Guided kayaking tour in Etelä-Konnevesi National Park
Experience the tranquility of the national park from the water!
Embark on an unforgettable guided kayaking tour in Etelä-Konnevesi National Park and experience one of Finland’s most beautiful lake destinations with all your senses. Canoeing offers a peaceful and nature-oriented way to explore the clear-water straits, sheltered archipelago routes, and rugged rocky shores—right at the heart of the national park. Etelä-Konnevesi National Park is known for its clean water, ruggedly beautiful landscapes, and diverse nature. A guided kayaking tour takes you to routes accessible only by water. During the tour, the guide ensures safety, selects the route, and shares interesting stories about the area’s nature, history, and wildlife. You can read more about Etelä-Konnevesi National Park and its nature here.
The peaceful rhythm of kayaking gives you time to pause, breathe, and take in your surroundings. With a bit of luck, you might see an osprey soaring overhead or a loon diving into the clear water. The trip is perfect for both beginners and more experienced paddlers—no prior paddling experience is necessary.
The trip is organized by Tavinsulka. You can read more about their trips and activities here.
Tour price
- 99 € per person
Additional fee
- 49.50 € per child under 15 accompanied by an adult. Children are always the responsibility of their guardian!
Price includes
- Transportation on the Outdoor Express route
- Guided kayaking tour and all kayaking equipment
- Lunch
- Organization fees and VAT.
Kayaking Trip Date:
- July 18, 2026, Saturday
Bus Schedule
Outbound:
11:00 a.m. Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus charter bus platform
11:45 a.m. Revontuli Resort, Hankasalmi
12:25 p.m. Hanhitaipale junction -> from here, walk approx. 1 km to the starting point of the canoeing trip.
Return:
5:35 p.m. Hanhitaipale junction -> walk approx. 1 km from the end of the canoe trip to the road junction
6:15 p.m. Revontuli Resort, Hankasalmi
7:15 p.m. Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus charter bus platform
Description of the trip
This guided kayaking tour in Etelä-Konnevesi National Park is suitable for everyone, and no prior kayaking experience is required. Tavinsula´s guide will provide an introduction to kayaking techniques and water safety before departure. The guide will accompany and assist you throughout the tour.
The bus stops at the Hanhitaipale junction and drops off the participants there. Tavinsula´s canoeing guide will be waiting for you. It is about a one-kilometer walk from the junction to the starting point of the canoeing trip. Pack everything you’ll need for the day into your backpack and wear good, comfortable shoes. The Hanhitaipale crossroads serves as the starting and ending point of the kayaking trip.
The canoeing route runs between the islands to Lake Kalajanjärvi, from where we’ll hike to the Vuori-Kalaja campfire site for lunch. Lunch is included in the tour price. After that, the hike continues over the summit of Kalajanvuori back to the canoes. The climb to the summit of Kalajanvuori is steep and rocky. You can read a more detailed route description here. There will be an opportunity to go swimming during the trip, so be sure to bring your swimsuit and towel. Dress appropriately for the weather.
After the canoeing trip, we’ll walk back to the Hanhitaipale junction, where a bus will pick up the paddlers.
Outdoor Express
Outdoor Express is back in the summer of 2026! Outdoor Express offers a quick connection from downtown Jyväskylä to the Leivonmäki, Pyhä-Häkki, and Etelä-Konnevesi National Parks. Once you arrive, you’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own or take advantage of the national park’s services.
You can check the Outdoor Express schedules here.
If you have, for example, a group of 5 people and would like a guided canoeing trip that also includes transportation on another day, please contact Matka Mäkelä and ask for a separate quote!
More guided canoeing trips are available in the Tavinsula online store. Canoeing trips organized by Tavinsula on Outdoor Express days are guaranteed to depart. If you purchase a guided canoeing trip from the Tavinsula online store, remember to also purchase a ticket for Outdoor Express transportation here, if needed.
Reservations
Reservations must be made by:
July 12, 2026!
Free cancellation:
Registration is binding.
Pay for your order in the online store – no extra fees! Payment by invoice, invoicing fee 12 € /order, 7 days net, or if the trip is less than 7 days away, the invoice is due immediately. The order is binding. Payment is non-refundable, even if you are unable to attend the trip.
NOTE! You do not need a ticket; you can board using your name. Please provide the names of all participants and any special dietary requirements when making your reservation.
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