Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa
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Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa
By Lakeland GTE
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€59.00
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€59.00
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 1-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
German, English, French
- Afternoon tea
- Professional guide
- Live entertainment
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Departure details
- Ylössaarentie 35, 52200 Puumala, Finland Starting point for all departures early summer 1.5-13.6. Leave your car at parking of Okkola holiday cottages. Follow the signs to the shore 300m
- Puumala harbour, Satamatie 2, 52200 Puumala, Finland Starting point for all departures in mid-summer and late-summer 15.6-30.9. Puumala marketplace boat harbor, boat is located by the "Kalakontti-fish-truck".
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8333P26- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Face masks provided for travellers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa?
- Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa price starts from €60.15. Discover and book Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa on Tripadvisor
- What is the Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa cancellation policy?
- Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa?
- Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa is hosted by Lakeland GTE. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Lakeland GTE on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h. Discover and book Cruise in Puumala by Lake Saimaa on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8333P26
Itinerary
- You’ll have 2 starting optionsSee departure details
- Pass byLake Saimaa
- You'll return to the starting point
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Riding on Saimaa lake and then in the forest was AMAZING. Thanks to the guide, Arto, we spent a great time!
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MarkoV354
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We just had an incredible snow scooter ”e-Lyly” experience at Puumala. it was really great to drive on a frozen la…
5banua
00Great seal safari
We had a lovely time looking for seals on lake Saimaa whilst listening to Arto’s stories. You can ask Arto anything…
WilliamKayFromLondon
00Quintessential Saimaa Experience! Don't Miss It!
We stayed in the Lake Saimaa area for two weeks and passed through Puumala and bumped into Arto and learned that he…
Remburs
00Saimaa cruise from Puumala is a must.
Great overall experience! The boat is super quiet and you travel almost water-level. We got see Saimaa ringed seal …
adityab995
00Great experience
Had a great experience in the small-group cruise. It was personalized and felt much better than the cruise on the b…
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00Amazing boat tour
We had the tour for the seul observation. It was wonderful the night was perfect and the colors amazing. However we…
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What an amazing trip! Our guide was so warm, funny and entertaining. We learnt a lot about lake Saimaa's history. W…
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00Heartwarming cruise tour
We had an awesome time! He put so much effort to provide us with an beautiful cruise, while informing us about the…
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00Atmospheric cruise in the beautiful lake Saimaa
I loved the atmosphere, and the accordion music on our coffee break gave the perfect mid-summer feeling. The weathe…
virver2022
00Awesome
Beautiful views, Professional cruise Captain and much important information. Funny stories, good music. And we saw …
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Geneviève H
38 contributions
Oct 2022
We loved our 2 hours private trip around lake Saimaa in an open motorboat although it was quite chilly and we didn't see any seals. Arto was the best guide you can hope for. He gave us a lot of explanations about the lake and the region and made us delicious sausages and tea during our small break on an island. We were lucky to end the trip with a magnificent sunset. Go for it- you won't regret it.
Written 10 October 2022
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Thanks for coming on my boat tour, and highly appreciate your kind review. The best time of the year to spot seals is in May. Hoping to see you again one day.. cheers Arto
Written 11 October 2022
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S H
1 contribution
Aug 2021
We had a wonderful evening on the eco boat with Arto. Although we did not see a seal we learnt a lot about seals. Arto is very knowledgeable, it is a great fun to listen to him and he made it a never forgetable evening for us. Arto knows a lot of languages - our tour was tri-lingual. Our 10year old son had fun as well. The personal highlight was listening to the family singing old finish songs with Arto while sunset. And we saw several sea eagles. We booked a private seal tour for 7 people.
Written 15 August 2021
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LakelandGTE
Thank you very much for taking tour with me. I can tell you that I enjoyed your company very much too! Greetings to all and welcome back. Arto guide
Written 16 August 2021
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Elisa N
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Lovely trip to find Saimaa ringed seals, which are not easily spotted at this time. Eco-friendly, quiet boat with excellent wiev windows and comfortable seats. Our quide/captain told interesting scientific facts and stories about seals with some video clips. We saw a family of fishing hawks (osprays), but not seals this time. Quide gave us only 20% possibility to see them now in august, in spring time the odds rise up to 90%. Very beautiful weather and scenery with sun set at Saimaa lake though. I higly recommend, this was professionally arranged trip with some coffee, tea and cookies too. 😀 Tanks Arto!
Written 14 August 2020
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Thanks a million for your review. I am glad to having you on my tour. Welcome back with friends. Cheers captain Arto
Written 17 August 2020
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Taru
Tampere, Finland2 contributions
May 2021
Very nice boat cruise on an eco boat. Because the boat is quite small, we were only 8 + Arto the guide. He showed pictures and told us about Saimaa ringed seal (Saimaannorppa). The cruise was three hours which was a good time. We got to see two seals, one very close to us in the water and the other one further away on the rocks. Arto also told us about other animals in the area such as different birds.
