Overview
Highlights include: Visiting a world renowned Sculpture Park; An interesting and unique museum visit followed by a fabulous lunch in a wonderful setting; Drive along the most famous scenic drive in Finland with the opportunity to stop at view points; Fantastic photo opportunities along the tour, pictures taken by an experienced photographer; A set of your picture memories digitally sent after the tour.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting outside S-Market supermarket/Alko store on lower level of IsoKristiina shopping mall.
Look for a guide wearing a red cap.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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The Parikkala Sculpture Park
2 hours
Visit the world renowned contemporary folk art exhibition consisting of concrete sculptures by artist Veijo Rönkkönen. His hard work over 50years resulted in about 550 concrete statues and a magnificent garden. The young Veijo Rönkkönen was known to be very guarded. Art making was his way of communicating with the outside world; he did not dare to venture out into the world but instead invited the world to come and see him. Thousands of visitors visit the park each year. Free entry. Note that the American press has listed the Parikkala Sculpture Park among the scariest places in the world-visit and decide for yourself!
The duration includes 1hour drive to the park. -
Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
2 hours
Take a self-guided tour of the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto which offers surprising insights and different perspectives of forests. Immerse yourself in forest culture in the Punkaharju national landscape. Lusto’s exhibitions, collections, events, work demonstrations and theme days provide a diverse and illustrative insight into the significance of forests in the life of Finns.
The national museum responsible for forest culture is located in Punkaharju, in the midst of the most beautiful landscape of ridges and lakes in Eastern Finland.
Once finished we head over to the fabulous restaurant for lunch.
Duration includes 45min drive time to Museum. -
2 hours
After the museum visit we head over to the Museo Restaurant Lusto. The restaurant by award-winning chef Ilkka Lääveri serves food in a wonderful setting, in the middle of the most beautiful eastern Finnish ridge and lake nature. The restaurant is located next to the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto in Punkaharju. The ingredients are sourced locally and the menu features delicacies for lunch, dinner or for a snack. Vegan options are always available and almost everything on the menu is already gluten-free and lactose-free. You select the food options that you prefer from a three-course set menu or A-la-carte.
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Punkaharju Ridge
2 hours
Punkaharju esker ridge has been an internationally known tourist destination already for two hundred years due to the natural beauty of its landscape. It is one of Finland's national landscapes and the beautiful lake views seen between its majestic pines are still the biggest attraction of the area. We will drive along the ridge road famed for being one of the most beautiful drives in the world and stop at some viewpoints for pictures and walk on some trails (time and weather dependent).
Duration includes time for driving and short stops and return 1hr drive to pick-up point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Helsinki).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Excursion to Sculpture Park and Museum with Scenic Drive
Can I cancel Private Excursion to Sculpture Park and Museum with Scenic Drive for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting outside S-Market supermarket/Alko store on lower level of IsoKristiina shopping mall. Look for a guide wearing a red cap.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
What's not included?
- Snacks
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Parikkala Sculpture Park, Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, Punkaharju Ridge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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