Winter Wonderland Hike in a National Park
About This Tour
Escape the city for a peaceful winter day in Liesjärvi National Park, one of Southern Finland’s hidden gems. Walk through snow-covered taiga forest with a profe...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Helsinki, Liesjärvi National Park · Languages: English
Know before you go: Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infant seats unavailable; Please provide any dietary-restriction information; This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather eventslike thunderstorm
About Helsinki
Helsinki
Between the curious Rock Church, the Lutheran Cathedral and Helsinki’s wealth of sophisticated design studios and hipster bars, let your local guide show off one of Europe’s coolest capitals.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Professional wilderness guide
- Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a hot drink
- Rainjackets available in case of rain
- Some winter accessories available for lend
- Winter boots available during snowy months
Not Included
- a water bottle
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Your journey for the day
Pick-up time: 9 A.M.Drop-off time: 4 P.M. Winter magic in the Taiga Forest Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, the winter hike begins with a look at the national parks map and a rundown of the day's activities. Your guide will show you the fine details of the forest and wildlife which inhabit Finland. The first 2 hours include a fun, easygoing, and educational hike exploring the winter nature and wildlife that surrounds you. Then we will arrive at a beautiful wilderness hut which will be heated by our campfire. While your guide starts the fire and begins to prepare a traditional Finnish-style lunch, there will be plenty of time to take photos, explore, throw snowballs, converse, and enjoy the peace of Finland’s Taiga forest. After lunch, we will continue to explore the beauty of Liesjärvi under the towering snow-covered spruces. Walking for about one hour, the group will make their way back to the starting point, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated from this wonderful experience in nature.Please note that, on some occasions, arrival times may vary slightly. On this day trip, we spend approximately 4.5 hours within the national park. With transportation, the total length of this nature tour is 7 hours.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Helsinki, FI · Tour start: Helsinki, FI — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
