Day 1

Arriving at Hotel and Spa resort Jarvisydan, it is time to get in touch with your inner Finn. Allow your stresses to drop away, breathe in the clean air, marvel at green forests and relax, your houseboat awaits. Moored on the pier, within walking distance of the hotel and spa, this is a little piece of luxury on the lake, so you can just step off into the water or your paddle board and go. The houseboat sleeps two persons and is ideal for those looking for something a little more adventurous. Your floating home for the next 3 nights includes a sauna, bedroom with a view, living room/kitchen and a choice of three different terraces, in which you can put your feet up and watch the world pass you by. Dinner this evening is served in the hotel restaurant.

Day 2

Breakfast is served at your houseboat before the adventures truly begin. Today you will explore the waters of Lake Saimaa and Linnansaari National park on a wooden boat trip (2.5hrs), which departs right from your pier. The waters of the national park are dotted with lush green islands and small rocky inlets, providing a home for the endangered Saimaa ringed seals, of which there are only 360 left. Your destination is the small island of Kaarnetsaari, where your guide will prepare a traditional travellers lunch of grilled sausages, pancakes and tea/coffee, over a camp fire. Whilst lunch is cooking you can explore the island and visit the information centre where you can get to know more about the ringed seals. After lunch, sit back and relish in the views of the national park from the water on your return journey.

Spend the afternoon or evening in the Lake Spa. If you wish we can arrange a captain service for you, taking your houseboat across the lake onto the secluded island of Kaarnetsaari where you can spend a night in the national park.