Nature Tourism in KARHUSEUTU Finland Experiences and activities Nature Tourism in KARHUSEUTU Finland - Harjavalta - Kokemäki - Luvia - Nakkila - Pori - Ulvila Green care 2 Pampering in a villa 4 A well-being retreat in the nature to discover your own personality type 6 Fishing trip to the Bothnian Sea National Park Sensory journey in the nature 3 5 16 31 Nature trip along Herrainpäivät nature trail 32 Moose viewing Church row boating and fishing trip 47 on the river Kokemäenjoki 48 Kayaking and canoeing routes 17 Rowing for salmon on the River Kokemäki National Park 33 Hiking along Kitukoski rapids 18 Ice fishing trip on a wilderness lake 34 Bird watching trip 49 Kayaking trip on river Kokemäenjoki 19 Ice fishing trip to lake Joutsijärvi 35 Bird-watching towers 50 Heritage ship sailing 36 Find snow prints 51 Small boat trips to archipelago of Pori Exercise and hobbies 37 Snowshoeing Disc golf courses 38 Forest bathing Garden tour 52 Trip to the lighthouse island Säppi Boat trip to Iso-Enskeri island and Anttoora 20 Boat trip to a smoke sauna 21 Golf package 39 Nature trip to paradise 22 Nordic skiing tracks 40 Berry or mushroom picking Water bus cruises on the river 54 Kokemäenjoki Heritage and hiking 23 Archery 41 A trip on to the sea ice 55 Boat trip to Iso-Enskeri island 9 Wilderness trek from an earth lodge to a log hut 24 Windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP boarding 42 Mire hike 10 Heritage hike on the Hiittenharju ridge 25 St. Olaf’s bicycle route 11 Ancient history trip 26 Bicycle trip Tour Uniluoto 27 Archipelago landscape biking route 28 Photography trip 7 Nature trails 53 Archipelago trip to Baltic Sea 8 Rural tourism 43 12 Tour of Uotila farm and farm museum Boating, canoeing, kayaking Fishing 13 Pike fishing on the Baltic Sea 14 Fishing trip on a wilderness lake 15 Fishing trip to river Kokemäenjoki Boat trip to river Kokemäenjoki 56 delta 57 Boat trip to Seliskeri island Safaris 58 Alpaca trips 59 Quad bike safari Nature and hiking 44 Church row boat and hiking trip to the lake Joutsijärvi 29 Geocaching in river Kokemäenjoki valley 45 Church row boat trip to river Kokemäenjoki delta 30 Geocaching 46 Church row boat tripto The National Park of The Sea of Bothnia 60 Horseback riding trip in the´nature 61 Draisine trip Contents G R E E N Pampering in a villa Sensory journey in the nature Photo: Country Spa & Resort Grankulla Photo: Green Team Viherranta C A R E C A R E “Green Time” or spending time in the nature is proven to heal and effectively de-stress people. The wonderful world of nature is magical; the roaring sea, the intoxicating scents of trees and flowers in the woods. A silence that touches and grounds us. As we unwind we begin to “see” and sense more than before. The trip also provides experiences and education and can be tailored in many ways to suit the needs of different groups. Packed lunch is included. Pori, v LOCATION Meri-Pori, Ahlainen, v DURATION 3 hours or by agreement v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 1- 10, special groups by nearby municipalities agreement LANGUAGES REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE v SPECIAL Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes. The trip can be tailored according to the needs v OTHER: of customers and can be located in different 2 G R E E N surroundings. N.B. The staff are qualified nursing and/or educating professionals. Green Team Viherranta / Motive Group Oy ' +358 40 541 0762 +358 40 701 4595 @ Country Spa & Resort Grankulla ' +358 400 512 133 @ nanna.viherranta@ satakoulutus.fi mika.viherranta@ satakoulutus.fi [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/ Green-Time-Green-TeamViherranta/ villagrankulla.fi KEY WORDS: Senses, healing, silence, local food, forest KEY WORDS: Senses, Spa, sauna, local food A luxurious retreat in an old-fashioned villa. The four-hour package includes a welcome toast, a historical tour of the villa, traditional soft heat of a wood-burning sauna, and a pampering treatment of your choice. The evening is concluded with a seasonal three-course dinner which is set in the dining room overlooking the archipelago. The staff at Villa Grankulla will take care of the guests the whole time. v DURATION v LOCATION Yyteri, Pihlava Villa area Max. 4 hours v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 1-20 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English, German We provide towels, robes, soap and shampoo v OTHER: for the sauna. You can also take a shower in the villa and there is a traditional hot water boiling pot in the sauna. The package can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. 3 G R E E N A well-being retreat in the nature to discover your own personality type Forest bathing Photo: Visit Finland Photo: Metsäterapia C A R E C A R E Enneagram coaching for teams, small groups, workplace groups and groups of friends. Discover the nine different but equally wonderful personalities on this trip for enhancing interpersonal skills and spiritual growth. The trip provides a key and insights; helps to maintain relationships. It is more natural to rely in others and yourself as well as utilising your own strengths after this moment in the nature. v v v v 4 G R E E N v LOCATION Pori, Meri-Pori, Ahlainen, nearby municipalities AVAILABLE All year. Outdoor and indoor activities can be combined. SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish v v DURATION 6 hours (+/- any additional services) GROUP SIZE 6-12 or by agreement SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and a notebook if desired. OTHER: The principal coach has training in nursing, life coaching and enneagram coaching as well as a teacher’s degree. The point of view is very human-orientated and confidential. Suitable for workplace groups. Green Team Viherranta / Motive Group Oy Metsäterapia ' ' +358 40 541 0762 +358 40 701 4595 @ +358 50 411 7257 @ nanna.viherranta@ satakoulutus.fi mika.viherranta@ satakoulutus.fi [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/ Green-Time-Green-TeamViherranta/ Metsäterapia KEY WORDS: Self-examination, communication skills KEY WORDS: Forest, hiking, local food, forest therapy, Forest therapy is force from nature, care from nature. It is a treatment to enhance health by visiting a natural forest. Forest is a place for silence and eco-therapeutic activities. Pulse and blood pressure are measured before and after the forest bathing. The trip is ecological and litter-free. We will enjoy a herbal infusion brewed in a wooden cup, coffee and a pastry during the trip. v LOCATION v DURATION Ulvila, forests of Kullaa ca. 2-3 h / c.a. 2-5 km v AVAILABLE May 1-Oct 31 SIZE v GROUP 5-10 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Wellingtons