Enjoy nature slowly
Discover the natural wonders of Gauja National Park's varied sandstone cliffs on a relaxed, private guided tour. Our knowledgeable guide will not only lead you to the most beautiful spots but also share fascinating stories about the park's history, plant life, and wildlife. Imagine walking through the trails, gaining insights into the geological features of the sandstone cliffs, or finding hidden gems that might go unnoticed without expert guidance. We can customise the itinerary to your preferences, ensuring a truly enjoyable and memorable adventure in nature.
Hot Air Ballooning and Hiking Experience
We present a unique tourism product that combines an exhilarating hot air balloon flight with a challenging 10-20km hike from the landing location. This adventure offers a one-of-a-kind experience to witness the natural beauty of the surrounding terrain from two distinct vantage points, making it an ideal option for adventure seekers seeking a truly unforgettable excursion. The location varies and is dependent on weather conditions.
Mushrooming in Vicinity of Riga
Join a professional mycologist on a mushroom-picking tour, blending the fascinating world of fungi. Latvia, known for its vibrant mushroom-gathering culture, sees many people with baskets full of mushrooms along country roads in autumn. The tour is perfect for those who enjoy forests, wildlife, and have an interest in mushrooms and their various methods of preparation. The most popular edible mushrooms include various Boletus and Chanterelles. During the tour, you'll forage for species like Chanterelles, Russulas, and various Boletus, Birch Boletes, Aspen Bolete and others. During the tour the guide will also show you some rare and interesting species which are neither edible nor poisonous; some of them could be used in different ways, for example for dyeing wool in various colours. During the tour you will spend 2-3 hours picking mushrooms, then sort your finds with the guide.
The tour can be also provided in German.
Birdwatching Matsalu National Park
Explore the beauty of Matsalu National Park with our guided nature and bird watching trips, available both on land and at sea. Whether you prefer short excursions or longer adventures, contact us to experience one of Europe’s richest bird habitats. This unique adventure invites you to explore the breathtaking nature of one of Europe’s most renowned bird migration sites, combining hiking and boating for a truly diverse experience.
Discover Matsalu National Park’s beauty on a 4-hour adventure combining hiking and boating. Hike through juniper groves and coastal meadows with a guide, learning about biodiversity and cultural heritage. Boat ride. A local fisherman takes us through the heart of the park, spotting birds, rocky shores, and possibly gray seals.
Seasonal highlight: Witness Europe’s largest Arctic bird migration (spring/autumn).
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather.
Sauna ritual at Smoke sauna
The smoke sauna is a good example of our ancient sauna traditions. It gives sauna enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy the same sauna pleasures as our ancestors did. Enjoying a smoke sauna is much more than just relaxation – it’s a step back to the time when our ancestors experienced a sauna session as a deeply personal and spiritual experience. A smoke sauna is a unique experience that connects you with nature, history and your soul. During the ritual, we pamper the senses with the soft touch of aromatic sauna towels, nourish the skin with moisturizing honey and treat ourselves to soothing herbal tea, creating a pleasurable and relaxing experience at the same time.
Butterfly watching tour
Estonian nature offers numeros of insects, dragonflies, butterflies and all this you will find on splendid landscape. About half of Estonia is covered in forests and here you will find more coastal meadows, alvars and woodlands than in any other European country. Here is located also one of the largest meadows in Europe – Kasari meadow of 4,000 hectares. Many of the abovementioned habitats are vitally important for rare butterfly and dragonfly species.
We may see the following day-flying butterflies: Old World Swallowtail – Papilio machaon, Large White – Pieris brassicae, Small White -Pieris rapae, Cranberry Blue – Vacciniina optilete, Green-veined White – Pieris napi, Common Brimstone – Gonepteryx rhamni, Amanda´s Blue – Polyommatus amandus, Woodland Brown – Lopinga achine, Chestnut Heath – Coenonympha glycerion, Wood White – Leptidea sinapis, Arran Brown – Erebia ligea, Grayling – Hipparchia semele and others, Purple Emperor – Apatura iris, Lesser Purple Emperor -Apatura ilia, White Admiral – Limenitis camilla, Red Admiral- Vanessa atlanta, Small Tortoiseshell – Aglais urticae, and other Nymphalidae, Lycaenidae and other butterflies. At night, we may see owlet moths, inchworms, Arctiidae, spinner moths, etc. In total, we will see about 60 different species of butterflies.
