Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

5.0
(120 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.
Raincoat
Winter boots during snowy months
As we are sustainable company we don't provide plastic bottles for guests, but we highly recommend you to take your own water bottle with you.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
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    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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
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