Year-round
Dates
7-8h
Duration
2+
Min group size

Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park

  • Admire Jägala waterfall, the highest natural waterfall in Estonia
  • Go on a hike in a bog, the mystical wetland with an important place in every Estonian’s heart
  • Explore the charming fishing villages along the coastline
  • Visit a romantic manor and have a walk in the historical manor garden
  • Lunch at a local tavern is not included in the price

Lahemaa National Park is just east of Tallinn. It is a place of 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 and is designed to show you the beauty of the area in every season.

PRICE INCLUDES: guide service, transport for the whole day.
For private tours personal pick-up and return from your hotel.

FOR EXTRA CHARGE: lunch

PICK UP PLACE: your hotel for the private tours; regular daily tours with special offer pick up only from Tallinn Tourist Info Centre

LANGUAGES: Private tours are available in English, Spanish, German, Russian.

Have a look at this video made by Jack and Gab who came to Lahemaa National Park with us in October 2019:

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An introduction to Lahemaa National Park, the land of bays and forests

It only takes an hour to drive from Tallinn to Lahemaa. The tour takes you to the oldest national park in Estonia, the most popular destination for day trippers staying in Tallinn. Lahemaa means “the land of bays” and as the name says it’s valued because of the natural beauty of its coastal landscape. The park itself covers a huge area of protected primeval forest, small rivers and a number of hiking trails. Whilst it definitely isn’t a zoo, it is famous for its rich wildlife. On our way to Lahemaa we also drop by Jägala waterfall.
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Learn about Estonian life in rural areas

Our first stop will give you a glimpse into the life of German landowners who resided in the Estonian countryside for centuries. You’ll also learn about life in rural Estonia, both historically and in modern times. Depending of the season you will visit Sagadi or Palmse Manor. Both manors also offer unique exhibitions, including museums that reflect the surrounding nature and history (for extra charge, not included in the regular tour).
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Explore Estonian coastal areas visiting an old fishing village and the seaside

Our coastal stop lets you experience the charm of an old Estonian fishing village. Depending on the season you will visit Altja or Käsmu village. In both of them you’ll encounter the traditional architecture and way of life that these villages represent. A walk to the seaside offers beautiful views, varying with each season—from sandy beaches perfect for summer swims to dramatic stormy seas in autumn and the opportunity to walk on frozen waters in winter.
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Go for a walk in the bog

On our way back to Tallinn, we take a walk in Viru bog. A bog is a wetland landscape with a thick peat layer. There are limited types of vegetation adapted to this environment, bog pools and hollows. Besides the refreshing and safe walk you will also hear stories about Estonian beliefs and folklore related to the bogs.

NB! The order of the activities may differ.

Lunch is not included in the price, but there is a lunch break in a local tavern.

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Optional tips to enhance your experience:

  • when it´s winter, ask us to visit Jägala frozen waterfalls, make snow angels, find wild animals tracks, and walk on a frozen river or sea-ice;
  • when it´s summer, hug trees, pick and taste wild berries, swim in the refreshing Baltic Sea or in a bog lake;
  • visit the forest and/or main house museum in Sagadi manor to get an even deeper understanding of the forests in Estonia and peek into the history-rich lives of manor landlords (fee not included in the trip price).
  • spend more time in Lahemaa and let us book a cosy manor boutique hotel or nature farm accommodation for you and find more activities you might enjoy (e.g. longer hikes study-trails, rent a bicycle, visit an ecospa, or go on a birdwatching tour).

Prices for Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park

Special offer! Special price for a regular tour (also other people may join), every day at 9.30 from Tallinn Tourist Information Centre, the minimum number of people is 2, the price is 97 euros per person.

For families with children, we usually offer a discounted prices. Please ask for more information.

Otherwise, the prices for the private tours are as follows:

Number of participants: Price per person:
1 264 euros
2 167 euros
3 137 euros
4 127 euros
5 117 euros
6 107 euros
7 97 euros
8 and more on request

Tour Reviews

13. Jan 2025

I strongly recommend this tour! All was organised perfectly by Eva Maria from the travel agency. Our local tour Kaire was amazing- although raining she manage to show us the amazing Estonian country side! Very kids friendly! Our driver Raiko was very professional and supportive! All the communication has been made through emails. Very responsive.

17. Dec 2024

Really good day trip to Lahemaa national park. Our guide, Andreas, was very friendly and knowledgable. The logistics were very smooth throughout the day. Lunch at a local restaurant was inexpensive and very tasty. Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Tallinn and wanting to get out into nature.

13. Dec 2024

It was a nice and relaxing day out in the country side! The guide Stassi is so lovely and knowledgeable. It was a very small group tour so it was really nice. The lunch spot had some of the best foods we had in Estonia – really enjoyed it! All the spots we visited are so beautiful (especially since they are covered in snow – a true winter wonderland feel). Highly recommemd the tour!

17. Apr 2024

Highly recommend this tour while in Estonia so that one is able to go beyond the incredible Old Town and see the natural beauty that Estonia has. As well as the Baltic Sea!

Helena was our guide, and she was great! Friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, I felt like I had a friend for the day that told me all about Estonia, Estonians, and what it’s like to live in Tallinn. Our time at a unique waterfall and through a bog walk in the forest was beautiful and unique, but it was made interesting by the conversation with Helena, and her knowledge of botany, history, and her culture. Even down to her choice for a special lunch, Helena made me feel like I’ll be leaving Estonia a wiser, more informed, person.

I’ll also note I had a lot of trouble in planning my trip to Tallin in regards to solidifying tours and private transportation. Several tours would not provide confirmation if only one or two people were booking, requiring four people to confirm a reservation. Prangli Travel confirmed the day before (and there were only two of us) so their ability to provide this tour really enriched my experience in Estonia. Very appreciated!!!

31. Jan 2024

Très bien . Belle journée qui donne un bel aperçu de la campagne estonienne. Guide passionné et à l’écoute. Dommage que cette excursion ne soit pas proposée en français

31. Jan 2024

Epp was an amazing tour guide very knowledge and extremely personable to everyone

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