Porkkala Archipelago: Immerse Yourself in Finnish Cottage Life with Local Guides
4.9
19 Ratings
Helsinki
Immerse yourself in Finnish cottage life in the Porkkala Archipelago with local guides. Experience the tranquility of nature, Finnish sauna, and learn about cottage culture firsthand.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - The day will start at Kiasma’s bus station in central Helsinki where you will be picked up. The roughly 1 hour car will take you through iconic places in central Helsinki, whereafter you will surprisingly quick find yourselves surrounded by nature on an island of your own. Once in Porkkala archipelago you will be treated with some entree snacks and once the dust has settled from the ride we will take you for a tour around the island whereafter more will follow according to the package you have chosen.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch included
- Complimentary snacks
- Tea and coffee provided
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the Finnish Archipelago and experience life in a cottage, under the guidance of local residents. Savor the calmness of nature, Finnish sauna, and gain firsthand understanding of the Finnish cottage culture.
Choose from our three available packages for an experience you’ll never forget. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful break from the hustle of city life, a friendly competition in traditional Finnish cottage games, or an adrenaline-filled adventure that will provide some bragging rights, we have something for you.
A trip to Finland wouldn’t be complete without a taste of cottage life. Hence, we, Henrik and Tristan - natives of Finland, welcome you to our family cottage. We aim to provide you with a chance to experience Finnish life in its essence.
We employ our comprehensive knowledge of local Finnish cottage norms, the neighboring nature, and the history of the Porkkala region. As your newfound friends in Finland, we promise you an adventure that takes you into the heart of Finnish culture.
Location
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Mannerheiminaukio 2,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
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178chiet
Sep 19, 2023
Kiitos! - Kiitos paljon, Tristan and Henrik!
You are good guides, good chefs, and good friends.
I and my mom really enjoyed super relaxing experience.
It was like I visited to my friends cottage.
I strongly recommend it.
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William_h
Aug 10, 2023
Fun and Relaxation on a Private Island - My wife and I had a great time competing in the cottage games, having some wonderful Finnish food and drink with two great hosts. The highlight was enjoying the sauna and jumping into the Gulf of Finland afterwards. If you want to experience the tranquil life of Finland this is a must do.
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Vicki_h
Aug 7, 2023
Fantastic day trip! - I have been using Viator for family vacations for many years and this was by far the best tour/experience we have had. We were traveling with young adults, who can be hard to please, but all agreed it was the best day of their holiday.
Both Tristan and Henrik were incredible hosts who made us feel more like friends than customers. The Cottage was adorable and the Finnish landscape was breathtaking. We were not entirely sure what to expect from the day, but certainly the experience exceeded all possible expectations. Henrik is a very talented cook and baker and Tristan was organized, friendly and very responsive in setting up the logistics. They were a terrific team and we can’t wait to do it again. I highly recommend this experience!
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Jaandoui
Jul 28, 2023
Loving the island and the cottage - I just loved the island and the cottage. What a privilege to get to spend a day there, or a lifetime like our guide Henrik. I felt that both guides really enjoyed what they were doing: showing us around, telling stories about the Finnish culture, cottage culture, the history of the place and the nature and joking around. We chose the cottage olympics package and the games were so fun! The sauna in the end felt like the perfect finnish (pun intended) to the day!
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Jacobalbus
Jul 17, 2023
Perfect combination of relaxation and activities - Our group had a great day in the Finnish nature with our two amazing guides. Upon arrival we got a tour on the island and heard all kinds of interesting stories from the region. After that we got to make some traditional Finnish food, which was awesome. Then we cut som wood for the sauna and lit it our selves which was very exciting. Everything was done in a relaxed fashion. The "Relax in the Archipelago" was the perfect combination of relaxing and activity.
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Traveler21327743124
Jul 17, 2023
The guides went the extra mile - We were pondering on which package to choose but took the cottage olympics one. Very happy about the choice. Our group of 6 was split to 3 teams of 2 persons competing in all kinds of fun Finnish outdoor games and competitions outdoours traditional in cottages. The guides made us feel very welcome from the start and even drove us all the way to our hotel at the end of the day. They really deserve a shoutout as they went the extra mile the whole day!
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1245jasonf
Jul 16, 2023
An authentic experience - I heard about this trip from friends and had to try it myself. They didn't exaggerate about the experience. The nature was fantastic, the food incredible, the guides top-notch, and the sauna so relaxing. I strongly recommend this day trip for anyone interested in an authentic experience in Finland.
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B3242xtarianem
Jul 14, 2023
An amazing place - I strongly recommend this tour as the day was great and the guides were superb. I am happy that I chose this tour as it showed me a completely different side of Finland I would never have seen with the cottage environment and the Archipelago.
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P9835lemarcs
Jul 10, 2023
Bragging rights - The ad had me at bragging rights and thats exactly what I got. Me and my friends always on adventures I think I just beat him clean with the dive in the diving place we went to. 12meters straight down and I didnt even flinch. This is exactly what I was searching for. Something real and local, feeling like I was a Finnish viking bathing in the sauna, jumping in the lagoon, running around in the nature, barbequing some sausages!
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P_hansss
Jul 14, 2023
too long drive to the island - The day tour was good, nature nice and sauna a good experience, but the drive to the place was a bit long... almost 1 hour of sitting in a car is not what I came to do on my vacation
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