3 days for active nature & adventure seekers
Example programme for travel professionals
Estonian nature — slow down and wonder at a wilder life
Catch a few precious hours to reflect or lose all sense of time while taking a journey that will last a lifetime.
Voyage around Estonia's 2,317 pristine islands with the ebb and flow of the tide. Endless forests seem to have their own time zone. Awake to a symphony of birdsong. Breathe deep. Some of the cleanest air in the world will wipe away your cares. Marvel at summer sunsets that go on forever.
Estonian nature is only a heartbeat away.
Need help planning nature tours? Our partner Estonian Nature Tourism Association is here to help you.
Photo author: Leon Metsallik
Day 1: City, Coast & Culture
Breakfast at your hotel in Tallinn
2 hours Tallinn Bike & Market Tour with local food tastings, ending with a picnic (alternative: walking tour)
We, Estonians, have a deep connection to food. We like to know where it comes from and prefer local products over anything else. Authentic Estonian taste is pure, fresh, from local ingredients and produced locally.
Estonians believe that when hosting guests, dishes should be plenty and everyone must be well fed. Therefore, we start our tour with some sightseeing to make space for all this food.
Afternoon Kayak tour from Rohuneeme to Aegna Island
Aegna Island is located in the Gulf of Tallinn and is special for its untouched nature, mysterious military installations, and silence. Located only 1.5 kilometers from the mainland, it is a suitable destination for novice kayakers and an evening paddle.
Evening & Accommodation – Dinner, Sauna evening and sea swimming at Aegna Island guesthouse or glamping site
Aegna also has a long military history. When World War I began, all the island's inhabitants were evacuated, and it became a military base. The railway was rebuilt for military purposes. Ship traffic to the island was restored in 1961, but only for those with special permits. It wasn't until 1991 that the island was opened to visitors. Like Naissaar, Aegna is now entirely under nature preservation.
What to see: You can explore the island using this digital visitor guide. You can also organize a guided tour of Aegna's main sites.
Photo author: Rauno Liivand
Day 2: Lahemaa & Kõrvemaa – Wild Forests & Local Life
Breakfast at Aegna
Depart Aegna Island (15 min by boat)
A bite of Wild Swimming & Nature Tour (Jägala Waterfall, Lahemaa coast, bog walk, Kõrvemaa)
Reconnect with nature on this unique wild swimming and nature retreat that combines the best of Estonia’s untouched landscapes and cultural heritage. Visit Jägala waterfall, the widest natural waterfall in Estonia. Continue exploring Lahemaa National park, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland and covers Estonia's northernmost capes and islands. In the space of 725 km2, you’ll find lush native forests, wetlands stretching to the horizon, and both rocky and sandy beaches.
Lunch at Uuejärve Farm in Kõrvemaa: forest-to-table meal by Forest Restaurant & afterwards Small Lapland Husky Park, where cute, strong sled dogs (both Malamutes and Huskies) are waiting for you.
2 hours Traditional smoke sauna at Mustjõe Tavern, where you can experience centuries-old sauna tradition firsthand, relaxing in the hot steam like our ancestors, and enjoy the aroma and healing effects of the smoke sauna.
Dinner and overnight at Villa Pillapalu, located among beautiful Estonian forests and bogs.
Photo author: Taavid Meedia
Day 3: Lahemaa National Park Discovery
Sunrise bogshoe hike with picnic. Additional option with photography & bird guide
We wander through the forests, listening to local legends and history. We notice forest food, taste berries, smell herbs, and learn about edible plants. The brave ones can take a dip in a bog lake to invigorate the body and soul. We will enjoy a picnic and share moments that don't fit in a photo frame but remain in the heart. We can make the hike even more special by heading to the bog at sunrise or sunset.
Guided coastal tour, where you can see the most beautiful manors in Estonia, legendary and unique coastal villages and a lot of untouched nature worth discovering. You will visit Altja or Käsmu fishing village, Sagadi or Palmse Manor and have lunch in a village tavern and enjoy the local atmosphere.
Return to Tallinn
Extended days in capital city or departure
Photo author: Ken Mürk
Last updated
02.10.2025