THE ALLURE OF THE AQUATIC WORLD

The Kuopio region offers opportunities for water sports and activities on lakes, rapids and rivers with the added bonus of splendid scenery. In many tourist establishments located by a lake, water-related leisure activities are a natural part of a holiday. It is worth trying out sports you are not familiar with for the first time on a guided trip – proper instruction might spark off your interest in a new hobby!

Water sports are available to suit every taste and ability. Leisurely paddling a canoe on the lakes provides relaxation and new strength both for the soul and body. White-water canoeing is a more vigorous activity and requires a little more experience from the paddlers. Rowing a traditional long church-boat with a crew of a dozen or so puts the group’s stamina and teamwork skills to the test. For those who love the thrill of speed we recommend water jet safaris.

Select district All Suonenjoki Kuopio Kaavi Leppävirta Rautavaara Juankoski Tuusniemi Nilsiä Vesanto Siilinjärvi

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KUOPIO:

Adventure Kuopio / SeikkailuKuopio
Guided canoeing trips, canoe hire, motorboat and water jet safaris.
Services: different program services, equipment hire. Location.
Contacts: Rauhankatu 3, FI-70700 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-400-202 303, Fax. +358-17-361 6217, sales@seikkailukuopio.fi, www.seikkailukuopio.fi

Kuopion Seikkailukeskus Oy
Canoeing, diving.
Services: different kinds of program services, hiking equipment for hire and for sale. Location.
Contacts: Makasiinikatu 2, FI-70110 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-580 8965, Fax. +358-17-580 8966, info@seikkailukeskus.com, www.seikkailukeskus.com

Suomen Luontomatkat
Services: special events and activities for corporate clients
Contacts: Haapaniemenkatu 18, FI-70110 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-369 8590, Fax. +358-17-264 5907, jorma.vainikainen@suomenluontomatkat.fi, www.suomenluontomatkat.fi

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KAAVI:

Vaikon Loma ja Lohi
Services: cottages, fishing, canoes and bicycles for hire, shooting the rapids, outdoor meal
Contacts: Kärenkoskentie 146, FI-73620 Kortteinen, Tel.. +358-40-743 1478, Fax. +358-17-675 317, antti.tukiainen@vaikonloma.com, www.vaikonloma.com

Vaikon Ohjelmapalvelut
Services: shooting the rapids, canoe hire, trips at nature, hiking
Contacts: Kortteisentie1747, FI-73620 Kortteinen, Tel.. +358-40-581 3331, juhani.rasanen@elisanet.fi, www.vaikonohjelmapalvelut.net

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LEPPÄVIRTA:

Amatsonia
Organized rowing trips
Services: Rowing trips
Contacts: Leppävirta, Tel.. +358 400 236 598, anne.hyvarinen@amatsonia.fi, www.amatsonia.fi

Mansikkaharju holidaycenter
Services: Accommodation in cottages, places for tents, caravans and camper-vans, café & reception, breakfast possibility, barbecue shelter, sanitary facilities, wood-heated lakeside sauna, beach. In addition, there are many free activities like  trampoline, roller blades, roller skates, rowing boats, canoes, beach volley, bicycles, bouncy castle etc.
Contacts: Kalmalahdentie 8, FI-79100 Leppävirta, Tel.. +358-50-598 1481, Fax. +358-17-553 3008, jukka.havukainen@mobiili.net, www.mansikkaharju.net

MTG Team
Services: canoes and kayaks for hire, guided canoeing trips
Contacts: Horsmalahti, FI-79100 Leppävirta, Tel.. +358-050-848 848, Fax. +358-17-546 155

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NILSIÄ:

Ketunpolku safarit & seikkailut
Services: All-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, rapids canoeing and fishing safaris.
Contacts: Marina, FI-73310 Tahkovuori, Tel.. +358-400-604 404, tahko@ketunpolku.fi, www.ketunpolku.fi

Tahko Safaris Ltd
Services: snowmobile and ATV safaries, program services, Adventure House
Contacts: Nipasentie 2, FI-73310 Tahkovuori, Tel.. +358-17-481 800, Fax. +358-17-481 801, tahkosafarit@tahko.com, www.tahkosafarit.fi

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RAUTAVAARA:

Erä Gana ja Guggo
Services: accommodation, program services, catering service
Contacts: Yläluostantie 1310, FI-75680 Ylä-Luosta, Tel.. +358-40-720 9777, Fax. +358-17-786 048, guggo@eraganajaguggo.fi, www.eraganajaguggo.fi

Metsäkartano
Guided canoeing trips, canoe and kayak hire.
Services: accommodation, meal services, different program services
Contacts: Metsäkartanontie 700, FI-73901 Rautavaara, Tel.. +358-40-839 6350, Fax. +358-17-780 026, info@metsakartano.com, www.metsakartano.com

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SIILINJÄRVI:

Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka
Services: hotel accommodation, meeting facilities, restaurant, cafe, bars, dance restaurant, spa, saunas, therapy department, gym, canoe and bike rental. Smoke sauna evenings every Monday 5 € / person, from 7.6.2010 10 € / person.
Contacts: Jokiharjuntie 3, FI-70910 Vuorela, Tel.. +358-17-476 111, Fax. +358-17-465 1398, myynti@kunnonpaikka.com, www.kunnonpaikka.com

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TUUSNIEMI:

Kaavinkoski Silence Center
Boat trips, canoeing trips.
Services: accommodation in holiday cottages, nature activities
Contacts: Kaavinkoskentie 590, FI-71200 Tuusniemi, Tel.. +358-(0)400 674 351, teuvo.smolander@ohtaansalmi.com, www.ohtaansalmi.com

Viitakko
Canoeing for groups by an agreement.
Services: accommodation, different kinds of meal- and program services
Contacts: Lomakodintie 51, FI-71210 Tuusjärvi, Tel.. +358-17-724 503, Fax. +358-17-724 550, info@viitakko.fi, www.viitakko.fi

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