Mushroom Hunting
Experience highlight
Discover a foragers paradise on this day trip to a pristine Finnish national park. This excursion is packed with adventure, education, and delicious food.
Experience overview
Location: Helsinki
Duration: 7 hours
August to October
Departure: 09:00
Minimum age: 7 years old
Small group (max. 8 participants)
Guided languages: English
Difficulty: Easy
Operated by our trusted local partner
This guided foraging tour from Helsinki immerses us into the forest and the magical world of fungi. Bright oranges, golden yellows, and deep reds decorate the forest floor. We are in search of Finland's most delicious and prized edible mushrooms, the chanterelle. It is also a personal favourite here at Taiga Times.
However, as the name suggests, it is a hunt! We will not always find what we are looking for, and although most of the mushrooms are harmless, there are many poisonous ones too. But not to worry, for your guide will be able to show you which are edible and is always available to explain about the different fungi you have found.
Highlights:
• Forage with a professional guide in a national park
• Learn how to identify specific edible mushrooms
• Help prepare and cook your wild fungi finds
• Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch and coffee by the campfire
If we collect enough mushrooms to cook, we will fry them over the campfire for lunch. Fortunately for us, if there are no edible mushrooms to be found, we will still have plenty to scavenge and talk about.
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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.
What is included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Professional wilderness guide
- Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a drink
- Some raingear (jackets) available in case of rain
What is not included
- As a sustainable company we don't provide plastic bottles and we highly recommend you to take a reusable water bottle with you.
Please note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Please provide any dietary-restriction information
- This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather eventslike thunderstorm
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is Helsinki Central meeting point, Mannerheiminaukio 1h, 00100 Helsinki, FI.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
This experience starts at the designated meeting point. Pickup is not available.
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