{"id":5579,"date":"2025-07-20T09:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/?page_id=5579"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:02:37","slug":"karelian-explorer-solo-in-the-wilderness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/en\/karelian-explorer-solo-in-the-wilderness\/","title":{"rendered":"Karelian Explorer &#8211; Solo in the Wilderness"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5579\" class=\"elementor elementor-5579 elementor-3243\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c32d7f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c32d7f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5d8811\" data-id=\"a5d8811\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e36df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43e36df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/ruunaa-r90zod66h325l6ly5v5ivmbyo4zvtw49i00kwaw6mg.jpg\" title=\"ruunaa\" alt=\"ruunaa\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-596e293 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"596e293\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a03938\" data-id=\"1a03938\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b255a9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b255a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Karelian Explorer - Solo Through the Wilderness \u2013 8 Days\/7 Nights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35be4a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35be4a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hiking &amp; Paddling Without a Guide \u2013 Well-Organized, Customized, and Independent<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21400e6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"21400e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d17cd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47d17cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Are you looking for adventure, but without the pressure of a group?<\/b> This week will take you to the most beautiful corners of North Karelia\u2014 <b>without a guide<\/b>, but with perfect organization. You\u2019ll hike for two days on the <b>legendary Karhunpolku<\/b> trail, spend a free day by the lake, and spend <b>three days<\/b> exploring the <b>wild Jongunjoki and Lieksanjoki rivers<\/b> by canoe. You\u2019ll spend some nights in a tent and others in a guesthouse, cook over a campfire, and find your own way through the wilderness\u2014with a map, compass, and our tips.  <\/p><p>A true <b>adventure in nature<\/b> \u2014personalized, flexible, and unforgettable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7gde8pq elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7gde8pq\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23633a0\" data-id=\"23633a0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b938e8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b938e8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to expect:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-718ca85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"718ca85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"319\"><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"319\"><strong>A 2-day hike<\/strong> on the Karhunpolku trail with an overnight stay in the wilderness.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"401\"><p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"401\"><b>1 free day<\/b> at Er\u00e4keskus with optional activities such as SUP, swimming, or biking<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"492\"><p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"492\"><b>3-Day Canoe Trip<\/b> on Rivers &#038; Lakes \u2013 You Choose the Route &#038; Overnight Stops Yourself<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"574\"><p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"574\"><b>3 nights in <\/b>a tent, laavu, or cabin \u2013 <b>4 nights<\/b> in a cozy guesthouse<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"647\"><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"647\">All <b>equipment, maps<\/b>, and <b>transfers<\/b> included<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"731\"><p data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"731\"><b>Campfire cooking, the sounds of nature, a starry sky<\/b> \u2014your very own adventure<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4b920 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6f4b920\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-pulse-grow\" href=\"#Anfrage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Send a non-binding inquiry<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e5e5f9\" data-id=\"1e5e5f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cace5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6cace5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/wandern-1-r90zp3h59uogo7rucym7ty3wzzd2ac8mduktmr7zq8.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365b188 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"365b188\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242bc6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"242bc6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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In the evening, a hearty dinner awaits you\u2014a relaxing start to your week of adventure in North Karelia. <\/p><p>Alternatively, a transfer can be arranged for an additional fee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92a8919 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"92a8919\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Lodge-drinnen-r54nguuqjngdn9kyv5lz5aedefesk47ywyoyzn75oo.jpg\" title=\"Lodge inside\" alt=\"Lodge inside\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92b8f22 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"92b8f22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb544d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb544d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 2 \u2013 Kicking Off on the Karhunpolku Trail\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10463f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10463f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"681\">After a hearty breakfast, you\u2019ll pack your backpack. We\u2019ll take you to the northern starting point of <b>the<\/b> legendary <b>Karhunpolku hiking trail<\/b>. You\u2019ll hike at a leisurely pace through <b>unspoiled nature<\/b>, and you decide for yourself when to take breaks. Along the way, several fire pits and huts invite you to linger. Your destination for the day is the small <b>Valama cabin (about 15 km)<\/b>, where you\u2019ll spend the night. In the evening, you\u2019ll cook your meal over an open fire by the river\u2014and maybe take the opportunity for a refreshing swim.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63eab6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"63eab6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/valama4-r8ua318drcssgct2l3rq2db40qi3ujgkl5m8sc9ax4.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4006d74 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4006d74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4765659 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4765659\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 3 \u2013 Pure Nature on the Hiking Trail\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3da0b39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3da0b39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"423\">After breakfast, you\u2019ll pack up your things and set out to explore the <strong>Karhunpolku<\/strong> trail further south. The landscape is characterized by <strong>deep forests<\/strong> and <strong>unspoiled nature<\/strong> \u2014the perfect backdrop for your solo hike. <\/p><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"708\">You\u2019ll hike about 12 kilometers to the impressive suspension bridge over the <strong>P\u00e4lvekoski rapids<\/strong>. At the suspension bridge, our team will be waiting to warmly welcome you and take you back to Er\u00e4keskus. There, you can recharge with a <b>cozy dinner<\/b> at the lodge and wind down the day in a relaxed atmosphere.