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. 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. 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:

Outdoor cooking course. We are a small family enterprise in the heart of village Muonio, by the lake Muoniojarvi. Opposite the road there is a beach and a volleyball field. Come and stay in our COTTAGES: - 6 apartments for 2-4 persons with kitchen, sauna, shower, toilet and TV (38m2) - 3 cottages for 4-6 persons with shower, toilet, kitchen and TV (45m2) - 3 double rooms with toilet, shower, TV and kitchenette (12-20m2). HUT: - 10 huts for 2-4 persons with cooking plate and refridgerator - In service building there are 2 saunas, toilets and showers. We are not members of international youth hostel federation anymore. We rent canoes, kayaks and boats. We offer. fishing and hiking trips as well as terrain meal courses in Summer. In Winter you can have a guide for outdoor activities. Large log hut with an open fire place is available for meetings and private events. There we will also arrange program for groups. In Spring time there is a cafe for cross-country skiers. Cross-country ski tracks start from our backyard and distances for slalom ski centres vary between 6-60 Km. Experience a canoe trip to the island in the river Muonio, to experience a Lappish tepee village and sleeping on the reindeer skins beside an open fire. Other possibility is a walking trip to our wildwood shelter where we'll can for example arrange terrain meal courses. We also have 8 caravan places. 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

*** This packakege is unavailable at the moment ***. From the river Muoniojoki to the fells, package for 5 days. Arrival at Lomamaja Pekonen, Muonio Check in and sauna Supper and arrival info. 1st Day Breakfast Paddling trip to Muonio river. The length of the trip is 6 km on a peaceful, flowing river, where blossoming meadows, pure nature and the dimly visible blue fells on the horizon surround paddlers. There is a lunch break on an island held by the fire in a Lappish tepee. After the break the trip continues back to the Lomamaja Pekonen. Sauna Supper. 2nd Day Breakfast Hiking trip in Acerbi's footsteps to the Keimiotunturi. On the top of the fell we pause to admire the scenery that gives the most perfect impression of the region. As far as the eye can see there are fells, majestic and blue on the horizon. Below you can see the beautiful lake Jerisjarvi with its many islets. Visiting the historical fishermen's cottages at the Keimioniemi on the shore of lake Jerisjarvi. On our way back we visit reindeer meat shop Tunturiporo. Sauna Supper. 3rd Day Breakfast Trip to Junkirova's lean-to, which lies 10 km from Muonio, on the north side of the fell Olos. It is a short walking from a side road, located by a beautiful little forest pond. By the fire some cooking of fish, meat, bun and coffee for a lunch. Sauna Supper. 4th Day Breakfast Visiting the old Lapinkartano house and the reindeer museum, where we'll see a slide show about reindeer husbandry, a reindeer enclosure with and having a coffee at a tepee. The trip will continue to Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park, where we visit the information center. There is a possibility for a walk on a 2 km nature trail. Sauna Supper. 5th Day Breakfast Check out

SPORTIVE WOMAN, COME TO RELAX IN LAPLAND AND ENJOY MOVING IN NATURE! Arrival and accommodation Dinner and getting to know the group. 1st Day Trip to the Junkirova's lean-to, where we start with a short excursion of terrain and collecting some herbs for sauna in the next evening. Teaching how to make some dishes with campfire: Bun rolled around a stick, pan bread baking, grilling fish and potatoes with campfire and making coffee. Then we will enjoy this lunch at the lean-to, listening to the mystique of Junkirova. After the lunch we climb the nature trail of Olos up to the top of the fell and acquaint ourselves with the windmill park, where we can admire the beautiful and vast scenery. After the trip there is free time. Sauna, in sauna a refreshing foot bath. Dinner. 2nd Day Practising paddling and getting familiar with it. Paddling trip in the peaceful waterways of river Muoniojoki, where one is surrounded by the fell scenery and beautiful lappish nature. We go ashore in an island and enter a tepee village of four, where we have a relaxing outdoor lunch lying on reindeer skins. Listening to the nature and the story of the flames. Paddling trip continues and the 6 km tour ends in the Lomamaja Pekonen. After the trip - free time. Herb Sauna. Dinner. Evening in the log hut, shoulder and foot treatments with herb lotions and drinks, soothing music. 3rd Day Breakfast and departure. Time: August Group size: min.4 persons, max. 10 persons

MUONIO, THE LAND OF FELLS AND WILD SALMON. The fishing grounds in Muonio have been famous throughout the ages. Since 16th century the fishermen have punted over 250 km upriver to their fishing places. There are fishing areas available for spoon baiting, fly fishing, as well as for salmon fishing. A sightseeing that interests even a fisherman is a trip to see the old fishing huts of Keimioniemi. Fishing areas in the Muonio region. River Muonionjoki Fish: salmon, trout, grayling, whitefish, pike Fishing by using lures or flies from a rowing boat or casting from the shore. River Jerisjoki Fish: in strong currents grayling, trout, in backwaters perch and pike. Fishing by using lures or flies. Lakes Jerisjarvi and Sarkijarvi Famous fishing lakes with lots of whitefish and vendace. The most common way of fishing is using nets and seines. Fish: whitefish, vendace, pike and perch. Lake Vuontisjarvi - Wilderness lake close to Muonio Fish: trout, pike, perch, bred trout, burbot Fishing by casting from the shore or spoon baiting with a river boat. Lake Keimiojarvi - Wilderness lake Fish: perch, whitefish, trout Fishing by casting a spoon or fly and ice fishing in winter. Lake Kangosjarvi and Rivers Kangosjoki, Sarkijoki and Akajoki Fish: grayling, trout, whitefish, perch, pike, vendace Fishing by casting from the shore, fly-fishing, net and ice fishing in winter. Rivers Akasjoki and Kuerjoki Fish: trout, grayling, pike and perch Fishing by casting. LICENCES are sold in most of the holiday villages and sports stores BOATS FOR RENT available for salmon fishing. OTHER SERVICES AND HAPPENINGS: ROWING SERVICES, GUIDED FISHING TRIPS, SALMON FISHING SCHOOL, TROUT FISHING COURSES, SEINE FISHING-SHOWS AT THE OLD FISHING GROUNDS IN JERISJARVI. THE SALMON WEEK OF MUONIO IN JULY. WELCOME FISHING, RELAXING AND ENJOING THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY IN MUONIO, LAPLAND! P.S. A rowing boat with a hook and line is another solid way of forgetting everyday worries.

Time: From June to September Duration: 3-5 h Place: Junkirova's lean-to, close to fell Olos, 10 minutes from Muonio. Departure to Junkirova. Within a small walk distance from a side road there is a lean-to by a small forest pond. First we have a short excursion on Junkirova's craggy and wild terrain. After that we return to the lean-to, make a fire and start preparing terrain meals such as bun rolled around a stick, pan bread, and kaltiainens. In addition we cook fish and meat in a stick. Of course we make some real campfire coffee. The highlight of the trip is to taste the delicious achievements by the campfire. Many are surprised how tasty a simple bun or pan bread can be when made in camping conditions. Languages: Finnish, English

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