Why choose this tour ?
Experience cottage life in the Finnish Archipelago guided by locals living there. Enjoy Finnish sauna, the peace and quiet of nature and learn about Finnish cottage culture first-hand. Our 3 packages guarantee an unforgettable experience whether you are seeking for a quiet get-away from city life, competing in traditional Finnish cottage games with your friends or looking for an adrenaline rush and bragging rights among your friends. If you visit Finland without experiencing the cottage life, did you truly ever visit Finland? We think not. That's why we - Henrik and Tristan - 2 local guys from Finland, invite you to Henrik's family cottage to show you around and let you live like a local for a day. Together we combine our knowledge in the local Finnish cottage culture, the surrounding nature and the history of the Porkkala region. We are the friends you never knew you had in Finland, and we will take you on an adventure to the very core of Finnish culture.
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What makes Live Like a Local in a Finnish Cottage in Porkkala Archipelago a unique experience ?
The day will start at Kiasma's bus station in central Helsinki where you will be picked up. The roughly 1 hour car will take you through iconic places in central Helsinki, whereafter you will surprisingly quick find yourselves surrounded by nature on an island of your own. Once in Porkkala archipelago you will be treated with some entree snacks and once the dust has settled from the ride we will take you for a tour around the island whereafter more will follow according to the package you have chosen.
Experience the cottage life on a family owned island in Porkkala archipelago. There are as many ways of enjoying time on a cottage as there are people in Finland, hence we offer an array of different packages suiting different wants. Our three packages guarantee an unforgettable experience whether you are seeking for a quiet get-away from city life, competing in traditional Finnish outdoor cottage games with your squad or looking for an adrenaline rush and bragging rights among your friends.
The day will end at Kiasma bus stop, or elsewhere in central Helsinki if you wish so. We will ride back all the way from Porkkala's breath-taking archipelago back to the busy streets of Helsinki
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Dare devil
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Excursion to local diving spot: Take a leap of faith and jump down to a 12 meter free fall into the crystal clear water in a quarry nearby
Duration: 10 hours: 1h transportation + 8h by the quarry and on the island + 1h transportation
Enjoy traditional food: Traditional Finnish cottage food will be served; light snack upon arrival, lunch, and warm finger food before departure
Finnish sauna: Authentic Finnish sauna experience, learn how to prepare it yourself (cut wood and light it), enjoy the fruit of your labor
Pickup included - Relax in the Archipelago
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Island tour: Stroll around in the beautiful nature of the island. Learn about the history of the island and the surrounding nature
Duration: 10 hours: 1h transportation + 8h on island + 1h transportation
Cooking traditional food: Learn to cook tasty traditional Finnish food. Upon arrival a light snack and before departure warm finger food will be served
Finnish sauna: Authentic Finnish sauna experience, learn how to prepare it yourself (cut wood and light it), enjoy the fruit of your labor
Pickup included - Cottage Olympics
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Cottage games: Compete with your friends in traditional cottage games (mölkky, air rifle sharpshooting, cottage darts, throwing löyly)
Duration: 10 hours: 1h transportation + 8h on the island + 1h transportation
Enjoy traditional food: Traditional Finnish cottage food will be served; light snacks upon arrival, lunch, and warm finger food before departure
Finnish sauna: Authentic Finnish sauna experience, learn how to prepare it yourself (cut wood and light it), enjoy the fruit of your labor
Pickup included
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Finnish Local Experience.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Helsinki.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 19 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Food: - Please indicate any food allergies you have. - Vegetarian meal option available upon request. Please let us know if you have any special requests for the tour and we will do everything in our power to make your wish become reality.
