Paddling and hiking in Repovesi National Park

Description of the trip

Guided canoe and hiking trip in Repovesi National Park

The tour starts at the national park gate at the time of welcome and information and continues according to a pre-agreed program.

The normal course of the program is as follows:

• Guided hiking to the campfire site
• Welcome coffees with stuffed bun (meat or fish filling)
• Departure to the waters by our big canoes
• Lunch by the campfire
• Guided hiking and return to the starting point
• Thank you for the trip and welcome again

The program is adapted to the size of the group. The determining factor is our two giant canoes, which can carry 18 people at a time in addition to skippers. Giant canoes are easy to paddle, so 4-5 people are enough for one canoe. Giant canoes are safe and suitable for everyone.

A canoe trip will introduce you to the park’s prehistory, rock paintings, and last ice age.
We may also visit the Natural Theater, which hosts concerts every year.

During the hike, you usually visit the Katajavuori viewpoint and cross the water twice, along the Lapinsalmi suspension bridge and by hand-operated ferry.

The trip is very suitable for a recreation day of a working group.

The trip can be supplemented as a two-day meeting + recreation trip. Or the day can be extended with a sauna and a good dinner. Ask about opportunities!

Excursion highlights:

• Paddling trip by giant canoes, unique in Finland
• Rock paintings and natural theater
• Dining in the middle of nature by the fire
• Visit the vantage point and water crossings.

Basics

Group size: 6-45 people. Also a possibility to larger groups. Ask!

The excursion is available during the meltwater from May to October, depending on the weather. The excursion must be booked one week before the excursion day.

Gathering and departure at Lapinsalmi car park, Riippusillantie 55 Kouvola.
The departure time of the trip is agreed separately.

The trip lasts about 6 hours.

Canoeing and hiking are easy.

Excursion includes

Services of certified nature guides, giant canoes, and instructors, safety vests.
Arranged catering, normally welcome coffees, and soup lunch.

We have raincoats for everyone who needs it if there is a threat of rain.

Additional travel services and information

Meeting services, accommodation and, finally, a sauna and dinner can be arranged for the trip.

Price

The price of the trip is affected by the number of people and the agreed content. Naturally, the price/person decreases as the number increases. When booking online, the a-price is set as a model for the described trip according to a group of 10 people. Please tell us your needs and ask for a quote >>!

Please note

A group trip suitable for all over 12s.

When dressing, pay attention to the weather of the day. It is good to take drinks with you on a nature trip. 0.5 l of water is a good solution.

Note. Weather reservation
The trip cannot be made during a storm or thunderstorm. In such a case, the weather can be expected to improve, or the trip can be postponed to another free time. If the trip is canceled completely due to the storm, we will refund any advances paid.

Please remember to check the insurance.
The tour operator has liability insurance, covering the organizer’s activities and equipment such as canoes and their functionality. We recommend leisure or other accident insurance to the participant to secure their own activities.