Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation
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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Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation
What's included in Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
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
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. --- 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. -- Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Activities certificate.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Finnish-style lunch. Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.
- Raincoat
- As we are sustainable company we don't offer plastic bottles, please bring your own water bottle with you.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.
