Aug 23, 2025
Great tour! - The tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and kept us entertained and engaged.
We saw a couple of seals and he was patient and waited a few minutes after each one in case they popped up again.
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Aug 4, 2025
Stunning nature and fantastic multi-lingual Finnish guide - Best Saimaa lake tour - we booked the tour with Argo as a family with a 7 year old daughter. Our guide was really knowledgeable and also knew how to entertain kids during this 3-hour trip. Our daughter was for example allowed to drive the boat :-). Also because she only speaks German, Arto did most of the tour in excellent German! The coffee break was really Yummie with homemade Finnish pastries (and I think I don’t need to mention the stunning nature)… 100% recommended!
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Jul 31, 2025
Great, highly recommended. - ES was very interesting and the whole family enjoyed it.
The guide was very nice and knew many languages, he could tell us a lot about Finland.
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Jul 28, 2025
A truly magical experience on Lake Saimaa! - Our Saimaa Story Cruise with Ecoboat in Puumala was without a doubt one of the highlights of our trip to Finland. From the moment we stepped onboard, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a deep respect for nature and local culture. The cruise offered breathtaking views of the lake’s unspoiled beauty, tranquil waters, and surrounding archipelago – all in complete silence thanks to the electric-powered boat.
What made the experience truly special was the storytelling. Our captain shared fascinating local legends, ecological insights, and historical anecdotes that brought the Saimaa region to life in the most authentic and engaging way. It wasn’t just a boat ride – it was a journey through Finnish heritage and nature.
We loved the peacefulness of the cruise, the eco-conscious concept, and the opportunity to feel completely immersed in the lake’s calm atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the soul of Saimaa in a respectful, serene, and unforgettable way.
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Jul 18, 2025
Cosy lake cruise - Comfortable Saimaase tour in perfect weather! Arto told us a lot about Lake Saimaa and Finland in German and provided precise answers to all our questions. We saw two white-tailed eagle nests with young birds.
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Jul 1, 2025
Recommended tour with great guide - The tour is highly recommended. We learned a lot of interesting things about Finland and Lake Saimaa. Arto is an exceptionally good and friendly guide. We were lucky enough to see Ospreys and a baby seal. A round of coffee with musical accompaniment completed the tour.
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Jun 29, 2025
Very good - Yesterday we went with Arto Keinanen and the Eco Boat and enjoyed the evening with a relaxed ambience, interesting facts about the ringed seals and a man who could represent Finland perfectly.
This tour is suitable for all ages as Arto knows how to speak 5 languages. He provides key information in English in an exciting way. The tour also includes an observation of white-tailed eagles, which make the tour recommended despite the lack of seals. Introduction round as well as tea and coffee breaks also invite you to dive into the fascinating world of animals.
Super evening with start and end in Puumala
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Jun 29, 2025
Gigantic, perfect, grandiose - Thank you for this wonderful evening. With a lot of passion Arto reports about Lake Saima and the ringed seals (in German, English, Finnish, French and Italian!). Unfortunately we could not see seals, but it was still a very nice tour, so we could experience the area from the water (in the super quiet ecoboat). Thank you very much! 😊
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Jun 8, 2025
So amazing seal safari - A beautiful and peaceful experience on Lake Saimaa. We saw a baby ringed seal, norpaa and adult seals in the water and on the shoreline. We learned so much about the area, ringed seal conservation efforts making an impact and met wonderful people. Arto is a knowledgeable, extremely helpful guide. We are grateful.
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Jun 3, 2025
Peaceful and relaxing excursion on beautiful Lake Saimaa - Arto is an excellent local tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and provided us with great insights on the lake, the seals, and other wildlife. The boat was very comfortable and accommodated our group of 7 very nicely. We lucked out with both the weather and seals (we saw 3). We highly recommend this tour if you are in Lake Saimaa. It is such a beautiful region.
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