Sailing around Pärnu and smaller islands
Forget your everyday problems for a moment and enjoy a relaxing break under the sails!
In addition to a short trip around Pärnu Bay lasting a couple of hours, we also offer sea voyages lasting several days that take you to our beloved small islands of Kihnu, Ruhnu and Manilaid. During the longer trips, there is plenty of time to learn a few things about sailing, pull the sheet and hold the steering wheel.
Take along a group of friends, your family, colleagues or business partners, grab a picnic basket and come on a memorable sailing trip!
In case of larger groups, several yachts can be booked.
Latvian Food Tasting and Hiking Adventure in Sigulda
This 15 km hiking tour in Sigulda lets you explore Latvian nature, cultural heritage, and local food. Sigulda, a former summer resort, boasts countless hiking trails along the Gauja River, romantic castles, scenic landscapes, sandstone outcrops, and the largest cave in the Baltics. Highlights include Emperor’s View, Devil’s Rock, Pikene Cliff, Krimulda Manor, Gutman’s Cave, and Sigulda’s Medieval Castle ruins. The tour includes lovely forest paths and two picnics featuring homemade Latvian food, offering a taste of local culture.
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.
Herbal Tea Workshop
Dive into the art of tea creation with our herbal tea workshop, set in our eco-friendly gardens in Latgale. Blend dried leaves and fruits from our seasonal harvest to craft unique tea blends, beautifully packaged in eco-friendly bags. Guided by experts, you'll capture the essence of each season, from holiday flavors in winter to fresh spring herbs.
Available year-round, the workshop is perfect for tea enthusiasts, novices, and families. Rain or shine, we offer indoor or gazebo options. Bring comfortable clothing and water; we provide all materials for your tea blending adventure.
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.
Bogshoe Hiking in Peipsiveere Nature Reserve
Nature Tours Estonia offers bogshoe tours and snowshoe tours in the Peipsiveere Nature Reserve, located in the eastern part of Estonia. The Peipsiveere Nature Reserve is renowned as one of the wildest forest and wetland areas in Estonia, encompassing both Ramsar and Natura-designated sites. Bogshoeing (snowshoeing) is the greatest way to discover these unique places and landscapes. The quiet rivers, lakes and bog islands are home for many birds and mammals, including protected species. Our guides have extensive experience in nature conservation and practical outdoor living, both being passionate nature enthusiasts.
Minimum age 7 years
1. Public transport - buses from Tartu Coach Station to bus stop Saki. If you are coming from Tallinn, take a bus to Tartu from Luxexpress, if you want to come from Tartu by bus, find the best time for you using the time table. NOTE! There are buses from Tartu and back only on Wednesday and Saturday so that you can have a tour at 13.00
2. Rent a car or use Bolt/Taxi. We recommend that option!
3. Ask for us pick up from Tartu and back. Pick up fee is 200.00 euros.
Self-guided cycling from West Estonia to Latvia
These two Baltic countries are similar in many ways – they share a long common history, traditions, nature, yet they are so different – each country having its own distinctive cultural traditions and historical heritage. There is a whole lot to see in Latvia and Estonia that you don’t know about until you come here and experience it for yourself. Tour takes you to West-Estonia and its romantic islands Hiiumaa, Saaremaa and Muhu and continues to summer resort Pärnu and to the shores of Liivi Bay through small towns Häädemeeste and Treimanni to Latvia.
Hiking Lovers Tour in Lahemaa National Park: Three Waterfalls
Lahemaa National Park has numerous bays and peninsulas, countless spectacular hiking trails, and many historical manor houses. Lahemaa is also loved for its beautiful waterfalls. Tucked in the deep forest you’ll find Valgejõgi (White River), Loobu river, and their three cascades – Vasaristi, Nõmmeveski, and Joaveski. In the wintry peace, we take on a longer hike and discover the icy art created by mother nature. It truly feels like you’ve found yourself in the Estonian Lapland. Keep an eye out for deer and water ouzel (dipper)!
