Unforgettable Hop On Hop Off Tours to Saimaa's Stunning Destinations in Summer 2025
January 3, 2025
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Welcome to Experience the breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage of Saimaa on Summer 2025 bus and boat troups! On these boat and bus trips you can explore the stunning destinations of Saimaa easily and eco-friendly.
Hop on board and embark on tours to the Astuvansalmi rock paintings, the magnificent archipelago of Puumala, the cultural sites of Juva, and the wonderful sites in Mäntyharju! Hop On Hop Off trips are organised weekly from June 4th to September 10th, 2025.
Cruises to the Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings on M/S Aino
Travel back in time and discover largest rock painting site in the Nordic countries. These 5000–6000-year-old paintings tell the story of ancient hunter-gatherers' lives and culture on the shores of Lake Saimaa.
The cruise on M/S Aino offers stunning views of the Saimaa archipelago, and you will have plenty of time to enjoy the tranquility of the lake landscapes. You can start the tour either from Mikkeli or Puumala.
M/S Aino takes you to the majestic rock at Astuvansalmi to wonder the thousands of years old rock paintings.
Cruises to the magnificent archipelago of Puumala
The enchanting beauty of the Saimaa archipelago unfolds beautifully for travelers on M/S Kaunis Veera. Cruises to Puumala are the perfect way to relax and enjoy a summer day.
During the trips, you can stop to enjoy local delicacies at Pistohiekka Resort, Restaurant Niinipuu at Okkola, or the pancake bar in Nestorinranta, dip your toes in the fine sand of the paradise island Rokansaari, or visit the Liehtalanniemi Museum Farm.
You can hop on the tour bus from Mikkeli and board the M/S Kaunis Veera from the Puumala harbour.
Rokansaari with its beautiful beaches is one of the finest gems of Lake Saimaa as well as a Saimaa UNESCO Geopark site.
Experience Mäntyharju's destinations on a day trip
Embark on a musical day trip to the cultural and natural experiences of Mäntyharju! The tour includes guided visits to Makasiini Shop and Café, Woikoski Feeling, Miekankoski rapids, and optionally Art Center Salmela, Mäntyharju Church, and Iso-Pappila museum area.
Art Center Salmela offers pleasures for both modern art and culture enthousiasts as well as nature lovers.
Day trip to cultural sites of Juva from Mikkeli
The day trip to the cultural sites of Juva is full of stories! The tour includes guided visits to Pattoi Heritage House, Juva Stone Church, and Partala Museum Area. For lovers of authentic South Savo culinary experiences, there are many opportunities to indulge at TeaHouse of Wehmais, Rapio Mill, and Tertti Manor.
Pattoin perintötila Juvalla on sukellus perinteisen, eteläsavolaisen 1800-luvun alun maatilan miljööseen ja tunnelmaan.
Enhance your tour experiences on the Green Gold Cultural Route with Glopas audio guide
The Glopas audio guide leads you to fascinating places, stories, and the Finnish relationship with forests in South Savo. You can embark on an audio-guided exploration along the routes of Mäntyharju, Ristiina, Puumala, Sulkava, Savonlinna, and Punkaharju.
You can download the free Glopas app from your smartphone's app store.
Buy your ticket for the Hop On Hop Off tours in our online shop
