Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

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Helsinki, Finland

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5+ bookings last month.

7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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5.0

· Kathy_H ·

Aug 2025

A brilliant day with a great guide, Didi. We were collected in central Helsinki at 09:00 and travelled by minibus to Liesjarvi National Park. We hiked for two hours, foraged for mushrooms and various berries and then enjoyed a super lunch by the fire which Didi prepared. We then hiked back to the bus and returned to Helsinki for 4pm. A truly memorable day. Highly recommended.

· Barbarina_H ·

Sep 2025

Our hike and lunch in the national park with Alex was wonderful. Alex was very informative, kind, and helpful, including about dietary restrictions. His love of and knowledge about the natural history of Finland was very apparent. It was great to spend the day with him. I highly recommend this tour to those who love nature and want to experience something beyond the sights in Helsinki.

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Overview

Nature lovers will cherish this opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of Finland’s Taiga forest. The full-day excursion includes a guided hike through Liesjärvi National Park along with a traditional Finnish lunch with drink and dessert cooked and eaten beside a lake. Hassle-free roundtrip transfer from central Helsinki makes it easy to get out of the city to experience this stunning natural habitat.

Full-day small-group excursion from Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park
Hike with a guide and learn about the Taiga’s plants and wildlife
Feast on a Finnish-style lunch with drink and dessert by a lake
Convenient round-trip transfer from Kiasma Museum in Helsinki

What's Included

Lunch

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

Bottled water

As 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.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liesjarven Kansallispuisto

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
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

Barbarina_H

Reviews

5.0

based on 148 reviews

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Great way to spend a day in Finland

Valerie_S, Oct 2025

This was a wonderful day with Alex. Walking through the woods he pointed out the mushrooms, lichen, and birds around us. He shared information about Finland which is helpful in learning about a country and their culture. He made a delicious Finnish lunch by the lake, salmon and potato soup. The walk back to the vehicle was just as enjoyable-the ground looked like various shades of green carpeting. The nice part is also that the weather cooperated-no rain. No wind either until the end. Perfect day and a wonderful way to spend a day in Finland. Thanks Alex!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Valerie, Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your day with Alex and hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Great way to spend a day in a forest!

Debbie_K, Sep 2025

Jeff was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the forest’s flora and fauna. Especially mushrooms. He made us an amazing lunch after our hike and mushrooms collection. The hike was easy but beautiful! Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your review and for joining our tour! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Finnish nature in this national park. Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Excellent forest hike with Alex!

Barbarina_H, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Welcome back anytime, Kiia / Taiga Times

A dream come true

italy, Sep 2025

Our trip to the Taiga forest was a wish fulfilled. I had for many years looked forward to walking under the tall trees of Finland. Our guide, Jeff, enhanced that experience with his knowledge of the forest ecosystem and expertise on the huge varieties of mushrooms popping up everywhere. We picked blueberries, lingonberries, and mushrooms along the way and had a delicious lunch cooked over a fire. It was a really great day!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Glad to hear that you enjoyed this tour with Jeff and welcome back anytime. :) Warm regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Truly Magical!!!

Julie_S, Aug 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip! Jeff provided everything needed for a comfortable hike in the Taiga forest. It was a bit rainy and we had no raincoats but Jeff provided them for us. We learned a lot about the mushrooms and berries and other plants in Finland. We actually collected edible mushrooms and cooked them over the fire along with a tasty Finnish lunch. Delicious!!! We gained a great appreciation and respect for the Finland forests and for the traditions and ways of the Finnish people. Jeff was extremely knowledgeable about the wild country of Finland! I would highly recommend this trip!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much Julie for your review and recommendation. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day! Until next time, Kiia / Taiga Times

A brilliant day out!

Kathy_H, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much Kathy for your review and recommendation. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the day! Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Enjoyable

Sulaiman_S, Aug 2025

Pleasant 5km stroll. Out guide Alex very attentive and friendly. Enjoyable day in the woods. Managed to eat good amount of berries and linga berries.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your review! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the day with Alex. Until next time, Kiia / Taiga Times

We were chauffeured 100km...

terri_m, Jul 2025

We were chauffeured 100km N of Helsinki to a very pleasant forest walk. I wouldn't call it a hike since it was more of a stroll perhaps due to the heat. Our guide Didi was great; she introduced many local plants, including berry picking. The food and location were great.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you Terri for your review and for joining our tour! Hope to see you again oneday :) Warm regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Jeff is highly...

