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 best possible 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
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.
Add the Basic Safety Course when skills are uncertain.
The Basic Safety Course is the best way to make day one safer and more relaxed if your group is not completely confident with deep-water rescues, towing, support strokes, manoeuvring, navigation or expedition packing. It can be arranged at the starting beach before you head out.
3–4 hours · 70€ per participant · adapted to your group
Read about Basic SafetyIndependent 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.