Magical Taiga Forest Hike
7 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English
7 hours
09:00
What you'll do
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". -- 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
- 1Pick-up time: 9 A.M.
- 2Drop-off time: 4 P.M.Discovering Nature Together
- 3Once 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.
- 4As 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.
- 5The lunch place is in the perfect area for scenic photo opportunities, exploring the beautiful surroundings and enjoying the tranquillity of the Taiga forest.
- 6After 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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- 8On 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.
What's Included
Roundtrip transportation
Professional wilderness guide
Finnish-style lunch with dessert and coffee/tea
Some raingear (jackets) available in case of rain
Meeting Points
Helsinki Central meeting point (Mannerheiminaukio 1h, Helsinki, 00100)
Notes
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
Requirements
Walking shoes
Clothing suitable for the weather
Water bottle
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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