12 Lake Kayak Adventure with Smoke Sauna & Dinner
A full day of adventure, tradition and great food in South-Estonia. Cross kayaking through 12 picturesque lakes connected by streams and rives, and surrounded by lush nature. A true wilderness experience with beaver dams, fallen trees, pure shallow streams, rocks and narrow tunnels, followed by original old hot smoke sauna. Breakfast, lunch and a 3 course grill gourmet dinner by our most charismatic host chef are included.
Winter Packrafting
Set off on a winter packrafting adventure in Latvia with our custom-made, ultra-light packrafts, perfect for solo excursions or shared experiences with friends. Built to handle tough conditions, these inflatable boats are ideal for exploring Latvia’s rivers and lakes during the colder months. Depending on weather and other factors, the route covers 5 to 10 km along either a river or lake. This winter activity can be enhanced with a scenic walk, a relaxing sauna visit, or a stop at a cozy local café for a warm drink.
Zipline Zērglis Flight
“Zērglis” is the first and currently the only such type of attraction in the world, where the zipline ride takes place on a cable car track. Admire the beauty of the Gauja river valley and experience breath taking emotions in a bird flight 55 meters above the river Gauja, racing towards the horizon with a speed of up to 60 km/h. “Bungee Sigulda” team that developed the attraction is operating in the field of extreme sports already for more than 26 years. It excels in following high safety standards and professionality.
Guided hikes in Gauja National Park
Individually designed nature hikes through the Gauja National Park: group or individual, from a few hours to several days, various difficulties, circular or linear routes. The hikes can be combined with boat, raft or bike rides, as well as museum visits and great picnics.
Sunrise or Sunset Canoeing in Peipsiveere Nature Reserve
A 45-minute car drive from Tartu will take you to the Peipsiveere Nature Reserve, one of Estonia's wildest and least inhabited areas. This vast and pristine wetland features numerous rivers and lakes, making it an ideal destination for canoeing. The serene rivers, lakes, and bog islands are home to a variety of birds and mammals, including several protected species. Our canoeing tours, available from April to October, are led by experienced nature guides. Canoeing on these tranquil wetland rivers is suitable even for beginners. The tour includes a light meal: breakfast on sunrise tours and a pancake picnic on sunset tours.
Estonian Birds and Mammals – Self-Guided Tour
Estonia has about 10 000 Elk, 1000 Brown Bears, 200 Wolves, 500 Lynxes, and a great number of Roe Deer, Red Foxes, and Raccoon Dogs and it is a paradise for birds.
Our self-guided tour (SGT), using a smart device, is designed for active, adventurous people who appreciate independence and flexibility. SGTs offer the opportunity to visit the same nature areas as on our guided trips. With SGT, you will be your own guide and you can decide where and how much time to spend enjoying nature. With SGT, you don’t have to do the research for the best birding areas in Estonia – you can choose from our described destinations and plan your own itinerary. All locations are carefully chosen and are visited annually by our guides to ensure you will have updated information.
6 nights in local hotels and guesthouses ( twin room with toilet and shower) with breakfast
Car rental for 8 days
A night in the Brown bear hide
Estonian road atlas
A representative of Natourest meeting you in the Tallinn airport
Phone assistance during the tour
Sauna rituals in nature villas
A sauna ritual offers a glimpse into Estonian traditions while relaxing and detoxifying your body in a modern setting. Experience the authentic sauna by making your own viht, practicing old traditions, and enjoying muscle relaxation through vihtlemine. Your skin will be scrubbed and nourished with forest plants. Sauna rituals, integral to Estonian life, provide numerous benefits including detoxification, increased metabolism and blood circulation, improved sleep, better immune function, and overall relaxation.
Serum Masterclass in the Old Wooden Manor
The Serum Masterclass begins with a sensory journey, where you'll connect with our array of ingredients, selecting those that resonate most. We'll guide you through each component's benefits, ensuring an informed choice for your personalized serum from our 50+ essential oils. This mindful selection process is complemented by soothing music, candlelight, and local herbal tea. You'll depart with a 30 ml serum, elegantly packaged in a charming box with cards, fragrant silk paper, and dried flowers, offering 2-3 months of skincare. The Masterclass concludes with a serene walk to Crane Hill, boasting stunning crane flock views. Our aim is a tranquil, introspective experience, leaving you refreshed, grounded, and deeply in touch with your inner self.
