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The best time to observe Saimaa ringed seals is when they are lounging on the lakeside rocks. In May, during their molting season, seals can often be seen basking on the rocks throughout the day. From June to September, they become more active and usually come ashore to rest only in the evening. That’s why sunset is the ideal time to embark on a seal-spotting adventure—your chances of seeing one are at their highest.
This boat tour takes you deep into the maze-like and unique archipelago of Linnansaari National Park, right into the home waters of the Saimaa ringed seal and the osprey. As the evening unfolds, you’ll experience an unforgettable journey through tranquil nature, stunning landscapes, and the mesmerizing colors of the setting sun. As dusk falls, the horizon comes alive with warm hues of orange, painting an unforgettable picture over Lake Saimaa.
Your guide is an experienced local boat driver and lake nature expert, who brings the area’s wildlife and stories to life. During the tour, we’ll enjoy coffee and a sweet treat in the heart of nature. Duration: 3 hours.
Check the calendar for departure times and book your place on this unforgettable sunset adventure!
All our safaris are done in small groups. The departure time of the safari depends on the time of sunset, please check the times from the booking calendar.
Starting place
Oravi harbour, Kiramontie 27, 58130 Oravi
Lat minute bookings or don't find availability in the booking calender?
Call our office and ask for the next available departure tel +358442747078
Tour includes a guide, life jackets, rain gear if needed, binoculars, coffee/tea with sweet snack.
We travel with open boats in small groups.
CLOTHES: Good outdoor gear suitable for the weather. In May we still have cold days and the water is cold. Please take warm clothes, long sleeve outdoor wear, cloves and a beanie hat. You can also borrow overalls, hats, cloves and boots from us (included in the price). We also lend you rainwear if needed.
CAMERA: Take camera if you want to take pictures of the seals. Please notice that we'll take pictures in a distance. If the weather is rainy you can borrow a dry bag for the camera.
SEAL SEASON: May is the main seal season. In May the seals are molting on the rocks throughout the day. Seals molt from the time the ice has melted for 1 month, this is usually from the beginning of May until the first week of June. In May the chance of seeing seal is 99%. After the molting season (when the seals shed their winter fur) the best time to see the seals is at sunset. At sunset it can be possible to see the seals resting on the rocks but most often we see the seals in the water. On the sunset seal safaris, the chance of seeing seal is circa 50-60%. The departure times for the sunset safaris can be seen in the booking calendar.
SUSTAINABLE: Our trips are seal friendly and we do not disturb the animals.
BOAT: On our lake safaris we travel with safe and fast but quiet aluminum boats (open boats).We also have a catamaran with bow visor for easy access. The catamaran is easy to board also for those with limited mobility.
GUIDES: All our guides have years of experience with the seal excursions, and they know the best places for spotting the seals. All guides are licensed for boat safaris.
WEATHER: We very seldom cancel trips due to the weather. We have the right to cancel the trip or change the timetable in case the wind is very hard or there is a long-lasting heavy rain or thunderstorm. In general, we do not cancel trips due to rain showers or unstable weather conditions.
Dress according to the weather! You can borrow an overall or rain gear from the reception in Oravi (included in the price of the trip)
