1 / 3 A paradise for canoeing Saimaa is the largest lake system in Europe, only a couple of hours away by air from Paris, London or many other European cities. Do you remember the well known song in which the singer asks you to join him, or her, for a journey on a slow boat to China? With the right companion – how romantic! But while you're waiting for the right one to come along why not take a kayak next summer and have an unforgettable journey between the towns of Mikkeli and Savonlinna in the lake district of eastern Finland?. Paddling the distance takes approximately two weeks. It is just the perfect setting for a holiday for two, or three or a whole bunch of friends.