Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park |Tours in Estonia |

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7-8h

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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.

Video by © Reece Mladjov, 2025

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

Optional tips to enhance your experience:

durind winter, make snow angels, find wild animals tracks, and walk on a frozen river or sea-ice;
during 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).

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.

Prices for Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park

Special offer! Special price for a regular tour (also other people might join), departs 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

©J. Leppmets. Visit Estonian bogs! Viru bog in Lahemaa

©J. Leppmets. Visit Lahemaa National Park with a local guide

©Y.-H. Chang. Jägala waterfall is refreshing in spring when snow melts

©J. Leppmets - Visit Viru bog with a local guide

©J. Leppmets. Bog pools have so pure water that it's okay to drink it

©Y.-H. Chang. Jägala waterfall is refreshing in spring when snow melts

©J. Leppmets. Jägala waterfall can be half or even fully frozen in the winter

©Andres Putting - Jägala waterfall freezes usually in January-February

©Prangli Travel- Lahemaa National Park day trip

@Prangli Travel- Viru bog boardwalk

©J. Leppmets - Lahemaa National Park, Altja village

©J. Leppmets. Altja fishing village has unique and beautiful buildings

©Y.-H. Chang. Jägala waterfall is refreshing in spring when snow melts

©I. Matkeevits. Lahemaa National Park is beautiful even in autumn

Tour Reviews

Mohsen from Saudi Arabia

8. Jul 2025

We are two people from Saudi Arabia who recently joined the Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park from Tallinn. Our guide, Stassi, was excellent – friendly, knowledgeable, and full of energy.

The tour was exciting and very well-organized. Stassi had an answer for every question we asked and shared a lot of interesting stories and facts about Estonia’s nature and history.

Each stop on the tour was beautiful and unique, from waterfalls to forests and traditional villages. We really enjoyed every moment.

Thank you, Stassi, for making it such a great experience! We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Estonia.

Teck Chee from Australia

18. Feb 2025

Took the Lahemaa National Park tour.
Itinerary covered is amazing. Includes visiting the Jagala Waterfall, walk in the national park, visiting a manor and finally a fishing village. Kaire our host is extremely knowledgeable and takes no shortcuts to ensure we truly enjoyed the trip which we had. Thank you Kaire for your hard work and your choice of a great bistro for lunch.

Greatly enjoyed this day and would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Tallinn.
It would be a big bonus if you can have Kaire as your host like us.

Venia from Cyprus

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.

Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park

Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park