Wild Finland Hiking Experience
Welcome to the heart of Finland’s nature. Our national parks are a true paradise for hikers and outdoor lovers, offering unspoiled landscapes, pure air, and the soothing silence of the wild. Hiking is the best way to discover Finland’s natural treasures – so pack your rucksack and join us!
On this guided national park tour, you will immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery while trekking through pristine wilderness. With an experienced local guide, you’ll gain deeper insights into the area’s nature, history, and cultural heritage – all brought to life with fascinating stories and legends.
We have carefully selected three national parks – each with its own unique charm and highlights.
And while it’s a week of walking, there’s so much more: refreshing wild swimming, campfire cooking, and peaceful paddling on Finland’s lakes. If we are lucky, the magical Northern Lights will dance across the sky.
- Koli National Park – Iconic landscapes and sweeping views over Lake Pielinen.
- Tiilikkajärvi National Park – Quiet pine forests, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters.
- Hiidenportti National Park (Goblin’s Gate) – Dramatic gorges and deep forests shrouded in mystery.
This tour is designed for travellers with average fitness who love spending time outdoors and want to experience the very best of Finland’s nature in comfort. Welcome to an all-inclusive hiking experience that will refresh your mind and body!
Tour highlights:
- National Parks
- Pure nature
- Local way of live
- Local pure food
- Silence and without hurry tour
- Sustainable travel
Group size: max 14 persons.
Guided tours 2026: 1.6.-15.10.2026
Program
Day 1
• Arrival to the guesthouse.
Dinner and getting to know the program.
Day 2
• Walking at Hiidenportti
The gorge of Hiidenportti is a spectacular sight. Along the trail leading up to the gorge you can experience the mystical spruce forest and the austere beauty of the flowery meadow.
Places to see at Hiidenportti: the gorge with its upright cliffs is the most popular sight of the national park. On the forested hill of Kovasinvaara there is a desolated cabin which gives the traveller a view on life in the wilderness and presents the local traditional landscape.
Dinner and sauna at the guesthouse.
The hiking route: Hiidenkierros Trail, 5 or 8 km / Circle Trail.
Trail Category: Intermediate and demanding
Drive: 1,5 hours /way
Day 2
• Walking at Tiilikkajärvi
The spectacular sandy beach of Tiilikkajärvi is called Venäjänhiekka (Russian sand) which is no coincidence: in the year of the peace treaty of Täyssinä (1595) a memorial stone was placed there to mark the demarcation. On the stone you can see a crown and a cross representing Sweden and Russia, the two countries at war. On the sandy beaches, forested hills, odorous swamps and in the sighing forests you can feel nature at its most powerful.
The hiking route: The circular routes of Uiton kierto (7km) and Autionkierto (3,2 km) or 17 km Tiilikan kierto.
Dinner and sauna at the guesthouse.
The trail is agreed upon according to the condition of the group.
Trail Category: intermediate
Drive: 50 minutes /way
Day 3
• Walking at Koli
Koli is best known for the magnificent views you get to enjoy on top of the forested hill. Over the years it has inspired famous artists like our national composer Jean Sibelius as well as ordinary hikers and backpackers who love hiking in the area. The highest point, Ukko-Koli rises 347 metres above sea level and 253 metres above Lake Pielinen. The view you get from the top has been named the best known Finnish national landscape.
The hiking route: Mäkrä trail 7,2 km. The starting point for the circular route is from the parking place of hotel area. From there the trail goes to the glades of Mäkränaho and Purolanaho and then up to the forested hill of Mäkrävaara. The next destinations will then be the forested hill Pieni-Mäkrä and the glades of Ikolanaho and Mäkränaho. From there we walk to Ukko-Koli and to the hotel area and information centre.
Dinner and sauna at the guesthouse.
Trail Category: Demanding or intermediate
Drive: 45 minutes /way
Day 4
The day's programme can be tailored to the group's preferences.
For example: a guided kayaking tour, cycling, a traditional Finnish smoke sauna, a shared outdoor cooking experience over an open fire, or a fishing trip.
Day 5
Breakfast. Time to say hei, hei.
The package price: 710€/ person / 7 nights, 8 days.
Single supplement: +40€/vrk.
The price includes accommodation in double rooms and full board at the guesthouse. Full board: breakfast, lunch, coffee / tea, dinner, sauna, packed lunch for excursions, guided hiking tours and transportation in the hiking trip. Group transfer from/to Kuopio Airport/Siilinjärvi or Nurmes Train station.
Arrival by plane:
- On the arrival day one group transfer from Kuopio airport (flight at around 17:00 in Kuopio) or Siilinjärvi railway station (train at around 16:00 in Siilinjärvi).
- On the return day one group transfer to Kuopio airport (flight at around 14:00) or Siilinjärvi railway station (train at around 13:00). Departure from the guesthouse at 11:00 AM.
- All extra transfers from/to Kuopio airport or Siilinjärvi railway station 400€.
Arrival by train:
- Pickup from the Nurmes railway station at 14:00 or 20:00.
- On the day of departure, trains leave at 6:35 in the morning or 15:40 in the afternoon.
Due to the train schedules, an overnight stay in Helsinki is usually required before continuing your journey to Nurmes. To make your trip as easy and comfortable as possible, we can include your hotel accommodation in Helsinki as part of your walking tour package. This way, you can enjoy a relaxed start to your adventure in the beautiful landscapes of North Karelia.
Please note:
- The guesthouse has shared bathrooms and showers.
- Not suitable for disabled or those with limited mobility.
- Most trails can be easily walked in sports shoes or walking shoes during dry weather, though hiking boots be useful,
as terrain can vary considerably even over short distances. Weatherproof clothing.
- The trip may be cancelled up to one month before departure if the minimum group size is not reached.
Travel insurance:
Travel insurance is highly recommended for overseas travel. A comprehensive plan should include coverage for trip interruption, delay and cancellation, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation, loss and damage to baggage.
