Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation
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Helsinki, Finland
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Finland is surrounded by hundreds of small islands, which can be difficult to explore on your own. Join this small-group, half-day tour and explore the Finnish Archipelago for a brief respite from Helsinki’s busy streets. Hike a forest trail, explore the landscape, spot native flora and fauna, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with a beautiful coastal view.
- Trade the busy streets of Helsinki for a day spent in nature
- Enjoy a delicious lunch right on the water
- A must-do tour for bird and nature lovers visiting Helsinki
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- LunchFinnish-style lunch with a drink and dessert. Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.
- Winter boots during snowy months and other warm accessories
- Rainjackets in case of rain
- Bottled waterAs a sustainable company, we don’t provide plastic bottles, so we kindly ask guests to bring their own reusable water bottle.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Mannerheiminaukio 1h, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Pass By)
1
Porkkalanniemi
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Our tour guide, Jeff, was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and professional. He made the tour engaging, informative, and entertaining. The view at the shore was stunning and calming. Highly recommend for the gorgeous view of the rocky shore.
Reviews
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based on 153 reviews
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Travelers praise the tour guides and instructors for their friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive approach, which enhances the educational and welcoming atmosphere. The natural landscape viewing stands out for beautiful forest hikes and stunning Baltic Sea and Finnish countryside vistas, offering an immersive experience. Food and beverage offerings receive consistent appreciation for authentic Finnish dishes and thoughtful accommodation of dietary needs, served in scenic settings.
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A really delightful 5 hours exploring the lovely Archipelago area outside of Helsinki . Such a beautiful area . Jeff was a fabulous guide ,so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area . Plus there was a delicious lunch served by a camp fire . A lovely way to see the Finnish countryside .
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you Sandy for your review and kind words! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the archipelago with Jeff and welcome back anytime!
Warm regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Beautiful hike to the sea through forest with a friendly guide who prepared us a delicious Finnish lunch
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your review and for joining our nature tour from Helsinki! Glad to hear that you liked the day and welcome back anytime. :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
This was soooo fun! We were only in Helsinki for four days but we really wanted to get out into nature but with guidance and had no interest in traveling with a large group. Our tour guide Lydia was lovely. There were five of us in the tour total. We drove to an amazing location, the hike was not hard but not easy if you cannot navigate uneven ground. The lunch was spectacular and the views were stunning. I would do it again and highly recommend as a way to also learn a bit more of Finland’s history.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your day in the Finnish nature and welcome back anytime :)
Best regards,
Kiia /Taiga Times
Wonderful trip into nature. It was nice to get out of the city for half a day. Annette was very friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. Lunch was delicious.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review and for joining our nature tour! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the day and welcome back anytime :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Alex was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of the questions our group asked related to the nature of the area.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are glad to hear that you liked our archipelago excursion from Helsinki and welcome back anytime. :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
I was soooo happy with this walk. It was in a perfect day to be able to see and enjoy the wonderful view and nature. The smell of nature was so pleasant. The explanation and picnic was delightful. Thank you.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining our archipelago day trip from Helsinki! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and welcome back anytime :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Very enjoyable relaxed experience. Easy short hike in a beautiful setting. Alex the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review and for joining our day trip from Helsinki! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the day with Alexx and welcome back anytime :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
From pick up to drop off the trip was lovely. It was a small group and Annette started with introductions to everyone. The journey was not too long and the last part was through the forest which was beautiful and green. Once parked we walked through the forest with regular stops to hear about the flora and fauna. Such an interesting history. Once we arrived we had an opportunity to explore whilst our lunch was prepared. We took a short walk and enjoyed the sunshine and dipped our feet in the Baltic Sea. The water was mesmerising reflecting off the sky, the views idyllic and the peace and quiet just incredible to sit, pause and relax. We all met back for lunch. Annette explained our local delicacies, which she had carried on her back from the van. My many dietary needs were catered for and I am extremely grateful, it is not often to get to enjoy a catered picnic when thinking about your diet. The communication about this from start to finish was excellent. Thank you Kia. We headed back a different route again enjoying our surroundings. It was a lovely way to enjoy Finland’s nature and I would highly recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Helen for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our nature day trip from Helsinki with Anette and welcome back anytime. :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
I did this excursion a few years ago and since I was in Helsinki again, decided it was a perfect way to get out of the city, enjoy nature, and share the experience this time with my partner. It was a stellar day weather-wise and our guide Anette shared a lot of her knowledge both during our hike and lunch. The forest is incredibly peaceful and the terrain is easy but the stunning coastal views are the highlight of the tour. We could have easily spent the entire day exploring the coastline and adjoining forest. The delicious waterfront lunch Anette served consisted of salmon, potato salad, hearty Finnish breads, beetroot hummus, cheese, organic blueberry juice, and a pastry.
Just an absolutely terrific way to spend our last day in beautiful Helsinki!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Brian so much for your kind words and we were so happy to have you again! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the archipelago excursion with Anette and hopefully we will see you again! :)
Warm regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
The guide is amazing! Professional and committed to offer the information . Nature is beautiful all over Finland.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for joining our nature tour from Helsinki! Welcome back anytime. :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
We loved this excursion. Jeff, our guide, was so knowledgeable about nature in the Finnish forest. We had delicious Finnish fish soup, Finnish bread and blueberry juice for lunch. The views of the Baltic Sea were beautiful. In spite of a brisk wind, the sunny day made the experience really enjoyable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining our tour from Helsinki! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the day and welcome back anytime.
