Lahemaa National Park tour from Tallinn: Customized day trip

You pick the stops, the guide adjusts the route to fit them.

A full-day customized tour from Tallinn into Lahemaa National Park with private transport and a live guide in English, German or Russian. The itinerary is built around your interests: choose from Viru Bog, Palmse and Sagadi manors, the fishing villages of Käsmu and Altja, or add cafe stops and detours as you go. Minimum two participants required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour of Estonia's nature and villages

• Drive 70 km from Tallinn
• Stop at Viru Bog
• Visit Palmse and Sagadi Manors
• Explore fishing villages Käsmu and Altja
• Have a meal in Viitna cafe or restaurant

The experience

The tour leaves Tallinn and drives 70 km into Estonia's northeast to Lahemaa, where the landscape shifts to forest, bog, coastline and old villages. You decide which stops matter: the Viru Bog boardwalk, the manor houses at Palmse or Sagadi, the captain's village of Käsmu with its seaside houses, or Altja's smaller fishing settlement. The guide knows the region and can reroute on the fly if a cafe catches your eye or a detour appeals to you. The flexibility is the point. A full-day tour that does not force you through a fixed schedule.

Private transport means you travel in your own vehicle with the guide, not in a group van. The guide speaks English, German or Russian and handles navigation and commentary. Stops for meals or coffee happen at your pace. A few cafes and restaurants sit along the route if you want to eat on the way. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on which sites you choose and how long you linger.

Pickup is included from your Tallinn location. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat if you request one. The tour suits all fitness levels. Most of it is driving and short walks, though the bog boardwalk and village streets involve some walking on foot.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Tallinn.
• a live guide in English, German or Russian.
• pickup from your accommodation.
• the flexibility to choose your stops and adjust the route as you go.
• stops at cafes or restaurants of your choice along the way.

Options for this experience

3 options

Lahemaa, North EstoniaGuide in English, German or Russian · Available from 12 Dec · 10:00

Haapsalu, Pärnu or Keila-JoaGuide in English, German or Russian · Available from 12 Dec · 10:00Trip to Haapsalu or Pärnu, lasting 8 hours

Note: minimum of 2 participantsGuide in English, German or Russian · Available from 12 Dec · 10:00A minimum of 2 passengers is required. If you book for only 1 person, we cannot guarantee that the trip will go ahead.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except ThursdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 58 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Raivo Raam

Is this one for you?Book the Lahemaa option if you want to see the forests, bog and coastal villages that define Estonia's northeast landscape. The customized route means you skip what does not interest you and spend time on what does, without the rigid schedule of a group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose which sites to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is built around your preferences. You pick from Viru Bog, the manor houses, the fishing villages, or other attractions, and the guide adjusts the route and timing to fit your choices.

What is Viru Bog like to visit?

Viru Bog is a boardwalk experience where you walk out over the wetland on a raised wooden path, surrounded by forest and open bog. It is one of the most typical landscapes of Estonia and takes roughly an hour to explore.

Are entrance fees to the manor houses included?

Entrance fees to Palmse, Sagadi or other manor houses are not included in the tour price. You pay them separately at each site if you choose to enter.

How many people need to book for the tour to run?

A minimum of two participants is required for each tour departure.

Can we stop for a meal during the day?

Yes. A few cafes and restaurants sit along the route, and the guide can stop wherever you want to eat or rest. Meal costs are your own.