On your own around the
Vuoksi chain and lakes

From Kuopio to Savonlinna and back

The lake Saimaa and the whole Vuoksi chain of lakes offer unquestionably the most interesting entireness of lakes in Europe. There is enough to explore for weeks, even for years, in the labyrinthine open water and passage ways of this area. If you want to get a picture of the shores waiting to be explored, just imagine the shores of lake Saimaa as one continuos strip on the equator, the segment would go one thirds around the globe! When you add to this the amazing nature formed by the ice–age, history and culture, you definitely have got quite perfect circumstances for a great canoe vacation.

Based on our own experience and the tips we have received from the paddlers, we have planned a few interesting trip alternatives for the paddlers who like to go out to the waters on their own and have previous experience with the kayak paddling. Of course one can paddle along with the Indian canoe too, but in that case it is wise to be prepared to spend more time on the waters, since the winds can cause changes in the course throughout the trip.

The canoe trip can be started anywhere indeed. We will transport your preferred means of the equipment to any previously agreed spot, and on an agreed time also, from either our Kuopio or Kangasniemi locations. The return of the trip can also happen as previously planned, or a couple of days earlier if you wish, just give us a call and tell where about you wish to end your trip.

If the rental time is at least a week long, we will charge only the standard euros per kilometer price, which is 0,45 euros per kilometer, regardless of the number of the kayaks or canoes you have rented out.

Our trip alternatives have been planned so that it is easy to make changes to them too.  Even the camping sites are only recommendations, since you can put up your tent in any place you wish, and whenever you wish to do so. We also gladly answer for any additional questions you might have, and of course reserve beforehand any services you may need.

Welcome to the Lakeland!