Want to experience an unforgettable kayaking adventure in the archipelago?

Go on a two-day kayaking trip with your friends or family to the Archipelago Sea National Park! Enjoy the tranquillity of nature, paddle in stunning scenery and stay in a tent on an idyllic desert island. Our experienced guide will make sure you have a safe and memorable trip.

Described as the most beautiful archipelago in the world, it offers great kayaking opportunities in an ever-changing landscape of sheltered rocky hills, vibrant island villages and thousands of islands. Welcome to an enchanting kayak tour in the open sea!

This sea kayaking expedition is ideal for groups of friends who want to spend several days paddling in the outer archipelago with an experienced kayaking guide. During the tour you will get to see the Archipelago Sea National Park a little wider and deeper. We adapt the trip individually to the wishes and weather conditions of the participants. We will explore deserted islands and spend the night on one of the beautiful islands in the middle of the sea. The departure and return point is Korpoström Archipelago Centre on the island of Korppoo, just around the corner from the Archipelago Sea National Park.

The starting point of the tour: Korpoström Skärgårdscentrum. See more detailed travel advice to Korppoo here

Suitability of the trip: The tour is suitable for everyone, good basic fitness is enough. Group size 4-8.

1) Price option: 520 € / person.
(Includes everything you need)

The price includes:

* A nice and professional sea kayaking guide

* A good quality sea kayak single or double (fin or rudder style) and other paddling equipment (paddle, opening cover, paddling vest).

* Food. All meals during the kayak trip (Day 1: dinner and evening snack, Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack, Day 3: breakfast and a sandwich).

* Tent (a high quality windproof 2 person tent), sleeping pad and sleeping bag

* National Park visiting, administrative and group fees.

* Camping fees

* Map, compass and safety equipment (pump, spare paddle)

* Dry bags for equipment and a waterproof mobile phone bag

2. Price option: 430 € / person.
(Does not include camping equipment)

The price includes:

* A nice and professional sea kayaking guide

* A good quality sea kayak single or double (fin or rudder style) and other paddling equipment (paddle, opening cover, paddling vest).

* Food. All meals during the kayak trip (Day 1: dinner and evening snack, Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack, Day 3: breakfast and a sandwich).

* National Park visiting, administrative and group fees.

* Camping fees

* Map, compass and safety equipment (pump, spare paddle)

* Dry bags for equipment and a waterproof mobile phone bag

Take with you: Weather-appropriate equipment and clothing, a change of clothes and sunglasses. You will receive a more detailed list of equipment by email. If you choose a package without camping equipment, please also bring your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad (it is also possible to rent camping equipment from us).

Kayaking equipment: We paddle SeaBirds Expedition and Scott sea kayaks, which are highly reliable kayaks designed for sea conditions. These kayaks are stable and comfortable to paddle.

Itinerary:

*Day 1

We will meet at Korpoström at 10.00 (or at another agreed time), make a trip plan, go over paddling basics and safety issues and pack the kayaks. We will enjoy a self-service lunch at the Saaristokeskus before setting off and then we will go paddling. We will spend the day paddling in the Archipelago Sea National Park, taking appropriate breaks along the way. In the evening we camp on the overnight camping island. On the island we will set up camp, have dinner, explore the island, swim and have tea in the evening.

*Day 2

Breakfast on the island and packing of kayaks. We continue the kayaking trip and paddle all day in the Archipelago Sea National Park, taking a lunch break on the island. While the guide cooks lunch, you can explore the island or go for a swim. During the day we will paddle for about 6 hours in total, depending on the wishes of the participants and the weather conditions, with breaks if necessary. In the early evening we will camp on a suitable island. On the island we will set up camp, have dinner, explore the island in a free time, swim and have tea in the evening.

*Day 3

Breakfast on the island and packing of kayaks. We continue our kayaking trip and paddle back towards Korppoo. On the way we will have a picnic break on the island. Arrival back at Korpoström and end of the trip at about 14.00. Possibility to have a self-service lunch at the Archipelago Centre.

Archipelago Sea: Read more about our kayaking destination here

Before and after the tour: At the Korpoström Archipelago Centre you will find quality food and accommodation, a shop, an art exhibition and a children's club. Read more here

If you wish, the tour includes possibility to combine with other programmes, e.g. sea kayaking training, mindfull nature walks or yoga.