Compete with yourself and your group. Can you proceed slowly?
Can you pause to examine how the beaver's nest in Koitajoki is reflected on the water's surface? What does silence sound like amidst the Petkeljärvi ridges shaped by the immense forces of the Ice Age? How do pedals transport a busy mind to tranquility?
1st stage: WATER
We transfer by riverboat from Möhkö to Petkeljärvi National Park. The riverboats, which have served in Lapland's salmon rivers and as church boats, will transport you to the river landscapes of Koitajoki and the open waters of Nuorajärvi - allowing everyday thoughts to drift far away.
2nd stage: FOREST
At Petkeljärvi, we explore the national park and hike along the ridge trails - following the traces of the Ice Age and on wartime battlegrounds. At the campfire hut, we enjoy a delicious field lunch and linger for a moment by the campfire, sharing stories.
3rd stage: MOVEMENT
The return journey is made by cycling, enjoying the beauty of nature, in peace, without haste.
At Mantan Majatalo in Möhkö, we gather the day's experiences and enjoy coffee with a sweet pastry.
All our trips are implemented on a full-service basis, led by guides from Mantan Nature Services. Our riverboats – Lily, which moved to Koitajoki from Lemmenjoki, and Senni, which served as a church boat in its previous life – are legally equipped, insured, and operated by a qualified skipper.
Departure and return: Möhkö village, Mantan Majatalo
For: groups of 6-20 people
Duration: 7-8 h
Trip price:
€145.00/person for a group size of 6-12 people, with one boat in use.
€125.00/person for a group size of 13-20 people, with two boats in use.
Larger and smaller groups by separate agreement.
Time: Slow Triathlon is available from June to September. Weather conditions may bring changes to programs and their schedules. The trip is arranged by order for small groups.
Equipment: Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for moving in terrain. We take care of everything else, such as rain ponchos, life jackets or boating vests, and warm winter gear if the weather requires.
Additional services: Accommodation, sauna, dining services from dinners to breakfasts, a visit to Möhkö Ironworks, a visit to the Öykkösenvaara war-historical area, Forest Mind exercises, nature-themed handicraft packages. Or include your company's own program – let's put together a suitable, relaxing package!
Further information and bookings:
Mantan Nature Services
040 8616 373
majatalojaluontopalvelut@gmail.com
