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Arctic Ice floating in Puumala
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Arctic Ice floating in Puumala

By Lakeland GTE
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Ages 15-70
Duration: 1h 15m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, French
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  • hot juice
  • Warm room to change clothes is available


Start:
  • Niementie 3, 52200 Puumala, Finland
    Veeransauna close to the boat harbor, by the park
End:This activity ends back at the meeting 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: 8333P29

    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 8333P29

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    • Lakeland GTE
      327
      Puumala, Finland
      Joined in February 2015
    • Sightseer64411401580
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      In 3 hours, you’ll learn the way to enjoy inner peace with the nature
      It’s a super fun and interesting activity, to learn finishing in Saimaa lake in October, with Ruska view, guided by Arto! I would highly recommend to people who travel to Finland and want to learn a bit deeper about Finland nature, Finnish people, and Finnish ethics on top of a fishing skill and experience in Finnish largest lake Saimaa. Arto and Jarmo are super! They are professional, patient, friendly and good at teaching and organizing. They are humorous as well, making the trip even more enjoyable! We spent the 3 hours so happily that a 3.6kg pike joined us!
      Written 6 October 2024
    • L4025VPlorenzom
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Saimaa with Arto
      Really nice experience in the lake Saimaa with Arto guide! Arto explained US a lot of stories about Saimaa seals and we tasted coffee and tee in the boat! Amazing! Is a really good trip! Pay attention, the trip di Doenst garantee to you tò see the Saimaa's Seal because Is hidden in the lake. Only Few hundreds in a huge lake so the possibility tò see a Seal Is really near tò 0. May Is the best month tò see the seel so attention tò the timing. Bye and thanks you Arto. Really good experience.
      Written 27 August 2024
    • faustmedea
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good cruise!
      The views are amazing. Arto is a great guide, really passionate and explained us so many things! I wish we could come back during winter!
      Written 27 August 2024
    • angelabE4812ZG
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Charming experience on Saimaa lake
      Charming experience! Arto is a nice person, he knows a lot about seals! The lake panorama Is full of poetry! Angela and Valeria from Italy
      Written 25 August 2024
    • Paradise771183
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      trip to see the ringed seals
      Very interesting experience, Arto is a very expert and passionate guide, and very fun as well! The trip lasted 3 hours but I didn’t see the time passing. I recommend this experience very much. Merci Arto! 🙏🏻
      Written 23 August 2024
    • L3289AIfabiolas
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience!
      Amazing tour on a ecofriendly, full electric boat that allowed easy talk with the skipper and passegers and to have a chance to approach the seals without disturbing them. The skipper knows really well the history, tradition, culture and the lake itself and he is really kind. A nice cup of tea or coffee with some good live music is the nicest conclusion of this stunning trip. Highly recommended!
      Written 16 August 2024
    • Dirk B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cruise with Coffee and music
      Great Trip. Ato knows a lot of this lake and the area. The Coffee and music was also great. We had a wonderfull Trip. Thanks and greetings from the Netherlands
      Written 14 August 2024
    • Camper416508
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trip on amaizing Saimaa lake.
      An amazing trip with the great Guide! Marvellous views, very interesting stories snd films about seals, singing songs, tea and coffee with very tasty homemade bakeries... Very beatiful water, great sky, very cosy boat and very intelligent, nice and kind host Arto. Thank you, Arto, we will definitely come back!
      Written 14 August 2024
    • elisabettav863
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A special day with captain Arto
      The experience in ecoboat was incredibile, really beautiful! Captain Arto was really nice, he talked us about finnish stories and curiosity about lake Saimaa and the Seal. He offered us a delicious coffee break with coffee, hot tea, juice for children and Pulla (typical finish sweet). All was perfect!!!! Kiitos captain Arto
      Written 9 August 2024
    • sarahgE5667AA
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fantastic Cruise !
      Arto was the best captain ever! He brought us for a tour in the beautiful Saimaa lake, knows a lot of stories about seals, eagle fish,the lake, Finns and Finland…He offered us some tea and coffee and played some music… the best Cruise ever for my family(he also speaks french, german, english…)! I highly recommend!!!
      Written 7 August 2024
    • Tour51979498819
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The perfect guide for a beautiful experience
      Arto was an excellent guide and kindly answered all our questions about Saimaa Lake, the seals and the Finnish lifestyle in general. The boat was super comfortable, cozy and well prepared for the rain. He offered us hot coffee, tea, sweets and sole folk music with his accordion 🎵 Super recommended, one of our best experiences in Finland so far. Don't think it twice and book your tour with Arto!!
      Written 3 August 2024
    • Maiju S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Easy going and so relaxing!
      It was my first solotravel holiday and I was little bit nervous to go by myself. Arto was so nice and funny that it was easy for me to relax on a boat eventually. There were some foreign travelers, so Arto did the tour with english, and that was fine for me. Arto's stories were interesting and he played some music with his instrument. We all got some binoculars to see birds nest. There were also some coffee, tee and buns to eat. Thank you, maybe someday I'm coming back to the beautiful Saimaa!
      Written 26 July 2024
    • gauthierr2016
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect éco experience
      Amazing eco boat trip with a multilingual guide, who knows what to see where to see. I would recommand that for families with children or couples. You can go with folded eyes 👌👍
      Written 24 July 2024
    • 169minnah
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Finnish/english guide Arto tells stories about vendace, Saimaa seal and plays accordion. Wonderful summertrip !
      Great opportunity to see how vendace is been trawled by fisherman in great lake Saimaa, Lietvesi. Enjoy wiews of the lake lake Lietvesi Saimaa and have a once in a lifetime experience, or maybe twice if you want.
      Written 23 July 2024
    • Passenger824396
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Vendance cruise
      Fantastic vendace catching cruise, really nice experince. Arto is the best guide we have met, the trip is worth every penny.
      Written 20 July 2024
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    Kinga A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Family
    Fantastic experience, HIGHLY recommend and already wish to come back again. We went as a group of three, and had such an amazing time floating around, and playing and jumping on ice. Arto is an exceptional guide, he explained everything very well and helped us with whatever was needed, as well as with great pictures and warm tea after. The views with sunset were beautiful and the overall experience was just so extremely enjoyable.
    Written 5 January 2025
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    Thank you very much! I am so happy that you liked this arctic ice floating experience in Puumala. I wish you a very good new year and see you soon! cheers guide Arto
    Written 6 January 2025
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    Veera
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Friends
    The floating was funny and relaxing. I had a lot of fun with friends. Our guides were helpful and made us feel very welcome.

