Tour

PRIVATE Boat tour, Sauna & Hot Tub experience and BBQ in Ivalo River

4 hours

Easy

Experience outdoor Hot Tub and traditional finnish Sauna on a island in Ivalo River. Try your fishing luck and enjoy BBQ in beautifull surroundings.
Meeting point is at the boat harbour of Koppelo village. It is also possible for pick up service from Ivalo ( 40 € ) or Saariselkä ( 150 € ).

Tina and Tapio are owners of this small local family company,  they will be your guide in this memorable tour. Tour starts with  picturesque scenery of Koppelo village by river.

Hot Tub is outdoors just by the river and accommodates max 6 persons at a time. The water is heated by a wood-burning stove to a pleasant temperature. Diving into hot water in the middle of the nature is worth experiencing.
Sauna is comfortable for up to 3 persons at a time. While there are no showers in this type of traditional sauna, you are provided buckets of heated river water for washing. There is a changing room, just next to the sauna.

You will have
possibility to try to catch a fish in traditional finnish way, with hook, line and a worm. Its great fun also for children as it is easy way to catch a fish. There is good possibility to catch a perch which is the national fish of finland, or a pike. For this type of fishing you dont need a licence.

You will have BBQ outside in terrace or in lappish  teepee by open fire, as you wish. Island you are visiting is home of Tina and Tapio, with this tour you will get glimpse of local local lifestyle.

For group size of  2-4 persons your boat will be 6 meter long "Meri-Palta" boat, registered for 5 person.
For group size 5-8 person boat will be 9 meter long Minor 28, there is also inside cabin. Minor is registered for 10 person.
If you wish to have Minor boat for 4 person or less please book the tour for 5 person.


What's included?
  • Food & drinks

- Experienced local guide
- Life Jackets for boat ride
- Use of outdoor Hot Tub and Sauna, towels
- Old fashion fishing with a simple rod and hook with a worm bait ( no permit needed )
- BBQ dinner / lunch outside in terrace or in lappish teepee by open fire
( traditional finnish sausages, reindeer sausage, bread, home made pasta salad )
By request possible to have vegetarian BBQ or chicken nuggets / sausages

- For a group of 2-4 persons Meri-Palta boat ( 6 meters long )
- For a group of 5-8 person Minor 28 boat ( 9 meters long with inside cabin )

Exclusions

    - Pick up from Ivalo area ( + 40 € )
    - Pick up from Saariselkä area ( +150 € )

    Please note

      - Tour is not accessible for those with limited mobility

      What to bring

        - Swimwear

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