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 canoe trips.
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The 10 Most Beautiful canoe trips in Finland
Canoeing
· Lappi
Canoe tour on the Ivalojoki
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
112.7 km
16:19 h
1 m
150 m
Moderately difficult six-day canoe trip on the most impressive river of Finish-Lapland
Canoeing
· Kuhmo
Lentua canoeing route 19,5 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
19.2 km
3:54 h
0 m
0 m
This easy canoeing route in Lentua Nature Reserve introduces the visitor to the largest unregulated lake in Kuhmo as well as rugged, wilderness-like nature.
Canoeing
· Kajaani
Canoeing around Ärjänsaari island 10 km, Kajaani Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.3 km
4:00 h
12 m
11 m
Äjänsaari on Lake Oulujärvi is a unique island destination. Shallow sandy beaches, rugged beach cliffs and the clear water create a unique experience for the paddler.
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Kalliojoki canoeing route 33 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
33.2 km
8:00 h
1 m
1 m
The Kalliojoki canoeing route, which starts from the Iso-Palonen nature reserve, is a river and lake route that offers great wilderness experiences, where smaller rapids follow one another.
Canoeing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Easy canoeing around Sotkamo 5 km, Sotkamo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.6 km
1:10 h
35 m
32 m
The bays, peninsulas, small islands and straits of Sotkamo become familiar on this route. The paddler can explore the inhabited beaches of the beautiful village.
Canoeing
· Kymenlaakso
Hirvikoski branch canoeing route of Kymijoki River
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
52.2 km
34:00 h
16 m
31 m
Kymijoki River is like the Amazon of Finland, flowing all the way to the sea in several strands. Its greatness is yet unknown to many canoeists, but a grand secret to those who have experienced it. It is a mystical stream.
Canoeing
· Lappeenranta
Hirvisaari Canoe Route, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24 km
6:30 h
12 m
18 m
Hirvisaari Canoe Route (Hirvisaaren kierros) is a brisk day trip in the archipelago of western Pien-Saimaa.
Canoeing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
62.9 km
16:00 h
1 m
1 m
Jongunjoki is a wilderness river favored by paddlers because of its natural state. It has fast-moving rapids and easy backwater sections. The lake sections of the route are short.
Canoeing
· Northern Savo - Lakeland
Canoe Route from Passenger Harbour to Pieni-Telkko island, Kuopio
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7 km
2:00 h
5 m
8 m
A wonderful lake kayaking route from Kuopio Passenger Harbor to the wilderness of Pieni-Telkko island on Kallavesi lake. On the way you pass the historical milieu of Itkonniemi.
Canoeing
· Finnish Lakeland
Canoeing Trail, Lappeenranta - Imatra
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
42.5 km
11:00 h
16 m
22 m
Proposal for a longer route from Lappeenranta to Imatra. Fine beach and island destinations have been picked along the route.
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Vanajaveden vesiluontopolku by Kirsi
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Vanajavesi paddling route by Kirsi
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