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People on a boat with a view of a lake and forest. 2
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Puumala: Private Electric Boat Seal Safari

By Lakeland GTE
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$132 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Feel the lake on a private boat tour
  • Spot the rare Saimaa ringed seal in its natural habitat on Lake Saimaa
  • Enjoy the comfort of a covered boat with leather seats and big windows
  • Sip on a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a locally baked sweet bun
  • Learn about the local wildlife and the history of the area from your guide

Activity location

    • Saimaa
    • Eastern Finland, South Karelia, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Satamatie 6, 52200 Puumala, Finland | Departure point: The pier next to the boat launch in downtown Puumala, address: Satamatie 6, 52200 PUUMALA (parking and restrooms available on site). See Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/pnw23TN5bf1LbSL28
    • Puumala, Etelä-Savo, Finland

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Puumala: Private Electric Boat Seal Safari

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$132.06 x 6 AdultsAU$792.36
Total
Price is AU$792.36
Until Mon, 29 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English speaking guide. Guide also speaks french and some german
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee, tea and a home-made sweet bun
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Weather-proof comfortable Ecoboat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Warm blankets during cold days
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of binoculars
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the meeting point

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Pets, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with back problems, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Join the happy captain Arto on a private safari by his unique electric Ecoboat. Experience the beauty of Lake Saimaa and spot rare Saimaa Seals in Puumala, without worrying about eventually cold or rainy weather. May and early June is the best time to spot Seals.

Meet your guide at the Okkola holiday cottages and follow the signs to the shore. Board the electric Ecoboat and set off on a 3-hour adventure.

Cruise around the Puumala archipelago and be amazed by the fantastic landscapes and views from the boat. With the silent eco-boat, have closer and more intimate experiences with the rare seals, fish eagles, and more.

The chances to spot a Saimaa ringed seal are very good especially in early summer. Enjoy engaging stories, interesting facts, and a deep passion for the Lake Saimaa region from your guide.

Sip on a hot “Kuksa” mug of coffee or tea and enjoy locally baked sweet buns. By choosing this environmentally friendly, electric boat tour, you’ll be helping preserve this incredible natural landscape for generations to come.

Location

Activity location

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    • Saimaa
    • Eastern Finland, South Karelia, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Satamatie 6, 52200 Puumala, Finland | Departure point: The pier next to the boat launch in downtown Puumala, address: Satamatie 6, 52200 PUUMALA (parking and restrooms available on site). See Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/pnw23TN5bf1LbSL28
    • Puumala, Etelä-Savo, Finland