KamYuk_L, Jun 2025

Jeff is highly knowledgeable and patient, helping us understand the flora and fauna of the Taiga forest. He is warm, open and friendly, sharing with us various aspects of the Finn life. It was a relaxing and very enjoyable trip.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day with Jeff. :) Until next time, Kiia / Taiga Times

Taiga Forest walk

Chitra_R, Jun 2025

It is fantastic way to experience nature at its best, in its most pristine condition. The walk itself is pretty easy and at a gentle pace, giving plenty of scope for observing all the little plants, ant hills and massive trees, most enthusiastically named and described by Jeff. Then you get a fabulous lunch too with a lake view. What more could one want?

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your review and happy to hear that you enjoyed your day in the nature with us! :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Hot soup prepared on a campfire. Yum!

Minna_J, Jun 2025

The walk was an easy stroll through beautiful forest. Alex, our guide included Finland's ecology programs

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you Minna for your review and for joining our tour! Welcome back anytime :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Magical Forest

Helene_R, Jun 2025

We had an amazing tour. Jeff was our guide and he took us on an amazing hike in the park through the forest areas and lakes. He was so knowledgeable about the trees, plants, and fruits growing in the park. He also showed us mushrooms and explained the various types. And he made us an amazing linch of mushrooms soup and bread. The hike to the lake was lovely and easy for most everyone

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi Helene, Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. :) Warm regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

This is a gentle walking...

Mary_M, May 2025

This is a gentle walking tour through a beautiful forest. Our guide Jeff was the right balance of information and quiet.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi Mary! Thank you for you review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the day. :) Besy regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Liking the lichen

Annette_S, May 2025

An absolutely lovely day in the Liesjärvi National Park. The variety of moss and lichen under the tall trees was serene. Lunch was good.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi Annette, Thank you for your review - we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day! :) Warm regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

This was a wonderful...

Laura_J, Apr 2025

This was a wonderful excursion along mainly well kept paths although we did trek across some areas with no paths to add to our adventure. Our guide was very knowledgeable and has been hiking this area for many years. He took us to areas where controlled burns had taken place and told us about the succession of plants coming in for new growth. He took us to some bones of a deer that he has been watching for over two years now. The deer was mostly intact when he first found it and now only scattered bones are left. Our lunch was a wonderful bowl of salmon soup and bread with a pasta dessert all cooked over a campfire and all very good. He did make much effort to accommodate all food special requirements and I got the idea that he changes the menu sometimes according to guest preferences. Overall this was a wonderful excursion. It does cover several miles but the pace is very easy and we stopped often to talk about what we were seeing, so be aware that it is a physical excursion.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. :) Until next time, Kiia / Taiga Times

The Cheeta in the Tiaga

Big_D, Apr 2025

Just bring your walking shoes, double check the weather and dress accordingly. The forest and trails were absolutely beautiful. Our guide Alex was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. This was a we'll put together professional experience for me. Totally recommend it to others.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for your review and recommendation! I I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the day with Alex. :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Perfect

Mark_F, Oct 2024

Highly relaxing and informative trip with Jeff managing the whole experience with skill and a great sense of humor. Even if your not a mushroom expert he creates a fabulous day in the Finnish national park a pleasure and manages to cook a delicious meal as well.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you Mark for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day :) Until next time, Kiia / Taiga Times

Such a joyous occasion

Marina_K, Sep 2024

If I could give seven stars I would. The guide Alex gave us his all, was knowledgeable and really informative and led at great pace.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Welcome back anytime. :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Amazing experience w/ a great company

Winnie_L, Sep 2024

Jeff was an excellent guide, and a kind and empathetic person. He was full of knowledge about mushrooms and the Finnish flora and fauna. We had a really enjoyable trip, learnt so much about mushrooms and the Finnish culture, and loved cooking up the mushrooms at our Airbnb afterwards. I'd highly recommend this trip (and have already recommended it to a friend who is visiting Helsinki soon).