Grand hiking tour on the coast of Latvia and Estonia
Explore a long-distance coastal hike tailored for nature enthusiasts. This extensive journey unfolds along the coastlines of Latvia and Estonia, allowing you to connect with diverse landscapes, wildlife, and local cultures. Walk along sandy and pebbly shores, through coastal forests, and visit quaint fishing villages. Discover tranquil floodplains, lagoons, and shallow bays. In Estonia, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Nordic nature. Enjoy moments of solitude along less-traveled shores and explore cities like Riga and Tallinn. Savor the warm hospitality of resort towns and connect with the unique cultures of Latvia's Livs and Estonia's Kihnu residents.
Sea Kayaking in Estonia's Archipelago
Sea Kayaking and wild camping expeditions and tours with British Canoeing certified leaders on the stunning archipelago of Estonia.
Two days of kayaking and wild camping in the bird and seal paradise of the western Estonian archipelago. Fully guided with transfers, 1 night wild camping.
Tea ceremony in nature villas
Tea ceremony is a beautiful way to escape from the fast pace of life and ground yourself in nature. During this meditative tea drinking session, you will experience the effects of tea leaves carrying ancient wisdom, affecting your body and soul.
Tea has been a ceremonial drink for centuries in both Chinese and Japanese cultures. The process of making tea is ceremonial and thought through from picking the leaves all the way to pouring and drinking it. At the same time, it is strongly intuitive and in deep harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Depending on the season, tea ceremony can take place in the area of Maidla Nature Resort in the wild or in the indoor space of the Servants House.
Stay in luxurious and sustainable boutique villas
Just 45 minutes from Tallinn, Maidla Nature Resort is nestled in the Estonian wetlands. Our tiny Nature Villas, on stilts, blend 15th-century manor charm with 21st-century design. Most villas for 2 include a sauna, outdoor bathtub, and fireplace; some feature a terrace or outdoor jacuzzi. Guests can rent canoes, SUP boards, hike in the bog, or enjoy tea and sauna rituals. A homemade breakfast is served by the house fairy. Dinner at Michelin green-starred Soo restaurant offers dishes inspired by nature and seasonal, regional produce.
Cycling in the Latvian Countryside
This guided cycling tour unfolds along small country, seaside, and forest roads, allowing you to explore villages and small towns of Latvia with their charming authentic architecture and laid-back, peaceful way of life. Throughout the tour, you will stay in country guest houses and small town hotels, which will enhance your nature experience with local cuisine and warm hospitality.
TAKA Raiskums Mindfulness Walk
The TAKA Raiskums Mindfulness Walk takes place in the quiet, unspoiled landscapes of Gauja National Park.
Participants move slowly through forest paths in silence, guided to deepen sensory awareness and understand how natural environments support both physical and mental well-being.
The experience includes gentle breathing practices, body awareness meditation in the forest, mindful tasting, and moments of attentive listening and sharing, held in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
This walk is calm, grounding and restorative, offering space to reconnect with nature and oneself.
Forest cross country skiing adventure
Join us for a steady-paced cross-country skiing adventure in Latvia's winter wonderland. The planned route will be 8-12km. When the snow is present we tend to make several cross country skiing adventures per weeks, to make it more interesting most of the time location differs. One time we can ski in beautiful Gauja National park, another along the seaside. Given the shorter daylight hours, a headlamp is a must for your safety and comfort. If you don't have your own please let us know and we will prepare one. Be sure to pack personal refreshments and snacks to keep your energy levels up. The gear is provided by us!
Rural Living and Wild Foraging Experience
Depending on the season, your nature guide and a hostess on a small-scale farm will take you on a herb, berry, or mushroom foraging tour. You will learn to prepare food using natural ingredients, including herbal teas and treats, and cook soup over an open fire. The hostess will provide insights into traditional sustainable living.