Hiking Adventure in Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
The Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve is located approx. 25 km from the Estonian second biggest city Tartu. It was established in 1994, the reserve was created to protect an intact hydrological regime in a cohesive landscape complex. It features large bogs, various forest types, expansive rivers and broad meadows. As one of Estonia's largest nature reserves, it is distinguished by its very low human population density. The bogs of Alam-Pedja are serving as habitats for many rare plants and endangered bird species. A true gem of biodiversity! The well-marked Selli-Sillaotsa trail in Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve is winding over a bog, through the forest, and on a gravel road, with plenty of information boards, is flat and easy to navigate. From the 12 m high Suuretüki observation tower built of massive logs, you can enjoy beautiful views of the bog in any season!
Sunrise hike and a swim at a bog lake at Kõrvemaa
What could be more authentic than waking up at dawn and starting the day with a pleasant hike during sunrise? The nature of North-Kõrvemaa offers these emotions every morning and all year round.
During the walk, you get an emotion about being in nature, moving around and yourself. The guide gives overview of the history, stories and legends of the North-Kõrvemaa region, local people lifestyle and traditions.
In addition to hiking, you can enjoy a swim in the bog lake; pick berry, mushrooms, herbs or feel yourself as nature photographer by capturing moments at sunrise. During the winter season, we skate on the bog lake or hike with snowshoes. In addition, we arrange accommodation, catering and a sauna.
Autumn Bird Migration in West Estonia
This tour takes you to some of the best places in Europe for seaduck and passerine migration, visiting different migration bottlenecks each morning. During the peak days, up to half a million Chaffinches, tens of thousands of Siskins, or continuous chains of Long-tailed Ducks pass through the observation points in West-Estonia. You will also have a very good chance to find some forest specialties, such as Pygmy and Ural Owls, Hazel Hen, White-backed, Black, and Grey-headed Woodpeckers, and Nutcrackers. The evenings will be spent witnessing the amazing roosting flights of thousands of Common Cranes.
Authentic Estonian Smoke Sauna Experience
A former winter tavern in the forests of the Kõrvemā region, Estonia, offers a glimpse into life in Estonia a century ago, showcasing local traditional architecture and serene natural surroundings. During a guided two-hour tour, you'll enter an archaic threshing-dwelling where people lived without electricity for centuries. You will relax and unwind with a traditional smoke sauna experience, followed by indulging in delicious, locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine.
E-Bike Tūja-Salacgrīva
Our journey begins in Liepupe village, formerly known as Pernigele, near the "Sidrabiņi" tavern. We'll travel from Liepupe to Lembuži, hugging the coastline to Tūja village at a relaxed pace. Then, we'll reach Ķurmrags lighthouse, exploring the Ežurga cliffs, a 2km sandstone strip, with the guide's assistance to carry bikes over rocks. Expect many picturesque stretches. Riding on the coastal sand is weather-dependent. We'll pause for a break at Veczemju cliffs, then continue along the coast with a brief highway section to the Vitrupe rivermouth and a breathtaking coastal ride to Svētupe rivermouth. Through forests, we'll explore bends and the Nēģu (lamprey) dunes, concluding our journey at Salacgrīva's "Tači."
E-Bike Līgatne
We'll begin our journey at Līgatne Nature Trails, exploring off-the-beaten-path gems with e-bikes. The route encompasses diverse surfaces: asphalt, gravel roads, and forest trails, and includes scenic spots like Gūdu Cliffs, Katrīna's sandstone cliff, Līgatne Ferry, the historic Paper Mill Workers' Village, Lustūzis sandstone cliff and cellars, Līgatne River, the Fisherman's Path, and enchanting forest trails.
Excursion of Birch Sap Factory
Discover our unique tourism experience at the BIRZĪ factory and cellar, where we produce and store sparkling birch sap. Learn about birch sap harvesting and taste fresh sap in various flavors, along with our exquisite birch sap syrup. Explore the world's first birch sap tree park, dedicated to sap-producing trees. All BIRZĪ products are organically certified, available for purchase as souvenirs to enjoy at home.
TAKA Kaņieris Mindfulness Walk
The TAKA Kaņieris Mindfulness Walk unfolds in the open landscapes surrounding lake Kaņieris, combining meadows, ancient oak trees and lakeside paths.
