2024
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A local, responsible and highly recommended agency for exploring Finnish nature from Helsinki. Groups of 8.
Would you like to explore Finland's nature from Helsinki and follow in the footsteps of Vatanen's hare? If so, you can rely on the services of Taïga Times, a Helsinki-based agency specializing in nature escapades. Possible activities include mushroom hunting, outings to Porvoo and the national park, and taiga exploration. It's also possible to opt for a multi-day outing with, in winter, an exploration of Salamajärvi Park. In short, local and highly recommended!
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Travel agency specializing in nature outings since Helsinki. Operates all year round. Seasonal activities.
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Taiga Times is a Helsinki-based tour operator offering you the opportunity to enjoy a safe and authentic experience. With this agency, you can discover the Finnish wilderness through several exciting tours and excursions such as "Summer Camping Excursions", "Winter Holiday Adventures", "Archipelago Excursion", "Magical Taiga Forest" and many more. During these tours, Taiga Times provides you with guides, equipment and locations of the highest quality. What sets Taiga Times apart is that it also familiarizes you with the local culture, enabling you to integrate easily into the community. A reference address!
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The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
We had a short ride to Porkkalanniemi, which was absolutely stunning and peaceful. Hiking immersed in understated beauty of the Finnish wilderness on a crisp Saturday morning, basked in the beautiful winter's sun haze! ☺️Perfection!
We were part of a small group along with guides Jeff and Christian. I've never hiked in snow and ice but they were on hand with shoe spikes and hike sticks.
Jeff was enthusiastic about the local flora and fauna????. I'm sometimes a shy, quiet person but Jeff was really easy to chat to. We were looking out for deer and moose. Jeff gave us fun facts about the trees and little quizzes, we had time to wander before tasty salmon soup next to the fire on the water's edge, listening to stories about Finland. Seeing the Archipelago was fantastic, what a beautiful part of the world. ❤️
Our last day in Finland, we headed into foggy, mysterious Sipoonkorpi National Park. It ended up as a private tour as there was a no show.
Jeff is a great guide, very friendly and informative. I felt safe and comfortable in the middle of the wilderness. We shared stories whilst taking in the sheer beauty of the misty Bisajärvi frozen lake ???? The surrounding fog made it dreamlike????????. A missed Curling or Ice Hockey opportunity (although I think we would lose the pebble / puck in the thick fog ???? oops).
We learnt about mushrooms and picked blueberries. Jeff prepped veggie sausages and potatoes and he gave me two gluten free chocolate cakes (I ate the other at work to help with holiday blues!).
The best way to end the day was in the dark smoke sauna????????♀️. I was having so much fun I totally forgot about the cold. Jeff was really patient and positive, I even managed to take the ice water plunge as the ducks watched????????????.
I'm pleasantly surprised how much I adored Finland, it's now a cherished trip in our Nordic adventures! Nordic life seems to suit me well!
Thank you Jeff for being an absolute ???? gem, we really enjoyed spending time with you. We hope to see you in a warmer season; maybe on a trip where I also make my way to Lake Saimaa, obviously the ???? trolls and ???? seals are awaiting me. God knows I'll miss the berries, smoke saunas, mustard and the smell of pine soon enough. (I still have the piece of pine you gave us, I'm sorry if I wasn't allowed to take it, too late, it's here with me.)
Start and end with ???? Taiga Times???? and you can't go wrong!
Love Saima and David xx
The hike is probably 2-3 miles, and brisk while not super challenging. Jeff prepared salmon soup, rye bread, and dessert for us to enjoy at the cooking site. It was a magical environment, delicious food, and a learning experience at the same time. We wanted to go again right away!