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    Enjoy the forest and find fascinating mushrooms!
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    Learn about the different characteristics and families of fungi in the Finnish forest.
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    If we find enough mushrooms we can fry them up for some extra lunch!
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    Find rare fungi such as this bleeding tooth fungus! Every tour is unique.
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    Collecting lots of chanterelles from the forest
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    Picture perfect finds from Liesjärvi national park. Don't miss out to take awesome photos like these!
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    Mushroom Hunting

    Discover a foragers paradise on this day trip to a pristine Finnish national park. This excursion is packed with adventure, education, and delicious food.

    7 hours

    Easy

    236 Arvostelua

    Description

    This guided foraging tour from Helsinki immerses us into the forest and the magical world of fungi. Bright oranges, golden yellows, and deep reds decorate the forest floor. We are in search of Finland's most delicious and prized edible mushrooms, the chanterelle. It is also a personal favourite here at Taiga Times.

    However, as the name suggests, it is a hunt! We will not always find what we are looking for, and although most of the mushrooms are harmless, there are many poisonous ones too. But not to worry, for your guide will be able to show you which are edible and is always available to explain about the different fungi you have found.

    Highlights:

    • Forage with a professional guide in a national park 

    • Learn how to identify specific edible mushrooms 

    • Help prepare and cook your wild fungi finds 

    • Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch and coffee by the campfire 


    If we collect enough mushrooms to cook, we will fry them over the campfire for lunch. Fortunately for us, if there are no edible mushrooms to be found,  we will still have plenty to scavenge and talk about.

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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.

    Foragers paradise

    Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, our group will begin their hike through the forest to some of our favourite mushroom picking spots. 

    The first 2 hours include a fun and educational hunt for wild mushrooms.  Your guide will take you to their favourite mushroom hunting locations  in the national park and show you the edible and non-edible mushrooms.


    While searching and foraging the mushrooms, we will make our way to the campfire by the lakeside. While your guide starts the fire and prepares a traditional Finnish-style lunch, there will be plenty of time to take photos, enjoy conversation with one another, and experience the peace of the Taiga forest.


    If we found enough edible mushrooms, you have the chance to cook and taste them. After lunch, the group will continue to explore the natural beauty of Liesjärvi and we will walk around one hour back to the starting point. We will drop you off in Helsinki feeling relaxed from this wonderful adventure.


    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 a sustainable company we don't provide plastic bottles and we highly recommend you to take a reusable 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

    Mushroom Hunting

    7 hours

    Easy

    236 Arvostelua

    Next:

    Sat 03.Aug'24

    place

    Helsinki

    starting at

    EUR 149.00