A Private tour from Helsinki
Details:
This tour is private
Duration: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Flexible)
Level of fitness required: Basic
Language: English
Group size: Up to 8 persons
Included: Transportation, Professional guide, Lunch with a drink and dessert
Availability: All year round
Gear needed: Walking shoes, clothing suitable for the weather
Price: Starts from 499€ (incl. 2 persons)
Detailed itinerary and booking calendar below.
Highlighting the natural beauty of Finland’s nature as well as its history
This unique day trip from Helsinki takes you on an easy and relaxing hike in a national park. Complete with a barbecue lunch by a lake and an afternoon stroll through the enchanting old town of Porvoo.
If you ask us, visiting a national park is a MUST when travelling to Finland. Lucky for you, we have a professional wilderness guide to cook lunch over a campfire and tell your group many fascinating facts about Finnish nature and culture. During your time in the national park, you will have many opportunities to take photos, explore the forest and lake, and enjoy the lunch.
Highlights:
• Visit a national park and the iconic old town of Porvoo in one day
• A truly authentic experience of Finnish nature and culture
• Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch over a campfire
• Great opportunities for photos and souvenir shopping
Experience the best of both worlds!
After a refreshing taste of nature, you will continue your tour in the magical old town of Porvoo. A small and colourful village lined with cobblestone streets. We will visit the Porvoo Cathedral which dates back to the 13th-century, walk through the idyllic town square and handicraft market, visit Porvoo's famous chocolate shop and take photos from the picture-perfect bridge overlooking the old town and river.
This is a private tour which means the finer details are upto you! We recommend starting this tour at 10 a.m. to make the most of your day but the start time is flexible as well as food preferences and drop-off locations.
From our famous smoked salmon soup served by the lake to the enchanting history of old Porvoo, you will not only learn but experience Finnish culture for yourself.
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Journey for the day
From Start to Finish: Your Journey for the Day
Sipoonkorpi national park
After pick-up we will drive to the national park (30 min. drive from Helsinki). Once we have arrived, our walk will begin on a trail that is considered easy and suitable for everyone. Throughout your walk, your guide will be there to tell you interesting facts about the surrounding area and help answer any questions you may have. We will arrive at a wooden gazebo which sits nicely beside a lake in the national park. While your guide lights the fire and cooks lunch, you will have free time to explore your surroundings and take lots of photos. After the lunch break, we will walk back to the car and continue our journey. In total, we will spend approx. 2 hours in the national park.Porvoo Old town
From the national park, we will drive approximately 35 minutes to reach the medieval city of Porvoo. The next two hours will be spent exploring the old town's most popular attractions such as the 13th-century cathedral, the colourful village homes, the market square, and the famous Porvoo chocolate shop. After approximately two hours in Porvoo, we will drive back to Helsinki to drop you off at your accommodation.