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
A brilliant trip out into the natural world to see the archipelago and experience some stunning and remote Finnish wildlife. Jeff looked after us at every step, explaining all the flora and fauna we saw, cooking us dome delicious salmon soup with rye bread, cinnamon roll for afters and blueberry juice and sea buckthorn shots to wash it down with, and giving us some free time to explore. As there were only two of us, we had Jeff's undivided attention and he really made us feel welcome and looked after. We saw many birds, quite a few deer and found some interesting trees and plants too. On our return, Jeff even dropped us right by our hotel. An absolute highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Benjamin!
Thank you so much for your kinds words and for joining our archipelago tour from Helsinki. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Jeff and welcome back anytime!
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
We had a wonderful experience with Alec in the Finish archipelago hiking through the woodlands. Lunch was delicious and enjoyable, plus we had some time to take a short exploration hike on our own. Recommend this activity for outdoors people!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi David, thank you for your review and for recommendation! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our archipelago excursion from Helsinki :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
This was a great experience. The hike was challenging (especially since it was mid February with fresh snow from the night before along the trail) on a particularly cold day. We hiked for about an hour to the shore of the Baltic Sea, and while our guide, Maria, made lunch, we walked across the ice to one of the small islands. We then had salmon soup for lunch. The tour company was very accommodating of our dietary needs (one woman is vegetarian and was given mushroom soup, and 2 do not eat dairy and were served the soup before the cream was added). I thought that the salmon soup was the best I’ve had since arriving in Finland. We then hiked back to the van. I thought Maria was an excellent guide and was able to tell us about the trees and the birds (I couldn’t believe we saw birds despite it being the middle of winter). Overall this was a really fun excursion.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Susan for your review and kind words! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our winter excursion and welcome back anytime. :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Don’t hesitate, this was a lot of fun! Marie was terrific, patient and supportive of fast and slow walkers, everyone enjoyed! She answered all kinds of questions about being Finnish..
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our nature tour from Helsinki. :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Guided walk in nature with warm lunch by a fire. Our guide Maria was very helpful & knowledgeable about the various plants.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your review! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the day with us. :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Great experience I would definitely recommend this experience as a valuable one to add to your overall travel journey. The tour guide Alex was excellent!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you David for your review and recommendation! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience :)
Warm regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Our tour guide, Jeff, was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and professional. He made the tour engaging, informative, and entertaining. The view at the shore was stunning and calming. Highly recommend for the gorgeous view of the rocky shore.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Hope to see you again in the future :)
warm regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Annie was super real and welcoming, which made the experience feel like a friend hangout, which is rare to find. The lunch was great and I had a wonderful time
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Hopefully we will see you again one day.
Warm regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
We had a great time walking around and having a nice lunch, it's very quiet and relaxing, and a nice way to switch up our time exploring Helsinki to see something outside the city!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Mariel, and thank you for your review! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the day :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
This trip was a lovely walk through nature to a beautiful spot to have a nicely prepared Finnish lunch. We had free time to explore and the hiking was not strenuous. The guide was personable and informative. Picking blueberries on the walk was a highlight.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Heidi! Thank you for your review and for joining our tour. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the day :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
A very nice easy hike and delicious light lunch with a very attentive guide. You will really enjoy the scenery.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day.
Warm regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Great tour. We were a small group, so we got to know each other well. Alex was very personable and kept us informed along the way. He prepared a nice lunch for us to eat in the park. Some wildlife sightings along the way. I am a senior, but the hike was easy. Alex provided walking sticks, water and even toilet paper for the rather rustic toilets! He obviously loves what he is doing. It was nice to get out of the city and enjoy some beautiful scenery and the Baltic sea coast.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Alex and welcome back anytime. :)
Kind regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Tour guide was very friendly and had great insight into the wildlife encountered on the trip. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Finland and looking for a little nature trip outside of Helsinki
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Hanna,
Thank you so much for your review and for joining our tour! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the day. :)
Until next time,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Max was personable, knowledgeable, and great with our family! We loved exploring the Finnish forest and coast with him - his love for nature and this country were obvious. Our 7 yo thought this was the best tour she’s done yet!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Danielle,
Thank you so much for your review! We are happy to hear that your family enjoyed the day with Max. Welcome back anytime! :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
We had a great time at the national park. The tour was well organised, and the guide Alex was very experienced. We enjoyed the scenery and the lunch. I'd highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We are glad to hear that you had a great time with us :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Alex was a great host - very knowledgeable about the flora/fauna of coastal Finland. It was fun to get out of the city into nature. The hike is mostly flat terrain and very easy. The lunch was expertly prepared! We loved our half day, archipelago tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Michael for your review and for booking with Taiga Times! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Alex :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
A great excursion with deer, birds, forest and sea. Jeff was an informative and personable guide. Lovely lunch by the sea.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Jennifer for your review and welcome back anytime! :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Amazing all the way around……great experience and guide. Easy hike and the food was really good not to mention the beautiful water and rocks.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you Sabrina for your review! Welcome back any time :)
Best regards,
Kiia / Taiga Times
Guide, information, landscape, food, atmosphere, size of the group, duration - just perfect. Do it! :)
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Eva,
Thank you for your review! Hopefully we will see you again :)
Best regards,
Kiia/ Taiga Times
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