Island Kayaking, Hiking & Wild Cooking

£1395pp

13th - 17th August 2025 FULLY BOOKED


  • Explore the Helsinki Archipelago by kayak (15 - 20km a day), touching some of its 50,000 islands

  • Experience wild camping in the Nordic wilderness

  • Wild swim in the cool Balkan sea waters & try a traditional Finnish sauna

  • Hike beautiful terrain, spotting wildlife such as seals, eagles & osprey plus a variety of fauna

  • Learn to cook over fire with The Wilder Kitchen Chef, William

  • Sleep out in wild camps, share stories, plan the next journey and share meals




Accommodation

I have teamed up with the amazing Sidetracked Adventures to collaborate on this very special summer kayaking trip. You will spend the first and last nights staying in a traditional cabin, about 15km from Helsinki airport. For the other 2 nights we will be setting up a wild camp on different islands that we have kayaked to. Everyone will muck in to help set up, light fires and join in with wild cooking.

Itinerary

Day 1 - arrive in to Helsinki and make way to our cabin for the night. Dinner with the group

Day 2 - after a briefing and kit check, you will head out with your guides on the kayaks. You will spend the day exploring the islands before reaching your base for the night. Take a Finnish Sauna - usually people go in with no clothes, however this is a personal choice.

Day 3 - head out for another day exploring, search for wildlife and enjoy the tranquillity. You will set up camp at another island. There will be an interactive wild cooking session with William and the chance for wild swimming.

Day 4 - you will head off for a hike this morning before kayaking back to our start point for our last night in the cabin and final group dinner

Day 5 - departure / flights home

Itineraries & timings are subject to change depending on weather conditions.


What’s Included

  • 2 nights traditional cabin accommodation & 2 nights wild camping (all equipment is provided)

  • 3 days Kayaking around islands with all kit included

  • Experienced wilderness guides

  • Wild Cooking sessions with The Wilder Kitchen on open fires

  • All meals - 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Opportunity to try a traditional Finnish Sauna

  • Wild Swimming

  • Morning hike, exploring one of the islands



Getting There

There are daily direct flights to and from Helsinki. You will then need to make your way to the cabin. This is approx 15km from the airport - I can organise a group transfer for everyone to share, payable locally. This will be the same for the departure day, departure time will be approx 10am from the cabin, flight departing from 1pm would be recommended

Prices & Dates

£1395pp. A £250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking

9th - 13th August - 7 spaces in total

13th - 17th August- 8 spaces in total

You will be kayaking for around 15 - 20km a day at a steady pace. This trip is suitable for beginners, however a good level of fitness is required.

Dietary Requirements - meals will be fresh local produce including vegetables, meat and fish. Please let us know in advance of any dietary requirements.

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to email info@emmasdale.co.uk