Relaxing and beginner-friendly guided river canoeing on the Tainionvirta River in Hartola. The Tainionvirta River flows slowly from Hartola to Sysmä.

Along the river you will often encounter different bird species and sometimes you can see salmon jumping nearby. The nature along the river is diverse, with swamps, forests and fields. At the beginning, we will also pass through the village landscapes of Hartola.

2-hour canoeing trip on the Tainionvirta River

Where: Aurinkoranta, Hartola – Hotilankoski Dam, Sysmä
Duration: 2 hours
Price: €95/person, with at least 2 participants, €85/person, with at least 3 participants, €75/person, with at least 4 participants. €185 for one person.
Includes: Guidance, equipment, transport back to the starting point

3h canoeing trip on Tainionvirta

Where: Aurinkoranta, Hartola – Kirveskoski dam, Sysmä
Duration: 3h, one dam crossing along the way, where the canoes are carried a short distance on land
Price: €112/person with at least 2 participants, €95/person with at least 3 participants, €86/person with at least 4 participants. €225 per person
Includes: guidance, equipment, if necessary, transport back to the starting point

2 days on Tainionvirta

We paddle from one end of Tainionvirta to the other. Overnight stay at Haavistonniemi lean-to. Starting point Koskenniska boat launch, Hartola, ending point Camping Sysmä (or Virtaankoski dam). ~20km day trips, i.e. 4-5h/day paddling depending on speed.
There are 4 dams and 5 lakes along Tainionvirta, total length 42km.
Price 320€/person min. 2 participants, 245€/person min. 3 participants, 202€/person min. 4 participants, 175€/person min. 5 participants.
Includes canoes, paddles, life jackets and guidance, open fire coffee if possible.
Note: not included: transport, accommodation (I will be happy to give tips). Also bring your own food and drinks (also will be happy to give tips).

Important:
The departure point for all trips (unless otherwise agreed) is: Aurinkorannantie 86, Hartola
The trips include transportation from the end point back to the starting point, unless otherwise agreed.
There is always a risk of falling when paddling. The trip organizer is not responsible for wet clothes/electronics or other damage that might occur during the trip. Please always bring a change of clothes, the organizer can lend you a dry bag for e.g. your phone, car keys, etc. upon request.
The trip will mainly be paddled in open canoes.
Please note that the weight limit for a double-paddling canoe is usually approx. 240kg, i.e. 120kg/person.
The trip organizer and guide will use equipment rental services on the trip. If you want to go on a trip without a guide and just rent equipment, please contact Hartola Kanoottivuokraamo Tmi Miikka Kähösen directly.

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