Saimaa Hop On Hop Off boat trip From Mikkeli's Varkaantaipale canal to Puumala

Welcome to the combined bus and boat trip through the Astuvansalmi rock paintings to Puumala and back to Mikkeli!

On this trip, you will explore ancient history and cruise in the magnificent lake nature of Saimaa. You can board the excursion bus either from Mikkeli city center or Ristiina. We will board the M/S Aino boat at the Varkaantaipale canal. This full-day trip from Mikkeli through the Astuvansalmi rock paintings to Puumala and back will take place on the following Wednesdays of even weeks: 11.6., 25.6., 9.7., 23.7., and 6.8.

Schedule of the trip

9:00 AM Departure by bus from Mikkeli Travel Center

9:05 AM Departure from Mikkeli Market Square charter bus stop (behind Mannerheim's statue)

9:30 AM Departure from Ristiina Market Square bus stop

10:00 AM M/S Aino boat cruise starts from Varkaantaipale canal 10:45 AM Visit to the Rock Paintings

11:30 AM Cruise continues

Around 3:00 PM Boat arrives at Puumala harbor

4:00 PM Excursion bus departs towards Mikkeli

Around 5:00 PM Arrival in Mikkeli (Market Square and Travel Center) Around 5:30 PM Arrival in Ristiina

Tickets

65 € / adult

25 € child (4-16 years)

Children 3 years and under travel for free

The ticket price includes: Round-trip transportation from Mikkeli by charter bus, a cruise on Lake Saimaa, and a guided tour of the rock paintings.

NOTE! Meals and coffee are not included in the ticket price and must be purchased separately. Please contact the restaurant/boat directly regarding food allergies, Otto Ravantti +358 040 705 8043.

Kesä 2025