Kayaking from Finland to Arctic Ocean

Service Description

Availability: 27.-29.7.2023 (3 days) Group size: 3-6 people Also available on request. Suitable for adventure-minded people with favorably some paddling experience. A hidden gem, a kayaking trip in Northern Scandiavia that takes you from the most Norhern part of EU in Finland to the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Norway. We start the trip from Pulmankijärvi, Finland paddling across the beautiful lake that used to be part of the ocean in the prehistoric days. From there we will be kayaking on a meandering Pulmanki river connecting later to the gorgeous border river Teno. Teno will be our home for few days of paddling and finally we will reach the waters of the Arctic Ocean in Tanamunningen in Norway where the river and sea come together. For every night we look for a nice spot to set up our camp. Highlight of the trip is how landscapes change throughout the days. It's simply remarkable! We will stop in Tana bru to have a break on shore and you can do some grocery shopping there if needed. Included: * Breakfast, lunch, dinner * Kayaks, paddles, life vests * Camping equipment * Guiding services * Transfer back to Nuorgam from Tanamunningen Bring with you * Clothes suitable for being active outdoors on water according to weather * Clothes for the nights at camp * Personal hygiene * Snacks along the way * Travel insurance that covers outdoor adventures THURSDAY 27.7. 15:00 Meeting at the front of K-Market Nuorgam - Transfer to Pulmankijärvi - Preparing the gear and packing - Paddling for 15-20km - Setting up the camp and cooking dinner together FRIDAY 28.7. - Breakfast - Paddling for 15-20 km - Lunch - Paddling for 15-20 km - Setting up the camp and cooking over the fire SATURDAY 29.7. - Paddling for 20-30 km all the way to Høyholmen - Returning together by car to Nuorgam to unload There’s also a possibility to arrive to Nuorgam on Wednesday 26.7. A joint transfer from Ivalo Airport or Ivalo center can be organized for the day depending on how people arrive to North. Also return transfer to Ivalo on Saturday can be arranged. On the pre-tour day we have an opportunity to get familiar with paddling these kayaks on Lake Pulmanki and enjoy the special sceneries and nature in the area around the lake. We will camp in tents and cook dinner and breakfast together. Price for the extra day as part of the trip is 60 euros each. More information and registration: tuija@trailtailor.fi / +358400 767089

Cancellation Policy

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