MALTIO RIVER PADDLING
Duration: about 6-8 h, including transportation and breaks.
Length of paddling: approx. 16 km.
Difficulty level: easy, suitable for beginners and more experienced paddlers alike. The Maltio River is easy to paddle, but the distance should be taken into account.
Meeting place: the bridge over Maltio River.
Address and directions: Crossing at Saijantie 415 to Palontie. Drive 350m along Palontie and turn left at the junction. Drive 3,9km to the Maltio River bridge. On the way there are signs to the destination. From the Maltio River bridge, a shuttle bus to the starting point of the canoeing trip.
On the narrow and curly Maltio River you can practice your canoeing skills, and on this river you never know what’s around the next bend. Perhaps you’ll see a glimpse of a Canadian beaver or its accomplishments, or a moose for example. The Maltio River meanders leisurely through an uninhabited stretch, offering you a pleasant and relaxing paddling experience.
During the excursion, we enjoy halster sandwiches made on the fire. The sandwiches can be filled with cold smoked reindeer&mozzarella, smoked salmon&mozzarella or tomato&mozzarella. The lunch break is topped off with a cup of coffee or tea and a dessert, made of course from local delicacies.
Please let us know which filling option you prefer. Also let us know of any allergies or special diets when making your reservation. All our products are lactose-free.
Price: 149€/adult, 69€/child 4-12 years
Price includes guiding, paddling equipment, picnic lunch and car transfer to the starting point on the Maltio River.
Minimum number of participants: 4 persons.
MIDNIGHT SUN PADDLING ON LAKE ONKAMO
Available by appointment 1.6.-6.7.2025 from 20.00-23.00
Duration: about 3 h, including a picnic.
Length of paddling: approx. 4-5 km.
Level of difficulty: easy, suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers.
Meeting place and driving directions: the boat harbour of Lake Onkamo.
Address: Niskantie, Salla. Turn from Onkamontie to Niskantie (here the signs for the beach=Uimaranta and the barbecue shelter=Grillikatos) and drive 700 metres along the sand road until you reach the boathouse.
Experience the beautiful Lake Onkamo and the northern Midnight Sun close to the eastern border of Finland. The lake offers a rugged view of the original Salla fells across the border. On the tour you get to enjoy the beauty and calmness of the surrounding nature along with stories of local history.
After paddling, we enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with pancakes. Please let us know of any allergies or special diets when making your reservation. All our services are lactose-free.
Price: 95€/adult, 65€/child 4-12 years old.
The price includes guiding, paddling equipment and snacks. Transport Salla-Onkamojärvi-Salla is available for an additional fee of 20€/person.
Minimum number of participants: 4 persons.
PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL OUR EXCURSIONS
Bring suitable clothing and footwear, extra clothes if necessary, a hat and sunglasses in sunny weather, a waterbottle and a snack if necessary. You may also need mosquito repellent or sunscreen, and binoculars are not a bad idea if you happen to have them. We provide you with a waterproof mobile phone bag on all our trips, as well as a waterproof dry bag for your other personal belongings. If necessary, you can also use a raincoat or a mosquito net. Personal travel insurance is always highly recommended.
ON THE WAVES OF AATSINKI
Duration: about 3-4 h, including a picnic break.
Length of paddling: approx. 4-5km.
Difficulty level: easy, suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
Meeting point: Lake Aatsinki swimming place, Mustajärvi.
Address: Aatsingintie 53, 98920 Kelloselkä, Salla.
Welcome to picturesque Aatsinki! The landscape of the village of Aatsinki, surrounded by hills, is best viewed from the water, and on this trip you can paddle both on the lake and on the winding, calmly flowing Aatsinki River. Aatsinki has a traditional Lappish, rural village atmosphere. Come and experience it with us.
After paddling, we enjoy halster sandwiches made on the fire. The sandwiches can be filled with cold smoked reindeer&mozzarella, smoked salmon&mozzarella or tomato&mozzarella. Our meal break is topped off with a cup of coffee or tea and a dessert made of local delicacies of course.
Please let us know which filling option you prefer. Also let us know of any allergies or special diets when making your reservation. All our products are lactose-free.
Price: 95€/adult, 65€/child 4-12 years.
Price includes guiding, paddling equipment and picnic lunch.
Minimum number of participants: 4 persons.
