Baltic Bites: A Culinary Nature Experience

Discover Finnish tastes on an island adventure: ferry, guided nature walk, and a traditional Finnish-style tapas picnic included.

Drift with Taiga Times on a leisurely excursion around the island of Pihlajasaari located just off mainland Helsinki. This island, known by locals for its beaches, flourishing coastlines, and natural beauty, will also be a delightful experience for your taste buds with Finnish flavours.

This tour combines a scenic ferry ride, a guided nature walk, and a delightful Finnish-style tapas picnic featuring all traditional flavours.

Highlights:

• Scenic waterbus ride to the island
• Explore the local’s favourite summer island Pihlajasaari
• Savor Finnish flavours in nature surroundings
• Unwind and connect with nature
   

Meet your guide at 10.15 and take a short ferry ride to Pihlajasaari. The tour begins with a walk around the island led by your guide. Exploring the sandy beaches, rocky shores, coastal forest will give insight into why Finnish people are some of the happiest on the planet.

After the exploration, treat yourself with a delightful Finnish Tasting Experience, a distinctive part of the tour. Immerse yourself in a curated selection of 'sapas' (Finnish tapas) featuring local and authentic flavours of reindeer, fish, and various Finnish bread. Conclude the tasting with a Finnish dessert and organic blueberry juice.

If you have enjoyed your stay on Pihlajasaari Island, you can choose to remain on the island and take the later ferry back to Helsinki. 

Meeting point: in front of Café Carusel's entrance

29.5.-30.8.2024

10.15-13.30

Admission fee 89€ / person

Please, inform about any possible dietary restrictions before the tour.