Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
Description
Lahemaa National Park is a place with breathtaking landscapes and unspoilt nature. You can find beautiful peninsulas and bays, forests and beaches, waterfalls and bogs seasoned with rich cultural history. This day trip is perfect for spending a day out of Tallinn. The first stop on the way is Jägala waterfall, after which you will have a picturesque walk in Viru bog. You will go on the boardwalk leading to observation tower where you can admire how the unique vegetation is contrasting the clear bog pools. Next stop is Sagadi OR Palmse Manor, where you can learn about the legacy of German land-owners living in the Estonian countryside for centuries. The last visit is to either Käsmu OR Altja village which are unique as they represents the architecture of our fishing villages as they were before the estblishment of coastal border zone during the Soviet times. NB! The order of the activities may differ. During the tour there's a lunch break (not included in the price).
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Jägala waterfall is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia which is dropping down from 8 metres high limestone cliff. Your guide will explain you how the waterfall was formed and you will have a chance to see the waterfall from higher ground or walk down by the river closer to the waterfall. It is an amazing photo opportunity with the falls and lush green forest around.
Viru bog trail is easy to walk as it starts along a smooth forest path and leads to a boardwalk passing the bog. You will reach the viewing platform or tower in the middle of the bog where you can oversee most of the bog with its clear bog pools. In the summer, when it's warm, you can swim in these bog pools (bring your swimming gear). Mosquito repellent could be brought along (summer season).
Palmse Manor is one of the grandest baroque mansions in Estonia. The mansion and open-air museum made up the first fully restored manor complex in the country. The other option is to visit Sagadi Manor. Sagadi manor complex is a heritage from the Baltic-German period in Estonia and offers a chance to get to know its historic background and admire the beauty of its romantic architecture. They both are surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of Lahemaa National Park and provide an overview of Estonian manor life and architecture throughout the ages. During the tour, only one of these manors will be visited, depending on the season or the client's preferences.
The earliest written records of a village in Käsmu date from 1453. It was home to a maritime school, and virtually every family had its captain or coxswain schooled there. That is why Käsmu was known as the “captains’ village”. Today it's a popular place for summer holidays and hosting events. You can rest and relax here strolling along the beach, exploring the natural beauty of the area on its hiking trails. The other option is to visit Altja. Altja is a charming fishing village on the coast of Lahemaa. You will have a chance to see the traditional coastal houses with reed roofs and walk on the seaside. During the tour, only one of these villages will be visited, depending on the season or the client's preferences.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a shared group tour, so you'll be joining other adventurers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exchange stories, and enjoy the experience together. Whether you're traveling alone or with friends, you'll be part of a friendly group led by a local expert.
- Solo travelers can only join the tour if there are other participants.
Reviews(149)
The tour was exactly what I was looking for getting out in nature and to see the largest national park in Estonia. We first went to the bog area. She explained all the different types of plants the type of trees, what trees grow where. She explained all the different fruits that could found along the ground, like blueberries and cranberries, and there was one more. I forget the observation deck was nice as we continued. I was to actually change into my swim trunks and jump into one of the lakes in the bog area. The water was refreshing and there were other people in the water with me. We then continued on a small fishing village, which she showed us the coastline how the big boulders arrived in Estonia and also small fishing huts with the gear that the fisherman used to use in the old days. We then continued on to our lunch spot. The food was was amazing and local Estonian food in that area they had a large swing that we are all able to enjoy. Then we went onto a kind of a large property that was that’s been turned into a hotel that had wonderful gardens and fruit trees, and flowers. Then on our way back we were able to see the Jägala waterfalls.
Wonderful tour with Mari! She was very knowledgeable and kind and made our trip very pleasant. We learnt a lot about Estonian history and culture in one day:) The trip itself was a good first exposure to the Estonian nature and the Lahemaa park. The walk in the bog boardwalk was a unique experience. The driver was also very good and drove us safely back and forth. All in all, a very pleasant trip. Thank you Mari and team.
Mari was an excellent guide, kept the journey entertaining and was very well versed in the history for each locations we visited. Highly recommending booking a tour with Mari 👍🏻
Absolutely recommended, the bog is an indescribably great experience. The other destinations are also very interesting. The planned lunch was super, the salmon is highly recommended. The tour guide (Kullo) was very dedicated and friendly, knew a lot about the history, and made the day an interesting, exciting, and fun experience. Great job! Important: You can swim in the bog, bring swimwear and towels for that! Something you should have done at least once.
Marilin, the guide was very good and engaging. The trip was amazing, loads of things to see and the Peat Bog a fantastic experience.
Our day tour with Kristo was amazing & totally enjoyable. We learned about the local geology, flora & fauna of the countryside - Kristo made it like a nature summer camp! Many thanks!
Jorge was very knowledgeable about all things relative to the Lahemaa National Park, Tallinn and Estonia. From start to finish Jorge was enthusiastic, energetic and personable. So happy to have had the opportunity to experience this National Park and some of the natural beauty of Estonia to include Waterfalls, a Bog forest hike, Manor houses and a fishing Village. A compact day but never felt rushed. Highly recommend this tour and Jorge as a Guide!
After being in Tallin for a few days, my wife and I were interested in getting out of the city for a day. This trip to the national park was perfect. The hiking in the bog forest was really nice. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour very highly!
It was a perfect day trip from Tallinn! We learned so many interesting things about Estonia including the language, the food, the basic way of life, flora and fauna not to mention fossils. Just wow! Our guide Stassi was amazing!
My 15 year old daughter and I, together with four other tourists from various countries, had a very interesting day with our fantastic and knowledgeable guide, Sirli. She brought us to the Jagala waterfall (make sure to wear a waterproof jacket and good walking shoes or boots so you can go behind the waterfall, which is really fun) and a nearby suspension bridge which touched the immaculately still water below in the middle, as well as the Lahemaa national park where the landscape was unlike anything we had ever seen, and after the 45 minutes or so of walking the boardwalk through wetlands, we hopped back in the minibus and went for a traditional Estonian lunch in a fantastic thatched restaurant (very good portions and very reasonable prices). The second part of the day (which was long, so be prepared to be very tired on the way back...most of our group fell asleep on the return journey!) was spent touring the grounds of a beautiful manor house (where we moved quite a few tiny frogs off the path...to save them from a somewhat flatter future!), and then the last stop was in a really quaint traditional fishing village, where we also got to try out the huge wooden standing see-saw swing, (which is big enough for six adults and used to serve as a meeting place and was the highlight of the social calendar for local villagers, even bringing together courting couples) which was great fun. Highly recommend this tour, to get out of the city, see the stunning landscape and vegetation and learn about some of the history, nature and culture of Estonia, as well as tasting some local cuisine. Thank you, Sirli!
