Into the Quiet: A Lapland Kayaking Retreat

Start the morning with a Finnish breakfast featuring local delicacies, then transfer for about one hour to Lake Livo. From the lakeshore, begin kayaking west towards Hirsiniemi.

Stop for a picnic lunch by the lake and continue paddling via Säikänsalmi Cafe to the Hirsiniemi wooden shelter. The kayaking distance for the day is approximately 15 km.

At Hirsiniemi, set up the tents and prepare dinner together. There is also time to relax and refresh before the overnight stay in tents.

Once breakfast is over, continue the kayaking route from Lake Livo. At one point, carry the kayaks across the esker before returning to the water. The route then passes through a sheltered section of the lake, continues between islands and follows the shoreline towards Livohka holiday center.

After several kilometres of paddling, stop for lunch in the village. The break is followed by a mindfulness-style exercise near the forest.

Continue by road to Lake Kitka, where the kayaking route covers approximately 5.5 km to Karhusaari Island. Set up the tents beside an old wooden cabin and prepare dinner together. The total kayaking distance for the day is approximately 12 km. Overnight in tents on Karhusaari Island.

The morning begins with breakfast before continuing the kayaking route across Lake Kitka. The route passes among islands, eskers and hills, with sections along sandy beaches and rocky shores.

Along the way, visit tar graves, Stone Age settlements and traditional animal traps made by Finnish ancestors. Stop for lunch at one of the spots along the route, followed by a mindfulness-style exercise in the forest.

Continue kayaking to the day's accommodation on a sandy beach. Set up the tents beside the fireplace, prepare dinner together and take time to relax and stretch after the day's paddling. The kayaking distance is approximately 12 km. Overnight in tents.

Following breakfast, set out for the final kayaking section on Lake Kitka. The route passes by cultural sites before reaching a forest beach. Have lunch before the transfer back to Syöte and Taigalampi cabin. The kayaking distance for the day is approximately 9 km.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner, sauna and swimming in the small lake. The day ends with time for relaxation and reflection on the experiences of the nature well-being tour. Overnight in the cabin.

Start the final morning with breakfast at the cabin. After breakfast, say goodbye to the group or take a car transfer to Oulu Airport, depending on your departure arrangements.

The order of activities and programme content may be adjusted if required due to weather or other conditions.