Wild Cranberry Picking Tour
About
A 45-minute car ride from Tartu takes you to the remote Peipsiveere Nature Reserve, one of Estonia's wildest and least populated areas. This expansive and pristine wetland, recognized as a Ramsar site, is a sanctuary for many endangered, privacy-seeking species. Additionally, Estonia's largest cranberry reserves are hidden here. For Estonians, picking wild berries is a cherished tradition passed down through generations. Join our guided berry-picking trip to taste freshly picked cranberries and experience the satisfaction of gathering them. Cranberries thrive in the unique bog landscape, rarely found elsewhere in Europe. The bog is soft and moist, with a distinctive aroma from wild rosemary. After berry picking, we'll light a campfire and serve dishes made from local forest ingredients, including cranberries.
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.
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.
Tour profile
Duration:
4 hours
Distance:
3-4 km walking in bog
Season:
Autumn
Location:
Peipsiveere Nature Reserve
Price (starting from):
Group of 5 – 20 people*- 60€ per person
– 1 person 100€/person
– 2 persons 85€/person
– 3 persons 75€/person
– 4 persons 65€/person
Minimum charge for private tour: 250 EUR
Minimum age 7+
Included in price: tour guide service, catering, little bucket for berries, rain boots
Included in price: a tour guide, instruction about berry picking, equipment (a bucket), a meal we cook on the open fire in the forest (from berries we collected)
– 1 person 100€/person
– 2 persons 85€/person
– 3 persons 75€/person
– 4 persons 65€/person
Minimum charge for private tour: 250 EUR
Minimum age 7+
Included in price: tour guide service, catering, little bucket for berries, rain boots
Included in price: a tour guide, instruction about berry picking, equipment (a bucket), a meal we cook on the open fire in the forest (from berries we collected)
Difficulty:
Who can participate?
Groups, Individuals (max 15 persons) minimum 5 pers.
Practical Information:
- Pick-up: Ask for us pick up from Tartu and back. Pick up fee is 200 €
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Notes:
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and boots.
Please use insect repellent if necessary.
Note that we are located in countryside (45 km from Tartu) and you should come with you own transport.