or boots and weather appropriate outdoor clothing. Any forest surroundings are suitable for v OTHER: forest therapy and shamanistic cleansing rituals. The participants will be able to cook on a campfire either outdoors or in a hut. 5 G R E E N Garden tour Photo: Taimimoisio Boat trip to Iso-Enskeri island and Anttoora Photo: Anttooran lomakylä C A R E G R E E N C A R E Taimimoisio is a park-like perennial garden at an idyllic setting at the edge of the town in Ruosniemi, Pori. We have extensive show gardens as well as a plant nursery and a perennial plant shop. Our two-acre gardens showcase a plethora of examples on what to build in your own garden, including patios, pergolas, water features, lounging areas etc. Taimimoisio ' v AVAILABLE On Taimimoisio opening times v DURATION By agreement SIZE v GROUP No limit LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, Swedish, English Walking areas are lawn and gravel. Lunch at the hotel Mäntyluodon Hotelli. Departure on a boat by agreement either from Uniluoto or Kallo. A boat trip to the holiday village of Anttoora where guests can enjoy a sauna, an outdoors hot-tub and a barbeque. We will make a stop at the Iso-Enskeri island along the way. Anttooran lomakylä [email protected] LOCATION Pori, Ruosniemi [email protected] selkamerenveneretket.fi p. +358 44 500 4142 +358 44 766 8629 @ v Selkämeren veneretket [email protected] www.anttoora.com p. +358 40 555 2553 Mäntyluodon Hotelli taimimoisio.com [email protected] www.mantyluodonhotelli.fi p. +358 50 368 5799 tai +358 2 637 0779 KEY WORDS Garden, green care, therapy KEY WORDS: Boating, sauna, local food, archipelago v LOCATION Baltic Sea, Pori v DURATION 5h v AVAILABLE May-Sep SIZE v GROUP Max. 10 archipelago, Anttoora, Iso-Enskeri, Mäntyluoto LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Subject to weather. v OTHER: The boat captain will be your guide. 6 7 Boat trip to a smoke sauna G R E E N Wilderness trek from an earth lodge to a log hut Photo Visit Finland Photo: Kullaan Kotiseutu ja Museoyhdistys C A R E A N D We will depart on a boat to the Hyviluoto island where we will aqcuaint ourselves with the Finnish sauna culture. The guide will tell us about customs, traditions and history of the sauna. We will enjoy a genuine smoke sauna experience and a packed lunch. Inkun aalloilla ' +358 40 081 0817 @ [email protected] v LOCATION Baltic Sea, Luvia archipelago, Hyviluoto island v DURATION 4h v AVAILABLE May-Oct v GROUP SIZE 4-10 v SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English v 8 H E R I T A G E v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, towel. OTHER: Catering for an extra fee. Kullaan Kotiseutuja Museoyhdistys ry ' +358 2 5591 551 +358 400 790 591 Stories of the deserters in the 1940’s come alive at an earth lodge. Both destinations have campfire sites and a lean-to or a hut to enjoy your own packed lunch. @ kullaan.kotiseutuyhdistys@ kotiseutumuseo.inet.fi v DURATION v LOCATION Ulvila, Kullaa, Joutsijärvi 4-6 h, c.a. 5 km hiking v AVAILABLE Apr-Oct inkunaalloilla.fi KEY WORDS: Local food, boating, sauna, archipelago Experience the life in a rural log hut in the 1840’s. H I K I N G KEY WORDS: Hiking, heritage SIZE v GROUP Max. 15 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and your own packed lunch. Arrange your own transportation to the v OTHER: departure site. Bring your own packed lunch. 9 H E R I T A G E Heritage hike on the Hiittenharju ridge Ancient history trip Photo: Ideapaju Photo: Eralampi Hunting H E R I T A G E A N D A N D H I K I N G H I K I N G Natural crafts in the beautiful ice-age sculpted Hiittenharju ridge landscape. The Hiittenharju ridge used to be an island right after the ice-age and you can still spot the old shores of the Littorina Sea. There are also plenty of stone and bronze age dwelling and grave sites on the ridge. The medieval Huovintie route to Turku passed through the ridge. We will craft a small lucky charm out of natural or recycled materials during the trip. Ideapaju ' +358 50 378 1189 @ [email protected] v v v v 10 LOCATION Harjavalta, Hiittenharju v DURATION 2 hours or by agreement AVAILABLE By agreement SIZE v GROUP 5-10 SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate outdoor clothing. OTHER: Hiittenharju hotel provides lunch on weekdays, on weekends lunch can be pre-ordered. Eralampi Hunting ' +358 44 012 3629 We will walk together through the historical milieu of Rioskarenmäki in Nakkila. We will explore a bronze age dwelling site and ancient graves, after which we will proceed to a lean-to for a delicious game meal and a campfire coffee. The trip includes services of a guide, a meal and coffee. There is a possibility for going to a sauna and overnighting. @ [email protected] v DURATION v LOCATION Nakkila, Rioskaronmäki 4-5 h ideapaju.fi www.eralampi.fi KEY WORDS: Hiking, heritage, handicrafts KEY WORDS: Hiking, heritage, local game food v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 10-50 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish Weather appropriate outdoor clothing. Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. v OTHER: There are hunting licenses available for the area. 11 H E R I T A G E Pike fishing on the Baltic Sea Tour Uniluoto Photo: Visit Finland Photo: Jaana Mälkki F I S H I N G A N D H I K I N G Experience a guided tour on foot through the nationally important cultural landscape. Book a room at the Villa Pyrylä in Yyteri or Mäntyluodon Hotelli, enjoy your breakfast and then join us for a guided tour on foot around Uniluoto. The guide will tell you about the landscape, architecture and heritage of Uniluoto, Mäntyluoto and Kallo. The tour will conclude at the hotel Mäntyluodon Hotelli where you can choose from a) coffee/tea and sandwiches b) buffet lunch v v v v 12 LOCATION Baltic Sea, Pori, Meri-Pori, Mäntyluoto, Uniluoto, Kallo AVAILABLE Mon-Fri in Jun 1-Jun 30 and Aug 4-Aug 30 v v ' +358 2 6370 779 +358 50 368 5799 @ Silvery Gold Fishing GROUP SIZE 6 ' @ info@ mantyluodonhotelli.fi silverygoldfishing@ gmail.com mantyluodonhotelli.fI silverygoldfishing.fi weather appropriate outdoor clothing. OTHER: Not suitable for people with impaired mobility. Mäntyluodon Hotelli check in at 2 pm, check out at noon, Villa Pyrylä in Yyteri check in at 4 pm, check out at noon Walks subject to weather KEY WORDS: Local food, hiking, rural tourism, heritage Many fishers are familiar with pike fishing but participating in a guided tour you will discover new fishing spots and learn new fishing methods as well as enhance your skills as a fisher. +358 44 307 0506 DURATION 2 h / 2,5 km REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Walking shoes and SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English, Russian, Swedish Mäntyluodon Hotelli KEY WORDS: Boating, fishing, sea v LOCATION Baltic Sea, Luvia v DURATION By agreement, 4-8 h v AVAILABLE By agreement SIZE v GROUP 1-3 people per boat, 2-3 boats LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing. v OTHER: You can go pike fishing also on the nearby lakes in Harjavalta, Kokemäki, Luvia, Nakkila, Pori area and Ulvila. 