Redrib Cottage Locals Experience
Description
Escape the city and spend a day with the locals on their private summer cottage island. Combine it with the thrill of riding a rigid RIB boat! We visit their stunning island with its silky smooth cliffs. Meet the lovely family hosts, just taking a brake from their ordinary summer holiday to open up their private summer cottage for us. Hear all about cottage life, fishing and World War II history. Try the sauna with its breath taking view. Take a guided nature walk and hear all about swimming moose and blueberries. Sit down on warm cliffs and enjoy the home made archipelago lunch on this relaxed day. Just like the locals. With the locals. The RIB boat takes you back to the city in 30 min after this mini vacation.
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Itinerary
Leaving from Kanavaranta 4 we show you the beautiful archipelago with its islands on our way to the private island.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You have to be able to walk on nature paths and boating docks.
Reviews(3)
We did the 4 hour RedRib Cottage Locals Experience, when we took the speed boat to the island and met with the owners of their cottage and their land. What a beautiful setting! The owners Magnus and Rita were absolutely wonderful hosts. We tried their true Finish sauna with awesome views of the sea, had a dip in the waters, with marvelous lunch of freshly caught fish and coleslaw/potato salad, some beers and ciders. And the conversation was truly enjoyable. We felt like we knew them from some time before! And the RedRib crew with Olli and Samuel(?) was absolutely professional and friendly, helping us with the gear and all the necessities of transfer in a speed boat across the sea. What a wonderful experience! Thank you very much, all of you!
Thank you very much for coming along and for the great review! It is so much fun being out with people appreciating the archipelago and the sea. Welcome back any time! Best, -Leif
We had previously been to Helsinki, so we were looking to do something completely normal. This tour popped up on my radar and I thought about it for a few days before booking. So glad we did it! This is a group tour, but due to the tourist season coming to an end in September, we ended up being the only two to book, and had a great experience. The day started off rainy, but we were well suited up for the boat ride and found it to be enjoyable. Meeting Magnus and enjoying his property, the sauna, the homecooked lunch, but most of all the conversation, was such a fun day! We only wish we got to stay longer!
Thank you for the great review! Welcome back to us anytime, maybe in the winter?? Best. -Leif
We had the best day on this trip, the weather wasn’t great but we were provided with all the right gear which enhanced our experience. The crew were excellent, nothing was too much trouble. Spending time with the locals gave us a great insight into the Finnish lifestyle and their hospitality was amazing. We would highly recommend this trip, it made our time in Helsinki extra special. We were also really impressed with the sustainability of this business!
Thank you very much for the great review, for enjoying the tour and also for participating in our sustainability program with real acts! We appreciate this a lot! Being the first and only RIB -company in Finland with Visit Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland -certificate, customer actions are essential for us achieving our goals. Welcome back any time, maybe on one of our Arctic Helsinki Experiences next winter? Helsinki is cool! Thanks, -Leif
