Six days hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing at Lake Saimaa
1 680,00 €
Country/region visited: Finland, Lake Saimaa region
Start/end: Helsinki (city centre or Helsinki international airport)
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
What is included?
- All transport from and to Helsinki
- Accommodation in comfortable mid-range hotel or cottage (sharing twin or double, single at extra cost of 280 EUR)
- Breakfast and one meal every day
Itinerary in short:
Day 1 (Sunday): Helsinki – Puumala, Lake Saimaa, travel by minibus
Day 2 (Monday): Hiking, bicycling, or kayaking in Puumala, Lake Saimaa
Day 3 (Tuesday): Hiking, bicycling, or kayaking in Puumala, Lake Saimaa
Day 4 (Wednesday): Puumala – Savonlinna, travel by minibus
Day 5 (Thursday): Savonlinna – Linnansaari national park – Savonlinna, travel by minibus
Day 6 (Friday): Savonlinna – Punkaharju – Imatra – Porvoo – Helsinki, travel by minibus
Suitability: The itinerary includes a lot of hiking, bicycling, and kayaking, but can easily be adjusted for smaller children or people with preference to relax at beach and enjoy leisurely sightseeing. Similarly, it is also possible to spend all days just kayaking or hiking, if you want. You do not have to be an experienced kayaker, but this trip certainly can be adjusted to satisfy the highest demands of keen sea kayakers.