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Viikari canoeing trips

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Experience what is perhaps the best canoeing route on Kymijoki River with Seikkailuviikari – the regional flower, yellow iris, blooms in early summer
Kymijoki River, the Amazon of Finland, offers a wide range of memorable opportunities for canoeing enthusiasts of all levels. The best way to get started is with a canoeing guide. There are three Viikari canoeing trip options to choose from.

 

Canoeing route from Anjala to Ahvio. The length of this route is around 17 kilometres taking about 4.5 hours, of which 3.5 hours is spent on the river. There are two class I rapids along the route to speed up the progress. Price of the trip €65/person

Canoeing route from Ahvio to the Hirvivuolle dam. The length of this route is around 12 kilometres taking about 3.5 hours, of which 2.5 hours is spent on the river. The route runs along the so-called Piuhanhaara branch from the village of Ahvio to Hirvivuolle in Pyhtää.  The route includes several points with currents, smooth water, and beautiful scenery. Price of the trip €45/person

Combination of the above canoeing routes, in which case it measures 29 kilometres. The duration of the package is about 7 to 7.5 hours, of which 6 hours is spent on the river. In addition to the rapids areas mentioned above, this route includes the class II Ahvionkoski rapids. Price of the trip €85/person

 

Programme description

The programme starts with a gathering and welcome coffee served at restaurant Bar’kki (Elimäentie 54, 46910 Anjala). After distribution of the equipment, there is joint transportation to the starting point of the trip, either Anjala or Ahvio, where the guide will go over the safety instructions and teach you how to handle the canoe. Then it is time to start the trip on the interesting Kymijoki River canoeing route. At the end, there is joint transportation back to restaurant Bar’kki.

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Distance 52.4 km
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Ascent 10 m
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Distance 33.6 km
Duration 36:00 h
Ascent 6 m
Descent 18 m

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Terms

A trip is possible if the following conditions are met: 

  

  • Trips can be organised from May to October
  • Trips must be booked no later than 1 day before the desired time
  • Normal physical fitness and the ability to swim are required of participants
  • The minimum age for trip participants is 7 years. Consent from a guardian is required for those under age 18
  • Seikkailuviikari has taken out insurance for the participants
  •  Language of service Finnish or English

Services

Trips include the following services

 

  • Welcome coffee served at restaurant Bar’kki
  • Canoes/kayaks with equipment according to the customer’s wishes
  • Canoeing guide for the whole trip
  • Transportation to the river and back to the starting point
  • Insurance

Public transport

From the direction of Kouvola, the starting point can be reached by bus no. 3. Timetables are available here

Directions

From the direction of Kotka, take ramp 80 from the motorway, continue north for 13 kilometres and turn left at the Matinkylä intersection. Continue on this road for a little over 5 kilometres and turn left at the intersection onto road 354. Continue along this road for about 3 kilometres the reach the yard of restaurant Bar’kki.

From the direction of Kouvola, drive south on main road 15 until you reach the Anjalankoski ABC station, where you turn left and, after 900 metres, turn right onto Keltakankaantie road. Continue on this road for 4.7 kilometres and turn right at the intersection onto road 354. Continue along this road for about 3 kilometres the reach the yard of restaurant Bar’kki.

Parking

There is plenty of space for parking in the yard of restaurant Bar’kki.

Coordinates

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60.689755, 26.795462
DMS
60°41'23.1"N 26°47'43.7"E
UTM
35V 488829 6728249
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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 52.4 km
Duration 34:00 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 16 m

Kymijoki, the Amazon of Finland, flows as a multi-threaded channel like its model all the way to the sea. For many paddlers, it is still an ...

No ratings (yet)
Visit Kotka-Hamina
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68.9 km
Duration 36:00 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 19 m

Kymijoki is quite a versatile paddling destination. Locals don’t call Kymijoki the Amazon of Finland for nothing. The large main flow runs through ...

No ratings (yet)
Visit Kotka-Hamina
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 33.6 km
Duration 36:00 h
Ascent 6 m
Descent 18 m

If you want to go to the river now, you will surely be surprised. You will see the rapids roaring and the calm pools. There are village ...

No ratings (yet)
Visit Kotka-Hamina
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