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The three largest islands, Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, and Muhu, are inhabited, have been freely accessible again since 1991, and are the destination of this trip. 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In the evening, one of Europe's most modern ferries will take you to Hiiumaa, Estonia's second-largest island.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p Moorland hike: 5-10 km depending on group fitness, walking time approx. 2-3 hours.<br>Transfer: 130 km, approx. 1.5 hours by car; ferry crossing\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Kayaking between the islands; camping on a \"Robinson Crusoe island\"","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>After a short boat ride, you'll reach the launch site. The Baltic Sea is calm and sheltered, with a pleasant 20\u00b0C in June. After a briefing, you'll paddle in stable double kayaks to small islands dotted with silent witnesses to the past \u2013 abandoned houses. The destination is an uninhabited island with a rustic campsite. Around the campfire, you can gaze out over the sea; perhaps you'll spot seals. 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Those who wish can jump from the tent sauna into the refreshing Baltic Sea.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Bike tour approx. 30 km, travel time approx. 4h<br>Transfer journey: approx. 200 km, approx. 2.5 hours by car and 1 hour by ferry.\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Hike to the national park island of Vilsandi","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Today you'll discover Vilsandi National Park: This bird and coastal sanctuary stretches across several small islands. Wade through knee- to waist-deep Baltic Sea water to the famous Vilsandi lighthouse, admire the limestone cliffs and seabirds, and enjoy refreshing swims. A motorboat will then take you back to Saaremaa, where you'll spend the night.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Hike: approx. 15 km, walking time 7 hours<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Saaremaa, capital Kuressaare and bishop's castle","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Today you will visit the 21-meter-high Panga cliffs, the 4,000-year-old Kaali meteorite crater, and the town of Kuressaare with its Bishop's Castle. Traditional beer brewing is experiencing a renaissance here: choose your favorite during a small tasting. 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