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Unforgettable Hop On Hop Off trips to the stunning destinations of Saimaa in summer 2025

Welcome to experience the breathtaking beauty of Saimaa and the rich cultural heritage of the region on bus and boat trips in summer 2025! With pre-packaged trips, you can easily and environmentally friendly explore the destinations.

Hop on and join the trips to the Astuvansalmi rock paintings, the beautiful archipelago of Puumala, the cultural sites of Juva, and the experiences of Mäntyharju! Trips are organized weekly from 4.6. to 10.9.2025.

Saimaa Hop On Hop Off trips are developed as part of the "Saavu Saimaalle!" project. The project is co-financed by the European Union (ERDF). Funders include: City of Mikkeli, Municipality of Puumala, and Mikkeli Regional Committee. The funding authority is the Regional Council of South Savo. The main implementer of the project is Mikkeli Development Company Miksei Oy.

CRUISES TO THE ASTUVANSALMI ROCK PAINTINGS

From Mikkeli's Varkaantaipale canal to Puumala

Wednesdays: 11.6., 25.6., 9.7., 23.7., and 6.8. Join the bus and boat trips to the magnificent lake nature of Saimaa and explore the ancient history at the Astuvansalmi rock paintings aboard M/S...

€65.00

From Puumala to Varkaantaipale in Mikkeli

Thursdays 12.6., 26.6., 10.7., 24.7., and 7.8. Welcome to the combined bus and boat trip from Puumala through the Astuvansalmi rock paintings to the Varkaantaipale canal.

€65.00

Private RIB Boat Cruise: Three-Canal Tour and Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings

Tuesdays at 17. Embark on a cruise on Lake Saimaa, exploring the waters of Ristiina and Anttola, taking a three-canal tour, and visiting the Astuvansalmi rock paintings.

€400.00

CRUISES TO THE PUUMALA ARCHIPELAGO

Puumala's Rokansaari and Pistohiekka

Wednesdays: 4.6., 18.6., 27.8., and 10.9. Welcome to the combined bus and boat trip from Mikkeli to Rokansaari in the Puumala archipelago. You can board the excursion bus from Mikkeli or the boat...

€55.00

Puumala's Niinisaari and Lintusalo

Wednesdays: 2.7., 16.7., 30.7., and 13.8. Welcome to the combined bus and boat trip from Mikkeli to Niinisaari in the Puumala archipelago. You can board the excursion bus from Mikkeli or the boat...

€55.00

Rokansaari ja Nestorinranta

Thursdays: 3.7., 17.7., 31.7., and 14.8. Welcome to the combined bus and boat trip from Mikkeli to Rokansaari and Nestorinranta in the Puumala archipelago. You can board the excursion bus from...

€55.00

BUS TRIPS 2025

Experience the best of Mäntyharju on a day trip

Hop on the excursion bus from Mikkeli or Mäntyharju train station. The destinations include Makasiini shop and cafe, Woikoski Feeling, Miekankoski, and the Iso-Pappila museum area. This bus tour...

€15.00

Day trip from Mikkeli to the cultural heritage sites of Juva

This day trip to Juva will take place on Fridays between 1.7.-15.8.2025. The excursion is guided.

€15.00