Finland Arctic Wilderness Canoe Expedition

A five day wilderness river trip with multiple rapids led by our professional guides. Wild camping, great food and stellar scenery making this a trip of a lifetime.

Level: Grade 1-2 five day wilderness canoe journey

Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
10 to 12 customers
£1350 excluding flights

15th to 22nd Aug 2025
Duration: 7 days

Our Finnish Arctic Canoe Expedition is an incredible wilderness trip above the Arctic Circle with stunning wilderness and wildlife to truly head off the beaten track. Join us for this trip of a lifetime.

Options: A wilderness canoe trip to rewild your world.

What's Included

Craft
Buoyancy Aid
Basic Map
Bank Based Briefing
Dry Bag
Paddles
Helmet
Professional Coaches
Guiding
Water
Cooking Kit
Your Campsite
Guiding
Food and Meals

We also have some back support for those with back problems

Dates & Requirements

We welcome all abilities, however, you need to have some experience of paddling a canoe and a moderate level of endurance and determination. (compare it to hill walking for 6-7 hours with a light bag!) . Some experiece of white water paddling would be benefical. Feel free to contact us to discuss further as we can help bring your skills up to speed.

Please Contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list. We are back running this trip for 2026 to infinity and beyond. If you are part of a group, family or club that would like to make a private booking for our expedition destinations then please drop us a line.

Trip Description -A five day wilderness river trip with multiple rapids led by our professional guides. Wild camping, great food and stellar scenery making this a trip of a lifetime.

Canoe Trail are delighted to share the launch of our latest wilderness canoe expedition led by professional adventures and wilderness guides Ash and Rich. We will be exploring Finland’s

Ivalojoki River and enjoying 5 days on this world class arctic river deep above the Arctic circle. This breathtaking wilderness will be our home as we journey by canoe, and encounter incredible

wildlife in one of Europe’s last remaining remote wilderness areas, an untouched natural haven. The river offers spectacular rapids off the beaten track ranging from Grade 1-2 and with some rapids we may portage)

A mixture of wild camping, canoe coaching, great food and company will make this a memorable experience. Wildlife on the river includes bears, moose, wolves and even the occasional wolverine!.

Included

Professional instructors and coaching
Accommodation on arrival and departure (2 nights)
Breakfast, light lunch and evening meals on the trail, lakes and river only (excludes meals in town locations and snacks)
Wild camping on the river areas
Transport and shuttle service back (excludes flights)
Canoes, BA’s, barrels, Paddles, and safety equipment

What you will need to bring / do

Book flights
tent and dry bags (for personal kit and small items)
Sleeping Bag & Roll Mat
water filter / bottle
Cutlery, Cup, Bowl, Knife & Fork
Personal Kit
A Sense of Humour!

Trip Itinerary

Transport from the airport to the outfitters and head waters
We will journey by canoe and wild camp for 5 days on the Ivalojoki River with plenty of Grade 1 and 2 rapids
Portage bigger rapids as necessary
Time to learn campcraft,(we all share camp chores), paddling and bushcraft skills from our experienced trip leaders

Note: Itinerary subject to change at any time if deemed necessary by Canoe Trail such as high flows or poor weather conditions

Hire FAQ's

What's the difference between a kayak and a canoe?

If you're not sure of what each craft is, then read our guide here.

Are the trips guided?

There are no guides or instructors needed for hire. This is simply a hire where you paddle out and back to our launch point. We recommend our preferred route, however, you are free-range and able to explore the river.

What if it rains?

Unless you hear from us then your booking will run on the day agreed. Canoe Trail runs watersports, paddling, and adventurous activities throughout the year with people enjoying the river and our woodland campsite during the different seasons. On rare occasions (it only happens a couple of times a year) we may move or change your booking. This will be in freak weather conditions such as extremely high river flows in spate or during heavy storms with lightning. You can read our full FAQ here.

How does the booking process work?

We use a live booking system that will assign you the relevant craft and resources. Once you have confirmed your booking date, it is not then transferable and non-refundable in the same way you book an airline seat. Bookings are to be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for early returns, poor weather, or non-usage as per our general terms & conditions.