Mushroom Hunting in a National Park: A Day Trip to Finnish Foragers Paradise

Join a guided mushroom hunting adventure in a Finnish national park. Learn, forage, and feast on wild fungi. Perfect for nature lovers and foodies.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Raincoat
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Embark on an exploratory day trip into the heart of a pristine Finnish national park, a haven for foragers. This journey promises adventure, knowledge, and delectable culinary experiences.
Commence your guided trip from Helsinki, delving deep into the woods and the enchanting realm of fungi. Witness the forest floor set ablaze with hues of bright orange,…

Location
Mannerheiminaukio 1h
Mannerheiminaukio
The meeting point for this trip 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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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N6181airaphaelf
Oct 13, 2024
Informative and fun mushroom hunt - 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 :)
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885mirandat
Oct 3, 2024
Fantastic experience - you will not regret booking - 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.
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U8376mfsarac
Sep 28, 2024
Fantastic - 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!
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Rubysoul
Sep 27, 2024
Care-free fun day out in the woods - 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!
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John_m
Sep 13, 2024
Highly recommended to create lifetime memories - What a fantastic day in the beautiful wild forests. Learnt so much about mushrooms, fungi and wild berries. Jeff and Christian were fabulous hosts and made it a great day. Collecting and cooking mushrooms for a yummy lunch. Not overly strenuous leaving you that comfortable glowing tiredness. Met some great new friends.
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Mehruba_c
Sep 2, 2024
Awesome nature tour! - Alex is a such a great guide and we loved our mushroom hunting tour! He’s quite knowledgeable and accommodating to everyone’s needs. We hiked and hunted for mushrooms before sitting a delicious Finnish meal. It’s a small group tour, which makes it easier to meet and interact with others in the group. I highly recommend this tour!
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6minhb
Aug 30, 2024
Fantastic Mushroom Hunt with a Knowledgeable and Friendly Guide - I had an amazing time on the mushroom hunt trip! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about mushrooms, making the experience both educational and fun. He was also very friendly and approachable, creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. The trip was well-organized, and we explored beautiful areas rich with diverse mushroom species. Highly recommend this experience for nature lovers and foraging enthusiasts!
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Dkmaf340
Aug 19, 2024
A Fantastic and Educational Tour in Helsinki - When I first saw this tour on viatour, I thought what a unique concept when it comes to tours. So I signed up for it, not quite knowing what I was getting into. However, I will say this is one of the best tours that I've taken anywhere or with viator. This tour is run by a couple, Jeff and Kiia. Their knowledge of mushrooms and of the forest and landscapes of Finland is unquestionable. In addition to being knowledgeable, they are very friendly and make you feel at home in the environment of the forest. It was not only a wonder, but also a pleasure to listen to the explanations of the world of mushrooms. It showed us mushrooms that were edible, ones that were questionable, and definitely ones. We should not even think twice about eating. Once our hunting and selections were done, we moved to a campsite where we cooked off the mushrooms and had a wonderful lunch. It was a day that I will never forget. Coming from a crowded big city. It was almost mine blowing to be out in the country with no one else around other than our small group. I recommend this tour, rather highly recommend this tour, to anyone interested in the other than normal food or city tour. I definitely will take this tour and their other tours when I return.
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Danielk_m
Aug 18, 2024
A wonderful and educational tour in Finland. - When I first saw this tour on viatour, I thought what a unique concept when it comes to tours. So I signed up for it, not quite knowing what I was getting into. However, I will say this is one of the best tours that I've taken anywhere or with viator. This tour is run by a couple, Jeff and Kiia. Their knowledge of mushrooms and of the forest and landscapes of Finland is unquestionable. In addition to being knowledgeable, they are very friendly and make you feel at home in the environment of the forest. It was not only a wonder, but also a pleasure to listen to the explanations of the world of mushrooms. It showed us mushrooms that were edible, ones that were questionable, and definitely ones. We should not even think twice about eating. Once our hunting and selections were done, we moved to a campsite where we cooked off the mushrooms and had a wonderful lunch. It was a day that I will never forget. Coming from a crowded big city. It was almost mine blowing to be out in the country with no one else around other than our small group. I recommend this tour, rather highly recommend this tour, to anyone interested in the other than normal food or city tour. I definitely will take this tour and their other tours when I return.
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Sea_of_velvet
Jan 17, 2024
An absolutely lovely experience! - Jeff was a friendly and knowledgable guide. This trip was an excellent way to get out of Helsinki and explore Finnish nature. The food was delicious and I appreciated that they provided gluten-free options. Overall, this was a pleasant and informative experience...the perfect way to end my trip to Finland! I highly recommend Taiga Times!
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