Packrafting and Wild Camping in Finland

thus is a great trip for enjoying the splendour of the Finnish lakes and forests.... just magical carrying a featherweight pack raft through the forestsurrounded by birdsong and the scent of forest plants. we enjoyed clear blue skies and all water. Perfect

Beautiful scenery and true Finnish camping and sauna experience. Man or woman Vs bog then trees whilst carrying the raft!

I went with my husband packrafting and camping for 4 days and it was amazing. The guides (Joose and Chris) were really knowledgeable and we learnt so much about Finland, it's flora and fauna, its culture and food. On top of that we had a great time paddling and camping seeing some absolutely amazing views!

This trip completely surpassed my already high expectations - I couldn't recommend it enough! Joose & Chris were exceptional hosts and I learnt so much about Finnish culture, the environment we were in, and of course new skills from the activities involved! The group were all lovely and I had a great time getting to know everyone. I'm already looking into further MBA trips I can line up and look forward to :)

Excellent experience for a group keen to dip their toe into wild camping. The scenery is some of the best you can see and after a few days of vigorous activity you leave surprisingly rested.

The last trip of the year, on the first weekend of October, was quite something. No matter it was -4 degrees; no matter it snowed - the autumnal (for that, read Finnish summer) colours were a stunning array of reds, golden yellows, browns and greens. This land of boreal forests and mirror-glass lakes provided a backdrop like no other to a brilliant few days packrafting and camping. And the silence was something else! Joose was an excellent guide, with heaps of wilderness and paddling experience to pass on. The food was simple, but hearty, and the crackle of the open fires (and possibly just a drop of whiskey) kept us warm well into the night. Really impressed with the quality of the kit - the packrafts were so good I think I'll be getting one myself next year! And the sauna and lake dip on the final morning was a fun little insight into Finnish culture. If ever I was going to do a MBA adventure twice (and I've done a few), this'd be it.

The location and experience were great.

The level of preparation from the host, Joose, was great. Great logistics, carefully selected equipment, a challenging but achievable plan and a well-organised trip.

Finland is a beautiful country, our guide Joose was great everything planned well for the pack rafting and camping sites. He was extremely well knowledgeable of the area we explored and of the country itself. He wanted to show off his country and history and was proud of Finland. This was shown throughout our time with him. The last he planned out for the sauna and a restaurant meal was a great way to finish off the trip.

Joose was a knowledgeable, friendly host - fantastic guy. All the equipment was in great condition, so no problems there either.

The host was brilliant, knowledgable, fun and helpful. Beautiful scenery and well-maintained kit and clean and tidy campsites. Would certainly recommend this trip!

Friendly, knowledgeable, happy to go at whatever pace the group wanted to. Just very well planned.

All of it was great. Awesome from start to finish. The perfect balance of activities & introduction to Finnish life.

Best tour I've ever been on, top to bottom.

The rafting and the overall planning were great.

The countryside and the campsites were amazing.

Campsites and scenery were great, overall good balance of being challenging and enjoyable.

The experience was great. Our guide Joose was very knowledgeable and was very experienced in packrafting and setting up camps etc. The forests were very spectacular and relaxing.

Tranquility was great.

Joose was a brilliant guide, so interesting and informative and took excellent care of us in really challenging conditions! The scenery was gorgeous, even if it was freezing cold the snow made it really magical!

Joose was a great guide! Fantastic trip - really well planned. Great mix of hiking, pack rafting and being in the wilderness.

This was a wonderful few days of escapism in the Finnish forest. Joose was a great host and the itinerary was a great balance of rafting, hiking, fires and sauna. It was the perfect mini-adventure :)

Joose is a great guide, very experienced and had the same mentor as Ray Mears! Therefore we learned so survival skills along the way. Incredibly well organised and a great way to spend a long weekend.

Amazing scenery, really knowledgeable and friendly host, fun new activity to try!

Our guide Josse was great! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He provided all the necessities... Keeping us warm, full and entertained. Also, ending the trip with the amazing Finnish sauna next to the lake was just what was needed!

It was an amazing trip. Joose was a brilliant host full of information and advice about being in the wilderness. The packrafts were easy to use and all the equipment was of high quality

I had fantastic time packrafting with Joose. The trip was well-planned, with everything neatly organised and carefully chosen. The food was great and all equipment was provided – all ‘tried and tested’ by Joose, based on his vast experience of camping in the Nordics. He was flexible in how the trip was run (e.g. pick-up and drop-off times) and offered various choices (e.g. where to camp and eat). The scenery was fantastic, and the area peaceful – a mix of forests, lakes and gorges – all very unspoiled and with very few people around. As it was my first time packrafting, Joose patiently and clearly explained everything, and all the equipment was easy to use and well-designed. I would definitely recommend giving it a try! Joose added to this with his expert knowledge covering history, geology and nature – meaning that the trip wasn’t just about packrafting but also included an understanding of Finnish culture and landscape. The trip to the sauna at the end was great fun (including cooling off in the lake!) and the final meal at the pizza restaurant was a welcome luxury after a few nights in the forest.

Incredible scenery, perfectly planned with good group sizes great food and little touches like the sauna at the end that made this a great experience. The guide used great quality equipment which really made a difference to the enjoyment of the trip.

It was mine and my boyfriend's first-time pack rafting and it was easy to get the hang of. The trip was adventurous and relaxing at the same time. Joose was a great host, very informative and his trainee Yani was a great companion. The surroundings were beautiful also.

Joose was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about wilderness survival. He was great at explaining the pack rafts and how to navigate the hikes. We lucked out with amazing weather and had an incredible time.