13 F I S H I N G Fishing trip on a wilderness lake Photo: Anttilan Tila Photo: Ahlströmin ruukit Experience a natural wilderness lake nestled in an ancient forest. Rod fishing for salmon on beaches and boats in the midst of a clean natural forest close to the services of Noormarkku ironworks. An experienced fishing guide will give you the best tips for catching fish and cleans and packages your catch. Ahlströmin ruukit ' +358 50 518 3677 @ v LOCATION Pori, Noormarkku v DURATION 3-4 h v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 3-20 v SERVICE LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes. The trip includes use of a fishing hut, fishing gear, v OTHER: boats (5), fishing guide, transport from the Noormarkku 14 Fishing trip to river Kokemäenjoki ironworks, campfire coffee and packed lunch and any caught fish packaged for you to take home. vierastoiminta@ a-ahlstom.fi Anttilan Tila Kartano Hostel ' +358 40 846 7553 F I S H I N G Anttilan tila rents rowing boats and sells fishing permits. The rent includes a life vest. Boats are moored at the new Kokemäki town harbour on Tulkkilantie. Experience the magnificent river Kokemäenjoki from the river. The river Kokemäenjoki has plenty of fish, including salmon. @ [email protected] v DURATION v LOCATION River Kokemäenjoki, 2 hours to 1 day Kokemäki, Kokemäki town centre ahlstrominruukit.fi anttilantila.fi KEY WORDS: Fishing, lake, local food KEY WORDS: Fishing, boating v AVAILABLE May 15-Sep 30 SIZE v GROUP 3-4 people per boat LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English, Swedish, Weather appropriate Russian outdoor clothing, life vest is provided with the boat. Bed and breakfast in Anttilan Tilan Kartano v OTHER: Hostel. 15 F I S H I N G Fishing trip to the Bothnian Sea National Park Photo: Selkämeren veneretket We will start our fishing trip at the pier of the restaurant Merimesta. A guide will take us on a boat to the National Park where we will angle and troll for fish. Rowing for salmon on river Kokemäenjoki National Park Photo: Silvery Gold Fishing Selkämeren veneretket Silvery Gold Fishing ' ' +358 44 500 4142 @ [email protected] v DURATION v LOCATION Baltic Sea, Bothnian Sea 4h +358 44 307 0506 SIZE v GROUP Max. 6 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Subject to weather, weather appropriate outdoor clothing. There are cooking facilities and cold storage in v OTHER: the boat. Possibility to have a meal at the Mäntyluodon 16 Hotelli or Merimesta as well as go to the sauna in Anttoora holiday village or Ahlainen village sauna. Rowing for salmon according to the century-old tradition in the North. Rowing for salmon is an experience of a lifetime for a first-timer as well as for an experienced fisher. Catching a salmon is something everybody has to experience in their lifetime. @ silverygoldfishing@ gmail.com National Park, Kallo, Reposaari v AVAILABLE Apr-Oct v LOCATION River Kokemäenjoki, Nakkila selkamerenveneretket.fi F I S H I N G silverygoldfishing.fi v DURATION By agreement, 4-8 h SIZE v GROUP v AVAILABLE By agreement, all year 1-2 people per boat, 3 boats available KEY WORDS: Fishing, boating, sea, archipelago, National Parks KEY WORDS: Fishing, river, rowing for salmon LANGUAGES REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing. v OTHER: Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. 17 F I S H I N G Ice fishing trip on a wilderness lake Photo: Essi Keskitalo Experience the magical and enchanting natural wilderness lake that will transfer you away from this time and place until a catch awakens you by pulling fiercely on your line. You can spot wild animal tracks, such as elk, deer, otter or lynx, on the lake ice and beaches. Ahlströmin ruukit The fish in the lake include trout and rainbow trout. Halfway through our trip we will enjoy campfire coffee and a packed lunch in a fishing hut warmed by the fire. +358 50 518 3677 ' v LOCATION Noormarkku, Pori v DURATION 3-4 h v AVAILABLE Dec-Apr (subject to SIZE v GROUP 3-20 ice conditions) LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English The package includes a private trip to the lake, v OTHER: use of a large fishing hut, guide, gear, transport from the Noormarkku ironworks, ice fishing clothing, packed lunch and any caught fish packaged to take home. Photo: Visit Finland Silvery Gold Fishing Ice fishing is a popular leisure activity in Finland and this is your chance to experience it on a guided trip! ' Perch is the main catch during early and late winter, in the mid winter you are more likely to catch a big pike. You may also fish for European whitefish on the river. +358 44 307 0506 F I S H I N G Ice fishing is an activity to suit everybody whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro and there is no age limit to it! @ 18 Ice fishing trip to lake Joutsijärvi vierastoiminta@ a-ahlstom.fi @ silverygoldfishing@ gmail.com ahlstrominruukit.fi silverygoldfishing.fi KEY WORDS: Fishing, ice fishing, winter, local food, lake KEY WORDS: Fishing, lake, ice fishing, winter activity v v v v LOCATION Joutsijärvi, Ulvila AVAILABLE By agreement, subject to ice conditions SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English v DURATION By agreement, 4-8 h SIZE v GROUP Max. 10 REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate outdoor clothing. OTHER: Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. 19 E X E R C I S E Golf package Discgolf areas Map: Veronica Valdés Photo: Visit Finland E X E R C I S E A N D A N D H O B B I E S H O B B I E S Mikolan mökit The package includes Yyteri Golf green fee, breakfast, lunch, roasting sausages for supper, accommodation, sheets, towels and sauna. ' +358 40 837 0496 v LOCATION Kokemäki, Nakkila, v DURATION Weekend (Fri-Sun) v SIZE v GROUP 2-6 Yyteri 20 1. Ahlainen Disc Golf www.ahlaistennuorisoseura.fi 4. Kokemäki Disc Golf www.kokemäki.fi 2. Yyteri Sands www.dgcoursereview.com 5. Leineperi Ironworks Disc Golf www.leineperi.fi 3. Harjavalta Disc Golf www.harjavalta.fi 6. Kirjurinluoto Areena Disc Golf www.pori.fi mokille.fi KEY WORDS: Golf, Yyteri Golf, Nakkila Golf AVAILABLE May-Sep, reservations only LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English, German Own clubs. 