LONG MALTIO RIVER PADDLING
Duration: about 7-10 h, including transport and breaks.
Length of paddling: approx. 25 km.
Level of difficulty: moderate. Due to the length of the trip and the few rapids, suitable for those with previous paddling experience.
Meeting place and driving directions: At Saijantie 395, turn to Harjuojantie and drive about 1.3 km. On the way there are signs to the destination, the boat launch at the end of the Harjuojantie road. From the boat launch, a shuttle bus to the canoeing starting point.
The narrow, curly first stretch of the Maltio River is a great place to 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 perhaps a moose. The Maltio River meanders leisurely through an uninhabited stretch of land as it flows into the Tenniö River. At Tenniö we enjoy a slightly more spacious river landscape and, if you wish, paddle through Patokoski rapid (Class I). Alternatively, we can tow the canoes overland. We end the trip at the Harjuoja boat launch.
During the tour, we prepare a delicious lunch using local ingredients. 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 of any allergies or special diets when making your reservation. All our products are lactose-free.
Price: 169€/adult or child from 15 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.
AATSINKI RIVER DAY TRIP
Duration: about 8-10 h, including transitions and breaks.
Length of paddle: approx. 24 km
Level of difficulty: moderate. Due to the length of the trip and the few class I rapids, it is suitable for those with previous paddling experience.
Meeting place and driving directions: the Sonniniemi boat launch in the village of Kelloselkä. Address: Kovellinlehdontie 46, Salla. Turn from Saijantie to Kovellinlehdontie and drive about 4,6 from the junction. Sign on the crossing to the boat launch.
The trip starts from the Sonniniemi boat launch in the village of Kelloselkä. The Aatsinki River flows through the Jouttenaapa-Kaita-aapa Nature Reserve, and on this stretch you can paddle away from roads and settlements. From the calmly running river, you can admire the surrounding meadows and perhaps see not only reindeer, moose and waterfowl, but also otters or even a golden eagle. On this hike, you really breathe the wilderness! Towards the end of the journey, we will get a feel for two easy rapids (Rauokoski/Kusertaja I-Class and Renttimäkoski I-Class). Finally, we arrive at Renttimäkoski boat launch in the village of Saija, where we end our trip.
During the tour, we prepare a delicious lunch using local, clean ingredients and, of course, a sweet snack for dessert with a pot of coffee or tea. Please let us know of any food allergies or special dietary requirements when making your reservation. All our products are lactose-free.
Price: 179€/adult or child from 15 years
The price includes a guide, paddling equipment, picnic lunch and a car transfer back to the starting point in Sonniniemi.
Minimum number of participants: 4 persons
AATSINKI RIVER OVERNIGHT TRIP
Note! Only for groups of 4-6 people
Duration: paddling time on the first day about 10-12 h, on the second day about 2 h.
Paddling distance: on the first day about 37 km, on the second day about 8 km.
Difficulty level: moderate, due to the length of the route, suitable for paddlers with some experience and moderate physical fitness.
Overnight: in a cabin along the Aatsinki River.
Meeting place and driving directions: the boat launch at Lake Aatsinki. Address: 53 Aatsingintie, Salla. The boat launching point is signposted on the right hand side of the road when you arrive.
We start paddling from the boat launching point at Lake Aatsinki (Alajärvi), from where we head downstream along the initially narrow and winding Aatsinki River. After passing the village of Kelloselkä, the river flows through the Joutsenaapa-Kaita-aapa Nature Reserve, and you can paddle away from roads and settlements. From the meandering river you can admire the surroundings and perhaps see not only reindeer, moose and waterfowl, but perhaps also otters or even an eagle. On this hike, you will really breathe in the wilderness!
On the first day, we enjoy a delicious lunch cooked over a fire along the way. After lunch, we continue our journey towards your overnight accommodation, where we prepare a salmon dinner and leave you to spend the night in a cottage in the peace and quiet of nature. The next morning, after breakfast, we will continue our journey by kayak towards our final destination in the village of Saija. On the final leg of the trip, however, we will get to know a few easy rapids (Rauokoski/Kusertaja I- class, Renttimäkoski I- class.
Accommodation: cabin for 6 people, indoor sauna, outdoor fireplace, gas stove/oven, gas fridge, fireplace, stove and infrared heater. Lighting in the hut with solar panel, 12V power socket e.g. for charging a phone. Barbecue shelter in the yard.
Price: 295€/adult or child from 15 years
Price includes guide, paddling equipment, lunch, salmon dinner, self-service breakfast supplies (porridge flakes, bread, spread, cheese/cutlets, fresh juice, coffee/tea) and transfer back to Lake Aatsinki starting point.
For this trip, you will receive a detailed list of the equipment you need when you book.
Please note! Only for groups.
