Finland’s stunning wilderness is just a short trip from downtown Helsinki, offering an easy-going city break suitable for all fitness levels. On this nature walking tour in Porkkala Peninsula, you’ll discover breathtaking coastal scenery, peaceful forests, and wonder in every season. Keep an eye out for moose in the woods, white-tailed eagles, and slippery otter tracks in the winter snow as we explore this unspoiled landscape year-round. After an easy-going nature walk, we’ll enjoy a freshly prepared Finnish lunch by the sea—simple, local, and delicious. Highlights: • Led by a certified wilderness guide • Fantastic photo opportunities along the coast • Freshly prepared meals using traditional Finnish ingredients • A Sustainable Travel Finland awarded tour
In demand: 12 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). Kindly be on time at the meeting point. The drive up to the nature reserve is 50 minutes one way.
In Porkkala our walk begins on a forest trail leading to an open-rock area which is the first display of the many diverse areas. This area will give us the opportunity to see what effects coastal weather has on the nearby forest. Shortly after, we find ourselves with a picturesque coastal view. There will be picnic tables to have a break and fill up on a prepared lunch with dessert. While the lunch is prepared, you can explore the nature or relax by the Baltic Sea. After some free-time exploration and lunch it is time to head back to civilization refreshed from this wholesome nature experience. -- In total, you will spend around 3 hours in the Porkkalanniemi nature reserve, including an hour lunch break. Total walking distance is approx. 2.5–3 km. With transportation, the total duration of this nature tour is 4.5–5 hours. -- Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and the Green Activities certificate.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $132 per person for this Helsinki experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 7–12 pay from $120, adults from $132.
It can: 12 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 152 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Taiga Times.
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Inspiring trip with Jeff being an uforgettable welcoming amd great host of the trip - not least increadebly knowledgeable about the nature of Finland. And what a lunch!! Huge recommendation from Copenhagen!
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the day in nature with Jeff and welcome back anytime :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
Beautiful hike to the sea through forest with a friendly guide who prepared us a delicious Finnish lunch
Thank you so much for your review and for joining our nature tour from Helsinki! Glad to hear that you liked the day and welcome back anytime. :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
I highly recommend this tour. It’s a great way to see nature around Helsinki and get out of the city. The guide was very knowledgeable and the lunch was local.
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the nature with us :) Welcome back anytime! Kiia / Taiga Times
Wonderful experience, informative and engaging tour guide. 😊 We had a rainy day so it can be a tricky hike, but was well worth it.
Thank you for your review and for joining our day excursion from Helsinki! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the day and welcome back anytime :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
This was soooo fun! We were only in Helsinki for four days but we really wanted to get out into nature but with guidance and had no interest in traveling with a large group. Our tour guide Lydia was lovely. There were five of us in the tour total. We drove to an amazing location, the hike was not hard but not easy if you cannot navigate uneven ground. The lunch was spectacular and the views were stunning. I would do it again and highly recommend as a way to also learn a bit more of Finland’s history.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your day in the Finnish nature and welcome back anytime :) Best regards, Kiia /Taiga Times
Wonderful trip into nature. It was nice to get out of the city for half a day. Annette was very friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. Lunch was delicious.
Thank you so much for your review and for joining our nature tour! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the day and welcome back anytime :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
A terrific experience from beginning to end. Mari was friendly, highly knowledgeable, and very kind. She was attentive to the group and made sure everyone was included in conversations. I had no trouble finding her at the meeting location. The walk was very easy and beautiful.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining our nature tour from Helsinki! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the day and welcome back anytime. :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
We absolutely loved our Archipelago tour from Helsinki with Lydia. Lydia was amazing, she was knowledgeable and fun. Lunch was delicious. It was the last day of our Scandinavia trip and it was definitely a highlight of our trip for us. 💙🇫🇮 Darlene & Rick, Canada
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining our archipelago excursion form Helsinki! We are glad to hear that it was a highlight of your trip and hope to see you again :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
This excursion was so great! Our guide was knowledgeable and willing to answer all of our weird and off-topic questions. She showed us her favorite spots in the forest and taught us about local plants and berries. We went to such a beautiful area and had time to explore alone, in addition to with the group. I only wish we could have spent longer there! Would absolutely go again.
Thank you so much for your review and for joining our day trip from Helsinki! We are glad to hear that you had a great time and welcome back anytime. :) Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
The excursion is nice, although I find it a bit too expensive. The guide is also friendly and is happy to answer all questions.
Hi Katja, Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the excursion and that your guide was friendly and happy to answer your questions. We also appreciate your feedback about the price. We understand that our tours may feel like a bigger investment, and we always do our best to make them worthwhile. The tour price covers transportation, a professional guide, food, and all fees and taxes. We also keep our groups small to provide a more personal experience, and we always strive to deliver a high-quality experience from start to finish. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Finland in the future! Best regards, Kiia / Taiga Times
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