Viikari canoeing trips
Canoeing route from Anjala to Ahvio. The length of this route is around 17 kilometres taking about 4.5 hours, of which 3.5 hours is spent on the river. There are two class I rapids along the route to speed up the progress. Price of the trip €65/person
Canoeing route from Ahvio to the Hirvivuolle dam. The length of this route is around 12 kilometres taking about 3.5 hours, of which 2.5 hours is spent on the river. The route runs along the so-called Piuhanhaara branch from the village of Ahvio to Hirvivuolle in Pyhtää. The route includes several points with currents, smooth water, and beautiful scenery. Price of the trip €45/person
Combination of the above canoeing routes, in which case it measures 29 kilometres. The duration of the package is about 7 to 7.5 hours, of which 6 hours is spent on the river. In addition to the rapids areas mentioned above, this route includes the class II Ahvionkoski rapids. Price of the trip €85/person
Programme description
The programme starts with a gathering and welcome coffee served at restaurant Bar’kki (Elimäentie 54, 46910 Anjala). After distribution of the equipment, there is joint transportation to the starting point of the trip, either Anjala or Ahvio, where the guide will go over the safety instructions and teach you how to handle the canoe. Then it is time to start the trip on the interesting Kymijoki River canoeing route. At the end, there is joint transportation back to restaurant Bar’kki.
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Terms
A trip is possible if the following conditions are met:
- Trips can be organised from May to October
- Trips must be booked no later than 1 day before the desired time
- Normal physical fitness and the ability to swim are required of participants
- The minimum age for trip participants is 7 years. Consent from a guardian is required for those under age 18
- Seikkailuviikari has taken out insurance for the participants
- Language of service Finnish or English
Services
Trips include the following services
- Welcome coffee served at restaurant Bar’kki
- Canoes/kayaks with equipment according to the customer’s wishes
- Canoeing guide for the whole trip
- Transportation to the river and back to the starting point
- Insurance
Public transport
From the direction of Kouvola, the starting point can be reached by bus no. 3. Timetables are available hereBy road
From the direction of Kotka, take ramp 80 from the motorway, continue north for 13 kilometres and turn left at the Matinkylä intersection. Continue on this road for a little over 5 kilometres and turn left at the intersection onto road 354. Continue along this road for about 3 kilometres the reach the yard of restaurant Bar’kki.From the direction of Kouvola, drive south on main road 15 until you reach the Anjalankoski ABC station, where you turn left and, after 900 metres, turn right onto Keltakankaantie road. Continue on this road for 4.7 kilometres and turn right at the intersection onto road 354. Continue along this road for about 3 kilometres the reach the yard of restaurant Bar’kki.
Parking
There is plenty of space for parking in the yard of restaurant Bar’kki.Coordinates
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