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1 / 10This day trips & excursions is one of the standout things to do in Helsinki, Finland. Rated 4.0/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €159 per person. Experience the relaxing and refreshing effects of the taiga forest on this day hike in Sipoonkorpi national park. Enjoy a campfire barbecue in the national park and top it all off with a visit to a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.
During this experience, you will get to discover the beauty of Sipoonkorpi national park with a professional wilderness guide. The guide will lead you through forested trails stopping along the way to learn about Finnish wildlife and nature. Our trail leads us to a rocky vista overlooking a freshwater lake where we will have a campfire barbecue.
After a delicious lunch, we will continue our walk to the smoke sauna (A total of 6km). Time to relax, go for a swim, and enjoy a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.
Highlights:
• Discover the beauty of Finland in a national park
• Easy and rewarding hike with a barbecue lunch
• Enjoy sauna with locals in a safe environment
• A truly local experience with food, sauna, and swimming!
Warming up to Traditions
As we sit in the sauna which is heated to around 80-100 degrees Celsius, water is thrown on the rocks - this is called "löyly". This sends a wave of heat throughout the sauna, which in turn brings relaxation!
Sit, Swim, Sweat, Repeat!
After the sweat, comes the swim! We will step outside to cool down and breathe in the fresh air. The sauna is located next to a freshwater lake so dipping in the lake is highly encouraged and extremely refreshing! After our dip, we will head back into the sauna to warm up again. With each dip comes more pleasure and we believe three swims is the magic number.
If you are brave enough to join us in the winter we will go for the famous arctic dip in the ice water!
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Committed to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland and Green Activities certificates. We treat everyone in an equal manner and welcome you to join us for an adventure that contributes positively to the environment.
Helsinki is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular day trips & excursions slots in Helsinki sell out.