Last Frontier: paddling, biking and fishing by the mighty river Kemi

The Kemijoki, Finland's most magnificent and longest river, will be part of the expedition's hiking routes. In this small pilot event, the journey will be made by cycling along gravel roads for about 120 km over three days or by paddling the river downstream from Savukoski for about 67 km.

The idea is to proceed in two groups along the last wilderness areas, either by cycling or paddling, ending up at the same place in the evening for an evening campfire dinner, a sauna and accommodation. Accommodation will be in a tent or inn.

A small compilation of the pilot trip will be filmed for the YouTube channel.
Time
26.9.2025 - 28.9.2025 10:00 - 22:00
Place
Kemijoki
Address

Savukoskentie
98530 Pyhätunturi
Finland

Biking Guided trips and activities
Viimeinen erämaa

The longest river in Finland, the Kemijoki, was once the gateway to the wilderness of Lapland and still is. On the trip, you can admire the natural canoeing route of the Kemijoki and the last colors of Ruska.

During the days, you will hear stories about the nature of Sompio, hunting, swimming, military history and the harnessing of the mighty Kemijoki and its consequences.

Meals, sauna and accommodation

The first campsite has more opportunities for restaurant-quality dining at Samperin Savotta or Loma Joosula. The second dinner will be organized as a picnic meal at the Marjasuvanto holiday village. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to try different saunas.

Binding participation fee is 100e, which includes event transportation, guidance, equipment rentals (no electric bikes), group tent opportunities, orientations, event information.

There are places in the piloting phase of the event for 5 customers in the canoeing group + 1-2 guides and 5 customers in the cycling group + 1-2 guides.

Potential bike route (1st day Martti- Savukoski approx. 40 km. 2nd day Savukoski-Marjasuvanto approx. 40 km. 3rd day Marjasuvanto-Pelkoseniemi approx. 40 km)

Canoe / kayak  route
1st day Kemijoki canoeing map no. 4. (hanhioja- Savukoski 19 km)

2nd day (Kemijoki canoeing map no. 5. Savukoski- Marjasuvanto holiday village 18 km)

3rd day (Kemijoki canoeing map no. 6. Marjasuvanto - Kitinen 29 km)

More information about the event

Antti Keskitalo

+358407540683

antti@luckyranch.fi