Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

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About this activity

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! (Dietary needs? Let us know.)

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
Finnish-style lunch

No matter what time of year you visit, every season offers a unique perspective 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. Join our "Winter Wonderland Hike" in winter.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Taiga Times

Ages: Children (7–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Raincoat in case of rain
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Finnish-style lunch with drink and dessert. Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: As a sustainable company, we don’t provide plastic bottles, so we kindly ask guests to bring their own reusable water bottle.

Itinerary

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

10 min

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps).

It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

Kindly be on time at the meeting point.

The drive to the national park takes 1 hour and 20 minutes, including a brief bathroom break.
Liesjarven Kansallispuisto

4 hours

Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, we begin our peaceful hike into the forest and amongst the lakes.

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!

Our lunch break 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 at 4 P.M. feeling refreshed and fully charged from this wonderful nature experience.

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You spend around 4.5 hours in the national park. (Total walking distance is approx. 4,5-5km.). With transfers, the total length of this nature tour is 7 h.

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Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Activities certificate.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

End point

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
The tour runs rain or shine and is only canceled in cases of extreme weather conditions. If the tour is canceled, you will receive a full refund.