The boat was cozy and quiet. A very good trip andd I definately can recommend it to others who want to see the saimaannorppa. Of course because it's a wild animal, there's no 100% guarantee to see one, but according to our guide this May was good. The best time to go is May because the seals are sunbathing on the rocks and land to change their winter fur off. The windows were openable with zippers so it doesn't matter if it's sunny or rainy weather. Due to covid19 we used masks and I think it's a good thing.
The boat was cozy and quiet. A very good trip andd I definately can recommend it to others who want to see the saimaannorppa. Of course because it's a wild animal, there's no 100% guarantee to see one, but according to our guide this May was good. The best time to go is May because the seals are sunbathing on the rocks and land to change their winter fur off. The windows were openable with zippers so it doesn't matter if it's sunny or rainy weather. Due to covid19 we used masks and I think it's a good thing.
Written 6 June 2021
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LakelandGTE
Thank you very much for your review and for joining the tour. Tours continue untill 13.6. and next year again starting 1.5.2022. Happy summer and all the best ! Cheers Arto guide
Written 7 June 2021
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Hanna
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Couples
We did a small-group seal-watching cruise in Puumala on Ecoboat. We didn’t spot any seals this time, but the boatride itself and the beautiful summer night by Lake Saimaa was an amazing experience. Arto was a great guide and we enjoyed listening to his stories about the ringed seals and Lake Saimaa. We highly recommend Arto’s seal-watching cruises and will definitely come back for another one!
Written 18 July 2020
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Thanks a million for your review. I am glad to having you on my tour. Welcome back with friends. Cheers captain Arto
Written 24 July 2020
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Tuija R
1 contribution
May 2020
The eco-boat which was used for the cruise was comfortable and silent. The guide told interesting facts about Saimaa ringed seal and showed the most likely spots to observe the seal. The weather was a bit rough, but there was cosy in the boat and of course the lake itself is beautiful in any weather. I can strongly recommend the cruise!
Written 18 May 2020
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Thanks for joining me and for your review. Much appreciated! Arto
Written 20 May 2020
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Jaakko M
2 contributions
May 2021
After previously visiting Saimaa for a canoeing trip we have fallen in love with the area. A lifelong dream for the members of Norppakerho and a treat for the more recent Norppalive viewers, we managed to spot the rare ringed seals in the wild. One even came to check us out close to the boat! We were also able to spot multiple birds on the islands, including a nesting Osprey. Arto the host told us interesting tales and facts about the Saimaa Ringed Seal and the area. He was very friendly and helpful, answering all our questions and provided a lovely journey. Special mention and thanks for the gluten/lactose free buns provided so also people with celiac disease were able to enjoy the pullakahvi moment in the sunset. Highly recommended!
Written 31 May 2021
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LakelandGTE
Thanks for joining and very much appreciate your kind review. I share your thanks will bun-maker too. Hope to see you again one day. cheers Arto
Written 1 June 2021
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AnuNow
1 contribution
May 2020 • Family
A very nice Mothers' Day cruise on a sunny, calm day. The seal was exactly where our guide knew it would be and looked so pretty!!! Glimmering lake, lots of excitement to find the seal and bonus Pandion haliaeetus nest and four loons (Gavia arctica) circling us.
The pandemic procedures were good and I can highly recommend this eco-friendly tour for everybody!
The pandemic procedures were good and I can highly recommend this eco-friendly tour for everybody!
Written 11 May 2020
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Thanks for joining me and for your review. Much appreciated! Arto
Written 20 May 2020
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FamilyFunExplorer
30 contributions
We had a wonderful time with Captain Arto on his Ecoboat. The cruise was about 90 min. We learned a lot from the Captain's experience of the lake, nature, and also Finland's history. The whole family enjoyed the trip. The snacks were delicious. At the end of the cruise we had a very pleasant surprise from the captain while we were enjoying the snacks. He played a beautiful song on his accordion about lake Saimaa.
Written 7 September 2021
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LakelandGTE
Thank you very much! Hoping to see you again one day at lake Saimaa. Greetings from captain Arto
Written 8 September 2021
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Sari H
Kotka, Finland1 contribution
May 2020 • Friends
The host was very friendly with broad knowledge of the area and ringed seals. The boat was cute, silent and the plastic curtain windows protected from wind and rain. Lake Saimaa was very beautiful even in rainy weather.
Written 18 May 2020
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Thanks for joining me and for your review. Much appreciated! Arto
Written 20 May 2020
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