Kayaking is one of the best ways to enjoy midsummer in Finland and enables you to get up close to some of the country’s wonderful wildlife. In the wilderness of the Bothinan Sea National Park, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience.

This trip will enable you to experience kayaking, fishing, hiking, barbecues and camping out in tents on the wilderness islands under the northern lights.

The diversity of the landscape is unbelievable; it’s an area formed by the natural process of glacial uplifting, which makes it very special and unique. The landscape is made up of rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, river deltas and more.

There will be opportunities to enjoy a relaxing Finnish sauna and swim in the Baltic Sea - something that Finnish people love to do.

The National Park is the perfect place for nature lovers – it’s the best area in Finland for bird watching. Migration routes for many different species cross over this area of coastline, which is bordered by Nordic Taiga forest. The islands are dotted with beautiful wildflowers.

Day 1 Reposaari to Tynnyrikari 14 km

Time for shopping (food), packing the kayaks, safety instructions and lunch before we set off.

We’ll then kayak to the first island, where will make our camp and cook dinner over an open fire. There will be time for hiking and fishing on this beautiful island in the National Park.

Tynnyrikari is the base camp for the local boating association and offers guests the option of experiencing a traditional Finnish sauna, as well as swimming.

Day 2 Tynnyrikari to Reveli 13 km

The first couple of days will be spent in the river delta area before we head north.

You will notice the changing landscapes, and different flora and fauna, that are the result of the glacial uplifting along this stretch of coastline, the effects of which are still being felt.

We’ll have lunch on Yrjönkari island and will camp overnight on Reveli island, which is great spot for birdwatching.

Day 3 Reveli to Ouraluoto 13 km

On the way, we’ll stop at a rocky island - either Masperi or Pitkäkari -for lunch before continuing to Kaddi, an old fishermens’ island.

Today, there is still one working fisherman there. We’ll stay overnight on Ouraluoto island, which is old pilot station, where you can take a sauna and go for a swim.

Day 4 Ouraluoto to Hajula 10 km

On the way to Juhela island, we will visit several beautiful islands.

We’ll have lunch on Hamskeri island or Hajula island, where we will camp and enjoy a barbecue dinner and sauna in the evening.

Day 5 Hajula to Merikarvia 10 km

Today we will return day to the mainland, but before our arrival there is time for lunch on the beautiful outer island.

Our trip will end at around 5pm.