Helsinki by Kayak
Description
Explore Helsinki from the sea! Join us on Natura Viva’s daily 3-hour guided paddling trip, that will take you through the archipelago of Helsinki, characterized by its clear waters, rocky islands and sandy beaches. This will be a paddling trip to remember, so book your reservation now. On the tour the pace is easy and suits beginners and experts alike. The kayak tour begins in Natura Viva’s Eastern Helsinki main depot, the Vuosaari Paddling center. The kayaks are easy to handle and very stable. We will provide you with all kayaking equipment, also for rainy weather. We recommend wearing sporty clothing for the trip. Helsinki by Kayak is a truly remarkable outdoor and nature experience. Hop on the kayak and join!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
The four of us plus our guide paddled through the skerries. It was windy, but the guide chose a perfect route and we felt safe at all times. The tour was crowned by a picnic on a tiny island. What a beautiful day!
Saaya was an extremely skilled and knowledgeable kayaker and really brought our mixed group of kayakers together! She made me feel safe and I enjoyed her sharing facts about kayaking, the area, culture, landmarks and the sea with all of us. I loved the experience! I would highly recommend this activity if you love the outdoors and being on the water! Great way to explore Helsinki.
Good also for beginners. Nice guide. I felt very safe and the nature is stunning. I recommend a lot. Meetingpoint is one Hour away from center Helsinki.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you felt safe and enjoyed the beautiful nature with our guide. We hope to see you again on another adventure!
We were unable to go at our scheduled day on the midnight kayaking due to illness of one of our family members. We asked to reschedule to one of the following days. On the phone we were rudely denied the chance. The answer by email was not much better. They are not able to reschedule because of the Terms and Conditions. Really? Seems like they do not care at all about Customer Service.
Thank you for your message, and once again, we’re truly sorry that your family member fell ill and that you were unable to attend the midnight kayaking. We do understand your disappointment. Please know that our intention is never to be impolite or unhelpful. We aim to treat all our customers according to the same clear and fair policies that are communicated at the time of booking. This ensures consistency and transparency, and it is not in any way personal. In order to keep our pricing fair and accessible, we have chosen not to include extra margins that would allow for last-minute cancellations or reschedulings at no cost. This also allows us to pay our staff fairly and ensure they are scheduled accordingly. Out of genuine curiosity, and in the interest of improving our services, we’d be interested to hear: how much extra would you be willing to pay for the flexibility to reschedule in such unexpected situations—if your travel insurance does not cover it?
We had a great trip, it was just the two of us and our guide, Jiri. He was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about Finnish life and the area we explored. Good fun and nice to see some wildlife.
Thank you very much for your review. It's great that you were impressed by the Finnish nature and the kayaking tour. We are glad that you decided to spend your time with us in the pure marine nature. Welcome again :)
Excellent - beautiful scenery and a knowledgeable guide who took us on on a very interesting excursion.i would recommend.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the scenery and the guided excursion. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
Would Def recommend all to leave some time for this experience if you are in helsinki and haven't tried this yet! Amazing View along the route, and our guide just perfect in all ways. Suitable for both beginners and experienced. Five star equipments plus a nice forest for a hike afterwards. Had a drink in the paddle center cafe with the lake breeze. Will come again for sure!
Guide, information, safety, landscape, atmosphere, food, size of the group, duration - just perfect. Do it! :)
The kayaking trip was a fantastic experience. It was a beautiful day and Sara helped us learn the basics of kayaking and off we went. The provided lunch (sandwiches) was very good. Getting to the paddling facility from the Kamppi district of Helsinki was very easy. Take the M1 line out to Vuosaari and transfer to the 560 bus. The paddling facility is a short walk away from the bus stop.
Wonderful kayak tour. Really beautiful scenery. Easy paddling and a great day out. The guide was very professional. 5 star expeience
