Day Trip to Lieksa via Vuonislahti
Embark on a charming day trip to Lieksa! This full-day experience takes you from Koli to the center of Lieksa via Vuonislahti —no car needed.
The trip begins at 8:30 AM from the Koli harbour, where you’ll travel across Lake Pielinen aboard a traditional wooden boat, guided by a professional skipper, to the Vuonislahti harbour. From there, the journey continues by minibus to the center of Lieksa, arriving around 10:00 AM.
You’ll have four hours of free time in Lieksa, which you can spend, for example, visiting the Rukajärvi Centre or taking a guided tour at the Pielinen Museum (entrance fees not included in the trip price).
The return journey begins in Lieksa at 2:00 PM. You’ll travel by minibus back to Vuonislahti, where the highlight of the day awaits: a scenic cruise aboard the Marival II, departing at 4:00 PM. The ship features a café and bar, and offers stunning views of Pielinen’s mosaic-like shores, islands, and the peaks of Koli.
The trips are organized in July 2025 every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Departure and return point: Koli Harbour, Rantatie 12, 83960 Koli.