Snowshoeing trip to Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings

Sustainable nature experiences, nature accommodation and local food near Mikkeli in Lake Saimaa. Located 50 km from Mikkeli city centre, you will find the perfect place to immerse yourself deep in nature and local lifestyle at Uhkua. Our floating sauna will guarantee ultimate relaxation and our floating raft accommodation the best night’s sleep. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and food made from local and homegrown ingredients is our passion. We provide guided tours, activities and equipment rental for you to explore the surrounding nature. Our floating raft accommodation is a haven for switching off from everyday life. Built from recycled materials and accessible by a rowing boat, the raft sleeps 1-3 and has no electricity or running water. There is a gas-powered fridge, stove, BBQ and a composting toilet. The raft has a large terrace for you to enjoy the beautiful lake views surrounding you. Rental price includes a welcome drink, 2,5 hr use of the floating sauna and access to the rowing boat. We will deliver a basket of local delicacies for an extra fee. We can also accommodate 8-12 people for meals in our own home which is a traditional log cabin. Our saunas offer a great experience of traditional Finnish sauna rituals. Starting with heating the wood burning stove and carrying the water in from the lake, you can take a break and enjoy a drink on the terrace. After the gentle steam of the sauna, you can take a refreshing dip in the cooling waters of Lake Saimaa. The saunas fits 4-6 people at a time and the raft carries 12 people in total. Our guided activities can be tailormade for you whether it’s paddling, snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, foraging or eating a fabulous meal out in nature.

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EXPERIENCE THE WINTER SCENERIES OF LAKE SAIMAA IN THE MIDDLE OF AN ANCIENT ART EXHIBITION AND HEAR THE FASCINATING STORY OF THE ROCK PAINTINGS!

The tour is available on request and the starting time can be arranged according to your wishes. We will meet at the Astuvansalmi parking lot (Suurlahdentie 2039, approx. 40 km from Mikkeli) from where we calmly take off towards the rock paintings. Route goes through the forest and it takes about an hour to get there and explore the 6000-year-old rock art. The magnificent Northern Europe’s largest rock paintings tell their ancient story with many different images. At the same time, the guide tells the birth story of the paintings and stories from Lake Saimaa.

A warm drink is included in the price. You can order handmade seasonal packed lunch using local ingredients to enjoy in site for extra fee.

This excursion is suitable for everyone in basic physical condition. Children are also welcome, if snowshoes suits them. Guiding languages are Finnish and English. You need clothes suitable for the weather, good shoes (+ leggings/other leg protectors) and a drinking water to go. You can also bring a sitting cover if you like.

OPTIMAL GROUP SIZE: 4 – 12 persons
DURATION: 3 – 3,5 hrs
PRICE: 65 € / person (inc. VAT 24%), Food 20 € (inc. VAT 14%)

Minimum billing 4 persons. Bigger groups can ask pricing by email. Bookings 48 hours before the trip.

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Target group(s): b2c, b2b

Company name: Uhkua

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August 26,2019

Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00am
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