21 E X E R C I S E Skiing trails Archery Map: Veronica Valdés Photo: Porin Jousiampujat E X E R C I S E A N D A N D H O B B I E S H O B B I E S Porin Jousiampujat ry There are historical bows, reflex bows, recurve bows and compound bows. Archery can involve target shooting either indoors or outdoors or field archery. @ Noormarkku 1. Näsi (3 km) Yyteri 2. Levo Yyteri (20 km) 3. Pihlava (12 km) Reposaari 4. Reposaari (4,3 km) 22 We give you a memorable group instruction, individual instruction or assistance on how to purchase your own archery equipment. Archery is an affordable hobby with like-minded people. Kokemäki 5. Järilä (1 – 4 km) 6. Kauvatsa (1,5 km) 7. Tulkkila (1,5 km) 8. Pitkäjärvi (1,5 km) [email protected] v LOCATION v DURATION Training hall and archery 2h field, Pori porinjousiampujat.fi v AVAILABLE E-mail for further SIZE v GROUP 1-30 v REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Either inside or outside information KEY WORDS: Sports, tuition, archery SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English depending on the weather. 23 E X E R C I S E Windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP boarding St. Olaf’s biking route Photo: Yyterin Surfkeskus Map: Veronica Valdés E X E R C I S E A N D A N D H O B B I E S H O B B I E S Yyteri Surf Centre (Yyterin Surfkeskus) offers teaching and equipment rental for windsurfing, kitesurfing and SUP boarding in the summer season. Teaching and equipment rental is available for individuals and groups. Yyterin Surfkeskus, Suomen Purjelautaliitto Equipment rental includes boarding equipment, a wet suit, booties and a buoyancy aid. The centre has heated dressing rooms, toilets and showers for customers. +358 50 512 1366 The centre owns a unique sauna for hire for families and groups during the summer season on the bay Yyterinlahti. v v v v 24 LOCATION Yyteri, Pori v v ' @ surfkeskus@ purjelautaliitto.fI DURATION Teaching and equipment rental prices are charged by the hour. AVAILABLE availability by phone or e mailed, depends on the wind conditions GROUP SIZE 1-40, maximum size for a group depends on the groups’ wishes. SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English. German and Swedish by appointment. A swimsuit and an elastic strap to secure glasses. REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Swimming ability. OTHER: Any physical impairments and needs for personal assistance should be discussed when making reservations. purjelautaliitto.fi/yyteri SurfkeskusYyteri KEY WORDS: Windsurfing, Kitesurfing Stand-Up-Paddling, SUP Museums Sightseeings Cafes and Restaurants Accommodation 1. Agricultural museum of Kokemäki 2. Outdoor museum of Kokemäki 3. Electricity museum of Kokemäki 4. Museum and Cultural Centre of Emil Cedercreutz 5. Homestead museum of Nakkila 6. Leather Museum of Friitala 1. Church of Gustav the third 2. Museum Bridge of Tulkkila 3. Saint Henrik´s chapel 4. Vestry of Saint Maria´s Church 5. Society House of Kokemäki 6. Old Cheese Factory of Kokemäki 7. Church of Harjavalta 8. Power Plant of Harjavalta 9. Sports and Leisure Center of Hiittenharju 10. Nature Trail of Paratiisi 11. Church of Nakkila 12. Summertheatre of Nakkila 13. St. Olaf´s church 1. Grilli-City of Kokemäki 2. Cafe Muuntamo 3. Oluthuone ´60 4. Hotel Hiittenharju 5. Pizzamestarit of Harjavalta 6. Restaurant Hakuninmäki 7. Hard Cake Cafe 8. Cafe Jauhopojat 9. Cafe Kaffeli 10. Restaurant Mustavaris 11. Café Hellman Pekan Parhaat 12. Lunch and Catering Kokkikaksikko 13. Metro kebab Pizzeria 14. Hesburger Ulvila 15. Cafe Grilli-Kahvila Pacetti 1. Hotel Kokemäen Seurahuone 2. Accommodation of Jokiranta 3. Kartano Hostel Anttilan Tila 4. Villa F. G. Hedberg 5 Farm of Uotila 6. Villa Kangas 7. Biker´s house 8. Tynin Matkailumaatila 9. Villilä Manor 10. Villa Helleranta 25 E X E R C I S E Archipelago landscape biking route Bicycle trip Photo: Visit Finland Map: Veronica Valdés E X E R C I S E A N D A N D H O B B I E S H O B B I E S We will leisurely bike to the river Kaasmarkunjoki nature trail and an old mill. We continue on to the Leineperi ironworks to have coffee in the traditional Savipakari café. After the trip everybody can help to prepare a scrumptious game or a fish meal that we will enjoy in a beautiful natural setting. To conclude the experience we will have a campfire coffee. You can go to a sauna and stay overnight in picturesque sauna cabins or experience the closeness of nature to the fullest and feel the soothing and health enhancing effect it has on you by sleeping in a paired lean-to in real wilderness style. Eralampi Hunting ' +358 44 012 3629 @ [email protected] v LOCATION Nakkila, v v v v 26 river Kaasmarkku, Leineperi ironworks AVAILABLE Apr-Oct SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English v Pori Yyteri Reposaari Anttoora Ahlainen Noormarkku Pori I----------------I----------------I----------------I----------------I----------------I----------------I 18,80 km 14,70 km 12,10 km 16,20 km 17,30 km 14,20 km DURATION 4-5 h GROUP SIZE 10-50 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and your own packed lunch. www.eralampi.fi KEY WORDS: Biking, heritage, green care, sauna, local game food ironworks Sightseeings Cafes and restaurants Accommodation 1. Yyteri beach 2. Reposaari church 3. Ahlainen church 4. Noormarkku church 5. Ahlström ironworks 6. Villa Mairea 1. Restaurant Yyterin Dyyni 2. Bikini bar 3. Restaurant Yyterin Meriravintola 4. Restaurant Yyterin Golfravintola 5. Restaurant Reposaari 6. Restaurant Merimesta 7. Onnenkoski Cafe 8. Restaurant Noormarkun Klubi 1. Yyteri Spa Hotel 2. Hotel Mäntyluodon Hotelli 3. Hotel Yyterin Kievari 4. Villa Pyrylä 5. Villa Merta Huvila 6. Anttoora holiday village 7. Onnenkoski cottages 27 E X E R C I S E Photography trip Geocaching in river Kokemäenjoki valley Photo: Visit Finland Photo: Esko Inberg A N D A N D H O B B I E S Go with a nature expert to photograph natural wonders such as birds, animals, plants and scenery. Luontoasiantuntija Esko Inberg ' +358 500 127 660 @ [email protected] v LOCATION v Kokemäki, Harjavalta, Nakkila, Ulvila, Luvia, Pori Anttilan Tila Kartano Hostel ' Go geocaching in river Kokemänjoki valley. (www.geocache.fi) You can find geocaches on both banks of river Kokemäenjoki in Kokemäki, Harjavalta and Nakkila. Lodgings and sauna at Kartano Hostel in Kokemäki. We also rent bicycles and help with acquiring maps. @ [email protected] v LOCATION Nakkila, Harjavalta, v DURATION By agreement. Geocaches v SIZE v GROUP 1-30 Kokemäki, Anttilan tila AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 1-10 v SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, personal camera. OTHER: I also sell nature photographs, organize photographic shows and provide education about nature. anttilantila.fi KEY WORDS: Photography, animals, birds, plants H I K I N G +358 40 846 7553 DURATION By agreement v v 28 N A T U R E KEY WORDS: Geocaching, self-guided trip, biking v v AVAILABLE Apr 1-Sep 30th located within 30 km from Kartano Hostel. REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English, Swedish, Russian outdoor clothing. OTHER: Bed and breakfast in Anttilan Tilan Kartano Hostel. 