Finland · Hiking

Magical Taiga Forest Hike

7 Hours Round trip from Helsinki Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the peaceful landscapes of Liesjärvi National Park
  • 02 Enjoy an easy-going guided hike through the Taiga forest
  • 03 Learn about local plants, berries, mushrooms, and wildlife
  • 04 Savour a Finnish-style lunch cooked by the lake
  • 05 Take in scenic photo opportunities in a tranquil natural setting
  • 06 Spend approximately 4.5 hours inside the national park
  • 07 Roundtrip transportation from Helsinki included

Escape the city for a full-day nature experience in Liesjärvi National Park, where peaceful forest trails, quiet lakes, and the atmosphere of the Taiga create the perfect setting to slow down and reconnect with nature. This guided hike combines gentle walking with insights into local plants, berries, mushrooms, and wildlife.

Along the way, stop at a scenic lakeside spot for a Finnish-style lunch cooked over the fire, with time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings. With roundtrip transportation from Helsinki included, this 7-hour excursion offers an easy and refreshing way to experience Finland’s wild beauty.

The first 2 hours include a fun, easy-going, and educational hike about the Taiga forest, berries, mushrooms, and wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Helsinki, Liesjärvi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Your journey for the day

Pick-up time: 9 A.M.
Drop-off time: 4 P.M.Discovering Nature Together

Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, we look at the national parks map and a rundown of the days activities. Then begins our peaceful hike into the forest and amongst the lakes. The first 2 hours include a fun, easy-going, and educational hike about the Taiga forest, berries, mushrooms, and wildlife.


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! While the guide is preparing the Finnish style lunch you will have free time for exploration. 

The lunch place 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 feeling refreshed and fully charged from this wonderful nature experience. 

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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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Helsinki 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Professional wilderness guide
  • Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a drink
  • Some raingear (jackets) available in case of rain

What's Not Included

As we are sustainable company we don't offer plastic bottles, please bring your own water bottle with you.

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Please provide any dietary-restriction information
  • This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather eventslike thunderstorm

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Helsinki, FI
Tour start
Helsinki, FI
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Helsinki.

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