Take care of business and pleasure by the river Why not bring your customers or employees for some constructive business and relaxation by the Merikarvia River area. Professional staff will introduce your group to river fishing with flies and lures. Board and lodging plus fishing equipment are all at your disposal. Service is offered in Finnish, English and Swedish. Trips from half day to extended weekends are arranged. You can also enjoy canoeing or hiking along the conservation area around the river. Contact: River Manager Mika Pitkänen: tel. +358-400 214 626 Have fun with friends Going on a fishing tour with a fishing club or a group of friends can be a memorable event. If you organize a fishing trip for 8 or more persons, you are given a complimentary fishing license for the duration of your stay. Alternatively, you receive a 10 % group discount on you entourage’s fishing licenses. Please arrange your group license beforehand with the local River Manager Mika Pitkänen ( tel. +358-400 214 626). Accommodation, catering and guide services can be arranged as wished. Certain special groups, such as those involved with youth work, usually arrange guided fishing tours annually. You are free to take along your own fishing equipment on any guided tours. Entertain the whole family Take a break and share your favorite hobby with your partner and children. Families can now benefit from a cheaper family fishing license. Please remember to take into consideration the needs of all family members, so everyone will enjoy the holiday to full extent. You can also do a bit of hiking on the side at Lankoski, enjoy a campfire meal or make a detour to Koivuniemen Herra’s recreational farm. (tel. +358-2-551 1663). When you’re ready to head back to your accommodation, you can pick up freshly smoked fish delicacies from cure houses in Merikarvia harbor and groceries from downtown stores, or you can treat the whole family to a meal in the picturesque harbor restaurant.