Activities

Season's trips

Paddling tour
Summer season | at 10.00
Join for a nice kayaking or canoeing tour with our experienced guide! The guide explains the basics of safe kayaking before the trip. The route is planned according to the skill level of the group. Along the way you will see beautiful and diverse nature of the surrounding lake scenery. During the trip we'll take a small break near the cliffs or might land on one of the islands.  

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Wellbeing lessons

Our wellness classes are held in Kuru Private Resort's Lazy space. The space is used for relaxation and yoga classes including Tibetan singing bout relaxation, siesta, yoga, and aerial yoga. You can also use the activity included in the holiday for classes at Kuru. Allow about 15 minutes to get from Järvisydän to Kuru and prepare for the class. To get to Kuru on foot, take the road through the Scenery Suites and the road that turns left behind the Kotahotel. Please note that Kuru Resort and the wellbeing classes are for adults only. Welcome!

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Safari House Equipment Rental

At Safaritalo, you can find season's rental equipments and an Outdoor Shop, as well book excursions! Rent equipment from us and go on a self-guided trip to nature!

There is a comprehensive Outdoor Shop connected to the Safari House, where you can find high-quality equipment for outdoor activities and camping! Open daily 10-16. Rent equipment from us and go on a self-guided trip to nature! There is a comprehensive Outdoor Shop connected to the Safari House, where you can find high-quality equipment for outdoor activities and camping!

Note that some of the equipment can only be booked at Safari house.

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Opening hours

Safari House opening hours
Daily 10am-4pm (Autumn-Spring seasons 1.9.-20.6.)
Daily 10am-6pm (Summer Seasons 21.6.-30.8.)

Forest Café
Mon-Sat 12am-5pm

Contact

Safari house
outdoor@jarvisydan.fi

Activity Manager
Pirjo Koponen
pirjo.koponen@jarvisydan.fi

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Seal Watching Trip

Seal-watching trips to the National Park on a wooden boat, daily from May to August. Our trained Seal Guide knows the best seal-watching...

Excursion to the National Park

Daily between 15th May and 31st October. The excursion to the national park takes you on a self-guided trip to the magnificent archipelago of Lake Saimaa every day. The journey starts with the traditional white-sided cruiser, M/S Puijo, departing from Järvisydän. The cruise heads from Järvisydän to the labyrinthine archipelago of Linnansaari, the home waters of the Saimaa ringed seal.

Guided Paddling tour

Paddling TRIP During Summer season 15th July to 31st Aug at 10.00 AM. Join us for a quiet kayaking/ canoeing trip to the...

Fisher’s Lunch

Fishing & Lunch Daily at 13.00 Now you get to fish rainbow trouts from Kalaranta’s fish well! Ice fishing during winter time. Enjoy...

Seal Watching Trip

Seal Watching Trip with nostalgic wooden boat to Linnansaari National Park. Daily departure at 10.00am from May to September.

Yacht Cruise

Yacht Cruises Daily cruises on a yacht from June 21st to August 31st. Join us for a Yacht cruise on our gorgeous yacht...

Morning Yoga

The wellbeing classes are held in Kuru Resort’s Lazy Space. Relax and do yoga in the space, such as Tibetan sound bowl bath,...

Equipment rental WINTER

Equipment: -e-Fat Bikes -Snow shoes -tour skates and kick sledges Price of rent: 32,90€/ 2h | 16,45€/ children. You might be interested: -nordic...

Dinner Cruise

Dinner Cruise on M/S PUIJO Available 6.6., 12.6., 15.6. and daily from June 21st until 31st August. Departures at 18.00! *** Other times,...

Aerial Yoga

The wellbeing classes are held in Kuru Resort’s Lazy Space. Relax and do yoga in the space, such as Tibetan sound bowl bath,...

Kuru Self Care Yoga

The wellbeing classes are held in Kuru Resort’s Lazy Space. Relax and do yoga in the space, such as Tibetan sound bowl bath,...

Fishing safari 2,5h

Fishing Safari 2,5h Daily departures at 13.00-15.30 from May to October. Hop on a state of the art fishing boat and hit the...

Equipment rental in SUMMER

EQUIPMENT in summer season: -e-Fat Bikes -Canoes -Kayaks -SUP (stand up paddle boards) Price of rent: 32,90€/ 2h | 16,45€/ children. You might be...

Trip to the National Park

WINTER TRIP TO NATIONAL PARK During Christmas and Winter season The trip to the national park takes you on a self-guided daily excursion to the stunning archipelago of Lake Saimaa. The route passes through the frozen Lake Saimaa towards Kaarnetsaari. The excursion begins with a heated sled ride. At Kaarnetsaari, you will find a fireplace and a nature trail in diverse terrain with spectacular scenic spots. During snowy conditions, the guide will also provide snowshoes for everyone and prepare the fires.

Sound Bath

The wellbeing classes are held in Kuru Resort’s Lazy Space. Relax and do yoga in the space, such as Tibetan sound bowl bath,...

Yin Yoga & Ball massage

The wellbeing classes are held in Kuru Resort’s Lazy Space. Relax and do yoga in the space, such as Tibetan sound bowl bath,...

Siesta

The wellbeing classes are held in Kuru Resort’s Lazy Space. Relax and do yoga in the space, such as Tibetan sound bowl bath,...

Safari house

Rent equipments or book a trip from the Safari house! You can also find our Outdoor Shop from the Safari house with high quality camping gear and equipments. Open daily 10-16.

Forest Yoga

Forest Yoga Forest Yoga is a performance-free yoga practice that enhances your connection with nature and body awareness. During the hour, you’ll have...

Grounding Yin – Pampering Yoga

Grounding Yin – Pampering yoga – in Kuru Resort   Schedule: (see open courses from our online shop)   This yoga class combines...

Bonfire cruise

Fri 21st June 2024

Bonfire cruise 2024 Friday 21.6.2024 At 22.00-23.00 Duration 1 h Price: 21 € Join us for a bonfire cruise to see the traditional...

Hiking Trip to the Campfire

Hiking Trip to the CampFire Christmas/Winter/Spring season Daily 16.00-18.00 Enjoy a short hiking trip through the forest of Järvisydän with our guide. During...

Springtime Yin Yoga

The wellbeing classes are held in Kuru Resort’s Lazy Space. Relax and do yoga in the space, such as Tibetan sound bowl bath,...

Sleigh ride

This activity is no longer available for spring 2024. Join for a nostalgic sleigh ride in the winter forest of Porosalmi! Sleigh rides...

Snowmobile safaris

Embark on a 1,5h or 3h snowmobile safari to the snowy forests of Porosalmi, where the best spots offer views across Lake Saimaa. The journey starts from the Safari House at Järvisydän, where a guide will pick you up to prepare for the adventure in Porokylä.
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