Liesjärvi National Park Experience: A Unique Wilderness excursion with Finnish-style Lunch
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71 Ratings
Helsinki
Immerse yourself in the magic of Liesjärvi National Park with a unique wilderness excursion. Experience pristine nature, learn about local plants and wildlife, and enjoy a delicious Finnish-style lunch by the lake.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - This is the meeting point for this trip. It will be at the bus-stop in front of Kiasma (Museum of
    Contemporary Art). The stop is about 65 steps from the museum entrance and approximately
    500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

The drive to the national park takes a little over one hour.

  • 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!

During our lunch break, we will be 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 feeling refreshed and fully charged from this wonderful nature experience.

On 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
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Raincoat
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the breathtaking Liesjärvi National Park. This thrilling outing includes visits to the park’s most enchanting spots, coupled with a delectable Finnish lunch served by a serene lake!

Embark on a tranquil journey into the wild, for an up-close encounter with nature and savor the pure stillness like you never have. This whole-day journey offers an idyllic escape, and a chance for you to soak in the mystical vibe of the Taiga woods.

Noteworthy Aspects:

• Revel in the untouched natural splendor of a remote national park

• Absorb the forest’s enchantment through sight, sound, breath, and touch

• Gain insights about local flora and fauna from an expert guide

• Relish a distinct Finnish culinary treat by a scenic lake

Regardless of your time of visit, each season unveils a distinct vista of the Taiga woods. The clear blue heavens and frosty lakes in Spring. The succulent blueberries and verdant woodlands in Summer. The wild mushrooms and earth-toned panorama painting the forest in Autumn. Take part in our ‘Winter Wonderland Trek’ in winter!

  • For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
Location
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The meeting point for this trip will be at the bus stop in front of Kiasma (Museum of Contemporary Art). The stop is about 65 steps from the museum entrance and approximately 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christinasq1467ea
Jun 14, 2024
Keeping it simple and enjoyable in the Taiga - This trip was a wonderful day with great food. The highlight of the trip is the meal prepared at a firepit area (ours was salmon soup) lakeside where you can catch a glimpse of swans and take a little side hike while you wait for the meal to be prepared. The host/guide gives you all kinds of highlights about Finnish culture, native species and just awakens you to the natural world that surrounds you. There’s even tips on foraging! Very entertaining and relaxing. Lots of mosquitoes in the summer but the guide carries bug spray. Just a great day.
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Randonneux
Jun 2, 2024
An excellent hike - The hike, organized by our driver-guide, very professional and very kind, was a marvel. We discovered the beauty of the forest thanks to his very enriching comments. An excursion to recommend, you will not be disappointed.
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Joseph_t
May 8, 2024
Nice trip - It was a nice day. It was a very friendly group of people. Excellent guide. Very pretty Forrest. The lucky and fire were cool
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Steffany_s
May 5, 2024
An absolute must! - 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!
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Shaliannad
Apr 3, 2024
Magical winter experience - This was our favorite hiking tour in Finland! Jeff was very kind and knowledgeable of the forest. He educated us a lot during our hike and provided us with amazing food. This is a must if you are staying in Helsinki! You will be connecting with nature in a very special way.
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Catherine
Oct 28, 2023
Excellent visit ! We recommend it! Jeffrey is à Nice guide and a very good cook. - Jeffrey is a top guide. He knew how to take us to his universe: discovery of frozen winter mushrooms... Excellent Mael😍 Tasting of mushrooms collected in the morning then delicious salmon soup...
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D5907herachelj
Oct 5, 2023
Wonderful and magical - Jeff was so kind and relaxed. He helped us understand the forest and had everything we needed! So nice to not need to carry lunch or a seat pad since it had been wet from the rain. The soup was amazing!! I would recommend this to all nature lovers and those who want to give it a try! Also the forest of Finland are magical I don’t know if there is anyone who couldn’t find something to enjoy.
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Gregory_b
Sep 30, 2023
A must-do on your visit to Helsinki - 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.
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G980loingridf
Aug 31, 2023
Best tour for a pleasant hike - It was an amazing experience, l learnt so much about nature, enjoyed the company and diversity of our group. I can only recommend it and l will join again in my next visit to Helsinki. Our guide was really knowledgeable and friendly, l had so much fun and great time.
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367ashleymarier
Aug 28, 2023
Book Your Taiga Experience Today! - We booked the Magical Taiga Forest Hike. This was such an incredible experience with Jeff at Taiga Times! Jeff was wonderful!! We were educated on so many varieties of mushrooms, picked blueberries the whole way, took some time to do a forest sound bath, got to eat the chanterelle mushrooms we picked (cooked over a fire), and had a delicious warm meal! They were even able to cater to my dietary preferences (vegan) and my husband's food allergy of fish. Whenever I make my way back to Helsinki, I will 100% be booking another experience with them. Highly recommend!
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