It takes about an hour to drive from Tallinn to Lahemaa, Estonia’s oldest national park. On the way, we stop at Jägala waterfall, the widest natural waterfall in Estonia. Lahemaa means “land of bays” and covers a large area of protected primeval forest, small rivers, and hiking trails. While it is not a zoo, it is home to rich wildlife.

Our first stop inside Lahemaa is either Sagadi or Palmse manor, depending on the season. Both give you a glimpse into the life of Baltic German landowners who ruled the Estonian countryside for centuries, and into rural life in Estonia, past and present. Each manor also has a museum with exhibitions about local nature and history (entry tickets extra, not included in the tour price.

Next, we visit Altja or Käsmu, two of the best-preserved fishing villages in Estonia. You will see traditional wooden architecture and the coastal way of life. A short walk to the sea gives you a different view with every season: sandy beaches in summer, dramatic storms in autumn, and frozen sea in winter.

On the way back to Tallinn, we walk along the boardwalk through Viru bog. A bog is a wetland with a thick peat layer and limited vegetation adapted to this environment. The walk is easy and refreshing, and your guide will share stories about Estonian folklore connected to the bogs.

Prangli is the only permanently inhabited island in northern Estonia, populated for more than 600 years. It has its own dialect, a strong fishing tradition, diverse natural landscapes, and friendly locals. We drive you to Leppneeme harbour on the Viimsi peninsula, where the ferry to Prangli takes about one hour.

On arrival, a transfer takes you to the villa. You can relax, heat up the sauna, and enjoy the stillness. Dinner can be pre-ordered from the catering menu and delivered to the house, or you can cook for yourself with ingredients you bring along.

After breakfast, you join a guided tour around Prangli in an open-top Soviet-era truck. It is the most fun way to see the key sights of this small island (just 6.4 km²). The guide shares stories about the coastal people, local legends, and historic sites, including the open-air museum, the church, and Prangli’s famous natural gas seep, a spot where gas escapes from the ground and can be ignited.

After the tour, you have a few hours to explore Prangli on your own. The island is untouched by mass tourism, with sandy beaches, pine forests, and quiet villages where traditional island life is still visible. Have lunch in the village or pack a picnic for the beach. At 16:00, meet us at Kelnase harbour for the ferry back to Leppneeme. From there, a transfer takes you back to Tallinn city centre.

• In winter, make snow angels, find wild animal tracks, and walk on a frozen river or sea ice.
• In summer, hug trees, pick and taste wild berries, swim in the refreshing Baltic Sea, or in a bog lake.
• Visit the forest museum or main house museum at Sagadi manor for a deeper look at Estonian forestry and manor life.
• Add bog shoes to the Viru bog walk for a more adventurous experience
• Ask us to heat up the sauna at Villa of Nature Energy
• Extend your stay on Prangli by one or more nights
• Add a seal-watching trip by a silent nature watching boat.
• Rent a bike at Kelnase harbour and cycle to a swimming or mushroom-picking spot.

NB! The order of the activities may differ depending on the season and the weather.

NB! Extras are priced separately based on your request and group size. Please ask for a quote when you book.

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