Lomamaja Pekonen
Paddling
The never ending day of Lapland's summer makes an extremely strong effect on paddling trips. Small villages, long river stages and beautiful wilderness is seen when traversing the paddling route. It is advisable to have plenty of time when you are planning on making a trip, because hurry only spoils the fun. Paddling trip is a nice way to spend some time with your friends.
For these kind of trips an Indian canoe or a trip kayak are good choices and also quite easy to handle. It is possible to transport your gear in your canoe/kayak. With both of these "water vehicles" it is safe, but exciting to go through some small rapids. When paddling in larger rapids, you and your kayak become a part of the current and the stream brings you to the end of the rapids so you can control your way onwards or to the shore.
Canoe trip on the river Muonio (6km)
 Guided canoe trip to the peaceful border river between Finland and Sweden. Expansive views of hills and fells around you in the middle of the nature of Lapland, on the Muonio island, in Lappish tepee village enjoying the campfire made coffee and traditional cakes. Trip is also suitable for beginners.
Duration 3-5 hours (min.2 persons, max. 40)
The same trip as an overnight trip, sleeping on the top of reindeer skins in a Lappish tepee, having a bath in an exotic tent sauna. Start is during night around 18.00 and return on the next morning. Snack for the night breakfast, coffee and bun and sauna after the trip in Lomamaja Pekonen are included the price. We hope you bring your own sleeping bag with you.
Duration 15-17 hours (min. 4 persons, max 10 )
Canoe trip Acerpin Keino (28km) 30.6-11.8
Guided canoe trip from the river Jeris to Muonio. The route goes along the river Jeris through seven beautiful lakes. There are some small rapids along the route and peaceful wilderness. There are breaks for trip lunches and for the campfire made coffee, traditional cakes and sausages. The trip is suitable for persons who have some experience of paddling.
Duration 6-8 hours
The canoes we rent:
- Indian canoe (made of fibreglass), 4 canoes
- Trip canoe Artic 16 (made of plastic), 16 canoes
- Yukon K2 dual kayak (made of fibreglass), 4 kayaks
- Single kayak Yukon K1 (made of fibreglass), 2 kayak
- Single trip kayak (made of plastic), 2 kayaks
 Other equipment:
- Paddles for Indian canoes
- Paddles for kayaks
- Helmets
- Spray decks for kayaks
- Lifejacket
- Packs for your gear
We will transport you and the canoes to the starting point of the trip. We also pick you up from the finish of the trip. After the trip there is the possibility of sauna and/or accommodation, but please arrange these things with us beforehand.
You can find more information about paddling routes from the following address: www.muonio.fi/liikunta/melonta
For further information and bookings please contact:
Lomamaja Pekonen
Lahenrannantie 10
99300 Muonio
Finland
phone:+358 16-532 237
fax. +358 16 532 236
e-mail: loma.maja@pekonen.inet.fi
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