Canoeing at Pyhäjoki river

Canoeing at Pyhäjoki river
Canoeing down a river or a lake is a relaxing way to discover Lapland’s nature during spring, summer and fall when the fall colors paint the scenery beautifully. Go with the flow and enjoy the silence of the northern wilderness. Pyhäjoki river and Kitinen tributary are the best places for canoeing in Pyhä-Luosto. You can rent a canoe or a kayak for yourself or take a guided tour.

The canoeing route of Pyhäjoki is about 13 kilometers long, and throughout the route the scenery switches from northern forests to old meadows. Pyhäjoki is a very beginner friendly river and has both quiet waters and faster streams to paddle through. By the river there is also a hut built for canoers, which is a perfect spot for a break.

Guided canoe tour to Pyhäjoki river or Pyhäjärvi lake

Guided canoe tours are great especially for beginning paddlers, as the tour begins with thorough instructions on how to paddle correctly and control the canoe. After the instructions, the guide leads the canoers through the paddling route while telling interesting facts about the surrounding nature.

Lucky Ranch, located in the village of Pyhäjärvi, organizes canoe trips to both rivers and lakes. You can also rent a canoe from the farm and go for a canoe trip of your own.

Kairankutsu also organizes different paddling trips with canoes and kayaks. A canoe is an open boat with 2-3 seats, and a kayak is a smaller boat meant for just one person. As a specialty, Kairankutsu also organizes canoe trips during evening/night where you can, depending on the season, enjoy the nightless night or a beautiful starry sky and possible northern lights. Kairankutsu also rents canoes and kayaks.

You can also reach great fishing spots by boat. Read more here (cross link to the fishing page)