Lahemaa National Park & the Coastal Heritage
8-9H DAY TOUR IN THE NATURE
Join us for a wholesome full-day tour, visiting both the natural and historical highlights of the biggest and oldest National Park in Estonia. No fluff, no time-waste – just real stories, fresh humour and honest insight, exploring the most environmentally friendly country in the world in 2024.
Confirm your booking now, risk-free — change or cancel up to 48 hours before for a 100% refund.
TOUR DETAILS
8–9h
English
Pet friendly
Partially accessible
Walking & Driving tour
Multi-tour discounts
COST PER GROUP SIZE:
1 person
480€ p/p
2 people
260€ p/p
3 people
190€ p/p
4 people
150€ p/p
5 people
130€ p/p
6 people
115€ p/p
7 people
105€ p/p
8 people
95€ p/p
9+ people
EARLY BIRD LAUNCH PRICES !
🌍 NATIVE GUIDE
Personal stories & family history
🗨️ NO SCRIPTED LINES
Tours adapt to your interests
🔎 NUANCED INSIGHT
Honest, memorable storytelling
INCLUDES:
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Attentive & professional native Estonian guide
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8–9 hour full day private guided tour, depending on the pace & our chosen stops
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Free pick-up & drop-off anywhere in Tallinn
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A casual hike through a bog on a special boardwalk
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Entry fee to the 18th-century Palmse Estate & Manorhouse (Mon–Sun, 10–18)
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Entry fee to the private Käsmu Maritime Museum
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A stop for lunch, snacks, or a picnic in nature, as per your preferences
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English-only tours (ask for other language availability)
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Discounts: 10% off for two tours, 15% off for three! (request a custom quote below to avail your discount)
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Discounts for groups of 9+ people (request a quote)
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Discounts for children (request a quote)
EXCLUDES:
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The cost of lunch or a picnic
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Optional gratuities
KEEP IN MIND:
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This full-day tour does involve a casual hike through the bog; hence, please wear comfortable shoes for walking, even if specialized hiking boots are not necessary
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The summer is in fact Estonia's rainiest time, and the weather can change from sunny skies to sudden spells of rain multiple times on any given day, so a just-in-case umbrella or waterproof jacket and footwear will ensure you'll be ready, and that much more comfortable, come rain or shine!
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Learn the overall history, culture, and politics of Estonia and its long feudal era under Baltic-German nobility in an easy conversational storytelling style
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Soak in the Jägala waterfall, the largest in the country
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Walk the plank… road through the otherwise inaccessible, hauntingly beautiful bog — Estonia's most unique natural landscape
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Pass several crumbling and restored historical manor estates that still dot Lahemaa National Park
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Tour the arguably most beautiful Estonian noble estate and the insides of the baroque Palmse Manor, uncovering the story of the family who ruled it for generations
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Visit the quaint coastal village of Käsmu, once a shipbuilding hub, and explore its one-of-a-kind private Maritime Museum — a true labor of one man's lifelong passion and dedication
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Stroll along the Baltic coast and learn how Soviet occupation cut Estonians off from their thousand years of seafaring roots
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Experience the transformation along the tour route with a curated visual portfolio of archival photos and videos, offering fascinating historical glimpses of the sights we visit
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Receive honest advice and unbiased local tips on where to dine, wine, shop, and explore on your own
FULL TOUR ITINERARY
Our private tours skillfully walk the line between rich historical depth and an engaging, fun narrative style – led by a knowledgeable and passionate native Estonian guide who knows this country inside out. We weave honest personal anecdotes into our grand narratives, connecting Estonia's picturesque and versatile sights with centuries of triumphs and tragedies, present-day realities, and future aspirations. Real stories, real history, no fluff. We respect your time.
Estonia is one of Europe’s greenest and most sparsely populated countries — and thanks to its compact size, the wilderness begins just minutes from Tallinn. Lahemaa National Park, the country’s oldest and largest, is also the closest to the capital, making it the perfect day trip into nature without missing your dinner plans back in town. This tour blends some of Estonia’s most iconic natural sights with key moments in its history — from our ancient animist roots to the present-day digital age, where forests are equally well covered in berries, mushrooms, and 5G.
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Did you know Lahemaa was not only Estonia’s first national park, but also the first in the entire Soviet Union? We'll unpack some of the Cold War-era Soviet “greenwashing” that helped to make it happen.
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The wetlands make up 1/3 of Estonia's mainland, with the bogs being particularly mystical and treacherous landscapes, yet for centuries they have also been seen as both sacred places and safe refuge, and we'll tell you exactly why.
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You’ll also hear of Estonia’s long and proud seafaring roots, as remarked even by Hemingway in one of his novels: "No well-run yacht basin in Southern waters is complete without at least two sunburned, salt bleached-headed Estonians..."
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Learn about Estonia's peasant-folk and their long history of serfdom under the yoke of foreign landowners who could've ranged from brutal tyrants to surprisingly progressive intellectual thinkers.
These are just some of the tales we will explore, grounding facts and history in memorable chapters that connect and build up to every next story – all part of a bigger, cohesive narrative that makes this land come alive for you.
The usual tour route will specifically show and tell you about all the following sights:
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Jägala Waterfall, the largest in Estonia
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Guided bog hike along special wooden boardwalks through otherworldly inaccessible wetlands
(Route may vary depending on season, weather, time, and your preferences – we prioritize the quiet, pristine ones) -
Tour of the Palmse Manor – Estonia’s most complete and stunning baroque estate
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Drives past several other historic manors, both restored and still decaying, for fascinating variety & contrasts
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The quaint and picturesque Käsmu coastal village & a walk on its serene coast
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Tour of the private Käsmu Maritime Museum — one man's passion and lifework
If there’s a place you’re curious about that's not listed, just let us know. We’ll do our best to weave it into your tour and our story. Book your own journey through the Lahemaa National Park today, and let's turn your Estonia visit into a personal and meaningful experience, full of stories and emotions that you'll actually remember!
Photo credits: Thank you to Katri Palm; Simo Sepp; Simon Snopek; Mark Harisson; Sam McAllister; Long-Nong Huang; Priidu Saart; Mati Kose; Giulio Gröbert; Karl Markus Antson; Rivo Veber; Kätriin Huttunen; VisitTallinn.ee; VisitEstonia.com
Confirm your booking now, risk-free — change or cancel up to 48 hours before for a 100% refund.
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"Lahemaa Day Tour -- great mix of culture, history, nature, and architecture"
"...Kris was really humorous and entertaining and at the same time knowledgeable - not only about Estonia, but also about other cultures and places such as India - and was very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. On top of that, Kris is also an amazing photographer! Great trip, definitely a highlight of our time in Estonia."
kengweee, Singapore