Archipelago Excursion: Finnish Nature Reserve

Embark on an unforgettable archipelago excursion in Finland’s nature reserve. Discover diverse habitats, capture stunning photos, and enjoy a delicious seaside lunch. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - The meeting point is in front of the Kiasma museum, located at Mannerheiminaukio 1H (easily found on Google Maps).
    Please ensure punctuality at the meeting location.
    The drive to the nature reserve takes approximately 50 minutes each way.
  • Porkkalanniemi - In Porkkala, the walk begins on a forest trail that…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Winter boots during snowy months
  • Raincoat
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The breathtaking wilderness of Finland is conveniently close to downtown Helsinki, making it an ideal city escape for individuals of all fitness levels. This nature walking tour on the Porkkala Peninsula reveals stunning coastal views, serene forests, and seasonal wonders.
Participants can spot moose in the woods, white-tailed eagles, and otter tracks in…

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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David_t
Mar 3, 2026
Wonderful experience - We had a wonderful experience with Alec in the Finish archipelago hiking through the woodlands. Lunch was delicious and enjoyable, plus we had some time to take a short exploration hike on our own. Recommend this activity for outdoors people!
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Susan_n
Feb 15, 2026
Great excursion out of Helsinki - This was a great experience. The hike was challenging (especially since it was mid February with fresh snow from the night before along the trail) on a particularly cold day. We hiked for about an hour to the shore of the Baltic Sea, and while our guide, Maria, made lunch, we walked across the ice to one of the small islands. We then had salmon soup for lunch. The tour company was very accommodating of our dietary needs (one woman is vegetarian and was given mushroom soup, and 2 do not eat dairy and were served the soup before the cream was added). I thought that the salmon soup was the best I’ve had since arriving in Finland. We then hiked back to the van. I thought Maria was an excellent guide and was able to tell us about the trees and the birds (I couldn’t believe we saw birds despite it being the middle of winter). Overall this was a really fun excursion.
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Brenlee_r
Feb 14, 2026
Wonderful day in the forest! - Don’t hesitate, this was a lot of fun! Marie was terrific, patient and supportive of fast and slow walkers, everyone enjoyed! She answered all kinds of questions about being Finnish..
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Bernadette_d
Feb 9, 2026
Guided Nature Walk - Guided walk in nature with warm lunch by a fire. Our guide Maria was very helpful & knowledgeable about the various plants.
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Romansojourn
Jan 7, 2026
Fantastic adventure in snow and sunshine - It was great to spend time outside the city down at the sea. We saw otter tracks, showing where they had slid into the water. We also saw a deer with full antlers and some birds. It was very cold but the sun shone and the snow sparkled. Mari was an excellent guide. She carried a huge backpack full of food, drinks, firewood etc and cooked us a lovely salmon soup with rye bread and we had hot blueberry juice and cinnamon cake. She was very informative about the area and the wildlife and clearly loves her job. She was a pleasure to be with. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.
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Voyage31482864419
Jan 2, 2026
Winter wonderland - Excellent trip. Friendly guide. They had winter boots for those without proper shoes. Good lunch as well (salmon soup)
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David_m
Nov 13, 2025
Great experience I would... - Great experience I would definitely recommend this experience as a valuable one to add to your overall travel journey. The tour guide Alex was excellent!
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53asukaw
Oct 27, 2025
Good - It was great experience. We found lingonberry and blueberry and met a deer. The guides were very kind and explained us about the origins of forest.
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275sigridr
Sep 16, 2025
A Wonderful Overview of Finland’s Natural Resources…and fun! - What a fantastic experience just outside Helsinki. From the woods and rocks walk, the the gorgeous shoreline and the delicious lunch, we could not imagine and better introductions to Finland’s natural world. Our guide, Annette, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and gracious. As a former outdoor guide myself, I was impressed with how she accommodated the varying abilities of our mixed age group. Foraging for berries and mushrooms was a particular highlight for our group. The rest of our week in Helsinki was deeply informed by our glimpse into the importance of nature in Finnish culture. Just a delightful outing!
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Sjadacheng
Aug 29, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Excellent tour. Our tour guide, Jeff, was knowledgeable and engaging. The whole tour was informative and enjoyable. The scenery by the shore: stunning. Highly recommend!
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From $133
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).