Finnish wild cooking kayak adventure

Cook over fire. Paddle through islands. Sleep under the open sky.

A week exploring the wild beauty of the Finnish archipelago — by kayak, by firelight, and through food.

As part of a small group, we’ll spend 6 days paddling between remote islands, covering 10–20km a day through one of the largest archipelagos in the world. But this isn’t just a kayaking trip.

Each evening, we’ll arrive at a new island and build camp together. As the fire crackles to life, chef William Rhys Hamer will guide you through the art of cooking over flame, an interactive, hands-on experience where food becomes part of the adventure.

Think fresh, local ingredients. Cooking over embers. Eating under the open sky.

Simple. Wild. Properly good.

Explore the islands

We’ll spend 6 days at sea, weaving our way through a small selection of the 50,000 islands that make up the Finnish Archipelago.

Each day brings something new - hidden bays, open crossings, quiet beaches, and remote islands where we’ll stop for lunch, swim, or simply take it all in.

Each night, we’ll wild camp on a different island.
Tents pitched close to the water. Fires lit as the sun drops low.

Evenings are slow and simple:

• Exploring the island

• Swimming in the sea

• Sauna (when we can!)

• Cooking and eating together

• Watching the light fade over the Baltic

Then falling asleep to the sound of the water.

A Typical Day

Morning
Wake up by the water. Coffee on and breakfast being prepared on the fire. A slow start before packing up camp and loading the kayaks.

Daytime
Paddle at a steady, relaxed pace (10–20km), stopping for lunch on a new island helping prep food and enjoying some delicious flappers before heading back to the kayaks to explore some more.

Afternoon
Arrive at a new island. Set up camp. Time to relax, swim, or wander.

Evening
Fire, food, and good company. Cooking together, eating well, and watching the sunset stretch long into the Nordic night.

The Wilder Kitchen

William is a chef from the Brecon Beacons in South Wales and founder of The Wilder Kitchen. His approach is simple - cook with what’s around you, respect the ingredients, and let the fire do the work. Using techniques inspired by kitchens and wild places around the world, William creates meals that are:

• Seasonal

• Locally sourced

• Cooked entirely over fire

This is not a demonstration you watch, it’s something you’re part of. From curing fish to baking bread in embers, you’ll learn, cook, and eat together as a group. It’s about slowing things down. Understanding where food comes from. And reconnecting with the process of cooking outdoors.

What’s Included?

• 6 days kayaking

• 5 nights wild camping

• Wild cooking chef

• Guided by qualified Wilderness Guide

• 2 Nights In a waterside Hotel (breakfast included)

• Kayaks and gear

• Breakfast, lunch & dinners in the wild

• Opportunity to try traditional Finnish sauna

What’s not Included?

• Travel to Helsinki

• Sleeping Bag + mat

• Insurance

• Clothing

• Evening meal on first/final night in Hotel

Trip Dates 2026

6-13th June 2026 (limited spaces available)

£2100

There’s something about this combination. Paddling all day, arriving somewhere completely remote, and cooking over fire as the sun sets. It strips things back.

No distractions. No noise. Just good people, good food, and the rhythm of being outside.

It’s one of the simplest trips we run and one of the most memorable.

Who is this trip for?

• You don’t need any previous kayaking experience but a good level of fitness

• You’re happy being outdoors for multiple days

• You like the idea of simple living

• You enjoy good food and shared experiences

• You want something a bit different from a typical adventure holiday