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3da62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf3da62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/pexels-photo-418831-418831-r6t0wwmw09nrhbqgkkrf4obgyog7gzo9t1vmetysug.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"A tranquil forest with lush greenery and towering trees in Budureasa, Romania.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-979259c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"979259c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd4f7c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd4f7c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 4 \u2013 A free day to enjoy\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f6103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0f6103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"362\">Today, take it easy\u2014this day is all yours. After breakfast, you\u2019re free to spend the day however you like. <\/p><p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"632\">There are various activities available to you: Grab a<strong> bike<\/strong> and explore the peaceful trails around Er\u00e4keskus, or paddle across the clear lake in a <strong>rowboat<\/strong> or on a<strong> SUP<\/strong> \u2014we\u2019ll provide the equipment free of charge.<\/p><p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"878\">If you&#8217;re in the mood for some animal companionship, you can also take one of our friendly <strong>dogs<\/strong> for a <strong>walk<\/strong>. They love a change of pace, and you&#8217;ll have the chance to explore the area in relaxed company. <\/p><p data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1202\">For lunch, pack yourself a delicious packed lunch that you can enjoy outdoors at a beautiful spot along the way. In the evening, a <strong>homemade meal<\/strong> awaits you at the lodge. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fab714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fab714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/pexels-photo-421759-421759-r76ycnk3q15422kb1jl2jdo961okv3v10wpdn4gkg8.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"A serene wooden dock with a view of a forested lake under a bright summer sky in Sweden.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01425c6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"01425c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b88721 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b88721\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Days 5\u20137 \u2013 Three-Day Wilderness Canoe Trip\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a25c46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a25c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"824\">After breakfast, you\u2019ll set off on your <b>next adventure<\/b>: a three-day canoe trip through the quiet, expansive waterways of North Karelia. Together, we\u2019ll pack your gear and provisions into waterproof barrels and bags before you <b>set out <\/b>directly from the dock at <b>Er\u00e4keskus <\/b>. From here, you\u2019ll paddle on your own along the <b>Jongunjoki and <\/b> <b>Lieksanjoki <\/b>rivers <b>and <\/b>across Lake <b>Pankaj\u00e4rvi<\/b>.  <\/p><p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1276\">You decide for yourself how far you want to paddle, where you\u2019ll take breaks, and where you\u2019ll spend the night\u2014whether at a secluded <b>campfire site<\/b>, in a <b>laavu, or <\/b>simply in your <b>tent on <\/b>the shore. The waters are calm, and the landscape alternates between narrow, forest-lined stretches of river and wide lakes dotted with small islands. Along the way, you\u2019ll prepare your own meals\u2014over a campfire or on a gas stove, depending on the weather and your mood.  <\/p><p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1582\">On the third day of your tour, we&#8217;ll pick you up again at a previously agreed-upon location. Once back at Er\u00e4keskus, you&#8217;ll return your gear and wrap up the canoeing trip with a final dinner together at the lodge. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c27df21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c27df21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/pexels-photo-1191731-1191731-r8qsndqv357mrq1ltot40dmz6tku9hmsqr2b2hnszs.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ab55be elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7ab55be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-036462c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"036462c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 8: Farewell &amp; journey home<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d385d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28d385d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your stay with us ends after breakfast. Depending on what we\u2019ve agreed upon, we\u2019ll arrange transportation to your departure point, or you can begin your journey home in your own vehicle. We\u2019ll say goodbye with our best wishes and hope that your time with us has<b> left <\/b>you<b> with <\/b>many<b> unforgettable memories <\/b>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3791\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3791\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Prices <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3791\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1462c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1462c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4f3ce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4f3ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our prices are per person and include all services mentioned.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:81\"><b>Adults:<\/b><\/p><ul><li><b>In a double room + 2-person canoe:<\/b><ul><li><b>May, June, September: \u20ac945<\/b><\/li><li><b>July, August: \u20ac1,050<\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>In a single room + 1-person kayak<\/b><ul><li><b>May, June, September: \u20ac1,345<\/b><\/li><li><b>July, August: \u20ac1,450<\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Children up to age 14:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">in the extra bed + 3-person canoe<\/b><ul><li><b>May\u2013September: 665 \u20ac<\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>In your own double room or with 1 adult in a two-person canoe<\/b><ul><li><b>May, June, September: 840 \u20ac<\/b><\/li><li><b>July, August: 950 \u20ac<\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"164\">Travel &#038; Transfers:<\/strong> <\/p><p>Travel to the destination is on your own. Transfers to and from Lieksa, Nurmes, Joensuu, or Kuopio can be booked separately upon request and subject to availability. For more information, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/en\/faqs\/\">FAQ under <\/a>\u201cTravel &#038; Transfers.\u201d  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3792\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3792\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Travel Dates <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3792\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8561bb6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8561bb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f980013 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f980013\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><ul><li><strong>Available dates: <\/strong>May 17, 2026 \u2013 September 20, 2026.<\/li><li><strong>Arrival and departure are possible every day.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Check-in for guests arriving on their own: 3 <\/strong>:00 p.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/li><li><strong>Check-out<\/strong> <strong>for guests arriving on their own:<\/strong> by 12:00 p.m.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3793\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3793\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Services <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3793\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc8acb7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc8acb7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2784bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2784bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Included:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Transfers:<\/strong> All necessary tour transfers.