    Kelluminen oli todella hauskaa ja rentouttavaa yhdessä ystävien kanssa! Mukavat ja auttavaiset ohjaajat saivat olon todella tervetulleeksi Puumalaan ja yrityksen vieraaksi.
    Written 25 March 2022
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    Thank you - kiitos ! I can tell you that we guides enjoyed as much as you did. Meillä oli myös tosi hauskaa kun teillä oli niin hyvä meininki! t Arto
    Written 26 March 2022
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    Henning v
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    It was an incredible experience. Arto provides exceptional service with attention to detail. I will definitely come again. Thank you very much.
    Written 27 March 2024
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    Thank you very much for booking the Arctic Ice floating experience. I am glad that you liked it! cheers Guide Arto
    Written 1 April 2024
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    Maarten D
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Friends
    What an experience !! Its not only floating, really a great thing to do !
    Just go for it and let the surprise Come!
    Thanks for everything
    Written 15 March 2024
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    Arctic ice floating is a fun activity. I had as much fun as you...watching you jumping and breaking the ice in floatation suits. Thanks for review! cheers Guide Arto
    Written 1 April 2024
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    Reina T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Friends
    This unique experience is a very fun activity to do, especially in group. We had a great time. Arto is a lovely guide & made us feel very welcome.
    Written 15 March 2024
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    Arctic ice floating is a fun activity. I had as much fun as you...watching you jumping and breaking the ice in floatation suits. Thanks for review! cheers Guide Arto
    Written 1 April 2024
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    Simon R
    Nottingham, UK13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Friends
    Arto was fantastic, very friendly and very knowledgeable, we did ice floating and the E scooter, both of which were great fun. Highly recommend Arto and Lakeland.
    Written 9 February 2024
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    Thanks for joining and for taking the time write this lovely review. And 10 points for the courageous Robin Hoods for dipping in freezing lake afterwards.... cheers Arto
    Written 13 February 2024
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    Ella T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Friends
    I had so much fun and enjoyed the experience! The host was really welcoming and kind. Would recommend this for everyone!
    Written 25 March 2022
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    Thanks a million for your nice words and the review. Hope to see you again! Cheers Arto host
    Written 26 March 2022
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    Getaway08127110880
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Friends
    An amazing experience. The landscapes are wonderful and a controlled and safe fall on the ice is indeed an interesting experience. With a group of friends, this was one of the most wonderful experiences.
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    Written 15 January 2024
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    Kiva oli teitä katsella vierestä nauttimassa Saimaan jääkuutioista. Voi sitä riemua! Kiitos ihanasta palautteesta t Arto
    Written 29 January 2024
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