Activity Holiday in North Karelia

Activity Holiday in North Karelia

Rantakatu 26, Joensuu

Activity Holiday in North Karelia

A premium multi activity adventure trip with Karelian hospitality and delicious local food. Guided tours with local guide you get to know the area's nature in a many different ways. You will also have your own time to get to know the city and the events. Take your backpack and join the adventures in nature with us!

Grousp size: min.2 
Valid:1.5. - 30.6. and 1.8.-30.9.2024

1. Day - Joensuu
Arrive to Joensuu.
City of Joensuu is the center of North Karelia province in terms of events and restaurant life and shopping.
Accommodation Hotel Lietsu. Boutique Aparthotel Lietsu boasts friendly service and comfortable accommodation. Excellent location in the centre of Joensuu, rooms decorated in traditional Karelian style with a modern twist.
Dinner
Sauna

2. Day - Forest trip
The guide picks you up from the hotel.
A Short Four Hours Berry and Mushroom Picking Trip
Mushroom and berry picking trip Joensuu area. Trip includes transportation, guide services, coffee and snacks.
Dinner
Sauna

3. Day - Kolovesi national park
The guide picks you up from the hotel.
Kolovesi national park is about an hour’s drive from Joensuu. You cannot get to know this national park from the mainland, so you have to go there by kayaking or rowing. The area is a labyrinthine and naturally peaceful destination, with rugged and rocky beaches. There are rock paintings in the area and the lucky ones can also see a seals here.
Dinner
Sauna

4. Day - Fishing excursions to Lake Pielinen
The guide picks you up from the hotel. 
Fishing excursions to Lake Pielinen
fishing with a guide to Pielinen. Using a motorboat or fishing kayaks. We go fishing for pike, pike-perch and perch according to the customer’s wishes using fishing lures, jigs, throwing, angling or bottom fishing.  The excursion includes guide services, fishing permits and equipment, boat trips (kayaks and fuel, insurance, food, and drinks).
Dinner
Sauna

5. Day - Picnic to Island on Lake Pielinen
The guide picks you up from the hotel. 
Picnic to Island on Lake Pielinen.  This trip brings you by boat  from Koli harbour to the enchanting sandy isles of Lake Pielinen. We prepare our luch snacks on open fire on the isle. You can enjoy refreshing swimming on the shore.Max. 4 persons/trip. Prices include transportations from Koli to the harbour and isle, insurances, food and guide services. Departure from Koli.

Best of Koli
This scenic trail includes Koli’s most famous panoramic views. The tour starts front of Nature Center Ukko, where you meet your guide. The tour takes you to the highest scenic points in the Koli National Park: UkkoKoli, Akka-Koli and Paha-Koli. During the tour, your guide tells you interesting facts and stories about Koli, its history, nature and culture, as well as artists who have found inspiration in the Koli hills. You see spectacular views throughout the tour, and you have plenty of time to enjoy them and take photos.
Dinner
Sauna

6. Day -  Joensuu
The guide meet you at the Hotel
Guided Biking Tour -  Beautiful Joensuu Nature & City
Discover the architecture and history of the Joensuu and beautiful river bank. Tour ending charming artisan quarter Taitokortteli. 
Soup lunch and time for shopping in Taitokortteli.
Dinner
Sauna

7. Departure

Price from 2100 €/person. Single supplement 45€/day.
Incl: Accommodation double or twin room, full board (6 x breakfast, 6 x lunch or picnik lunch, 6 x dinner) services according to the program.

By order and for an additional fee:

  • Trasportation from Airport or Railway station.
  • Extra days in Helsinki. Accommodation in the center of Helsinki. Price from 100€ /day/person. 
    Incl. breakfast
  • Private traditional Finnish cottage sauna evening.

Travel insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended for overseas travel. A comprehensive plan should include coverage for trip interruption, delay and cancellation, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation, loss and damage to baggage, and a toll-free 24-hour travel assistance hotline. Comprehensive travel insurance usually costs 5 to 12 percent of your trip cost. Before purchasing, check your existing insurance policies.
Rights reserved to make changes to the programme.

- We reserve all the rights to change the order of the activities if necessary due to weather or other conditions.