Boat trip to Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings and seasonal light meal in the nature

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 nature and flavors of Saimaa in the middle of an ancient art exhibition and hear the fascinating story of the rock paintings!

Join us a boat trip through beautiful Lake Saimaa views to 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.

It takes about an hour to get to the site and welcome drink is enjoyed on the boat. Handmade seasonal meal with dessert using local ingredients is served on the site. Meal consists the best flavors of the season. Ingredients are sourced locally and sustainably. A large part is collected and raised by ourselves, The fish comes from the nearby waters. In addition, we use high-quality ingredients from small producers in the surrounding area.

There is a toilet on the site. The excursion has a weather reservation. If the weather does not allow going out on the lake, we either reschedule or enjoy the meal in our old atmospheric log house.

Trip is available from May to October and optimal group size is 4 – 12 persons. Duration of the experience is c. 4 hrs. Starting time of the trip can be arranged according to the season and wishes.

Duration: 4 hours

Target group(s): b2c, b2b

Company name: Uhkua

Season: may, june, july, august, september, october

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August 26,2019

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