PRIVATE Boat tour to Ivalo River and Lake Inari, including BBQ

3 hours

Moderate

Experience an unforgettable boat trip in Ivalo River and Lake Inari. Visit local home for BBQ-lunch on an island and get a glimpse of local lifestyle

Meeting point is in the harbour of Koppelo village, located 10 km from Ivalo. Tranport is possible from Ivalo area ( 40 € ) and Saariselkä ( 150 € ).

Tina and Tapio are owners of this small local family company, they will be your guide in this memorable tour. Tour starts with picturesque scenery of Koppelo village by river. You will get to experience wonderful nature of Ivalo River delta area and Lake Inari.
The area is rich in birdlife. 


You will have possibility to try to catch a fish in traditional finnish way, with hook, line and a worm. Its great fun also for children as it is easy way to catch a fish. There is good possibility to catch a perch which is the national fish of finland, or a pike. For this type of fishing you dont need a licence.

Tina and Tapio lives on a small island, you will visit the island in this tour. We will have BBQ outside in terrace or in lappish teepee by open fire, as you wish. Tinas family has been living generations in this area, with this tour you will get glimpse of local local lifestyle.

For group size of  2-4 persons your boat will be 6 meter long "Meri-Palta" boat, registered for 5 person.
For group size 5-8 person boat will be 9 meter long Minor 28, there is also inside cabin. Minor is registered for 10 person.
If you wish to have Minor boat for 4 person or less please book the tour for 5 person.

What's included?
  • Food & drinks

- Experienced local guide
- Life Jackets
- BBQ ( traditional finnish sausages, reindeer sausage, bread, home made pasta salad )
By request possible to have vegetarian BBQ or chicken nuggets / sausages
- Old fashion fishing with a simple rod and hook with a worm bait ( no permit needed )
- For a group of 2-4 persons Meri-Palta boat ( 6 meters long )
- For a group of 5-8 person Minor 28 boat ( 9 meters long with inside cabin )

Exclusions

    - Pick up from Ivalo area ( + 40 € )
    - Pick up from Saariselkä area ( +150 € )

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