Saimaa Geopark Cruise

Welcome to the combined bus-ship excursion from Mikkeli port to the Astuvansalmi rock paintings. Welcome to my ride to enjoy the lake nature of Saimaa. Return from Ristina to Mikkeli by charter bus.

Excursion schedule At 14:00 Departure for a cruise on the M/S Aino ship from the Mikkeli harbor pier At 16:30 Stop at the Varkantaipale canal At 17:00 Visit the Astuvansalmi rock paintings At 18:15 the cruise ends at the Varkaantaipale canal (Kanavarintola pier) At 19:00 Return transport to Mikkeli At 19:45 Mikkeli port At 19:50 Matkakeskus At 19:55 Tori’s order drive stop Bunting

€65 / adult €30 / child (4-16 years) Children 3 years and under travel free of charge The ticket price includes: Cruise in Saimaa, round-trip transport from Mikkeli by M/S Aino charter bus and guidance with rock paintings. Tips for the trip: M/S Aino The cruise from Mikkeli harbor to the Varkaantaipale canal takes about 2.5 hours. The ship has a cafe where you can buy refreshments for the duration of the cruise. Licensing rights on board. There is no lunch on board, so we recommend eating before setting sail. When the ship returns from Astuvansalmi approx. at 18:15 there is an opportunity to dine at Varkaantaipale’s summer restaurant (45 min) before the bus leaves for Mikkeli We make a quick stop at the Varkantaipale channel Astuvansalmi rock paintings Visiting time about 45 minutes Astuvansalmi Experience is a mobile-based experience tour that takes place at the Astuvansalmi rock paintings in Ristiina, Mikkeli.

Bus stops: Mikkeli Harbour:Laiturikatu 3. Mikkelin Matkakeskus(Train& Bus station): Mannerheimintie 12. Mikkei market squre: Behind the Mannerheim statue, Maaherrankatu 11. Varkantaipale channel: Suurlahdentie 1671