Experience the Saimaa ringed seal in Oravi

Your cottage holiday in Oravi is crowned by an unforgettable seal-watching trip into the island landscapes of Linnansaari National Park. Join an expert-led safari to look for the Saimaa ringed seal – one of the world’s rarest and most endangered seal species, found only in Lake Saimaa! These excursions are always carried out on the seal’s terms, without disturbing them in any way. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll have the best chance to spot this unique and protected animal in its natural habitat.

Please book your accommodation via Kanava Resort’s online store and the seal watching tour separately via the section below.

Discover more and book your seal-watching safari alongside your cottage stay!

Seal Watching Tour on Lake Saimaa

Book an unforgettable nature experience where you may see Lake Saimaa’s most unique resident – one of the rarest seals in the world – in its natural habitat. At Kanava Resort in Oravi, you can easily combine a seal watching tour with high-quality lakeside cottage accommodation. Oravi is located in the heart of Lake Saimaa, right next to Linnansaari National Park – an area where the Saimaa ringed seal thrives.

The Saimaa ringed seal is critically endangered and fully adapted to the waters of Lake Saimaa. Seal watching tours are always organised on the seal’s terms, without disturbing the animals. A responsibly conducted seal watching tour on Lake Saimaa allows you to observe the seal in the wild while ensuring its protection remains the top priority.

Responsible Seal Safari in Linnansaari National Park

The seal safari takes place in the maze-like archipelago of Linnansaari National Park, one of the best areas for observing seals. The tours are led by experienced guides with in-depth local knowledge of the area.

Seal watching tours in Linnansaari are organised in cooperation with knowledgeable local guides and are always conducted with full respect for the seal’s natural habitat. Many visitors ask where to see the Saimaa ringed seal – the answer is often right here, sometimes even directly from the window of our cottages.

Combine a Seal Watching Tour and a Cottage Holiday in Oravi

Kanava Resort’s modern cottages are located on the shores of Lake Saimaa in Oravi, right next to the seal tour departure point. A seal watching tour combined with cottage accommodation creates an easy and ready-made holiday package.

A seal holiday is especially suitable for families and couples, nature enthusiasts, group travellers, and those seeking peace and meaningful experiences.

Book a Seal Watching Tour on Lake Saimaa

Kanava Resort’s seal watching tour offers a responsible way to see the Saimaa ringed seal on Lake Saimaa. Combine a seal safari in Linnansaari National Park with high-quality cottage accommodation in Oravi.

Seal watching tours are seasonal and very popular. We recommend booking both your seal tour and accommodation well in advance. Book online or contact us and combine a seal watching tour with your cottage holiday at Kanava Resort.

Please book your accommodation via Kanava Resort’s online store and the seal watching tour separately using the options above.