Echos of Ice Age - Easy / Medium / Difficult
Varied terrain that combines seashore, forest, rocks, wetlands and terrain once formed by the Ice Age a long, long time ago.
What makes this special
This is where geology meets mythology -walk where Ice Age glaciers once roared back and forth, and where giants were told to throw boulders. Even some local residents are unaware of these paths - they are hidden in plain sight. Once people do discover them, they tend to return to these trails over and over again, to relax in Finnish style during weekends or evenings after work.
THE EXPERIENCE
Duration: ~4.5-5 hours with about 2-2.5 hours immersed in the nature
Group size: 1-4 people, your private party only
Where (EXAMPLES):
- Easy: far side of Uutela or Kallahti ridge
- Medium/Difficult: Hanikka (Espoo) ~6km with varied terrain difficult on rainy weather due to slippery clifs and some poor condition duckboards. This can be modified for easy/medium, if you are able to walk some up and downhills.
Pricing: from 240€ per person in 4 person group
Includes: private guide, forest wellbeing insights, Finnish folklore storytelling, coffee & snacks
Trail Difficulty: easy (Uutela, Kallahti) or medium/difficult (Hanikka, Espoo)
Fitness: Easy (Uutela, Kallahti) or medium/difficult (Hanikka, Espoo)
Children: Suitable for ages 7+
What to bring: a bottle of water per person, weather appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, a hat
End of tour: Your hotel or Helsinki’s city centre
Included:
- Pick-up at your hotel
- Transportation by private car
- Guided, participatory walk with stories about nature and folklore where you use all your senses
- Finnish style drink and pastries
- Optional: a break at a restaurant for a meal before or after the tour
Not included: travel insurance (recommended), water bottles, meals.