Did this trip today . What can I say it totally lived up to all my expectations. Taigo tours were excellent and really took care of us throughout the whole trip , providing snow boots ( even though I had my own they advised they weren’t high enough ) the snow was deep , socks and a hiking stick . Great experience walking through the beautiful forest where they shared their knowledge of the local flora and fauna. We walked to a picnic site where they shared a beautifully prepared lunch of salmon soup and rye bread around a lovely toasty fire and a special cake . We hiked back via the frozen lake . The stillness and quietness of the forest was amazing. Get yourselves out of Helsinki and experience this amazing trip . Truly unforgettable experience and one I will remember for a long time . Great hosts , great day what more can I say

This was my favourite day on my trip to Helsinki and surrounding area. It was incredibly relaxing to hike in the forest, then experience the sauna and lake culture (sit in the sauna, dip in the lake, repeat). The lunch was tasty, and our guide was very friendly, fluent in English, and patient when I asked him loads of questions about Finnish nature and culture. The other guests were also very friendly and it was a great day out.

It was simple a perfect day in every way. Walking through the snow at an easy pace, really tasty and warming home made lunch, highly recommended. Jeff our guide was excellent, telling us lots about the National Park as we walked through it. Loved it!!

Was a truly magical day. It was snowing and we had lovely fresh snow to walk in. Our guide Helena was fantastic, so friendly and genuine. The lunch was yummy and warming and really loved the blueberry juice.

This tour is a must! The hike was spectacular, with amazing views and Jeff is very knowledgeable which made it also educational. The Finnish sauna is definitely worth doing and whilst the Lake was pretty cold in October you still have to give it a go. The food Jeff cooked on the hike was also great and quite filling. This was a great day out and I'd definitely recommend it. If we come back to Helsinki we'll be doing it again.

I can highly recommend the tour with Taiga Times. Jeff is a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide who gave us a great introduction into the art of mushroom hunting. We had a lot of fun and found plenty of chanterelles and some other mushrooms with which Jeff prepared a tasty lunch. There were even mushrooms left that we could bring home for an omlette on the next day :)

The location of the tour was wonderful, and the tour guide was great. I warmly recommend this experience to anyone, no matter your interest.

Jeff was an incredible story teller, easy to talk to, and made sure that we got the right exposure and experienced the nature in Helsinki beautifully. He was encouraging, witty and made sure everyone felt comfortable and involved. Thanks very much for a lifetime of memories. I recommend this trip wholeheartedly who loves nature or wants to connect with their inner selves.

The grey, rainy day did not dampen the adventurous spirit of our group of eight from four different continents. Sturdy raincoats were available for all. Our hike through the forest identifying and gathering mushrooms was both delightful and informative. Jeff was incredibly knowledgeable about the flora and all the various mushrooms. Jeff actually cooked the mushrooms we gathered along with a hearty lunch. The sun broke through as we hiked back for the smoke sauna. The sauna was outrageously hot and the lake plunge outrageously cold but to our surprise absolutely exhilarating! We are in our 70’s and found the "National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch" extraordinary! Thank you Jeff and Kiia, Carpe Diem!

I had an absolute blast. Must do if you’re visiting Helsinki. The hike, foraging for mushrooms, the lunch, sauna, and swim were all amazing. I couldn’t have done this on my own. Our guide was knowledgeable and the group was fun. Thank you!!

I would give this tour 100 stars if that were an option. Our guide, Alex, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the forest. We found some mushrooms and had a delightful meal of mushrooms and salmon soup. I will absolutely book this tour again if we return to the Helsinki area.

An amazing day in the park and in Porvoo! Our guide, Alex, was phenomenal and the lunch he prepared was delicious. It was a wonderful day and worth every penny. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience!! A great day out, we learned so much. Everyone was super friendly. Jeff is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The meal was great too. My boyfriend and I are vegetarian/vegan and they catered to our dietary requirements without problems. We would 100000% recommend it!

Excelent trip - our guide was very knowledgeful, educated and kind. Told us many interesting facts regarding the forest. Recommended!

I very much enjoyed the trip. Alex was a great and easy guide, everythings was well prepared and oranized but also not too rigid. It really was a care-free fun day out in the woods!