The magic of a moose safari!

Join us for an adventure on Moose Safari!

Update – October 24th, 2025

Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Here’s an idea: give an unforgettable experience now and pay next year! Contact me for details — I’ll explain how it works.

Pricing of Moose Safari: approximately 150 euros per person (more details below).

Safari schedule:

  • Autumn (until early November): Morning safaris from around 6:30 to 10:00 a.m.

  • December–February: No safaris — moose are less active and hard to spot.

  • March–April: Evening safaris (about a 90% chance of moose sightings). Spring is a wonderful time to witness nature’s awakening after winter. We visit exceptional wildlife areas with several deer species, lynxes, wolves, and remarkable birds. Large predators are rare to see, but spring is one of the best seasons to try!

  • Best moose season: Mid-May to early November.

Booking for 2026:
In January, a booking calendar will appear on this page, allowing you to book and pay for your tour online. If you’d like to reserve your tour earlier, just send me an email — I’ll set aside a day for you and explain how you can pay next year.

At Moose Safari, we proudly stay outside the platform economy — we do things the old-fashioned way. That’s part of the experience!

Decription of the tour:

Moose Safari offers a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter wild moose in their natural habitat—just 30 to 45 minutes from the heart of Helsinki. The tour includes convenient pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in the city, making your adventure easy and hassle-free.

The safari lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours and is available annually from May 15th to November 5th. During summer, tours begin at 8:00 PM—thanks to Finland’s long northern days, you’ll be exploring in broad daylight even late into the evening.

Why Choose Moose Safari?

🫎Moose Sightings Guaranteed

You only pay if we see moose—no sightings, no charge. We will also see lots of other wildlife including various species of deer and birds. On rare occasions we have seen wolves and lynxes! Their presence adds to the excitement of the tour.

📷 Expert Guide with Real Credentials

I’m Joni, the founder and guide behind Moose Safari. I’ve been leading nature tours since 2016 and am an award-winning nature photographer with deep experience tracking and observing moose and other wildlife. I’m passionate about nature, and I love sharing insights about Finland’s ecosystems, wildlife, and way of life. As a native of Helsinki, I know the city and its surroundings intimately.

👉 Read more about me here

👣 Small Group = Better Wildlife Experience

The tour is for your group (or you alone) which allows us to move quietly and respectfully around wildlife, often getting closer without disturbing them. Intimate group sizes also foster better conversations—about nature, moose, or life in general. Typically the group size is limited to 4 people. You can inquire about larger groups too.

🚗 Stress-Free Travel

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, so you can focus entirely on the experience.

📸 Tailored for Nature Photographers

If you are into wildlife photography, I can recommend the best times, locations, and strategies for capturing beautiful wildlife shots.

🔭 Top-Notch Equipment

You'll have access to high-quality binoculars, a thermal camera to help spot elusive wildlife, and a comfortable, zero-emissions fully electric vehicle. I’m proud to say I no longer buy gasoline from dictators.

💳 Flexible Booking

Reserve your tour now and pay later—ideal if your travel plans are still taking shape.

⭐ Five-Star Reputation

My guests consistently rate Moose Safari among the top nature experiences in Finland.

Pricing & Availability

Please use the contact form to inquire about available dates and pricing. You can also reach me via WhatsApp at +358 50 542 88 44. As a general example, a private tour for 3 to 4 adults costs around 150 euros per person (that’s the total price including taxes and fees). If your group is smaller than 3 people, I am able to combine you with other people to keep the cost lower. You are also welcome to reserve the safari privately for one or two people, it is a great way of doing this safari.

Details:

Is it certain we are going to see moose? Yes. So far we have seen moose on every tour since Moose Safari started in 2016 (on tours between May and October). Every tour is different which is part of the excitement, but it is certain that we will see moose.

Fitness? We will observe wildlife from the car or walking near the car, so a very basic level of fitness is enough.

Read the 5-star reviews on Google (click here!)

"The tour really was a highlight of our vacation" - Katja

"The Moose Safari was a truly remarkable experience." - Moritz

"I already took part in a safari with Joni last summer. I liked it so much that I came back two times." - Thierry

"The safari was better than perfect and one of the best memories that i have had in my Scandinavian tour." - Jake

"L'experience est magique." - Geraldine Carrard

"There they were - our first moose! It was a special moment, and you really appreciate what impressive and distinctive creatures they are." - Jeremy Hinks

"The experience was simply incredible." - Thomas L.

"Was definitely the highlight of my trip." - Kelsea

“Die Elch Beobachtungstour war die Krönung unserer 5-wöchigen Reise durch Schweden, Norwegen und Finnland. Der Abend war ein voller Erfolg!” - Gertrud Simonis

"The best thing you can do in Helsinki" - Meg

"Talking to Joni was a real pleasure and his love for nature and people shines through him." - Emma Hayward

More pictures are coming here soon!

Meanwhile, please check out my Instagram for moose photos: instagram.com/joni_valkila