Winter Spirit – Winter Adventures in Estonia

Land at Tallinn Airport and then make your way to your centrally located hotel. In the evening, you will meet your tour guide and the rest of the group at a welcome dinner in the Old Town.

Today you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Tallinn’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Estonian capital is a magical place in every season, but winter lends it a particularly fairytale-like charm. Warm up with a traditional mulled wine along the way and soak up the local winter atmosphere. Your guide will take you on a journey through the fascinating history of Estonia and Tallinn, sharing insights into the country’s culture and traditions. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own. Perhaps a stroll through the artists’ quarter or a visit to the impressive Maritime Museum would be worthwhile.

Say goodbye to the city lights and head to Lahemaa National Park, one of Europe’s largest and most important forest reserves. En route, stop at the Põhja-Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve for an exhilarating fatbike ride along snow-covered forest trails. The routes are relatively flat and well-marked, making it a unique experience even if you’ve never ridden a fatbike before. Afterward, enjoy a one-of-a-kind igloo sauna experience on the lake—and for the truly adventurous, a refreshing dip in the ice! Spend the next two nights in a cozy, luxurious manor house with a spa, nestled between frosty fields and an ancient, pristine forest. In the evening, experience this winter wonderland with a short lantern-lit hike through the chilly woods.

Start your day with an optional invigorating hot sauna or spa treatment at the hotel, then lace up your snowshoes and venture deep into the wilderness of Lahemaa National Park. Snowshoe through silent, snow-covered forests, keeping an eye out for tracks of moose, wolves, and lynx. Stop at a pristine, picturesque spot and warm up with a hot meal and drinks prepared over a campfire. This afternoon, you’ll return to Tallinn, making a brief stop en route to visit the impressive Jägala Waterfall. At approximately eight meters high and more than 50 meters wide, it’s the widest natural waterfall in Estonia—and a true spectacle in winter when the water partially freezes, forming enormous icy stalactites. Back in the city, you’ll have time to freshen up before heading out for a final celebratory farewell dinner and one last night in Tallinn – locals say the vodka tasting is a must!

Bogs and marshes are Estonia’s true treasures, representing the country’s oldest organic landscape – some dating back up to 10,000 years. This unique environment is impressive year-round, but exploring it in winter is indescribably beautiful. With the help of your experienced guide, discover wildlife tracks in the snow, and with a bit of luck, you might even encounter shy moose, lynx, or foxes.

This afternoon, experience two more popular Estonian winter activities: silently glide through the snow on a kick sled, followed by the invigorating, UNESCO World Heritage-listed smoke sauna, where you’ll rub yourself with honey and “whip” your skin with birch twigs. Complete this authentic wellness experience with a relaxing dip in the whirlpool. Afterwards, return to your comfortable hotel and enjoy a restful night.

After four days full of adventure and relaxation, it’s time to begin the journey home, refreshed and invigorated. It’s time to say Nägemiseni (see you soon!) and head to the airport.