Through slow, silent walking and guided breathing practices, participants are invited to reconnect with the body and the natural rhythm of the environment.
The experience includes grounding barefoot walking, body awareness meditation in the meadow, mindful tasting, and moments of reflection and sharing in a calm, supportive space.
This walk encourages deep relaxation, presence and a sense of connection with nature.
Photographing birds from a floating hide
Unforgettable meetings with the Great Crested Grebe and the Horned Grebe. Requires early rising, sleeplessness and a bit of madness. But everything is safe and birds are not disturbed.
The Horned Grebe – a rare breeding bird with irregular habitat in Estonia, lives in vegetated areas of bodies of water, also in bogs
The Great Crested Grebe – a breeding bird with small population in Estonia, lives on lakes and coastal waters
It is possible to photograph the Horned Grebe and the Great Crested Grebe from the floating hide from the beginning of May until the end of June. We have altogether two floating hides in different places.
We set off to the hide from Kuressaare at about three o’clock in the morning and it takes about 30 minutes to get to the hide. We have to get to the hide before sunrise. After you have settled in at the hide, you start moving quietly along the lake shore now already with the floating hide. No sudden movements should be made in the hide.
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.
Kayaking and diving
You can experience two in one and also try diving on some of our sea kayaking trips. The best diving place is nearby the island of Mohni. Its coastline is attractive for divers as the water gets deep quickly there are interesting boulders to be seen and many fish in the waters. The diving activity is guided by experienced instructors who have also worked in Egyptian waters. Previous diving experience is not needed as the diving takes place together with an instructor after thorough guidance.
E-Bike Salacgrīva
We will start the journey at "Tači," where we'll visit all 3 Neģu (lamprey) dune sites along Salaca. We'll pass by Salacgrīva's attractions and then head to Kuiviži pier and harbor. If the sea is calm, we'll ride along the coastline for 3-4km, exploring several interesting off-the-beaten-path spots and trails. Returning via the well-known "Three Bridges Route," we'll conclude at "Tači." The route is designed to enjoy and appreciate the benefits of e-bikes, offering diverse road surfaces and various levels of trail complexity.
Prangli Island Day Trip
Experience the charming North Estonian Prangli Island. Have a comfortable ferry ride, drive around in an open top Soviet-style truck or jeep, admire a small wooden church, explore a nature reserve, visit a natural gas source, unique in the whole of Estonia, climb on top of a huge boulder, discover an island off the beaten path with authentic fishing villages, enjoy local island food.
The island has a very diverse nature with plants that can boost your immune system. Mass tourism hasn’t touched the small island, so it still has wonderful and lonely sandy beaches.
Island hopping for families
This tour is designed for beeing suitable also for families and riders wirth disabilities (shorter distances, possible to rent 2 or 3 wheel electric cargo bike, tandem, family rooms for accommodation). This 4, 5 or 6 days tour takes you to Estonia’s largest islands – Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. They are a perfect place to spend your cycling holiday – smaller quiet roads, romantic summer resorts, friendly people and of course sea and beaches. Nature is essentially untouched and many visitors find an inner peace on the islands.
Mountain Biking in Pärnu
Explore the trails near Pärnu on a mountain bike! Pärnu is the summer capital and known as the baltic version of Miami. Our guided mountain biking tour offers an unforgettable adventure through the winding single trails and diverse terrains of this picturesque region. Ride along sandy paths, conquer challenging hills, and witness the breathtaking views of the beautiful bog areas. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure a safe and exciting journey, catering to all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, join us for an exhilarating mountain biking experience near Pärnu.
SPA Retreat at complex Pazust Priedēs
Unwind in a peaceful, nature-filled retreat designed to refresh both body and mind. Relax in the sauna or outdoor hot tub, and let the soothing sound of the Gong calm your thoughts. Enjoy natural essential oils made from local ingredients, or join a yoga session in summer. Afterward, rest in Brazilian-style hammocks under the birch trees or explore the surroundings by bicycle. Each holiday home offers a cosy stay with meditative books, calming scents, and thoughtful details for deep relaxation. Spend a night here and reconnect with yourself in harmony with nature.
Underwater excursion for certified divers
If you already have diving certifications, we will be happy to show you the underwater world of the quarries. The depths are shallow, but the underwater life is incredibly rich and diverse. Along the way, you’ll also discover a sunken Loch Ness monster and a shark maquette, adding unique sights to your dive.
