Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation
Overview
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5 hours
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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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
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.
Porkkalanniemi
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.
What‘s Included
Finnish-style lunch with a drink and dessert. Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.
Winter boots during snowy months and other warm accessories
Rainjackets in case of rain
As a sustainable company, we don’t provide plastic bottles, so we kindly ask guests to bring their own reusable water bottle.
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Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great excursion out of Helsinki
Susan N,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Wonderful day in the forest!
Brenlee R,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’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..
Guided Nature Walk
Bernadette D,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guided walk in nature with warm lunch by a fire. Our guide Maria was very helpful & knowledgeable about the various plants.
Fantastic adventure in snow and sunshine
Romansojourn,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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.
Winter wonderland
Voyage31482864419,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Friendly guide. They had winter boots for those without proper shoes. Good lunch as well (salmon soup)
Great experience I would...
David M,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience I would definitely recommend this experience as a valuable one to add to your overall travel journey. The tour guide Alex was excellent!
Good
53asukaw,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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.
A Wonderful Overview of Finland’s Natural Resources…and fun!
275sigridr,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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!
Highly Recommend!
sjadacheng,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Our tour guide, Jeff, was knowledgeable and engaging. The whole tour was informative and enjoyable. The scenery by the shore: stunning. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!!
Ada C,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Jeff, was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and professional. He made the tour engaging, informative, and entertaining. The view at the shore was stunning and calming. Highly recommend for the gorgeous view of the rocky shore.
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