<\/li><li><strong>Accommodations:<\/strong> 4 nights at the Er\u00e4keskus guesthouse, 3 nights in the wilderness.<\/li><li><strong>Meals:<\/strong> Full board from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 8 (breakfast, lunch, and a two-course dinner).<\/li><li><strong>Drinks:<\/strong> coffee\/tea included.<\/li><li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Free use <\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">of bikes, canoes, kayaks, and rowboats, subject to availability.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><b>Equipment: canoe\/kayak <\/b>, life jacket, paddle, pack sacks, tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking utensils, 1:100,000 hiking map,  <\/span><\/li><li><b>Consultation and tour briefing:<\/b> Guide who speaks German, English, and Finnish.<\/li><li><strong>Final cleaning:<\/strong> Included.<\/li><li><strong>Bed linen and towels:<\/strong> are provided.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Not included:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Travel:<\/strong> Flight, train ticket, rental car.<\/li><li><strong>Drinks:<\/strong> Except tea, coffee and water.<\/li><li><strong>Clothing\/Equipment: <\/strong>Weather-appropriate clothing, hiking boots, water bottle, headlamp.<\/li><li><strong>Hiking backpack.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Pro tip: We recommend taking out travel cancellation and repatriation insurance.<\/li><li><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><b>Travel Tip: <\/b><\/span>We recommend that all summer visitors travel by rental car\u2014this way, you\u2019ll stay flexible, can easily reach even remote natural destinations, and can explore North Karelia on your own.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>General Terms and Conditions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/eraekeskus.com\/en\/terms-and-conditions\/\">General Terms and Conditions apply.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3794\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3794\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What to Bring &amp; Physical Requirements <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3794\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-796692f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"796692f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edca027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edca027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"545\"><b>Bring along:<\/b><\/p><ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"571\"><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"317\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"317\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Clothing suitable for the weather<\/span> (depending on the weather also rain jacket).<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"383\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"383\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Comfortable shoes<\/span> or sandals that can get wet.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"383\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"383\"><b>Hiking boots.<\/b><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"438\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"438\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Sun protection<\/span> (sun cream, sun hat, sunglasses).<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"493\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"493\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Water bottle.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"493\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"493\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Hiking backpack.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"493\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">At will:<\/span> Camera, binoculars, mosquito repellent.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"545\"><strong>Physical Requirements:<\/strong> The tour is easy to moderately difficult and is particularly suitable for beginners as well as active nature lovers. The daily hikes are moderate and do not require any special physical fitness or prior experience. It is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers who want to enjoy nature and wildlife in a relaxed atmosphere. Even people with little experience in outdoor activities will have no trouble keeping up. Please remember to bring sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3795\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3795\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why you should choose us: <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3795\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016b1db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"016b1db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c788248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c788248\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p> <\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Er\u00e4keskus stands for authentic experiences in the untouched wilderness of Finland \u2013 far away from mass tourism and in a family-like atmosphere. You can expect real adventures, a deep connection to nature, and a truly relaxing slowdown. <\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"en-FI\">A Family-Like Atmosphere \u2013 <\/span><\/b> With us, you\u2019re not just guests\u2014you\u2019re part of a small, close-knit community\u2014with personalized service, a warm atmosphere, and very small guest groups.<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"en-FI\">Unspoiled wilderness instead of mass tourism <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-FI\">\u2013 North Karelia <\/span>is one of the quietest regions in Europe, where you can experience unspoiled nature and the peace of the wilderness.<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"en-FI\">Close Bond with the Dogs <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-FI\">\u2013 We <\/span>work with passion and respect for and with our dogs\u2014we take their natural instincts and needs into account so that they can live in an environment that promotes their well-being<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"en-FI\">Gentle tourism &#038; respect for nature <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-FI\">&#8211; We focus on sustainable experiences with minimal impact on the environment &#8211; for adventures in harmony with nature.<b><\/b><\/span><\/li><li><strong>It&#8217;s simple:<\/strong> Because summer and early fall in North Karelia aren&#8217;t just breathtakingly beautiful\u2014they also offer you the chance to experience the interplay between people, animals, and nature in a way that&#8217;s sure to leave a lasting impression.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e898f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50e898f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626b448 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"626b448\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Anfrage\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8d766 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpforms\" data-id=\"5a8d766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpforms.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpforms-container \" id=\"wpforms-1234\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-1234\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"1234\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5579\" data-token=\"f8130a510b0088aa6cdf2149d6f31efe\" data-token-time=\"1784669057\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\">\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-1234-field_6-container\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-id=\"6\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-1234-field_6\" >book? 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