29 N A T U R E Nature trip along Herrainpäivät nature trail Geocaching Photo: Visit Finland Photo: Inkun aalloilla N A T U R E A N D A N D H I K I N G H I K I N G There are many people who love geocaching in LAG Karhuseutu area and in all around the world too. It is a new way of practice tourism and sport. Nowadays it is trending in the world. For this reason we have over ten thousand geocaches in our area and we are waiting for you to come and try it. We recommend you some webpages where you can search where the geocaches are. Also we show you Karhuseutu area’s municipalities where you can find many geocaches and visit the municipalities at the same time. Inkun aalloilla ' +358 40 081 0817 The nature trail goes around a peninsula enabling you to view forest birds as well as aquatic birds. @ [email protected] Find out more about geocaching: www.geocaching.com www.geocache.fi www.geowiki.fi Karhuseutu area’s municipalities: 30 We take a leisurely guided tour along a 2 km long scenic nature trail in the historical part of Pori. During the tour we will experience the nature and the heritage of the outer archipelago. inkunaalloilla.fi Harjavalta www.harjavalta.fi Kokemäki www.kokemaki.fi Luvia www.luvia.fi Nakkila www.nakkila.fi Pori www.pori.fi/ www.muporiokaunis.fi/sivu/webgame- hidden-beauty-pori?language=en Ulvila www.ulvila.fi Text: Alejandro Merino KEY WORDS: Hiking, birds, local food, animals, plants v LOCATION Pori, Herrainpäivät v DURATION 2-3 h / 2 km v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 10-20 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, walking shoes. v OTHER: Lunch available at Mäntyluodon Hotelli. 31 Moose viewing N A T U R E Hiking along Kitukoski rapids Photo: Sami Suominen Photo: Esko Inberg N A T U R E A N D A N D H I K I N G H I K I N G Take a guided tour along elk tracks to view elks in their natural habitat. Luontoasiantuntija Esko Inberg ' +358 500 127 660 @ [email protected] v LOCATION Kokemäki, Harjavalta, Nakkila, Ulvila, Luvia, Pori v DURATION By agreement v AVAILABLE Autumn SIZE v GROUP 1-10 v SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate v 32 outdoor clothing. OTHER: Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. Inkun aalloilla Take a guided 3 km long hiking tour along the beautiful rapids in the Finnish nature. On our way to Kitukoski rapids, you can see some lovely rapids and lush floodplains along the road. ' +358 40 081 0817 @ [email protected] v LOCATION Pori, Kitukoski, v DURATION 3h v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 5-20 Ahlainen inkunaalloilla.fi KEY WORDS: Photography, animal tracks, elks, autumn KEY WORDS: Hiking, birds, animals, plants, rapid water LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, hiking shoes, drinking bottle. The trip can be tailored to other nature trails in v OTHER: the Karhuseutu area, e.g. Joutsijärvi, Kullaa or Pinkjärvi. There is a campfire site, a hut, some lean-tos and a cooking site in the area. 33 N A T U R E Bird watching trip Bird-watching towers Photo: Visit Finland Map: Veronica Valdés N A T U R E A N D A N D H I K I N G H I K I N G A guide will take us along meandering forest paths to listen to bird songs and view birds with a telescope in a bird observation tower and forest. Inkun aalloilla ' +358 40 081 0817 @ [email protected] v LOCATION v DURATION Birds, animals, plants, bird 2-6 h Kokemäki 2. Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park viewing, hiking v AVAILABLE May 1-Jun 15 SIZE v GROUP 3-10 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English - 34 Noormarkku 1. Bird-watching tower on the Iso-Lehtisalo point on Inhottujärvi inkunaalloilla.fi Harjavalta 3.Pitkäjärvi bird-watching tower KEY WORDS: Birds, animals, plants, bird viewing, hiking Nakkila 4. Tyni 5. Arantilankoski rapids 6. Ruskilankoski rapids 7. Ruhonen bird-watching tower Pori 8. Ooviikki observation platform 9. Kaarluoto nature observation tower 10. South bank 11. Teemuluoto nature observation tower 12. Yyteri floodplains 13. Teemuluoto nature observation tower 14. Levo nature observation tower 15. Hilskansaari island 16. Reposaari 17. Kallo 35 N A T U R E Snowshoeing Find snow prints Photo: Esko Inberg Photo: Visit Finland N A T U R E A N D A N D H I K I N G H I K I N G Take a guided tour to search for animal prints. Learn to identify the prints of different wild animals. Luontoasiantuntija Esko Inberg ' +358 500 127 660 @ [email protected] v LOCATION v Kokemäki, Harjavalta, Nakkila, Ulvila, Luvia, Pori v v v 36 AVAILABLE Winter, subject to snow conditions. SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish Ideapaju ' +358 50 378 1189 @ v SIZE v GROUP 1-10 outdoor clothing. OTHER: Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. The trip will take you through the snow to identify wild animal and bird prints. As the winter draws to an end we might even spot some droppings of the Siberian flying squirrel. [email protected] DURATION By agreement REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate A snowshoeing trip to admire the nature in the winter time and to search for animal tracks. ideapaju.fi KEY WORDS: Photography, animal tracks, winter, wild animals KEY WORDS: Hiking, winter, wild animals, snow tracks v v v LOCATION Harjavalta, Hiittenharju AVAILABLE By agreement SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English v v DURATION By agreement GROUP SIZE 5-10 REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate outdoor clothing. OTHER: Packed lunch can be pre-ordered Snowshoeing is subject to snow conditions. 