Come and enjoy the beauty of the outer archipelago on a tree day private kayak expedition in the heart of the Archipelago Sea National Park.

 

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 Archipelago Centre. See more detailed travel advice to Korppoo here

 

Suitability of the trip: The expedition is suitable for groups with some previous kayaking experience who want to learn and experience more about sea kayaking with an professional guide. Good basic fitness required. Number of participants 3-8.

 

Price: 380 € / person.

 

The price includes: Guide, sea kayak and kayaking equipment, meals during the kayak trip (Day 1: dinner and evening meal, Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening meal, Day 3: breakfast and sandwich)

 

Take with you: Weather-appropriate equipment, a change of clothes and your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. You will receive a more detailed list of the equipment you need by e-mail (we also offer the possibility to rent a small amount of camping equipment).

 

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.