Travel Guide Kayak trips in Finland

Kayak trips in Finland

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Finland. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful kayak trips.

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The 10 Most Beautiful kayak trips in Finland

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Kayaking route from Lahti to Kymijoki River and the Kimola Canal

recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-stage route

166.7 km

28:25 h

113 m

134 m

This kayaking route takes you to the Kymijoki River, the Kimola Canal and to Vuolenkoski via various lakes and rivers. Embark on a memorable journey on a kayak!

Visit Lahti

Kayaking · Päijät-Häme

From Iitti to Vuolenkoski: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4

69.1 km

8:00 h

97 m

85 m

Part of the multistage route, this stage runs from Iitti Church Village to the lively village of Vuolenkoski via Kimola Canal. Cultural history and stunning scenery are guaranteed!

Visit Lahti

Kayaking · Kolovesi Nationalpark

Kayaking Kolovesi National Park

recommended route Difficulty moderate

33.4 km

6:00 h

0 m

Kolovesi National Park offers you the best of Finnish Lakeland with a chance to spot the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seals. Welcome to the paddler's paradise!

Visit Savonlinna

Kayaking · Salo

Merellisen Salon saaristokierros

recommended route Difficulty moderate

95.3 km

16:09 h

32 m

Tule tutustumaan merelliseen Saloon ja nauti melomisen riemusta Salon saaristokierros -melontareitillä. Reitti tarjoaa paljon nähtävää ja koettavaa aktiiviselle vesiretkeilijälle.

Visit Salo

Kayaking · Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site

Kayaking the unique archipelago of Kvarken World Heritage Site

recommended route Difficulty moderate

56.4 km

10:00 h

1 m

The Kvarken Archipelago has more than 5,600 islands and more than 2,400 km of coastline with a good network of sites and services making it a perfect kayaking destination.

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Kayaking · Finland

Sea Eagle Trail, boating and paddling trail, Archipelago Sea, Stage 2 Mathildedal-Ulkoluoto

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2

22.9 km

3:50 h

13 m

5 m

Stage 2 of the Sea Eagle Trail takes you to the Särkisalo maritime islands of Salo, such as Isoluoto, Ulkoluoto and Pettu, and relaxing archipelago life.

Metsähallitus

Kayaking · Visit Saimaa

Lake Saimaa island route & rock-paintings, Finnish Lakeland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

60.5 km

11:00 h

0 m

Experience the beautiful islands of Lake Saimaa and the mystical rock paintings of Astuvansalmi on kayaking tour. Here it is possible to spot the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal.

Visit Saimaa

Kayaking · Finland

From Karisto to Pajulahti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1

13.7 km

3:30 h

23 m

22 m

Part of the multistage kayaking route, this stage leads paddlers from Lake Kymijärvi in Lahti to Pajulahti Sports Institute in Nastola via lakes and small rivers.

Visit Lahti

Ylläsjärvi melonta ja kalastus, Yllästunturi

Kayaking · Ylläsjärvi

Ylläsjärven virkistysmelontareitti

recommended route Difficulty moderate

11.3 km

2:00 h

0 m

Ylläsjärven melontareitti on todellinen koko perheen melontareitti, joka sopii kaikentasoisille. Meloa voit upeissa tunturimaisemissa Ylläsjärvellä, Ylläslompolossa sekä kahdella rauhallisesti virtaavalla joella.

Ylläs

Kayaking · Finland

From Vuolenkoski to Lahti: Kayaking route from Lahti to the Kimola Canal

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 5

35.9 km

10:00 h

77 m

68 m

The fifth stage of the multistage kayaking route starts from the lively village of Vuolenkoski and ends back in Lahti via Kymijoki River and other lakes and small rivers.

Visit Lahti