Lahemaa National Park is a place with 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. The first stop on the way is Jägala waterfall, after which you will have a picturesque walk in Viru bog. You will go on the boardwalk leading to observation tower where you can admire how the unique vegetation is contrasting the clear bog pools. Next stop is Sagadi OR Palmse Manor, where you can learn about the legacy of German land-owners living in the Estonian countryside for centuries. The last visit is to either Käsmu OR Altja village which are unique as they represents the architecture of our fishing villages as they were before the estblishment of coastal border zone during the Soviet times. NB! The order of the activities may differ.
During the tour there's a lunch break (not included in the price).
Kubja tee, Koogi, Estonia
Jägala waterfall is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia which is dropping down from 8 metres high limestone cliff. Your guide will explain you how the waterfall was formed and you will have a chance to see the waterfall from higher ground or walk down by the river closer to the waterfall. It is an amazing photo opportunity with the falls and lush green forest around.
Kolga, Estonia
Viru bog trail is easy to walk as it starts along a smooth forest path and leads to a boardwalk passing the bog. You will reach the viewing platform or tower in the middle of the bog where you can oversee most of the bog with its clear bog pools. In the summer, when it's warm, you can swim in these bog pools (bring your swimming gear). Mosquito repellent could be brought along (summer season).
Palmse, Estonia
Palmse Manor is one of the grandest baroque mansions in Estonia. The mansion and open-air museum made up the first fully restored manor complex in the country. The other option is to visit Sagadi Manor. Sagadi manor complex is a heritage from the Baltic-German period in Estonia and offers a chance to get to know its historic background and admire the beauty of its romantic architecture. They both are surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of Lahemaa National Park and provide an overview of Estonian manor life and architecture throughout the ages. During the tour, only one of these manors will be visited, depending on the season or the client's preferences.
Kasmu, Estonia
The earliest written records of a village in Käsmu date from 1453. It was home to a maritime school, and virtually every family had its captain or coxswain schooled there. That is why Käsmu was known as the “captains’ village”. Today it's a popular place for summer holidays and hosting events. You can rest and relax here strolling along the beach, exploring the natural beauty of the area on its hiking trails. The other option is to visit Altja. Altja is a charming fishing village on the coast of Lahemaa. You will have a chance to see the traditional coastal houses with reed roofs and walk on the seaside. During the tour, only one of these villages will be visited, depending on the season or the client's preferences.
Meet your tour guide in front of Tallinn Tourist Information Centre, Niguliste street 2, in the Old Town.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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