37 N A T U R E Nature trip to paradise Nature trails Photo: Visit Finland Map: Veronica Valdés N A T U R E A N D A N D H I K I N G H I K I N G Ideapaju ' +358 50 378 1189 @ We will explore a beautiful herb-rich forest and the buildings and pine forest surroundings of the Satalinna hospital. There are a multitude of plants and animals in the herb-rich forest. The nature trail follows the undulating River Kokemäki and if we are lucky, we may catch a sight of a king fisher nesting on the sand banks. Depending on the time of the trip we might also hear some night birds singing. [email protected] HARJAVALTA 1. Nature trail of Paratiisi 2. Nature trail of Hiittenharju 3. Nature trail of Puurijärvi 4. Cultural history trails from Villa Cuma to Kokemäki City 38 LUVIA 5. Nature trail of Luvian veto 6. Sawdust track of Peränkylä NAKKILA 7. Nature trail of Old Farm of Helamaa YYTERI 8. Nature trail of Yyteri 9. Nature trail of Enäjärvi 10. Nature trail of HalssiTeemuluoto 11. Nature trail of Herrainpäivät 12. Nature trail of Outoori 13. Nature trail of IsoEnskeri ULVILA 14. Recreation area and campsite of Joutsijärvi 15. Nature trail of Saari v LOCATION v DURATION Harjavalta, Paratiisi, River 2 hours or by agreement Kokemäki ideapaju.fi KEY WORDS: Birds, animals, plants, herb-rich forest, hiking, local food v v v AVAILABLE By agreement SIZE v GROUP 5-10 SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, walking shoes. OTHER: 39 N A T U R E Berry or mushroom picking A trip on to the sea ice Photo: Visit Finland Photo: Visit Finland N A T U R E A N D A N D H I K I N G H I K I N G A trip to pick berries and mushrooms in the autumn forest. We savour the silence of the forest whilst picking chanterelles or funnel chanterelles together. If the autumn has been favourable, we can take a trip to a pine forest and maybe find some porcini mushrooms. With luck we might even find matsutake. Ideapaju ' +358 50 378 1189 @ [email protected] v LOCATION Harjavalta, v v AVAILABLE By agreement SIZE v GROUP 5-10 v REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate Hiittenharju v 40 SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English Inkun aalloilla ' +358 40 081 0817 @ [email protected] DURATION By agreement outdoor clothing. Take a guided walking or skiing tour onto the sea ice in the Luvia archipelago. We will have coffee on an island a return along our tracks. v LOCATION Luvia, Baltic Sea, v DURATION 4h v SIZE v GROUP 5-20 Luvia archipelago ideapaju.fi inkunaalloilla.fi KEY WORDS: Local food, hiking, forest KEY WORDS: Nordic skiing, hiking, winter, frozen sea v AVAILABLE By agreement, subject to ice conditions SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Your own skis. OTHER: Packed lunch can be pre-ordered. 41 N A T U R E Tour of Uotila farm and farm museum Mire hike Photo: Uotilan tila Photo: Inkun aalloilla T O U R I S M A N D H I K I N G A guide will lead us to a 3 km hiking trip along duck boards to experience the unique natural landscape of Finnish mires on Puurijärvi-Isosuo mire, which is one of the largest and most extensive mire areas in Southern Finland situated along the river Kokemäenjoki. There is a nationally important bird habitat lake Puurijärvi as well as five large mire areas: Korkeasuo, Isosuo, Aronsuo, Kiettareensuo and Ronkasuo in the National Park. Inkun aalloilla ' +358 40 081 0817 @ [email protected] v LOCATION v Kokemäki, Huittinen, Puurijärvi-Isosuo v v v 42 R U R A L DURATION 3h AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 5-20 SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Walking shoes, outdoor clothing and a drinking bottle. Uotilan tila Uotila farm offers you a unique and memorable experience. The tour of the museum guided by the retired farmer will give you an extensive peek into the life, customs and tools in the old days. ' You are welcome to enjoy our buffet or have a cup of coffee during your tour. If rural tourism is what you are seeking, why not bring your group to the historical Uotila farm. +358 44 074 4940 +358 2 674 4940 @ simo.uotila@ dnainternet.net inkunaalloilla.fi uotilantila.fi KEY WORDS: National parks, fauna, hiking, mire KEY WORDS: Local food, farm, museum v LOCATION Harjavalta v DURATION By agreement v SIZE v GROUP 15–50 v AVAILABLE Open by prior agreement Apr 1st to Dec 31st SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL - OTHER: Subject to weather. Catering for an extra fee. 43 C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G Photo: Kullaan Kotiseutu- ja museoyhdistys A guided church row boat trip across the lake Joutsijärvi to the northern wilderness, where we will hike to Kustaa log hut and explore life in the 19th century. We row across the lake from the church row boat pier to the bay Sisälmyslahti where we moor the boat and hike for 1,5 km to Kustaa log hut where we can light a campfire or cook a simple meal. Return to the boat and row back on a different route. v Kullaan Kotiseutuja Museoyhdistys ry ' +358 2 5591 551 +358 400 790 591 @ kullaan.kotiseutuyhdistys@ kotiseutumuseo.inet.fi LOCATION Ulvila, Kullaa, Joutsijärvi v v AVAILABLE May-Oct v GROUP SIZE 6-14 v SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Weather appropriate outdoor clothing. v 44 Church row boat trip to river Kokemäenjoki delta Church row boat and hiking trip to the lake Joutsijärvi B O A T I N G, Inkun aalloilla ' Enjoy a short guided rowing trip on a church row boat on the beautiful river delta of Ahlainen. We take a relaxing break at a lean-to, enjoy campfire coffee and then row back to Vanha-Putaja. +358 40 081 0817 @ [email protected] DURATION 3-5 h OTHER: Departure pier by agreement Meals by agreement on the log hut. Photo: Karhuseutu v LOCATION Pori, Ahlainen, v DURATION 4h v AVAILABLE May 1st to Sep 30th SIZE v GROUP 8-14 Vanha-Putaja, river delta inkunaalloilla.fi KEY WORDS: Hiking heritage, sports, local food KEY WORDS: Birds, animals, plants, local food, sports, river delta B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, drinking bottle. v OTHER: Packed lunch can be pre-ordered. 45 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G Church row boat trip to The National Park of The Sea of Bothnia Photo: Visit Finland A guide will take you to row a church row boat from Anttoora to the island Iso-Enskeri for a pick-nick. After the trip you can enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna, an outdoor hot tub and delicious food. 4pm-8pm Depart from Anttoora on a guided church row boat tour. Stop on an island to roast sausages and drink coffee. 8pm-11pm A sauna and an outdoor hot tub, dinner (Anttoora holiday village) v v DURATION 2-4 h v AVAILABLE v GROUP SIZE 10 v SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, drinking bottle. LOCATION Bothnian Sea National Park, Pori archipelago, Iso-Enskeri, Pori, Anttoora Ahlaisten nuorisoseura ahlaisten.nuorisoseura@ dnainternet.net www.ahlaistennuorisoseura.fi p. +358 44 320 7300 Anttooran lomakylä [email protected] www.anttoora.com p. 040 555 2553 Inkun aalloilla Church row boating and fishing trip on river Kokemäenjoki Photo: Anttilan tila Anttilan Tila Kartano Hostel A rowing trip on a church row boat on river Kokemäenjoki, departure at the town centre of Kokemäki and a meal at Anttila farm. ' +358 40 846 7553 @ [email protected] v DURATION v LOCATION Kokemäki, town centre 2-2,5 h [email protected] www.inkunaalloilla.fi p. 040 081 0817 anttilantila.fi KEY WORDS: Local food, archipelago, sauna, boating KEY WORDS: Boating, river, local food independent travel v AVAILABLE SIZE v GROUP 10–20 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English, Swedish, Weather appropriate Russian outdoor clothing. Life vest provided. An opportunity to shop in the v OTHER: farm shop, overnight and enjoy smoke sauna. Bed and 46 breakfast in Anttilan Tilan Kartano Hostel. 