SEA KAYAK EXPEDITION IN THE FINNISH LAKE DISTRICT 02-09 August

520.001,290.00

Islands, Saunas and a Thousand Lakes: Nature, Kayak, Silence — and What We Bring Within Into the Northern Stillness

For days, we’ll roam by kayak through a maze of lakes and islands where distance and closeness merge — where endless water meets deep forest and the scent of birch smoke drifts from a freshly lit sauna.
The air is crystal clear, the silence thick and full of peace. The raw presence of nature pulls you in; you feel your strength, your limits, and the rhythm of your breath. Total freedom. Total reset.

Seven nights surrounded by wild nature.

This is Saimaa — Finland’s vast inland water world, shaped by the power of the Ice Age and still ruled by the elements. Here, humans are guests, not owners.
As sea kayakers, we move quietly and swiftly between the islands, disturbing no one — and no one disturbs us. We slip into hidden bays, rest under pine forests, and explore where no road leads. Everything we need travels with us. Full independence, full freedom.

This is a journey where days pass without seeing another person — only the mirror of the lake, the shadow of birch trees, and the rhythm of your paddle. A 100% nature-based expedition in a place that rewards endurance, presence, and respect for the wild.

A true self-supported sea kayaking expedition with cabin accommodation and optional tent camping.


For your safety and the attention you deserve, our tours are always small groups.

In this case, the ideal group size is 8-10 people, plus two experienced BCUK ASKL certified sea kayak guides.


Deposit: 40% to secure your place. Balance due: by March 15, 2026

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Why Join This Adventure?

  • One of Europe’s cleanest and most untouched freshwater systems — pure wilderness, far from civilization
  • Island-to-island travel by sea kayak — reaching places accessible only by paddle
  • A sauna every evening — wood-fired, aromatic, authentically Finnish, followed by a plunge in the lake
  • Cozy log-cabin accommodations right on the shore
  • Campfires, swimming, blueberry picking, fishing, and endless northern light — the rhythm of the Finnish summer
  • Led by a local biologist and a British Canoeing ASKL-certified sea kayak leader
  • A self-sufficient expedition with the balance of safety, nature, and freedom
  • Where silence isn’t empty — it’s the energy that fills you 🚣‍♀️🌊✨

Itinarary

Day 1 – Arrival in Finland
Meet at Helsinki Airport and travel north to the Saimaa region. Settle into our first lakeside cabin, share dinner, and enjoy your first wood-fired Finnish sauna — calm begins here.
Days 2–7 – Into the Lake Labyrinth
We’ll paddle 20–22 km per day, exploring the Kolovesi and Linnansaari National Parks — a network of islands, channels, and forests.
The sea kayak truly shines here: stable on open water, agile in narrow channels, and silent in every stroke. We carry all our gear in our kayaks — no transfers, no rush, no noise.
Each evening, we arrive at a new cabin on the lake shore. We light the sauna, cook dinner, swim, and rest.
Those who wish can pick berries and mushrooms, or fish for perch and pike. Nature lovers may spot rare orchids, ospreys, or even the Saimaa ringed seal, found nowhere else on Earth.
Day 8 – Return and Farewell
We paddle back to base, say goodbye to our kayaks and to this unique stillness.
If you stay longer, Savonlinna Castle, the Punkaharju Ridge, and Helsinki’s summer buzz are all worth exploring.


The tour price includes:

  • Full trip organization and guiding (on 6 paddling days and on land)
  • Modern sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs, dry bags, and maps
  • Vehicle rental and full photographic documentation
  • Navigation support: maps, compass, and VHF radios with the guides
  • Daily planning and safety briefings
  • Support from a PhD biologist and a British Canoeing ASKL-certified sea kayak leaders
  • Photos of you and your trip for a folder, but only if you ask for it

The tour price does not include:

  • Accommodation (average €40/night)
  • Flights (Budapest–Helsinki)
  • Meals, travel insurance, and personal expenses

What Makes It Special

Here, sea kayaking isn’t transport — it’s a way of life.
A multi-day, self-sufficient expedition with safe, cozy cabins and saunas each evening.
When the sauna smoke rises and the lake steams under the northern dusk, you’ll understand what Finnish silence really means.

Small group, local knowledge, professional organization, great company.


Environmental Ethos

We follow Leave No Trace principles — minimal environmental impact, waste carried out, full respect for local culture and wildlife.
Each expedition includes a small act of stewardship, such as a shoreline cleanup or ecological observation. Exploration comes with responsibility.

 

MEETING TIME: 02 August from – (upon your flight arrival)
MEETING POINT: Helsinki Airport
TOUR PRICE: Adult  € 1,290 per person

 

Deposit: 40% to secure your place. Balance due: by March 15, 2026


HOW TO JOIN – REGISTRATION

To take part in this adventure you can sign up via the webshop by clicking on Add to cart!

After registration and payment, we will send a confirmation email to your email address. Further information with tour details will be sent 1-2 weeks before the tour starts.


CONTACT

If you have any further questions, you can contact us by phone between 9 am and 3 pm or by e-mail, we will try to answer as soon as possible and at the latest within two days.

Tel: +36 20 365 0868

Email: admin@felfedezok.hu

Thank you for choosing Explorers.
We are really looking forward to it!


Fine print

The program will be held with a minimum of 5 participants. Kayak canoe trips are nature-adapted, weather-defying, mostly pure joy, but sometimes a challenge. With the exception of sea tours, tours will only be cancelled and refunded in the event of an accident or extreme weather (storm, hail, etc.). In all other cases, e.g. sea tours, the weather is part of the discovery and we will have to adapt our plans. If the cancellation period has expired and you do not show up for the tour, the tour fee will not be refunded. Detailed cancellation conditions are set out in the GTC.


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