A National Park tour from Helsinki
Details:
Duration: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Level of fitness required: Basic
Group Size: Up to 8 persons
Language: English
Included: Transportation, Professional guide, Finnish-style lunch by a lake
Pick-up address: Mannerheiminaukio 1h - link here
Availability: March - December
Gear needed: Walking shoes, clothing suitable for weather, water bottle
Price: 149 € per person
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours
Booking calendar below.
Committed to responsibility, this tour has 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.
Explore a truly unique national park from Helsinki.
Explore Helsinki's best-kept secret: Liesjärvi National Park! This full-day tour in a national park is a relaxing hike and outstanding nature experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life!
Not only will our professional wilderness guide teach you about Finnish nature and culture but they will also be cooking an impressive Finnish-style meal by the lake.
Every season offers new and curious opportunities to learn about our environment. Spring with its crisp blue skies and icy-lakes, Summer's juicy blueberries and lush green forests, and our favorite time, Autumn! Wild mushrooms and earthly hues of yellows, oranges, and reds shroud the forest.
Highlights:
• Experience pristine nature in an uncrowded national park
• Learn about local plants and wildlife from a professional guide
• Test your senses and feel the benefits of nature
• Finnish-style dining experience in the forest
Explore the winding trails of an esker, identify wild foods, and lose yourself in the natural wonders of the forest
We wholeheartedly believe in the saying "good food, good mood" which is why we are committed to providing wholesome dishes and a Finnish-style dining experience within the forest. Our menu is changing with the seasons and always uses quality and fresh ingredients. Lunch will be served by a lake and it comes with dessert. Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.
Another important detail about this excursion is our destination. We are the only company based in Helsinki to operate in Liesjärvi National Park! It is a truly hidden gem in Southern Finland and we want to share this extraordinary place with fellow nature enthusiasts from around the world.
If you would like to have this trip as a private tour, please contact us here.
Journey for the Day
- Start of the day:
- Meet your guide infront of Kiasma museum and depart from Helsinki @ 9:00 A.M.
Address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H
Enjoy a 1.5 hour scenic drive from Helsinki to the national park, with a brief bathroom break - In the national park:
- This magical excursion begins with a look at the national parks map and a rundown of the days activities.
The first 2 hours include a fun, easy-going, and educational hike about the Taiga forest, berries, mushrooms, and wildlife.
There will be an hour lunch break with free time to explore nature. After lunch, you will continue walking around an hour. - End of the day:
- The guide will drop you off at the meeting point at approximately 4 P.M. feeling refreshed from this wonderful experience in nature.
Please note that, on some occasions, arrival times may vary slightly.