47 B O A T I N G, Kayaking routes Kayaking trip on river Kokemäenjoki Map: Veronica Valdés C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G Photo: Jaana Mälkki Ali-Ketolan tila ' +358 40 501 1443 Unwind and recharge on a kayaking trip. Kayaking trip in the beautiful scenery of the river Kokemäenjoki. In the beginning we will get to know the kayaking equipment and practise going in and out of the kayak as well as get instruction on kayaking technique. After the initial instruction we will have a light snack and a warm up exercise. @ --------------- Inhottujärvi – Noormarkku – Ahlainen sirpa.ala-ketola@ ali-ketolantila.inet.fi --------------- Isojärvi – Poosjärvi – Pohjajoki --------------- Inhottujärvi – Isojärvi --------------- Karhijärvi – Inhottujärvi river Kokemäenjoki ali-ketolantila.fi --------------- Pori – Ulvila – Nakkila – Harjavalta – Kokemäki --------------- Pori – Reposaari --------------- Joutsijärvi – Pori --------------- Sääksjarvi v DURATION v LOCATION Kokemäki, Ali-Ketola farm, 4 h, with 2,5 hours KEY WORDS: Kayaking, local food, sports v AVAILABLE May-Sep kayaking SIZE v GROUP 5-15 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, light shoes, no boots. A change of clothing is required. v OTHER: Don’t forget to pack your positive energy! 48 49 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G Photo: Matti Laurilehto Experience the old times in a genuine traditional sailing ship. Galeas Ihana is a sailing ship built locally in Luvia, Satakunta. Laitakari island in Luvia is a traditional mooring and dock area for sailing ships. The ship was built by volunteers using traditional ship building methods. Our professional crew and the beautiful ship Ihana provide you with an unforgettable sailing experience, tasty food and a time out in the beautiful archipelago of the Bothnian Sea National Park. Fresh breeze and quiet nature help you to unwind in our peaceful archipelago. Kaljaasi Ihana ' +358 44 058 0600 @ [email protected] v v v v 50 Small boat trips to archipelago of Pori Heritage ship sailing LOCATION Baltic Sea, Bothnic Sea National Park, Luvia archipelago, Laitakari v AVAILABLE By prior agreement v SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English v DURATION 4h GROUP SIZE 1-45 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The wind limit is 15 m/s. OTHER: Take part in rigging as instructed by the crew. Photo: Titta Strömberg Green Team Viherranta / Motive Group Oy ' +358 40 541 0762 +358 40 701 4595 @ nanna.viherranta@ satakoulutus.fi mika.viherranta@ satakoulutus.fi Do you want to rent a small boat and a captain for a day? Do you have guests coming and want to offer them an experience? Would it be the time to organize a special date for your loved one far from the hustle and bustle of the city and have a romantic boat ride? Do you want to proudly present our maritime scenery to your business partners or even have a relaxed business negotiation while fishing? Book a unique boat trip. You will hear stories of the area and can make your own route plan that can include for example Merilokki in Reposaari, riverside in Pori or a campfire site in the archipelago. There is so much to see in the region. Take your camera along and head for an adventure! v LOCATION Pori, Meri-Pori, v DURATION By agreement v AVAILABLE Available during the SIZE v GROUP 1-6 Ahlainen ihana.fi KEY WORDS: Sailing, archipelago, local food www.facebook.com/pages/ Green-Time-Green-TeamViherranta/ KEY WORDS: Senses, boating, archipelago boating season. B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing, swimming suit, sunglasses Follow the safety instructions of the crew. Life v OTHER: vests provided. The package can be tailored according to customer’s wishes. Start and end piers Marina Merilokki in Reposaari and Putajan ranta, Ahlainen. 51 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G Trip to the lighthouse island Säppi Photo: Inkun aalloilla We depart on a boat from Kuuminainen point and travel for 20 minutes to the Säppi island. On the island the guide will take us to explore the 140-year-old light house, tell stories of the life on the island 60 years ago and show us the island’s unique nature. Inkun aalloilla ' Photo: Mäntyluodon Hotelli Anttooran lomakylä [email protected] www.anttoora.com p. + 358 40 555 2553 +358 40 081 0817 Mäntyluodon Hotelli @ [email protected] v LOCATION Baltic Sea, Luvia v DURATION 4-6 h archipelago, Säppi island SIZE v GROUP v AVAILABLE May 1-Sep 30, subject to 5-24 people LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes, drinking bottle Not suitable for people with impaired mobility. v OTHER: Meals by agreement. [email protected] www.mantyluodonhotelli.fi p. + 358 50 368 5799 tai +358 2 637 0779 Selkämeren veneretket inkunaalloilla.fi [email protected] selkamerenveneretket.fi p. + 358 44 500 4142 KEY WORDS: Light house, birds, animals, plants KEY WORDS: Senses, boating, archipelago weather 52 Archipelago trip to Baltic Sea After a delicious Mariners buffet in the historical Mäntyluodon Hotelli we will depart on a boat to the magnificent island of Iso-Enskeri or Seliskeri in the Bothnic Sea National Park. We will conclude the day in a sauna and an outdoor hot tub. 2pm-3pm Departure and a guided walk in Kallo / Uniluoto 3pm-10pm Boat trip to Iso-Enskeri / Seliskeri island for a walking trip. 6pm-9pm A sauna and an outdoor hot tub, roasting sausages and coffee (Anttoora holiday village) 9pm-10pm Return to Mäntyluoto v LOCATION Pori archipelago, v DURATION 9h v AVAILABLE May-Sep SIZE v GROUP 10 Iso-Enskeri, Anttoora, Meri-Pori B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Weather appropriate outdoor clothing and walking shoes. v OTHER: Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. 53 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G Water bus cruises on the river Kokemäenjoki Photo: Selkämeren veneretket Cruises on the river Kokemäenjoki in Pori on the largest river delta in the Nordic Countries. Our vessel M/S Charlotta is a modern ship providing food and beverage services. Porin Vesibussiristeilyt Cruises to the Reposaari island and Ulvila in July and August on Wednesdays and Sundays. Photo: Selkämeren veneretket Selkämeren veneretket After having lunch at the Merimesta or Mäntyluodon Hotelli we will take a trip to the Iso-Enskeri island. We will depart on a motor boat from the pier of the restaurant Merimesta in Reposaari or from Uniluoto. ' We will have campfire coffee and our captain will take us on a guided tour of the island. +358 44 500 4142 @ v DURATION v LOCATION Reposaari-Pori-Ulvila 2-6 h v AVAILABLE Apr-Nov SIZE v GROUP 10-90 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English, Swedish The vessel is suitable for people with limited mobility and children. v OTHER: On-license. 