This exciting floating takes place in the Pajakkakoski rapid in the centre of Kuhmo. The rapid can be float/swum all year round but the most exotic time for doing this is in mid-winter in the extreme cold surrounded by fluffy blankets of snow and frosted trees. The preparations for the swim include dressing in thermal underware and a rescue suit with assistance from your guide. The first step is to get used to floating in the river and then the safety procedure and matters related to swimming down the rapid are explained. After floating in the quiet water, the participants swim down the rapid at firs with guide all together and second time one by one. There are one or two rescuers at the bottom to make sure everybody gets out of the water safely. The experience is completed by having a warm toddy, sometimes fireside coffee and receiving a diploma at the tepee below. 

Location:            Kuhmo Pajakkakoski rapids

Time of year:      All year round

Group size:         1 - 25 persons

Duration:            2 - 3 hour

Price in 2011      1 -3  person     135 €/person

     4 - 6 person      115 €/person

     7 - 9 person       95 €/person

     10 - 25 person   80 €/person

Participants must be in good health and have valid personal travel or accident insurance.