Lahemaa National Park lies around an hour's drive east of Tallinn. It is Estonia's oldest national park and one of the most varied landscapes in the country - primeval forests, small rivers, manor estates, coastal fishing villages, and open bogs, all within the same day.
The first stop is Jägala waterfall on the way out of Tallinn. It is the widest natural waterfall in Estonia, and it looks different in every season - full flow in spring, low and wide in summer, and partly frozen in winter.
From there, the tour continues into Lahemaa for a walk through Viru bog. The bog is a wetland landscape of mosses, pools, and wooden boardwalks. Your guide explains the ecology and the old Estonian beliefs and folk stories connected to bogs.
After the bog walk, there is a stop at a local tavern for a lunch break. Estonian farm food is available at your own expense - lunch is not included in the tour price.
The afternoon takes you to one of the historic manor estates - Sagadi or Palmse. These estates were built and run by Baltic German landowners for centuries and reflect a very different side of Estonian history. Both offer exhibitions about rural life and the natural history of the area. Entrance to the manor is not included in the regular tour price.
The final stop is a traditional fishing village on the northern coast - either Altja or Käsmu depending on the season. Wooden houses, sea views, and a way of life that has stayed largely the same for generations.
The order of stops may vary depending on the season and group.