Cable Car Ride Over the Gauja Valley
The Sigulda cable car offers a ride over the Gauja valley, enjoying the view of a wonderful landscape over a distance of multiple kilometres. In a height of 43m above ground the Sigulda cable car connects both sides of the river Gauja in a width of 1020m and excites with a picturesque valley of Gauja, three medieval castles – Sigulda, Turaida, and Krimulda, the bobsleigh track, and Gauja bridge. The cable car is the oldest vehicle of its kind in the Baltic States.
Hiking Adventure in Gauja National Park
Hiking in this area involves climbing up and down countless hills while enjoying the scenery with Gauja river valley views, wonderful sandstone outcrops, big and small caves, wild flora and fauna, and natural springs.
The highlights of the hiking route include Sigulda town, the medieval Sigulda Castle, the historical paper-mill village of Līgatne, the Āraiši Archeological Park, featuring a reconstruction of a 9th-10th century settlement on a lake, the scenic Līču-Laņģu sandstone cliffs, and the Baltic Sea coastline with its fine sandy beach and untouched scenery.
Forest fine dining
Our kitchen and restaurant nest deep in the heart of nature near the ancient manor ruins and are surrounded by old forests and loops, full of interesting food. The forest restaurant uses raw materials picked directly from nature to add exciting and innovative nuances to its dishes, while offering both an unforgettable experience and closeness to nature.
We can also provide catering in the location of your choice. For those who prefer to enjoy the tastes of Estonian nature in a less wild place, we offer cooking lessons or a presentation in cooperation with the kitchen restaurant Köök in the Old Town of Tallinn.
SUP or kayak rent for a 1-7 day trip along the Gauja River
Rent a SUP or a boat for a 1-7 day trip along the Gauja River, considered the most beautiful river in Latvia. Your rental will include all necessary inventory, bedding, kitchen items, route maps with accommodation and shops marked, and transportation to ensure an unforgettable holiday. If desired, an accompanying guide and photo/video services can also be organized for the entirety of your trip. This comprehensive rental package has everything from A to Z covered to make your trip seamless and stress-free, allowing you to focus on exploring the stunning natural beauty of the Latvian countryside.
Sunrise on a SUP board in Ķemeri bog
Sunrise is one of the most enchanting moments of the day. Welcoming it on the water, surrounded by nature coming to life, is a magical experience.
In spring and summer, Latvia’s Ķemeri bog blooms in all its splendor. Serenely paddling through mossy meadows and canal mazes, you might encounter swans, ducks, and other bog inhabitants. The gentler and more mindful we are with the bog’s nature, the more we will feel, see, and enjoy its beauty.
Authentic Bathing Experience - Nature Resort Jagala Juga
This is the world where the best traditions of bath complexes, past and future, fire, water, earth, and air come together to help you relax and rejuvenate, gaining health. In the forest spa, the aromas of herbs unfold, filling your body with phytoncides and essential oils, imparting their energy.
An experienced bath master will take care of you, guiding you through an aroma ritual, steaming with oak branches followed by contrast, cleansing procedures in the hammam, and a relaxing massage to the sounds of nature and a gong. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of tranquility and peace, leaving behind daily worries.
E-Bike Cēsis-Līgatne
Our journey begins with a Cēsis town guided tour, ideal for e-bike riding. After a coffee break at a charming local café, we'll head towards the Gauja River. Following a forest trail along the Gauja, passing through Rakši and Ozolkalns, we'll reach the Amata Zvārtes cliffs. Continuing, we'll visit the Ķūķu Cliffs and Līgatne Rehabilitation Center village, with the impressive Spriņģi cliffs nearby. You can choose between a road or various forest trail options to reach historic Līgatne village. The journey concludes at Līgatne Nature Trails Information Center.
A Walking Hike with Sled Dogs
Arrival at Small Lapland and a short introduction to our fairytale forest park. Getting to know our dogs, cuddling, malamute stories, instructions for hiking with the dogs.
Equipment preparation: belt, bungee leash and harness
Hot tea and cookies, on request it is possible to order homemade food or a campfire picnic – the possibility of grilling sausages and marshmallows on the fire.
Some beautiful photos by our photographer in the cozy dog barn and during the hike
Awesome 3-day E-FATBIKE adventure on the picturesque northern coast
We will start our journey next to Viru bog and move towards eastern Estonia. Our ride takes us to the coastal area, allowing us to enjoy beautiful pine forests and exciting trails with views to the sea. First day will end in an old submarine harbour, where we will enjoy a nice dinner.
Second day starts from Hara harbour and we will move towards Loksa and Võsu. Again we will experience a lot of untouched nature and see places, where nature has beaten what man has once created. Our destination for the day is Võsu area where we can relax and enjoy our dinner.
