Packrafting Adventures
PACKRAFTING: Our guided packrafting adventures offer you that unique experience in combining paddling and backpacking in one self-sufficient trip. As all our adventures these trips take you into the heart of the beautiful wild Northern European open spaces where trails and water ways are a permanent invitation to exploring more. You'll be carrying everything you need for rafting and hiking in a fitted backpack we provide which means that we don't have a vehicle or an animal or other assistance to do the job. The pack's weight varies depending on the number of days of adventure and what you bring in. The packrafting gear to carry when hiking is about 4 kg.
We provide everything except your clothes for hiking and your personal items. Here are the main items that Lappitrek has for you: backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and pads, trekking poles, cooking gear and eco-dishware, packrafts, life-jackets, paddles, the clothes for packrafting and the dry bags. The meals are adapted to the practice of trekking and the necessity of having the lightest backpack as possible.
Please consider the physical aspect of the activity which is somehow demanding: paddling long distances, sometimes paddling against the currents, a backpack that weights more than for a day-hike, alternating two sports in one day. Our adventures can be adjusted if there are children; discuss the matter with the guide.
Note: The prices reflect the high quality but still fragile of the packrafting gear.
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THE MEANDERS OF KESÄNKIJOKI
WHEN: in September and beginning of October
MEETING POINT: in Kittilä or Levi or Äkäslompolo or Ylläs
DURATION: 1 full day
DISTANCE: 15 km
LEVEL: Class I (packrafting)
ENVIRONMENT: In nature, about 5 km away from a town, river and lake, lake potentially exposed to winds, fells environment, 1shelter and 1 eco-toilets available on the itinerary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability paddle the distance indicated above and to swim, not afraid of water, good physical condition, understands the wilderness environment described above
255 euros/participant if 1 booking
224 euros/participant if 2 booking
199 euros/participant if 3+ booking
Price including: the private mode of the trip (= not mixed with other people/groups), local transportation, the use of the hiking gear (backpacks, hiking poles, sustainable Kupilka dishware, flasks...), the use of the packrafting gear (packraft, life-jacket, paddle, neoprene socks and gloves...), all meals and snacks mentioned in the program (mainly organic and low quantity of processed food), guiding work in English or French, pictures, permits and taxes
Prices not including: your round trip home-Kittilä-home, clothing which must be adjusted to a trek in an Arctic region (ask advice from the guide), your liability insurance, your health coverage, alcohol, and souvenirs.
Payment: At the end of the program. In cash.
Discounts: For children up to 18 years old, single parents, students, individuals in ministry or clergy. Contact us.
Free of charge: All additional programs related to the specificity of our agency. On request.
THE EXPERIENCE TO LIVE: Welcome to a full day on water aboard our mini rafts! There's a narrow hidden waterway that connects two lakes; we have called it "The Meanders of the Kesänkijoki". That small river is an enchanted passage. Waters are calm and clear. The vegetation is dense. Sometimes it looks that we have even to find our way through which is kind of exciting and mysterious. After about five kilometers the view opens up and we find ourselves on that second lake nested between two Arctic mountains. Our break for lunch is at the foot of these two in a lovely Lappish hut. You will love the peaceful atmosphere of grilling food at the shelter and relaxing by the lake. If we have time and you're willing to maximize your day we may climb the rocky path that leads to one of the summits to contemplate the beautiful view on the lake we're paddling. After that break we go back taking the same water ways.
THE TOUR OF THE GREAT LAKE
WHEN: in September and beginning of October
MEETING POINT: in Kittilä or Levi
DURATION: 2 days
DISTANCE: 20 km
LEVEL: Class I (packrafting)
ENVIRONMENT: In nature, about 25 km away from a town, lake, 2 shelters and 2 eco-toilets available on the itinerary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to carry a rucksack weighting between 8 and 15 kg, perfect physical condition, handles well the necessary efforts to climb the elevation gain indicated below, understands the wilderness environment described above
515 euros/participant if 1 booking
465 euros/participant if 2 booking
430 euros/participant if 3+ booking
Price including: the private mode of the trip (= not mixed with other people/groups), local transportation, the use of the trekking gear (backpacks, hiking poles, 3 seasons sleeping bags, sustainable Kupilka dishware, flasks...), the use of the packrafting gear (packraft, life-jacket, paddle, neoprene socks and gloves...), all meals and snacks mentioned in the program (mainly organic and low quantity of processed food), accommodation in a tent, guiding work in English or French, pictures, permits and taxes
Prices not including: your round trip home-Kittilä-home, clothing which must be adjusted to a trek in an Arctic region (ask advice from the guide), your liability insurance, your health coverage, alcohol, and souvenirs.
Payment: 20% at registration and full payment up to 30 days before departure. Bank transfer.
Discounts: For children up to 18 years old, single parents, students, individuals in ministry or clergy. Contact us.
Free of charge: All additional programs related to the specificity of our agency. On request.
THE EXPERIENCE TO LIVE: The "Great Lake" is a gem in Finnish Lapland. To be honest it's not that hidden but at Lappitrek we've explored every corner of it which is only accessible by foot or boat. This lake is a permanent invitation to enjoy life in the North. Its white and ochre sand beaches are an invitation to contemplate the forest and mountains bordering the shores. Its several little wilderness huts are an invitation to settle down. Its shallow and sandy bottoms are an invitation to swim even though the water temperature is not the warmest on earth. And what to say about those gorgeous sunsets, sunrises, midnight sunny nights... They are an invitation to not sleep and live the life to the fullest. This packrafting trip is truly a beautiful journey. If you are willing to spend more time in the area we recommend you to book our packrafting adventure called "From Jeris to Pallas" because it includes a tour of that great lake.