lunch), drinking water.

    Please note

    THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

    NOTICE! The excursion is held if there is a minimum of 4 participants.
    If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by mail: oravi@saimaaholiday.net.

    All participats should be able to swim and be familiar with being in water.

    Essentials to pack for an activity

    Extra change of clothes, outdoor clothes suitable for the weather incl raingear.

    Meeting points

    Possible starting points for this experience:
    SaimaaHoliday Oravi reception
    27 Kiramontie
    Oravi

    2 Day Kayaking tour in Linnansaari National Park

    2 days

    Moderate

    place

    Oravi

    starting at

    EUR 100.00