Kayaking Tour to Kolovesi National Park

3 day kayaking tour to Kolovesi National park. Price includes kayaks, lifevests, paddles, spraydecks and paddling guide.There are 40 national parks in Finland, and many of them are excellent for kayaking trips. We organize trips to the national parks best suited for kayaking. Each trip accommodates a maximum of 10 participants.

We use single or double kayaks suitable for expedition use, and if you prefer to bring your own kayak, that is also possible. If needed, you can rent camping equipment from us for the duration of the trip, unless you have your own gear. Prevailing wind conditions may cause changes to the route or schedule. The trip may also be canceled if the weather conditions do not allow for a safe trip at the planned time, and if it is not possible to reschedule.

During the trips, we camp in tents at designated camping sites within the national parks. We depart for the trips from Tampere at around 10 a.m. on the departure day and return to Tampere by 10 p.m. on the return day. If you are joining from somewhere other than Tampere, we will agree on a meeting point, the starting location, and the departure time, so you can meet us there by your own means.

Kolovesi National Park in Southern Savonia captivates with its rugged landscapes and tranquil serenity. Sheer cliff faces rise directly from the waves of Lake Saimaa. The majestic landscape of Kolovesi has been shaped by continental glaciers. The upheaval of the Ice Age carved deep lake basins and impressive cliffs here. The boulder fields left behind by post-glacial water level fluctuations in Lake Saimaa, known as “devil’s fields,” are a reminder of this, creating difficult terrain along the shores and inland of the islands. The endangered Saimaa ringed seal is Kolovesi’s most famous resident. In early spring, the seals come to bask on the shoreline rocks in the sunshine. If we are lucky, we may spot a few greeting us. Daily distances are a maximum of approximately 20 km.