World of Nectar Plants Tour
Embark on an enchanting World of Nectar Plants Tour in Estonia, designed for true nature enthusiasts seeking a unique experience. This self-guided journey begins at the Slow Moment Beekeeping House at Tormikadaka Farm, where you'll receive detailed maps guiding you through diverse landscapes, including the Kastna juniper grove (1.6 km away) and Sepamaa beach (1.2 km away). Each location offers the opportunity to discover and identify a variety of nectar-rich plants in their natural habitats. You can choose to explore a single destination or visit all locations, either on foot, by bicycle, or by car.
The selection of plants for the tour is based on the DNA analysis of Slow Moment Honey, as these plants serve as the primary nectar sources for coastal meadow honey. For example, you’ll have the chance to discover alder buckthorn, water avens, and tufted vetch along the way. As you traverse these scenic trails, your QR-code-enabled device will provide in-depth information about each plant, enriching your understanding of Estonia’s rich biodiversity.
This tour promises a captivating blend of exploration and sensory delight, making it an ideal addition to any nature enthusiast’s itinerary.
You can also request a guided tour, which includes a deeper dive into the plant species identified in the DNA analysis of honey, insights into the interconnections between bees, nature, and honey, and a degustation of different honey varieties.
Winter Spirit Estonia 6 days
Our “Winter Spirit” tours offer the top activities you can do in Estonia during wintertime. We will explore the unique and charming Tallinn Old Town, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and becomes especially magical during wintertime. During the second part of the tour, we will leave the city lights behind and enjoy a real winter wonderland in the countryside. Daytime activities such as snowshoeing and kick-sledding will make the evening sauna and talks around the fireplace supremely enjoyable. Over 5 days full of local food, culture and nature will make this winter tour one to remember.
Highlights of this trip:
* Snow shoeing tour
* Kick-sledding tour
* Husky farm visit
* Sauna visit
* Experiencing the medieval atmosphere of Tallinn Old Town
Self-guided 6 day hike along coastline
Explore the serene beauty of Kurzeme's Great Wave Sea on a 6-day self-guided hiking adventure. Sandy shores, quiet villages, and coastal cliffs await. Begin in Liepaja, where history meets the sea. Enjoy local flavours in Pavilosta and relish panoramic views from Uzava lighthouse. Your journey ends in vibrant Ventspils, offering fun for families. Hike 20-30km per day and preparation is advised.
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.
Brown Bear Watching from a Hide
Spend a night at our Brown Bear and wildlife-watching hide. Situated in Alutaguse, an area covered with western-taiga forests and vast bogs in Northeast Estonia, it is home to about half of Estonia's 1000 Brown Bears. The hides have windows on both sides offering a view of the taiga forest and a stream and flooded meadow. Here you can spot a variety of wildlife such as raccoon dogs, elk, wild boar, roe deer, and otters. You can also listen to the soundscape of the surrounding wildlife through the sensitive microphone outside the hide.
Diversity of Peipsima
Join self-guided Peipsimaa trip, part of the Forest Trail, for a unique insight into the Lake Peipus area. Experience villages where houses and churches line the main street, and small harbors buzz with fishing boats. See wooden houses in various colors, and enjoy views of the vast Lake Peipus. Visit local cafés and shops, and get a feel for the local culture and way of life. This tour offers a chance to see and appreciate the region’s nature and the lifestyle of its residents.
Lakeside Lodge Forest Retreat
The Nature Gallery, in a beautiful forest location in western Latvia, offers a distinctive nature experience combining science, art, unique design, gastronomy, technology and cultural developments. Enjoy the group session which includes an hour hike around a scenic lake and is followed with a splendid meal with gastronomical performance elements. You will see unique nature installations, hear poetry from the trees, listen to the stories about the natural world, and indulge in a unique auditory experience “Sound in 360 degrees."
Wildlife Photography
Experience a unique opportunity to capture Estonia’s wildlife up close from a purpose-built lodge equipped with specialized photographic hides featuring one-way glass. These hides allow you to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitat without causing any disturbance, truly "bringing you closer to wildlife." Named Safari Travel Agency of the Year, this is the perfect chance for nature photographers and enthusiasts to get unparalleled, intimate shots of Estonia's rich wildlife.