Enjoyable canoeing trip on the river Äkäs (Äkäsjoki). The tour is suitable for both beginners and more experienced paddlers. Before we go, you will get more familiar with the equipment and the paddling techniques. Along the route, the river is constantly flowing and contains small rapids as well as calm backwater areas. You may spot some fish near the surface, beavers’ nests and footprints and enjoy the entire river bend that flows steadily towards the massive river Muonionjoki. About halfway through, we will have a snack break.

Duration: app. 4h

Included: all necessary equipment needed for canoeing, a professional guide, and snacks

Price: 95€/adult and 75€/child (14 or under)

Note: Swimming ability required

Come midsummer, the water levels usually get low even in Lapland, meaning many of the great paddling spots of early summer are too dry and rocky for kayaks and canoes. Solution: a packraft! Packraft is an agile, inflatable kayak that requires a bit less water than its more traditional siblings. Thanks to only weighing a few kilos, carrying it over tricky spots is neither a problem. This allows us to explore smaller rivers sometimes just carrying the "boats" while hiking a little further. Given that, we can always decide the route and destination a few days before the trip depending on the current conditions.

Alternative 1: Easy but beautiful 2-3h tour usually either on river Kesänkijoki or Kuerjoki.

Alternative 2: A full-day packrafting adventure to the most appealing waters of the moment. Includes often some hiking as well. Lunch included.

Included: Packraft with related equipment, dry suits on cold days, guiding, snacks and transportation within Äkäslompolo

Bring along: suitable clothes to wear (under the drysuit, if needed), extra set of clothing, sunglasses and water bottle

Duration: Either 2-3h or ca. 6h

Group size: min. 2 pax

Price: Alternative 1: 85€/person; Alt 2: 140€ / hlö