Cycling tours in Lake Saimaa area

cycling lake saimaa

We offer ready made self guided cycling tours to travel travel professionls. Our ready made tours are for 8 nights including bikes, accomodations and help to customers if they need it.

Highlights:
  • Feel the slow living in Finnish Lakeland
  • Crossing Lake Saimaa in a ferry
  • Visit to Puumala, small holiday destination at the middle of Lake Saimaa
  • Plenty of Finnish countryside with possibility to see farm animals like cows and sheep during the trip
  • To enjoy Finnish sauna and swim in Lake Saimaa
  • City of Savonlinna and the 1475 founded Olavinlinna Castle

Travel program

Day 1 Arrival to Lappeenranta
You will settle in at Lappeenranta for your first night. Before next day’s start, you can visit Lappeenranta’s old fortification or take a cruise to Saimaa Canal. The harbor area of Lappeenranta is a must-see visiting destination that is full of life during the summer.

Day 2 To Lintusalo 37km
Day starts by cycling along narrow road with Lake Saimaa on both sides. This road is used by many local cyclists because of the scenery. After 10km you will reach the small city of Taipalsaari. During the summer months you can treat yourself with an ice cream cone from the market kiosk. These cones are known to be big! After Taipalsaari you will reach Sarviniemi, a UNESCO Geopark location. From here ferry takes you across Lake Saimaa to Lintusalo where you can spend the night. Lintusalo is a popular destination among cycling tourist and people enjoying Lake Saimaa. We recommend trying the pancakes they offer at the pier.

Day 3 To Puumala 33km
The second day on the bikes will lead you to the heart of Puumala. This busy small town in the middle of Lake Saimaa comes to life during the summer months. Here you can find a lively harbor and 28 meters high bridge with a cafeteria where you can observe the boats going by. From Puumala harbor you can buy a ticket to a solar powered eco boat cruise.

Day 4 To the rowing heart of Finland 40km
Sulkava is known for its “The Grand Rowing Races of Sulkava”, the biggest rowing race in Finland. In addition to the
Travel program
race, Sulkava offers peaceful surroundings for cyclist and many other tourists passing through and feeling the slow living in Finnish Lakeland.

cycling lake saimaa
cycling lake saimaa

Travel program

Day 1 Arrival to Lappeenranta
You will settle in at Lappeenranta for your first night. Before next day’s start, you can visit Lappeenranta’s old fortification or take a cruise to Saimaa Canal. The harbor area of Lappeenranta is a must-see visiting destination that is full of life during the summer.

Day 2 To Lintusalo 37km
Day starts by cycling along narrow road with Lake Saimaa on both sides. This road is used by many local cyclists because of the scenery. After 10km you will reach the small city of Taipalsaari. During the summer months you can treat yourself with an ice cream cone from the market kiosk. These cones are known to be big! After Taipalsaari you will reach Sarviniemi, a UNESCO Geopark location. From here ferry takes you across Lake Saimaa to Lintusalo where you can spend the night. Lintusalo is a popular destination among cycling tourist and people enjoying Lake Saimaa. We recommend trying the pancakes they offer at the pier.

Day 3 To Puumala 33km
The second day on the bikes will lead you to the heart of Puumala. This busy small town in the middle of Lake Saimaa comes to life during the summer months. Here you can find a lively harbor and 28 meters high bridge with a cafeteria where you can observe the boats going by. From Puumala harbor you can buy a ticket to a solar powered eco boat cruise.

Day 4 To the rowing heart of Finland 40km
Sulkava is known for its “The Grand Rowing Races of Sulkava”, the biggest rowing race in Finland. In addition to the
Travel program
race, Sulkava offers peaceful surroundings for cyclist and many other tourists passing through and feeling the slow living in Finnish Lakeland.

cycling lake saimaa

Day 5 Castle of Olavinlinna 40km
Next stop is Savonlinna, also a popular summer destination with the famous Olavinlinna castle. The castle is a “must visit” destination during you trip. Guided tours are recommended to get the full experience of this beautiful castle in the middle of Finnish Lakeland. If you have time and stamina, you can cycle the city during the evening and see the numerous bridges that connect he small islands together.

Day 6&7 To Oravi 42 km (2 nights)
Day 6 leads you to Oravi, a small village in the middle of two national parks: Linnansaari and Kolovesi. This area draws a view range of visitors to experience the Lakeland areas nature at its best. Rental services and activities are abundant. If you haven’t yet, we recommend going to public sauna at the harbor to experience the Finnish sauna. Maybe try some fishing with a guide or kayaking. Or just relax and let the landscape sink in. From Oravi there is daily departures to Linnansaari national park by boat which we recommend going to.

Day 8 To Varkaus 63km
The last day of cycling takes you to city of Varkaus. History of Varkaus is made from industrialization and you can see that from the building style in the city. When arriving to the city you will cross the Taipale canal. With a luck you can see the locks operating when large

Details of the tour

  • Length of the trip: 8 nights
  • Guiding: Self-guided, GPS navigation included
  • Minimum PAX: 2 person
  • Route: Lappeenranta, Puumala, Sulkava, Savonlinna, Oravi, Varkaus
    Route profile: Some hills, asphalt road, gravel road, mainly small and medium roads.
Price includes:
  • 8 nights in hotels and farm style B&Bs
  • Linen, towels, and cleaning included.
  • Breakfast
  • Trekking bicycles with luggage bags and helmets
  • Ferry and boat tickets for all crossings on the Lake according to the route
  • GPS navigation with a planned route
  • On-call help incase of troubles
No included:
  • Travel insurance
  • Daily meals (lunch, snacks, dinner)
  • Fees to the suggestions mentioned in the travel plan
  • Transfers to Lappeenranta, or from Varkaus

We will offer NET prices to travel trade professionals. The price will vary according to the season, but starts from 920€/person in twin room. For more details and pricing information please contact teemu@saimaanpalju.fi or Teemu +35840 5880 738

lakeland cycling
lakeland cycling

Details of the tour

  • Length of the trip: 8 nights
  • Guiding: Self-guided, GPS navigation included
  • Minimum PAX: 2 person
  • Route: Lappeenranta, Puumala, Sulkava, Savonlinna, Oravi, Varkaus
    Route profile: Some hills, asphalt road, gravel road, mainly small and medium roads.
Price includes:
  • 8 nights in hotels and farm style B&Bs
  • Linen, towels, and cleaning included.
  • Breakfast
  • Trekking bicycles with luggage bags and helmets
  • Ferry and boat tickets for all crossings on the Lake according to the route
  • GPS navigation with a planned route
  • On-call help incase of troubles
No included:
  • Travel insurance
  • Daily meals (lunch, snacks, dinner)
  • Fees to the suggestions mentioned in the travel plan
  • Transfers to Lappeenranta, or from Varkaus

We will offer NET prices to travel trade professionals. The price will vary according to the season, but starts from 920€/person in twin room. For more details and pricing information please contact teemu@saimaanpalju.fi or Teemu +35840 5880 738