Hiking and Sauna Tour on Prangli Island

Year-round

Dates

6-10h

Duration

Min group size

Have a comfortable ferry ride to Prangli Island, and hike near Tallinn
Hike in the pine forest and at the sea side (in winter time with pushing sledges, in summer with bikes, there is always an option just to walk)
Listen to the stories and legends of the island
Enjoy authentic local Prangli Island food
Admire a lonely beach in a wooden hut
Relax in a hot sauna, a true Estonian activity
Drive back to the island port in a jeep (for bigger groups – old Soviet style truck).

If hiking in Estonia is something for you, do it on Prangli island, a place yet to be discovered. Inhabitants have been on the island for more than 600 years. Estonians know Prangli Island for its strong fishing and seal-hunting traditions, special food, its own dialect, friendly locals and diverse nature. Discover the lonely sandy beaches, pine forest and beautiful hidden spots while hiking on Prangli island. In wintertime with suitable weather conditions its possible to hike with traditional sledges. The hike is easy and everyone can do it. After the hike, relax in a sauna and liven up the experience with a swim in the brisk Baltic Sea. Read more about sauna culture in Estonia.

PRICE INCLUDES: pick-up and drop off to your hotel in Tallinn, guided hiking, truck/jeep tax, local lunch, ferry tickets, use of real Estonian sauna.

PICK UP PLACE AND TIME: hotel, Tallinn Tourist Info.

LANGUAGE: English.

Have a look at this video made by our guide Helen :

Enjoy a comfortable transfer along Tallinn’s seaside to Leppneeme harbour

Prangli island is located close to capital of Estonia. The island has been inhabited for more than 600 years. Prangli is known for strong fishing and seal-hunting traditions, special food and its own dialect, friendly locals and diverse nature. First, the transfer takes you to Viimsi peninsula and Leppneeme harbour, from where we will take a ferry to the island (1 hour).

Hike on Prangli island

Hiking on Prangli island takes you through pine forests, sea side, lonely beaches and local villages with authentic atmosphere. Our tour guide will tell you stories and legends of the island, about historical background of the coastal folk and the islanders. After 1.5 hour hike you will end up on a seaside wooden cabin. The hike is easy and doable by everyone

Relax in a sauna

Wooden cabin welcomes you warmly with a hot sauna. You have time to relax, enjoy the view on the sea and take some time off from your everyday life.

Taste local food and drive back to the port on an old Soviet style truck

An authentic local food is prepared for you. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your lunch. After your relaxing time in the wooden cabin, an old Soviet style truck picks you up and takes you back to the port of Prangli. Ride on a Soviet truck is truly an experience you get only on a small Estonian island.

Optional tips to enhance your experience:

Take your time and stay on the island, we are happy to pre-book accommodation at a tourist farm or arrange beach camping;
Go swimming in winter time or mushroom picking in the autumn;
Read our blog post for a short introduction to Estonian sauna culture;
For groups there are plenty of additional incentive and active programs available.