• Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - This is the meeting point for this trip. It will be at the bus-stop in front of Kiasma (Museum of Contemporary Art). The stop is about 65 steps from the museum entrance and approximately 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

The drive to the national park takes around 1h 20mins with a brief bathroom break.

• Liesjarven Kansallispuisto - Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, our group will begin their hike through the forest to some of our favourite mushroom picking spots. Your guide will tell you what mushrooms can be picked and eaten.

When our group has gathered enough mushrooms, we will make our way to the campfire by the lakeside. While your guide starts the fire and prepares a traditional Finnish-style lunch with campfire coffee, there will be plenty of time to take photos, enjoy conversation w

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Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Activities certificate. We ensure everyone is treated equally and warmly invite you to join us for an adventure that contributes positively to the environment.

• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Lunch
• Tea and coffee
• Raincoat

• Bottled water

Embark on a forager’s dream with this day trip to an untouched Finnish national park. This journey is filled with excitement, learning, and delightful cuisine.

This guided tour from Helsinki takes participants deep into the forest and the enchanting realm of fungi. The forest floor is adorned with vibrant oranges, golden yellows, and rich reds. The quest is for Finland’s most delectable and treasured edible mushrooms, the chanterelle.

As the name implies, it is a hunt! Success is not guaranteed, and while most mushrooms are safe, some are poisonous. However, there is no need to worry, as the guide will identify which mushrooms are edible and is always ready to provide information about the various fungi discovered.

Highlights:

• Forage with an expert guide in a national park
• Learn to identify specific edible mushrooms
• Participate in preparing and cooking your wild mushroom discoveries
• Relish a Finnish-style lunch by the campfire (Have dietary requirements? Please inform us when booking)

• For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking

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