Aventures en Canoë-kayak

Même si Enontekiö est haut dans l’Arctique, cela ne signifie pas que les lacs y sont gelés toute l’année. De nombreuses personnes viennent dans le nord pour explorer les eaux sauvages et cristallines entre c. mi juin et mi septembre. Plusieurs grandes rivières y prennent leur source et il y a également 825 petits et grands lacs. Les principales rivières sont la Muonionjoki, la Ounasjoki, la Ivalojoki et l’un des cours d’eau du Tenojoki. Les meilleures pour les excursions en bateau sont décrites ci-dessous. Même le nom "Enontekiö" est lié à l'eau puisque "Eno" est un ancien mot finnois pour "fleuve majeur" et que "tekiö" est dérivé du verbe "tehdä".

Excursions courtes en canoë-kayak à Hetta
Excursion soleil de minuit
Cours de pagayage
Trajet jusqu'à la rivière (déplacements simplifiés mais excursion non guidée)
1 ou 2 jours de visite guidée
Excursion plus longues ou sur rivières plus compliquées

L’une des meilleures périodes de l’année pour faire du kayak à Enontekiö est de la fin mai à juin, après la fonte des neiges, même s'il est possible de pagayer jusqu’à fin septembre.

La plupart des produits et des parcours proposés ici peuvent être entrepris en canoë ou en kayak, en fonction des disponibilités. Le canoë est idéal pour profiter de la faune et des paysages. Il facilite les déplacements des familles puisqu'il est facile pour les membres les plus forts de ramer pour les membres les plus faibles.

RIVER RENTALS & TRANSFERS

We have more information available about additional paddle equipment that can be rented, the 1 and 2-day river journeys we recommend, the longer river journeys that are possible in the area and our kit hire and transfer options to these rivers. Both facilitated and guided journeys are possible on many of the rivers and we can tailor make pick-ups to suit your needs.

Kayak Hire for River Journeys €30/day
Canoe Hire for River Journeys €40/day
Includes: Paddles, lifejackets, throw-rope / small dry barrels / sprayskirts, as applicable.

RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Rental prices are charged in advance. 
To rent equipment from us, you need to present an ID and provide contact details.
The renter is obliged to return the rental equipment at the end of the rental period. Late returns will incur an additional charge according to the price list.
The use of rental equipment is always at the tenant's own risk. The condition of the equipment is always checked before rental and upon return (or, in the case of the canoes at the Suontajoki put-in, at the point of next use).
The renter undertakes to return the equipment in the condition in which it was when rented and, if necessary, to replace the damaged parts or equipment. 
We also charge the renter for the cost of the repair itself.
Lost / non-returned items incur the full cost of the replacement of that item.

However, you can purchase peace of mind kit hire insurance that can reduce the first €100 of your liability against any repair costs that might be needed post rental @ €10/day.

Customers are liable for:

Damage to a Canoe / Kayak / SUP other than that which could be attributed to normal wear and tear: On a case by case basis.

PARTIAL DAMAGE WAIVER OPTION

Using the equipment in the way that it is designed should not result in damages. However, you can purchase partial damage waiver for €10/item/day (less for longer periods) to reduce your responsibility for the first €100.00 of damage to, or loss of, the canoe or kayak being rented. This simply provides optional peace of mind in case of simple accidental breakages.

Since you may rent, along with a canoe / kayak; paddles, buoyancy aids, throw-bags, spraydecks, dry bags etc, you can opt to include these in the first €100 of your damage liability waiver by purchasing the package option @€25/day (reduced daily prices apply to longer rental periods). This covers all items rented by one person in a particular rental period and will reduce your liability to zero against damage to, or loss of, any item within your package to the sum of €100.

These damage waiver contracts DO NOT cover intentional or negligent damage (eg dragging boats over rocks on portages / paddling rivers that are way above your competency level / using the equipment in a way that was advised against, etc.).

We recommend that you have your own insurance to cover your rental in case of bigger issues, including theft.