Helsinki by Kayak
Overview
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3 hours
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Explore Helsinki from the sea! Join us on Natura Viva’s daily 3-hour guided paddling trip, that will take you through the archipelago of Helsinki, characterized by its clear waters, rocky islands and sandy beaches. This will be a paddling trip to remember, so book your reservation now. On the tour the pace is easy and suits beginners and experts alike.
The kayak tour begins in Natura Viva’s Eastern Helsinki main depot, the Vuosaari Paddling center. The kayaks are easy to handle and very stable. We will provide you with all kayaking equipment, also for rainy weather. We recommend wearing sporty clothing for the trip.
Helsinki by Kayak is a truly remarkable outdoor and nature experience. Hop on the kayak and join!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Kayak
Bottled water
Snacks
What To Expect
Helsinki By Kayak Tour - Experience the Eastern Helsinki Archipelago! Explore the beautiful marine nature of the Eastern Helsinki Archipelago. You will paddle through the clear waters, rocky islands and sandy beaches and enjoy a snack break on a recreational island. Safe and memorable kayaking experience with a professional kayaking guide! Your certified kayaking guide will meet you at Vuosaari Paddling Center and introduce you with kayaking. After getting ready, the guide leads you to marvel the views of the Baltic Sea. Our kayaks are stable and easy to use. This tour is beginner-friendly, suited for everyone interested in water sports and beautiful nature! Helsinki Archipelago is full of beautiful islands that locals visit regularly. You'll be visiting on of them to enjoy snacks, before continuing your coastal exploration. Vuosaari Paddling Center is situated at Kallahti, a calm bay with fast access to the beautiful Helsinki coastal waters. On windy days the safety is ensured by visiting the other side of the bay which facilitates kayaking in still water. Book Helsinki By Kayak tour and enjoy relaxed kayaking, beautiful Nordic nature and the Finnish way of going outdoors!
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Helsinki by Kayak
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kayaking on the Baltic Sea
ROSE S,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Saaya was an extremely skilled and knowledgeable kayaker and really brought our mixed group of kayakers together! She made me feel safe and I enjoyed her sharing facts about kayaking, the area, culture, landmarks and the sea with all of us. I loved the experience! I would highly recommend this activity if you love the outdoors and being on the water! Great way to explore Helsinki.
Great day
janasC6820ND,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good also for beginners. Nice guide. I felt very safe and the nature is stunning. I recommend a lot. Meetingpoint is one Hour away from center Helsinki.
Do Not Schedule with this group
Chodo,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were unable to go at our scheduled day on the midnight kayaking due to illness of one of our family members. We asked to reschedule to one of the following days. On the phone we were rudely denied the chance. The answer by email was not much better. They are not able to reschedule because of the Terms and Conditions. Really? Seems like they do not care at all about Customer Service.
Sea Kayak tour
D7655IGjanes,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip, it was just the two of us and our guide, Jiri. He was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about Finnish life and the area we explored. Good fun and nice to see some wildlife.
Excellent adventure
Leigh E,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent - beautiful scenery and a knowledgeable guide who took us on on a very interesting excursion.i would recommend.
Great experience with a professional team
kaijis2022,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would Def recommend all to leave some time for this experience if you are in helsinki and haven't tried this yet! Amazing View along the route, and our guide just perfect in all ways. Suitable for both beginners and experienced. Five star equipments plus a nice forest for a hike afterwards. Had a drink in the paddle center cafe with the lake breeze. Will come again for sure!
awesome tour
Eva E,
Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide, information, safety, landscape, atmosphere, food, size of the group, duration - just perfect. Do it! :)
Wonderful Day!
Sharon R,
Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The kayaking trip was a fantastic experience. It was a beautiful day and Sara helped us learn the basics of kayaking and off we went. The provided lunch (sandwiches) was very good. Getting to the paddling facility from the Kamppi district of Helsinki was very easy. Take the M1 line out to Vuosaari and transfer to the 560 bus. The paddling facility is a short walk away from the bus stop.
Beautiful kayaking experience
O4267GStiml,
Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful kayak tour. Really beautiful scenery. Easy paddling and a great day out. The guide was very professional. 5 star expeience
Not experienced? No problem, you will have a great time.
oscarhP1198AK,
Aug 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On a recent weekday evening my family took the guided tour from Mattinkyla Beach in Espoo. We were completely inexperienced but Tiina was the perfect teacher and tour guide, teaching us the basics and many tips, taking our lack of experience into account but also challenging us. Her love of the sport really came through. We had a wonderful time and look forward to more kayaking in the local archipelagos.
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