The Art of Paddling – Beginner friendly Canoe, SUP or Kayak trip on Lake Pyhäjärvi
Experience highlight
Come and enjoy the beauty of nature on our canoeing tour on Lake Pyhäjärvi. Paddling is a nice and relaxing activity and is suitable also for beginners
Experience overview
Duration: 2 hours
May to October
Departure: 10:00 & 13:30
Minimum age: 4 years old
Guided languages: English, Finnish
Difficulty: Easy
Operated by our trusted local partner
Experience the calm beauty of Lapland from the water
Join us for a peaceful and refreshing paddling experience on Lake Pyhäjärvi. You can choose your preferred way to explore the water – a traditional canoe, a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), or a single kayak – making this experience suitable for all levels and styles.
Surrounded by open landscapes and quiet nature, this tour offers a unique way to connect with the Finnish wilderness. Whether you’re gliding smoothly in a canoe, standing tall on a SUP board, or enjoying the agility of a kayak, each option brings its own charm to the journey.
Out on the lake, you’ll enjoy wide, uninterrupted views and a calm atmosphere, often with fewer mosquitoes than on land. Being on the water creates a special sense of stillness and freedom that is hard to find elsewhere.
This guided tour is perfect for beginners. Your guide will introduce you to the basics of canoeing, including paddling techniques and safety, so you can feel confident and relaxed throughout the journey.
What to expect
• Easy, guided paddling trip on a scenic lake
• Instruction in basic paddling techniques
• Time to relax, enjoy the silence, and take in the views
• Small, personal group experience
Each canoe fits 2–3 people, and single kayaks are also available.
Meeting Point & Pick-up
If you arrive independently, please meet us at:
Astelin uimaranta (Pyhäntie 1634, 98530 Pelkosenniemi)
Pick-up in extra price. Pick-ups begin approximately 30 minutes before the tour start time.
Please select your preferred location during booking.
What to bring
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable shoes
• Water and light snacks
• Camera for capturing the scenery
What is included
- Equipment
- Guiding
What is not included
- Pickup service to the meeting point in extra price
Please note
Shoes may get wet when you get out from canoe.
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is Astelin Uimaranta / Beach, Pyhäntie 1634, 98530 Pelkosenniemi, Lappi, FI.
When no pickup is needed, meet us at the scheduled starting time at Astelin uimaranta (Pyhäntie 1634, 98530 Pelkosenniemi) We are waiting you at the beach.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is available from the listed locations for an additional charge.
The pickup fee is charged per participant.
When booking, you can choose pickup or meet at the designated meeting point.
Any extra charge or meeting-point arrangement is stated in the pickup-location name when this information is available.
Pick up List Location
- Kairankutsu Luosto, Call of the Wilderness Office-storage, Off-piste 4, 99555 Luosto
- Kurula's Resort
- Lapelland Village: Ukko-Luosto
- Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi
- Lucky Ranch - Saloon (front of the restaurant)
- Luosto
- Northern Light Village - Pyhä (front of the restaurant)
- Park Side
- Pyhätunturi
- Pyhätunturi shopping center - Kairankutsu office Pyhätunturi (Pyhänportti)
- Santa's Hotel Aurora
- Ski-Inn Hotel Pyhätunturi /Kultakero/Pyhälinna/Pyhä suites. Pick up front of Hotel Pyhätunturi.
- Sunday Morning Resort
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