54 Boat trip to Iso-Enskeri island info@ porinvesibussiristeilyt.fi @ [email protected] v DURATION v LOCATION Baltic Sea, National Park 4h of The Sea of Bothnia, Mäntyluoto, so-Enskeri porinvesibussiristeilyt.fi selkamerenveneretket.fi KEY WORDS: Cruise, river delta, birds, water bus, events KEY WORDS: National Parks, local food, sauna, boating, archipelago v AVAILABLE May-Sep SIZE v GROUP 5-10 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Subject to weather, weather appropriate outdoor clothing. Guests can make wishes on the route, subject to v OTHER: weather. The boat captain will be your guide. 55 B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G Photo: Selkämeren veneretket Photo: Jaana Mälkki Experience the unique river delta of Kokemäenjoki, feast in the Mariner’s buffet and take a relaxing trip around Uniluoto to a genuine village sauna. 1.30pm Mariner’s buffet and a guided walk in Kallo / Uniluoto 3pm-4pm A boat trip Mäntyluoto- River delta-Ahlainen 4pm-6pm Ahlainen village sauna, roasting sausages 6pm-7pm Return to Mäntyluoto v DURATION v LOCATION Baltic sea, Meri-Pori, 6h Ahlainen v AVAILABLE May-Sep SIZE v GROUP Max. 10 LANGUAGES v SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE Finnish, English Towel, soap and shampoo for sauna, outdoor clothing and walking shoes. v OTHER: Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. 56 Boat trip to Seliskeri island Boat trip to river Kokemäenjoki delta Selkämeren veneretket [email protected] selkamerenveneretket.fi p. + 358 44 500 4142 Selkämeren veneretket ' We will depart on a motor boat from the pier of the restaurant Merimesta in Reposaari. We will cruise around the Pori Archipelago and have campfire coffee at Seliskeri island. + 358 44 500 4142 Mäntyluodon Hotelli [email protected] www.mantyluodonhotelli.fi p. +358 50 368 5799 tai +358 2 637 0779 @ [email protected] v LOCATION v DURATION Baltic Sea, National Park 3-4 h of The Sea of Bothnia, Reposaari, Kallo, Seliskeri Ahlaisten nuorisoseura ahlaisten.nuorisoseura@ dnainternet.net www.ahlaistennuorisoseura.fi p. +358 44 320 7300 KEY WORDS: Sauna, archipelago, delta, local food selkamerenveneretket.fi KEY WORDS: Boating, archipelago, National Parks, local food v v v AVAILABLE May-Sep SIZE v GROUP Max. 10 SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Weather appropriate V B O A T I N G, C A N O E I N G, K A Y A K I N G outdoor clothing. OTHER: Can be tailored according to guests’ wishes. Facilities for barbequing on the island. Possibility to have lunch or dinner at the restaurant Merimesta. 57 S A F A R I S Photo: Visit Finland Photo: Humiseva Harju Alpaca safari is a fun and empowering activity for anybody who enjoys nature and wants to have a new once-in-alifetime experience. We will walk the alpacas along a 2 km forest trail, there is a wonderful opportunity for photography and binocular observation along the trail. We will have campfire coffee and a lovely meal next to a forest spring. v LOCATION Ulvila, Kullaa forest v DURATION 1 h / 2 km v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP 1-10 v REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Water-proof shoes, SERVICE LANGUAGES insect repellent, outdoor clothing. v 58 Quad bike safari Alpaca trips OTHER: Normal physical fitness and a personal accident insurance. There are shorter and easier routes available. Wuthering Heights Ky ' + 358 45 139 8374 Tapani Härkälä Oy ' +358 40 511 1603 S A F A R I S Take part in a fun end exciting quad bike safari on the Hiitteenharju ridge in Harjavalta. You get to use the full sized and powerful Polaris quad bikes. The safari package includes weather appropriate driving suits (excluding shoes), helmets and helmet liners, fuel, roasting sausages, soft drinks, a guide and insurance. We have a break to roast sausages at the Palojärvi lean-to. @ @ humisevaharjukullaa@ gmail.com tapani.harkala@ dnainternet.net humisevaharju.fi tapaniharkala.net KEY WORDS: Safaris, hiking, alpaca, green care, farm, local food KEY WORDS: Safaris, motor sports, local food, sauna v LOCATION Finnish, English v DURATION 1-2 h v AVAILABLE All year SIZE v GROUP - v SERVICE LANGUAGES REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Minimum age of 18 years v OTHER: Safari package can be complemented with a conference package, meals and a sauna at Villa Metsälampi. 59 S A F A R I S Horseback riding trip in the nature Draisine trip Photo: Yyterin Ratsastuskeskus A horseback riding trip through the natural beauty of Yyteri is a riding experience that is hard to match. Experienced guides and safe horses guarantee a pleasant experience in the nature including the magnificent Yyteri beach landscape. Possibility to have meals and lodgings. Photo: Inkun aalloilla Yyterin Ratsastuskeskus Oy Inkun aalloilla ' ' +358 44 291 0482 S A F A R I S We take an 8 km long trip on a draisine to a naturally beautiful campfire site. After a campfire coffee we take our draisine back. We can view the Finnish mire landscape along the route. +358 40 081 0817 @ [email protected] v DURATION v LOCATION Baltic Sea, Pori, Yyteri 2-4 h v AVAILABLE Bookings a week in SIZE v GROUP 1-4 to control a walking and a trotting horse). Comfortable stretchy trousers and sturdy shoes, v OTHER: for example riding shoes, riding boots or hiking shoes v DURATION 4h v AVAILABLE Apr 15-Sep 30th SIZE v GROUP 7-40 SERVICE LANGUAGES Finnish, English REQUIREMENTS v SPECIAL Normal physical fitness, Noormarkku yyterinratsastuskeskus.fi inkunaalloilla.fi KEY WORDS; Horses, riding, beach KEY WORDS: Safaris, birds, animals, plants, draisine, local food advance if possible, subject to weather REQUIREMENTS v SERVICE LANGUAGES v SPECIAL Basic riding skills (ability v LOCATION Pomarkku, Pori, v v drinking bottle. OTHER: Packed lunch can be pre-ordered. (no sneakers). 60 61 The Karhuseutu region The international Nature Tourism project financed by Leader Karhuseutu programme has branded and compiled over 50 products in a tourist guide. We have consulted the project’s international partners to help us identify and brand the main tourist attractions in the region. The guide is available for hotels, travel agencies, enterprises and private persons to market tourism in the Karhuseutu area. The images in the guide do not necessarily correspond to the actual product. The guide is available in electronic form at satakunta.fi website Compiled by Anni Helminen and Jaana Mälkki The front cover image: Esko Inberg The back cover image: Terttu Saukko Karhuseutu
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