How it works
Magical Taiga Forest Hike
Explore Helsinki's best-kept secret: Liesjärvi National Park. Experience the magic of the forest and a delicious Finnish-style lunch cooked over a fire.
7 hours
Easy
234 Arvostelua
Description
Feel the lure of the wilderness in the magnificent Liesjärvi National Park.
This adventurous excursion includes the national park's most stunning locations and a delicious Finnish-style lunch cooked by a lake!
Walk peacefully into the wilderness to connect with nature and experience true silence like never before. This full-day excursion is the perfect way to relax and immerse yourself in the magic of the Taiga forest.
Highlights:
• Experience pristine nature in a wild and off-the-beaten-path national park
• Look, listen, breathe, and feel the magic of the forest
• Learn about local plants and wildlife from a professional guide
• Enjoy a Finnish-style dining experience by a lake
Not only will our professional wilderness guide teach you about Finnish nature and culture they will also be cooking an impressive Finnish-style meal over a fire.
No matter what time of year you visit, Every season offers new and curious perspectives into the Taiga forest. Spring with its crisp blue skies and icy lakes. Summer's juicy blueberries and lush green forests. Autumns wild mushrooms and earthly hues shroud the forest. This tour also operates during winter under the name "Winter Wonderland Hike".
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Committed to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland and Green Activities certificates. We treat everyone in an equal manner and welcome you to join us for an adventure that contributes positively to the environment.
Itinerary
Pick-up time: 9 A.M.
Drop-off time: 4 P.M.
Discovering Nature Together
Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, we look at the national parks map and a rundown of the days activities. Then begins our peaceful hike into the forest and amongst the lakes. The first 2 hours include a fun, easy-going, and educational hike about the Taiga forest, berries, mushrooms, and wildlife.
As we follow our guide along the pristine trail, we will make our way to a scenic lunch spot by the lake. Time to start the fire and begin the cooking! While the guide is preparing the Finnish style lunch you will have free time for exploration.
The lunch place is in the perfect area for scenic photo opportunities, exploring the beautiful surroundings and enjoying the tranquillity of the Taiga forest.
After lunch, we will continue to explore the natural beauty of Liesjärvi while walking for roughly one hour making our way back to the starting point. We will drop you off in central Helsinki feeling refreshed and fully charged from this wonderful nature experience.
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On this day trip, we spend approximately 4.5 hours within the national park. With transportation, the total length of this nature tour is 7 hours.
Included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Professional wilderness guide
- Finnish-style lunch with dessert and coffee/tea
- Some raingear (jackets) available in case of rain
Excluded
As we are sustainable company we don't offer plastic bottles, please bring your own water bottle with you.
Please note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Please provide any dietary-restriction information
- This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather eventslike thunderstorm
Essentials to pack for an activity
- Walking shoes
- Clothing suitable for the weather
- Water bottle
Meeting points
Possible starting points for this experience:Helsinki Central meeting point
Mannerheiminaukio 1h
Helsinki
Magical Taiga Forest Hike
7 hours
Easy
234 Arvostelua
Next:
Thu 11.Apr'24
place
Helsinki
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