Come experience the beauty of Lemmenjoki through stand-up paddleboarding or packrafting. We'll start the trip with a boat ride to Kultamahima, near the site of the first gold discovery in Lemmenjoki. After exploring the discovery site, we'll inflate the boards, pack our gear, and begin paddling down the river. We'll camp at designated campsites in our own tents.
Around the campsites, you can take walks in the surrounding areas or fish in the pristine waters of Lemmenjoki.
Ask about custom itineraries or private trips.
Please note
- This activity runs every Monday in June-August
- The trip is executed with a minimum of 2 participants.
Itinerary
Welcome to Lapland!
Whether you arrive by bus or plane, we will greet you in Ivalo. After arrival, we will have a welcome meeting where you will have information about the upcoming activities. After the welcome meeting we will start to prepare for up coming trip to Lemmenjoki National park.
Njurkulahti - Kulta Hamina Boat trip
Drive to Lemmenjoki
Boat trip to Kulta Hamina
Visit to first finding place of gold (1,7km one way 2,4 total)
Padlling to Ravadas Lake wilderness hut
Lunch time
Hike to Ravadas water fall (0,7-3km)
Setting up camp, free time, fishing, hiking etc.
Dinner time
Ravadas lake to Joenkielinen paddling
Day two: We paddle down Ravadasköngäs to Joenkielinen, our second camp site.
- Paddling
- Fishing
- HIking
Joenkielinen to Njurkulahti paddling via Jounin Kaappi's home area
We can have a hike to Joenkielinen mountine (around 6km total with fireplace between. 3-4 hours) where we have great views to one of the biggest wilderness forests in Europe. after the hike we have lunch, disemble the camp and head to last paddling section (around 5km) to Njurkulahti. On the way we stop to Jounin Kaapin field to learn about the life of Reindeer Emperor of the area.
FAQ
What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or less before the event.
What do I need to bring?
- Clothing & gear suitable for all weathers
- Good walking shoes
- A small backpack for daily outings
- Personal medication
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Book With Confidence
- Local family owned business
- Personalized service
- Flexible itineraries
- Small group sizes
Price Includes
- Transfers from Ivalo to Lemmenjoki National park and pack to Ivalo.
- Packrafts or SUP boards
- Camping gear incl, tent, sleeping bag, spleeping matress, cooking utensils
- Boat ticket from Njurkulahti to Kulta Hamina / Gold Harbor
- Breakfast and Dinner
Price Excludes
- Fishing permits