On the third day we have Oandu-Ikla hiking trail waiting for us. This is one of the most famous hiking trails in Estonia but due to it´s length it is not crowded at all. It will be truly enjoyable ride through the forests. If you are interested to experience Estonian nature in it´s full glory and take the most of it then this is the trip to take!
Additional information: For bikes we will use Tunturi electric fatbikes, which will assist the rider so you can enjoy the ride and surroundings. Distance we cover for each day will be about 50km. We will have fresh batteries for the bikes for each morning so we do not have to worry about running out of electrical support.
Luxury nature villa stay
Our one-of-a-kind villa in a clean and bright pine forest has no analogues in the world. Thanks to its unique design, you can have a mesmerizing view of the river through the panoramic window high above the ground.
We have thought through every element of the interior to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Adventure during the Spring Flood Season
Spend two full days outdoors boating and hiking in the Dviete Floodplain in southeast Latvia. The floodplain meadows are flooded by the waters of Daugava, the largest river in Latvia, usually between mid-March and the beginning of May, with the water rising by 4-6 meters. During high waters, we go kayaking over the flooded meadows. When the water is low, we explore the area by hiking. Be prepared to challenge your outdoor survival skills as we will be building our own shelters for overnight stay. At nighttime, we might hear the neighing of wild horses and, with a high probability, the howling of wolves. The Dviete Floodplain is located on a bird migration route of European importance, and in springtime, gathering waterfowl can be observed.
Nature walk and Bogshoeing
A delightful day in a bog with captivating landscapes, distinctive vegetation, and wildlife. A bog resembles a colossal sponge made of peat, hosting bog pools, hollows, and raised bog beds. In ancient times, Estonians fastened bog shoes to gather berries or make hay—and to stroll across the bog to visit neighbours. Today, a hike through these intriguing ecosystems provides an excellent way to spend leisure time while immersing oneself in a unique natural landscape.
Experienced guides will safely lead you through the bog, and bog shoes will be provided.
Nature Hikes on Finnish sleds on the winter trails of Pühajärve
The Finnish sled has gone through a great transformation and looks sleek and modern. We use new Finnish sleds on light aluminum frames. Basic kicksledding is easy to learn. Just stand with one foot on the runner, hold on to the handlebar, and kick with your free foot. A Finnish sled hike is perfectly suited for enjoying the outdoors in the winter.
We will be sledding on snowy nature trails and hiking trails or on frozen lakes. If Lake Pühajärve has properly frozen over and the weather permits, you will have the exciting opportunity of sledding between the islands of lake Pühajärv.
Finnish sled hikes can be enjoyed by anyone at any level of fitness; they do not require any physical preparations or prior experience.
Aksi Island Tour
Aksi Island is the neighboring island of Prangli, which is why it's often called "Little Prangli." What impresses visitors most are the island's extraordinary natural landscapes.
Thanks to the Aksberg family who once lived here, Aksi is known for its shipbuilding history. On the island, you can see a unique stone labyrinth dating back to 1849 and hear fascinating stories about the island's colorful settlement before World War II.
Today, the island is permanently uninhabited and under nature protection. Aksi has no harbor of its own. To reach the island, a private boat must be arranged. That means a visit to Aksi depends on wind conditions and can turn into quite a sea adventure.
Regular trips 5.07, 20.07, 2.08, 9.08, 23.08 and 13.09
Nature Tours from Hunter's Villa
The Hunters’ Villa offers accommodation for up to 19 guests across nine uniquely themed rooms, with an additional eight sleeping spots available. Admire a splendid collection of Estonian wildlife within the villa, and during nature tours, encounter these animals in their natural habitat. Accommodation options include ten beds spread across five rooms in the right wing, with shared facilities and a cozy lounge. The left wing features four rooms for nine guests, each equipped with private toilets, showers, and Wi-Fi. Enjoy a comfortable stay amidst the villa's serene surroundings, ideal for exploring Estonia’s natural beauty and wildlife.
Kayaking
Kayaking is so much fun! Kayaking is done in the Baltic Sea, we can make a few hours trips or even days to Estonian smaller islands. Kayaking in Estonia provides an opportunity to witness diverse marine and bird life along the Baltic Sea coastline- may it be rare bird species or curious seals.
We have trips for those who look for romantic tours, for those wishing to get an exciting experience, and for those who are willing to educate themselves about local nature and culture. Such small islands like in Estonian coastal waters cannot be found elsewhere and the limestone cliff is worth seeing. The best way to explore our natural treasures is to use a sea kayak.