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Canoeing, Kayaking activities in Finland

  1. Boating

    The whole of the south coast is a Boating paradise, with enormous numbers of islets forming chains of archipelagos. Nearly all towns offer summer cruises, good guest harbour facilities and the opportunity to charter a boat so you can find your own uninhabited spot. Alternatively, you may just fancy messing about in a hired canoe or rowboat; this can be done almost everywhere.

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  2. A

    Outdoor Equipment Hire

    In addition to bicycles, Ro-No Rent rents all kinds of fun outdoor equipment. You can rent fishing rods per day/week, canoes per hour/day, boats with four-stroke outboard motor and seating six per two hours/day and beach buggies per two hours/day for. Scooters can be had per two hours/day, including free mileage and a full tank.

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  3. Ro-No Rent

    In addition to bicycles, Ro-No Rent rents all kinds of fun outdoor equipment. You can rent fishing rods per day/week, canoes per hour/day, boats with four-stroke outboard motor and seating six per two hours/day and beach buggies per two hours/day for. Scooters can be had per two hours/day, including free mileage and a full tank.

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  4. Kitkan Safarit

    Arranges whitewater rafting along the Kitkajoki and Oulankajoki, and rents canoes and kayaks. A short ‘family’ paddle costs €25 per person, the two-hour ‘wild route’ is €50, the four-hour complete route is €70, and canoeing on the Oulankajoki is €40.

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  5. PerheSafarit

    The long Ounasjoki is one of the best canoeing routes in Lapland. The river runs from Hetta in the north to Rovaniemi in the south, and passes through Raattama, Levi, Kittilä and Kaukonen. PerheSafarit runs excursions and rents equipment.

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  6. B

    Lapland Safaris

    In summer there are river cruises, whitewater rafting, fishing and trips to reindeer and husky farms. In winter, it's snowmobiling, sled safaris and skiing. Lapland Safaris is the largest and best-established of Rovaniemi's tour operators.

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  7. Rukapalvelu

    Comprehensive range from husky and snowmobile safaris to winter and summer fishing, canoeing, and rapids-floating. It also arranges trips to Russia to see breathtakingly pretty Karelian villages (visa required).

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  8. C

    Boat & Canoe Hire

    You can rent rowing boats and canoes from Camping Härmälä, a spacious camping ground on the shores of the Pyhäjärvi lake, about 5km south of the centre.

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  9. Karelia Expert

    Karelia Expert in Lieksa can line you up with an operator for a boat trip through the rapids. Transport can also be arranged from Lieksa if you book a tour.

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  10. Erästely

    Erästely organizes canoeing expeditions from the Nature Centre, and has several other self-guided routes available. You will need to book in advance.

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  12. Moto-Rent

    Jet-skis, skis and kayaks can be hired from Moto-Rent, based in Kangasala, 10km southeast, but happy to deliver stuff to town.

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  13. Koskenlaskua Rafting

    At the Kultahovi Hotel, Koskenlaskua Rafting runs one-hour trips on the rapids here or more involved three-hour excursions on the Juutua river.

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  14. Stella Polaris

    On the main highway at the Ruka turnoff is Stella Polaris. It offers rafting, fishing, walking, climbing, canoeing.

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  15. D

    Green Line Safaris

    This tour operator specialises in fishing and ice-fishing, as well as offering canoeing and sledding.

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  16. E

    Eräsetti Safaris

    Experienced operator with another office at Santa’s village.

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  17. F

    Safartica

    Offers various hunting and fly-fishing trips.

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