Independent expedition days among wild islands, open horizons and sheltered passages.
The Archipelago Sea is made for capable paddlers who want space, silence and real route choices: wooded islands, smooth granite shores, birdlife, small island communities and national park waters. Your expedition remains self-guided, while Aavameri provides the practical framework that makes the destination accessible — equipment, maps, transfers, route advice and land support.
What is included
- All kayaking and outdoor equipment needed for the expedition; gas and drysuits are charged separately when needed
- Planning and land support before and during the expedition, including route advice and weather-based logistics
- Transportation from Turku to the Archipelago National Park area and back after the expedition
- Aavameri’s waterproof kayaking maps for the planned area
- Land support throughout your expedition for safety and clear local support and weather-aware route advice.
Quick summary
- Duration3–14 days
- AreaArchipelago National Park and Archipelago Sea
- IncludesKayaks, paddling gear, outdoor gear, maps, Turku transfers
- SupportRoute advice and land support throughout the expedition
- Price420€ / person for 3 days + 58€ / extra day; minimum 2 persons / 840€
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If the availability check does not fit your plans, or you want to discuss skills, route choices or the Basic Safety Course first, you can also contact Aavameri directly.
Safety before independence
A self-guided expedition requires reliable rescues, sound route judgement and the ability to adjust plans to weather and sea conditions.
If any part of that is uncertain, add the practical Basic Safety Course before departure.
Read about Basic Safety CourseIndependent days in the living Archipelago Sea.
The Finnish Archipelago Sea is one of the world’s most unique regions for self-guided multi-day kayaking. Thousands of islands stretch to the horizon: some inhabited by small island communities, many wild and quiet.
Your journey begins in Turku. We help you choose kayaks, equipment and route according to weather and experience, then transfer you to the most suitable starting point. Your driver is one of our professional guides and walks through safety, navigation and local conditions before departure.
During the expedition we provide a safety network and land support through a private messaging group, helping with weather, route choices, saunas, possible ferry connections and practical changes — without taking away the sense of independence.
Three simple steps from Turku to the islands.
Tell us your dates, group, skill level and wishes. We help shape a realistic and inspiring route.
We bring you, maps and equipment to the best starting point and go through safety, packing, route logic and conditions.
You travel at your own rhythm while Aavameri supports you from land with weather-aware advice and practical help.