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Kayak and Wildcamp the Gulf of Finland

Explore peaceful coves and isolated islands in the Baltic Sea near Helsinki

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Adventures / Kayak Journeys

Kayak and Wildcamp the Gulf of Finland

Explore peaceful coves and isolated islands in the Baltic Sea near Helsinki

DURATION
2 nights
LOCATION
Finland
ANNUAL LEAVE
½ day off work
GROUP SIZE
Up to 8 people
MEETING POINT
Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Finland
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel · Wild camping
DIFFICULTY
Moderate

All you need is a reasonable level of fitness and the ability to handle approx 25km of paddling over two days.

Enjoy two full days of sea kayaking among the remote islets and picturesque channels of the beautiful Gulf of Finland

Sleep on a deserted beach and enjoy a campfire dinner under the stars on this rejuvenating weekend on the water

Chosen as one of the 'Top 20 Baltic Beach holidays' by The Guardian.

Included

Guides

Professional, English-speaking guide

Accommodation

1 night in a hotel in Helsinki and 1 night wild camping on a remote island

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 campfire dinner

Transfers

To and from the airport and everything in-between

Equipment

All your kayaking and camping equipment

Not Included

Flights to and from the meeting point

Travel insurance

Personal expenses

Some meals as described

The Area

Logistics

Starts

Helsinki Airport, Finland

17:00 on Day 1

Ends

Helsinki Airport, Finland

13:00 on Day 3

Transfers

You'll be picked up on arrival and dropped off in time for departure. Your transfer will meet all flights scheduled to land by 16:30 or earlier. Please let your host know if you would like collecting in the city instead.

You will be droppped back at the airport at 13:00 on Day 3. You are free to book any departing flight that leaves after 17:00

Travel options

There are regular flights to Helsinki from airports across the UK and Europe.

What about all the carbon?

We mitigate 4x the carbon generated by all our customer flights annually through our partnership with Cool Earth.

Day 1

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 2

Wild camping · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 3

Departure day

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

What is the food like?

Finnish cuisine blends traditional and modern continental food to create some delicious and varied dining opportunities. Dishes commonly include fish, pork, beef or reindeer, as well as lots of vegetables and mushrooms. Typical meals include cabbage rolls, hearty stews, meatballs and fish prepared in a number of ways. While camping the food will be simple, hearty, healthy and fresh.

What is the accommodation like?

Helsinki

You'll stay in a twin-room with en-suite in a seaside hotel with gulf views. Your stay includes breakfast.

The islands

You'll wild camp in a spacious 3-person expedition tent shared by two people. If the weather is nice, you can even sleep on the shore under the stars. Sleeping pads and mats are provided.

Day 1

Helsinki

Meet your host at Helsinki Airport and head for your waterside hotel in the city. Meet the rest of your team and spend the evening exploring Finland's beautiful capital city.

Day 2

The Gulf of Finland

Kayaking

6hrs

Cross the short distance to the launch point, pack your stuff into a dry bag and after a safety briefing, paddle onto the beautiful Gulf of Finland - there’s no fixed route, so you can explore at will! Keep an eye out for wildlife like grey seals and sea eagles and feel free to pull up on any pristine beach that takes your fancy. Stop for lunch on a remote island before continuing to your campsite where you can enjoy a tranquil evening by the sea and indulge in a well-earned, three-course dinner cooked over the campfire.

Day 3

A final paddle

Kayaking

3hrs

Wake up to an incomparable view of the gulf and enjoy coffee and breakfast around the campfire. Launch onto the bay and gradually make your way back to the mainland, arriving around midday. Take a warming shower, eat lunch and then transfer back to the airport in time for your flight home.

Please Note

All our adventures take place in wild places. Things can go wrong in wild places. Your perfectly planned itinerary may change a bit (or a lot) if the weather turns, someone gets hurt, or a volcano erupts. Usually though, changes make it all the better.

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What's included?

All your kayaking and camping equipment

What do I need to bring?

  • Lightweight, breathable clothes for paddling
  • Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunblock)
  • Thermal top and bottom
  • Waterproof top and bottom
  • Warm fleece, sweater or puffy
  • Swimsuit and towel (if you're feeling brave!)
  • Shoes that can get wet, like neoprene socks or 'barefoot shoes' but no flip-flops
  • Light hiking shoes
  • Head torch

No kayaking experience is needed, just a reasonable level of fitness and the ability to handle approx 25km of relaxed paddling over the course of two days. Your guide will also give you full instructions and a safety briefing at the start.

Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

From May to early June the sea is still quite cold but daytime temperatures are around 20°C. From mid-June to mid-September temperatures range from 15-25 °C and the sea also gets warmer. At the end of September the temperatures start to decline again.

Summer nights are very short and don't really get dark at all. From mid-August onward the nights get darker, revealing starry skies and sometimes even the Aurora Borealis.

Any excess luggage can be securely stored at the hotel whilst you are out on the water.

We’ve teamed up with the guys at World Nomads to offer insurance designed for adventurous travellers across 140 countries that includes overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities. To get yours sorted, click here.

We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book the trip, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

For current advice about travelling in Finland, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.

All of our group adventures are specifically designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want them to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly likeminded.

“I cannot recommend this highly enough! The people on the trip were amazing. Easily the best trip I’ve ever been on!” Charlotte, 2019, Trustpilot.

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Cancel up to 31 days before departure and we'll transfer your deposit into credit for a future booking.

Free Date Changes

Free date changes up to 31 days before departure.

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