DAY PADDLE ON THE JONGUNJOKI RIVER
This one day paddle trip takes place in the southeast corner of
Kuhmo, near the Russian border along the easy Jongunjoki canoeing
route. The river is a natural wilderness river with no permanent
habitation or summer cottages along its banks. The paddle trip will
be made in tandem canadian canoes at a leisurely pace, which makes
it suitable for beginners as well as children (over 7 years). The
tour begins at Raatelampi, where your guide will teach the basics
about paddle techniques and how to steer your canoe as well as
review the safety issues. The route takes you through several easy
but exiting mini-rapids. The most difficult and only class II rapid,
Aittokoski, is at the end of the route. This rapid will first be
scouted from dry land and shooting it will be optional. The less
courageous can also end their trip above the rapid. The distance
between Raatelampi and Aittokoski is about 13 km. You will also stop
at the old Otrokoski logging cabin on the route where you can taste
coffee made over the open fire and have a bite to eat.
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Time |
* Summer 2007 |
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Place |
* Kuhmo, the Jongunjoki river |
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Duration |
* about 6 – 7 hrs |
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Group size |
* 1 - 30 persons |
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Price
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* group of 1 - 3 persons 300 € /group
* group of 4 - 12 persons base fee 210 € + 30 € / person
(Net incl. VAT 8 % )
* Larger groups as agreed
* Transportation 1-5 persons Kuhmo - Teljo, Aittokoski - Kuhmo
100 €
(Net incl. VAT 8 % ) |
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Package includes:
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* Canadian tandem canoes (Old Town Discovery) and equipment:
paddles, life jackets, helmets and watertight barrels for gear.
* Open fire coffee and light snack on the route.
* Wilderness guiding services (1 guide for12 – 14 paddlers)
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Please bring yourself: |
* Outdoor dress and gear according to weather
* A change of dry clothing, footwear and rainwear
* Valid personal travel insurance required |
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