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your review and kind words! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the day in the woods and welcome back anytime :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Excellent, fun, a truly natural experience

lizdug, Sep 2024

Looking for and gathering mushrooms and fruit under Alex's expertise. Having amazing home cooked al fresco lunch. Sharing all happy experiences with our group members. Being so well looked after by our guide, Alex

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for your review! We are glad to hear that you had amazing time in the woods with Alex! Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Easy escape into nature

Carolyn_W, Aug 2024

We enjoyed this excursion very much. It’s a favorite memory of this trip to Helsinki for my nature-loving son. I recommend it if you want to see something outside the city without hassle. Very friendly for kids who have some attention span and ability to hike/walk. Details: We had good communication from the tour organizer, including messages about potential delays for our pickup. The drive to the forest was over 1.5 hours with a stretch break at a gas station. I enjoyed the hike. The park was peaceful with few people in it (perhaps with the weekday and the end of summer holidays). The hike itself is easy with a clear flat trail. There was a break halfway to rest and enjoy the scenery. No running water at the park but there are clean ‘dry toilets.’ The forest environment had lots of blueberries and lingonberries to pick on our visit. There were many mushroome to identify: brittle, boletus, shelf brackets, amanite, destroying angel. Alex our guide pointed out interesting details on the hike. He was very solicitous with our comfort and enjoyment of the excursion. He prepared a nice lunch of hot soup, bread, and a sweet. Overall, a good experience that matched my expectations!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Carolyn, Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you ejoyed the experience and welcome back anytime :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Stunning forest experience

Jennifer_D, Aug 2024

Beautiful Lakes and forest. Alex was super knowledgeable considerate and just right amount of info. Great lunch.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you Jennifer for your review and for booking with Taiga Times! Hope to see you again :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Jeff was an excellent...

Hrishikesh_B, Aug 2024

Jeff was an excellent guide, all the way. He answered all our questions with patience, and the lunch was excellent!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for your review and for booking with Taiga Times! Until next time :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Great day trip out of city

Lori_H, Jul 2024

Helena was a great guide. The lunch was great, and we appreciated that Taiga came prepared for foraging local mushrooms and wild berries. It was a great trip away from the city for a day.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Lori, Thank you so much for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

A Delightful Excursion

Christy_L, Jul 2024

We had a lovely day! Jeff was friendly, knowledgeable, and a pleasant. helpful guide. We enjoyed his guidance regarding mushroom and berry foraging, and especially loved his delicious lunch.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and welcome back anytime. :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Great short adventure - Recommended!

Diana_G, Jul 2024

We had a great time and learned a lot. Jeff was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and patient. He made us feel welcome and we enjoyed every second of the trip. The hike was easy but the trail was beautiful! Lots of berries and mushrooms to forage. Thank you Jeff and Kiia, we had a great time!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Diana, Thank you for your review - we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your day out in the Finnish nature :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Magical nature hike!

Anne_D, Jul 2024

This was a great excursion! Even before the trip, I was emailed about my dietary restrictions, which they accommodated. The meeting spot was centrally located, and our guide, Alex, was already there to meet us. He gave us a quick overview of the day, and let us know that he had ponchos, sunscreen, and insect repellent for each of us if we needed it. The trail itself was beautiful- great to be in nature after spending a couple of days in the very busy industrial city. The trail was lined with blueberry plants, and Alex shared interesting details about the plants and animals that we encountered. The campground was great and had the cleanest camp bathrooms I’ve ever seen. We had time to explore the area while he prepared our meal. He made salmon soup (chanterelle soup w/o dairy for me), toasted rye bread, and served blueberry juice and cake. Our hike was well-paced - not too fast or slow, and the terrain was quite manageable. It did rain m, and the mosquitos were buzzing, so we all appreciated the ponchos and insect repellent. I highly recommend this trip for nature lovers. We saw frogs, swans, even a toad. I loved seeing the variety of mushrooms on dead trees the most! I’d love to go back and experience this company’s archipelago trip. Make sure to bring a refillable water bottle - Alex had a big jug, but they don’t provide individual bottles.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Anne, thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you had a great time with Alex and welcome back anytime! :) Kind regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

Nice trip

JOSEPH_T, May 2024

It was a nice day. It was a very friendly group of people. Excellent guide. Very pretty Forrest. The lucky and fire were cool

Response from Host, May 2024

Hi Joseph, Thank you for your review and for booking with Taiga Times! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the day :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

An absolute must!

Steffany_S, May 2024

Such a wonderful beautiful walk through a fairy land forest! The local Finnish lunch that was made for us was beyond this world! I highly recommend everyone to go on this adventure!

Response from Host, May 2024

Hi Steffany Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times

A must-do on your visit to Helsinki

Gregory_B, Sep 2023

Such a great way to get out of Helsinki and explore the incredible Finnish outdoors! Jeff was extremely knowledgeable about the outdoors and the vast amount of mushrooms you can (and cannot) pick. The lunch was great too.