Piia’s Guided Services in Mäntyharju

With Piia, your local guide, there is never a dull moment.

Piia – your local guide

Great experiences with a local touch.

My guided experiences combine local knowledge, history, warm hospitality, the wellbeing benefits of nature, and engaging stories. You’ll enjoy an unhurried moment with no need to rush or perform – simply relax, learn something new, and enjoy the surroundings.

For friends and travelers all over world.

Piia Mäkilä
+358 44 997 2458
piia@piiamakila.fi

Most Popular Guided Experiences

Forest Excursions and Nature Experiences

Forest walk and a lakeside lunch with a local guide
Price: € 250 (max 4 person)

A peaceful guided wellbeing walk in nearby nature. Learn about the health benefits of the forest, pause for a moment, and breathe more deeply.

On these excursions, small groups can also enjoy practical learning experiences, such as how to light a fire using traditional methods and prepare delicious campfire coffee in the heart of nature.

Snowshoe Excursions in Winter

Winter forest experiences in peaceful silence and pure nature.

Guided Tours in Repovesi National Park and Nearby Areas

Ask about private excursions and tailored nature experiences.

Guided tours

Guided tours
From €15 per person

Stories of Mäntyharju – local history, fascinating people, and small details you won’t find on a map.

House Tour in a Historic Merchant’s House
€15 when booked with accommodation

Discover our own house, completed in 1939, along with its history and stories from past decades.

Guided Garden Tour
Summer 2026 / €15 per person

A charming guided walk through grandmother’s traditional kitchen garden, where herbs, berries, fruit trees, and many other garden treasures grow.

Ready-Made Programmes

Ready-Made Experiences with Activities

Women’s Weekend Retreats
€ 295 per person

Packages designed for groups of friends, combining relaxation, meaningful conversations, nature, and a touch of pampering.

Wild herb workshop
Summer 2026 / €15 per person

Discover wild herbs, natural flavours, and wellbeing in a relaxed setting. Best suited for small groups (max. 6 people), so each participant has a rewarding experience and time to ask questions about wild herbs.

About me

I am an official local guide in Mäntyharju and the designer of award-winning nature trail networks and the Mäntyharju Forest Adventure Playground.

My guests especially appreciate:
my warm and down-to-earth personality
engaging stories and local hidden details
personal service and my ability to tailor experiences for different guests and groups

Guided tours and courses

Forest walk and a lakeside lunch with a local guide

House Tour in a Historic Merchant’s House

Guided Garden Tour

Wild Herb Workshop in Piia’s Kitchen
Ask more! Max 6 person

Retkeilyluotsi Online Course Available remotely anywhere in Finland (only in Finnish language)
Next course starts 10.9.2026
€119 per person incl. digital and fabric badge
Discover more and sign up!

Piia's Guided services

Piia’s guided experiences are easy to combine with a stay at Apartment Accommodation Unelma. This way, you can make the most of your visit and experience Mäntyharju together with a true local guide.

Unhurried Moments

Nature excursions, experience holidays, wild herb workshops, and other private events I have designed help you relax in the middle of a busy everyday life.

Togetherness

My guided experiences combine local knowledge, genuine connection, the wellbeing benefits of nature, and engaging stories.

Meaningful Experiences

I know the nature, nearby trails, history, and local character of Mäntyharju – but above all, I know how to make each moment feel relaxed, authentic, and easy to enjoy.

I want to offer experiences where nature, history, warmth, and wellbeing come together. What matters most to me is that your visit feels genuine and leaves you with happy lasting memories. You can also rent outdoor equipment from me.

Warmly welcome!