Are you interested in exploring one of the largest archipelagos in the world? Join us as we spend a week kayaking through the islands of Helsinki’s coastline.
As part of a small group we will spend 6 days kayaking 10 - 20km a day through the 50,000 islands of the Finnish Archipelago. We will experience the unique island culture, history and flora and fauna of these magical islands, seeing many species of bird and perhaps sea eagles, ospreys and seals.
Explore the islands
We will spend 6 days at sea, exploring many of the 350 islands, islets and bays of the Helsinki Archipelago which is part of the larger 50,000 islands of the Finnish Archipelago. Each night we will set up camp on a different island, sleeping in tents and cooking hearty meals on the fire. Evenings will be spent exploring the islands, watching the sunset, chatting around the campfire, taking a sauna and a swim before drifting off to the sound of the sea.
What’s Included?
6 days kayaking
5 nights wild camping
2 Nights In a waterside hotel (breakfast included)
Kayaks, gear & tents
Lead by a fully qualified Wilderness guide
All meals whilst kayaking (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Opportunity to try traditional Finnish sauna
What’s not Included?
Travel to Helsinki
Sleeping Bag
Insurance
Clothing
Evening meal on first/final night
Ready for an adventure?
Each day we will visit new islands, some tiny, some huge, experiencing their unique charm, flora and fauna, island culture and remnants of Finland’s recent history. Many of the islands are uninhabited, many have several summer houses and some have almost permanent island communities. We have the opportunity to experience a traditional Fininish sauna on many of the islands. We will pass breeding grounds of sea birds and hopefully spot eagles, ospreys and seals.
This is the perfect adventure for those wanting to explore the Finnish Nature by water. You don’t need to have any previous kayaking experience.
Trip Details
LOCATION: Finland
# NIGHTS: 7 nights
DISTANCE: 60-100 km+
GROUP SIZE: 7
Trip Dates
upcoming tours
20-27 July 2025
24-31 August 2025
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES
A detailed, recommended packing list for personal items will be sent with your booking documentation and you can find one here.
MINIMUM NUMBER
Minimum total of 5 persons required for tours to be confirmed to run. You are of course welcome to book as a solo traveller.
FULL T&CS
For full booking terms and conditions please click here.
Any other questions? (FAQ)
Is this trip for me?
This trip is great for everyone. No previous kayaking experience is needed so it’s ideal for beginners and advanced kayakers, and can be easily adjusted to your ability. You just need a good basic level of fitness to paddle between 10-20km a day and an adventurous attitude.
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here
WHERE DO I FLY TO?
The best place is Helsinki Airport, then you can catch a train to our starting point. We can help you plan this.
WHAT IF I'VE NEVEr kayaked BEFORE?
That’s not a problem, the kayaks we use are great for beginners and your guide will teach you everything you need to know. This is a great way to learn to explore on the water by kayak in a safe environment.
WHAT WILL THE GROUP SIZE BE?
We keep our groups nice and small, so we run the trips with a maximum of 6.
WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?
The food will be basic and homemade, and everything we cook will be vegetarian. We try to use as many natural ingredients as possible and we make sure we give you a taste of local Finnish food. You will be well fed during the trips and we make sure we are providing enough calories to fuel you during our adventure. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know before hand.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes, travel insurance is a must. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance to cover you for all aspects this trip, including cancellation.
CAN I COME ON MY OWN?
Yes, our trips are perfect for solo travellers so this is perfect for you to join like-minded people.
HOW FIT DO I HAVE TO BE?
You need to have a good level of fitness and be used to moving for 5-6 hours a day. Some days are more challenging than others.
ANY MORE QUESTIONS?
Feel free to give us a call or send us a message if you want to know anymore about our trips.
Reserve your spot
Reserve your place on this trip here and we will be in contact with more trip details.