My 22 year old daughter and I went on the Magical Forest Hike and a really memorable day . We learnt about foraging , saw some beautiful fungi and had a delicious lunch that our guide had cooked and brought along for us. He was a great communicator and knowledgeable about the plants and animals. We cooked the mushrooms we had collected over a log fire in a cosy hut. It was chilly - but he had the foresight to bring extra layers for anyone that needed it. We would highly recommend this trip , as we absolutely loved it.

This incredible mushroom hunting experience has far exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Jeff, had an infectious passion for mushrooms, berries and nature in general. I now feel confident identifying some common edible mushrooms, like chanterelles! Jeff's cooking was also a delight - our lunch consisted of salmon soup and rye bread, creamy chanterelles, some cake and blueberry juice. Despite the rainy weather, I had an absolute blast and I highly recommend this mushroom hunt!

Highly recommended trip to the national park! Jeff was so knowledgable and fun! kiia was also so great on the phone when inquiring about the trip!

Jeff was an amazing guide-friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The scenery/nature was beautiful and it was so fun to experience the sauna. The lake was *very cold* but it felt so refreshing after being in the sauna. Lunch was also delicious! This whole experience was the highlight of our trip!

The hike and sauna experience was fantastic. Jeff was an amazingly knowledgeable guide. He showed and explained all mushrooms and berries that we found in the forest and provided lots of interesting facts. The provided lunch was delicious and authentic at a stunning scenery. The sauna and swimming in the lake was fantastic and very authentic. The organisation before the trip was great and Kiia was very nice. She provided all necessary information and made the booking a pleasant experience. I would book this trip any time again if I come back to Helsinki and I would recommend every traveller to book it.

I enjoyed this tour a lot. It's an excellent destination choice, Porkkala is a beautiful place! It was very convenient to get picked up at and be brought back to Helsinki Central Station. The small group size (8) worked perfect for me and Jeff (the guide) created a friendly and easy-going atmosphere. It was also very informative, Jeff told a lot about local berries, mushrooms etc. I only wish there was a little bit more time to walk around Porkkala independently (an hour instead of half-hour?) During this visit to Helsinki I did not have time left to join the other tours with Taiga Times but that's definitely on my bucket list for the next time I visit Helsinki. Thank you very much , Jeff and Kiia, for the great experience!

Jeff is an absolute superstar! He was very knowledgeable regarding edible fruits interesting mushrooms. Our lunch was tasty in a lovely setting. The highlight was the sauna and swim in the lake. Jeff put us all at ease and had a very laid back approach. I would definitely recommend this trip.

This was a great experience for us because of our excellent tour guide Jeff. We hiked the national forest, searched for berries and mushrooms and were served a delicious lunch. Our tour guide made sure that everyone in our 7 person group was able to ask all their questions and have a great time. We then enjoyed a sauna experience and a dip in the lake. Highly recommend this trip. My adult daughter and I couldn’t say enough about how we enjoyed this. Thank you Taiga tours and Jeff!

We had the best time! It was my favorite thing we did in our trip to Finland and Estonia! We had great communication and a confidante ride to the hike/sauna. Jeff was prepared for us with towels and shower shoes. It was a great cultural experience and so fun!

The park was amazingly beautiful. Our guide Helena was lively, knowledgable and enthusiastically sharing information about the surrounding nature, trees, and animals. We stopped by a gas station got coffee on our way. After arriving we hiked a bit and upon reaching our destination a fire was started and delicious (wild) Salmon soup was made (in no time-) in front of a gorgeous body of water. The weather was perfect. The abundance of wild berries was delightful to see. The berry picking ended up being a side activity despite the title of the trip. Berries were everywhere but there’s much to enjoy so you end up enjoying the hike, the scene, the wild salmon (vegans were served a vegan choice). No corporate/impersonal feel either. I give a solid 10/10.

Jeff was an amazing guide. This is a 2 person travel company that does an amazing job. It was so nice to get out of the city and see this beautiful area. Very simple, easy hike with Jeff giving us info on the flora and fauna and answering any crazy questions we had. He prepared a delicious food using Finland’s finest ingredients. Taiga Times give you lots of bang for your buck and many beautiful options.

It was a lovely day trip combining hiking, camp fire lunch 🥙 and finished in a smoke sauna by the lake. 🪵🔥 I had such a great time. Jeff was a wonderful guide, kind, energetic and caring. It was really good to learnt about the plants and animals that lives in the forest on the way. 🫐🍓🦫🌳 Would definitely recommend to any nature lover. 🥾🥾

We had a great day with Jeff and Kiia . Jeff was very knowledgeable about plants and fungi. And Kiia can tell you how they are used in Finnish cooking and culture. Even the semi poisonous ones. The hike was lovely; Forested and shady. The Food was very nice at lunchtime and cooked at the outdoor camp. Our Highlight was the swim in the lake and sauna .. everything was thought of by our guides - even towels and sliders for the sauna/ lake. The group size worked well - 6 guests. Was a very relaxed day and we enjoyed all of it. Thanks so much. We’d do one of the other trips with you if we had more time here. So interesting to have a day doing a proper Finnish leisure activity in the outdoors. We loved it !

This excursion was fantastic! Helena was an excellent guide and the group was a fun bunch. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get out into the fresh air :)

Jeff was a nice guy. And he knew a ton about the country and the wildlife. The natural park was beautiful and the small town was great. It was a very low stress and enjoyable day. Highly recommend.