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Many people choose to paddle for days along the rivers around Enontekiö. We offer both guided journeys (which include canoe, paddle and buoyancy aid hire, transfers and food) and cheaper facilitated journeys (map support, kit hire and transfers to the put-in and take-out), on a wide range of rivers to suit different abilities.
- Guided and cheaper facilitated options
- 22km Ounasjoki daytrip from €75 (facilitated)
- 1-2 day Palojoki & Käkkälöjoki wilderness rivers
- Multi-day Ounasjoki & border-river journeys
- 115km wild Lätäseno helidrop expedition (4 days)
22km along the Ounasjoki River
There is a wonderful 22km section which starts from Periläjärvi, close to Hetta, and ends where the river meanders close to the road in Ketomella, that makes a perfect daytrip. There are open shelters at either end. It is also possible to start in downtown Hetta and paddle an additional 7km to the normal put-in, including the 400m-long Orhinniva / Periläkoski rapids.
1-day Guided 22km Journey: Adults €200. 1-day Facilitated 22km Journey: Adults €75.
Palojoki Wilderness River
A gentle wilderness river starting at Lake Palojärvi and flowing into the River Muoniojoki c.65km later, along the eastern boundary of the little-visited Tarvantovaara Wilderness Area. Most people opt for the 33km section to the take-out at Palojoensuu. Grade 1 and 2 rapids allow intermingled relaxation and fun, and the river is rich in fish; it is best tackled early in the season.
1-day Guided: Adults €195. 2-day Guided: Adults €275. 1-day Facilitated: €75. 2-day Facilitated: €100.
Käkkälöjoki River, Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area
A gentle beginner's river; most people paddle a 38km section between Kalmakaltio and Siltakoski through the Saaravuoma-Koskisenvuoma marshland protection area. The river drops only 25m over its 38km length, providing easy paddling from early summer to August. Best enjoyed as a 2-day (or 3-day with children) trip with an overnight in a wilderness cabin.
1-day Guided: Adults €205. 2-day Guided: Adults €325. 1-day Facilitated: €95. 2-day Facilitated: €135.
Longer river journey options
The mighty Ounasjoki runs undammed all the way to Rovaniemi, c.300km south — the longest river entirely within Finland's borders; a full descent takes at least 2 weeks (prices customised). The Könkämäeno / Tornionjoki / Muoniojoki border river is Europe's longest wild river (560km), with a 21km one-day guided section from Adults €185. The Pöyrisjoki (43km) is a demanding early-summer route with class I-IV rapids. The wild Lätäseno (115km) is reached by helidrop — a 4-day Guided Journey from Adults €925 (Facilitated €575).
