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3-day kayaking tour to Linnansaari 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.
Linnansaari National Park showcases Finnish lake nature at its best. The park, with its hundreds of islands and islets, is home to the Saimaa ringed seal and the osprey. The coexistence of humans and nature is visible in the old slash-and-burn forests and traditional landscapes. The archipelago nature of Linnansaari National Park is diverse; rugged shoreline cliffs give way to lush deciduous forests as you move inland on the islands. The traditional landscapes of the park are maintained through renewed slash-and-burn practices, mowing, and grazing. The Linnansaari area is one of the best habitats for the Saimaa ringed seal (Phoca hispida saimensis), with approximately 50 individuals living there. Daily distances are a maximum of approximately 20 km.
