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The 4 Lake Saimaa Tours in Eastern Finland That Earn Their Price

4 tours  ·  from $43

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 lake saimaa tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa - What the gentle eco-boat changes
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Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa

1.Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Join guide Arto for a relaxed three-hour evening cruise from Okkola Holiday Cottages in Puumala. The small eco-boat carries no more than 10 people, with tea, afternoon refreshments, live entertainment, and a chance to learn about Lake Saimaa and its ringed seals.

“Artor was so accommodating and knowledgeable. Loved the gentle cruise around the lake. To top off a five star trip, we spotted a seal!”

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Lake Saimaa Small-Group Cruise with Stories and Music - Arto’s Finnish stories and music
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Lake Saimaa Small-Group Cruise with Stories and Music

2.Lake Saimaa Small-Group Cruise with Stories and Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Best value

Join skipper Arto for a 90-minute cruise through Puumala’s Saimaa archipelago. Expect Finnish culture, live stories, music, coffee or tea, photos and videos, and views of the Puumala bridge and strait from a quiet ecoboat. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Sehr interessante , kurzweilige Tour mit vielen Hintergrundinformationen. Sehr unterhaltsam vorgetragen von Arto . Mit Einblick in die finnische Seele (Humppa). Sehr zu empfehlen.”

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Puumala: Lake Saimaa Seal Watching Cruise - Setting out through the Puumala archipelago
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Puumala: Lake Saimaa Seal Watching Cruise

3.Puumala: Lake Saimaa Seal Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Join Captain Arto for a three-hour small-group cruise through Puumala’s Saimaa archipelago. His covered electric boat keeps you close to the water as you search for rare Saimaa ringed seals, watch birds, and hear stories in English, Finnish, French, or German.

“Si vols conèixer el llac Saimaa, amb tot el seu ecosistema i com s,hi relacionen les persones lolals, aquesta és la teva excursió. Un guia de 10”

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Lake Saimaa story cruise by Ecoboat in Puumala - Leaving from Puumala harbor
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Lake Saimaa story cruise by Ecoboat in Puumala

4.Lake Saimaa story cruise by Ecoboat in Puumala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

Join Captain Arto for a 90-minute Lake Saimaa cruise aboard a small, weather-proof electric Ecoboat. Hear stories about Finnish life, Saimaa seals, and local nature, use onboard binoculars, and enjoy coffee or tea with live accordion music.

“Esperienza ottima; non abbiamo avuto la fortuna di vedere le foche ma abbiamo passato un’ora incantevole in compagnia del Capitano Arto. Lo stesso ha saputo raccontare in modo appassionato il suo paese, popolo e tradizioni. Inoltre ci ha dato consigli su attività da fare nei dintorni, in base alle preferenze di ognuno.”

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