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Watching a wild Brown Bear from a bear-watching hide from about 20 meters away is breathtaking! The silence in the cabin when we wait with our children for the bear, the crackling of branches, the listening of the owl calls \u2013 feeling the adrenaline rush when the bear approaches. These emotions will not be forgotten! You will especially remember the overnight stays in the bear watching hide and in tents on a small island.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"Local English speaking nature guide services\n6 nights in local guesthouses and hotels (twin rooms with toilet and shower);\nNight in the Brown Bear watching hide;\nNight in a tent or house on islet;\nCatering according to the program;\nTransport in Estonia;\nFerry tickets to Hiiumaa;\nAll excursions and sightseeing according to the program, including entrance fees (except for optional offers)\nGuided tour of Old Town Tallinn.","cost_excludes":"Flights
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Flight to Tallinn \u2022 Drive to Toosikannu \u2022 Arrival to the guesthouse in the middle of the animal park \u2022 Evening hike through the forest, observation of elk, red deer, roe deer, and others.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will be picked up at the airport by our local English speaking tour guide and taken to our first accommodation. During the evening program, we will certainly see some animals in their natural environment. That\u2019s how the small country Estonia enchants travelers not only with its landscapes\u2019 diversity but also with great wildlife. While wandering through nature, we will certainly be able to spot some Elk, Roe deer, Red Deer or other forest animals of Estonia.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Matsalu National Park, beaver safari and Haapsalu","content":"\n

Visit to the old train station, historic promenade and Haapsalu Castle \u2022 Drive to Matsalu National Park \u2022 Hike through the national park \u2022 Visit to the Ranna Ranch domestic animal park with cows, geese, goats, ponies, horses and more \u2022 Beaver safari on a fishing boat \u2022 Watch of beaver, elks, otter, birds, and bats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we will drive to Matsalu National Park. With its beautiful beach meadows, small islands, large reed areas, and varied coast, it is a MUST for everyone. There are several hiking trails and lookout towers for visitors in Matsalu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the morning we visit the most beautiful places in Matsalu and in the afternoon we drive to the south coast of the Matsalu bay. We visit the Ranna Ranch domestic animals\u2019 park where we can also feed some of the 300 animals of 14 species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the late afternoon, we go to beaver safari on a fishing boat. With a bit of luck, we will see beavers, elk, otter, many birds and bats from the boat.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Baltic Sea coast and seal reefs","content":"\n

Drive to the northwest coast \u2022 Ferry ride to the island of Hiiumaa \u2022 Small fishing boat drive along the seal reefs \u2022 Watching ringed seals while sunbathing and swimming \u2022 Discover lonely Saarnaki islet \u2022 Campfire on the beach \u2022 Night in tents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we change our location and drive to the beautiful northwest coast of Estonia. There are about 1500 islands in Estonia. They are scattered over the Baltic Sea and many of them are uninhabited. First, we take the ferry to the large island Hiiumaa. The ferry ride is exciting because we drive very slowly through the flat Baltic Sea and pass small islets on which we can already discover the first ringed seals. After the crossing, we continue with a small fishing boat, which brings us into the Baltic islands\u2019 world and to the seal banks. The ringed seals that live here and can be easily viewed from the boat. Later on, we go ashore on the islet of Saarnaki. The juniper-covered island was abandoned by its inhabitants decades ago. However, their houses, barns and the peculiar windmill have been preserved and open to explorers of the islet, time seems to be standing still here. Who has not dreamed of camping on a lonely island?<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Lonely islet Saarnaki and SUP paddling","content":"\n

Free time on the islet \u2022 Optional: stand up board paddling and swimming in the sea \u2022 Ferry ride to the mainland \u2022 Drive to Matsalu National Park \u2022 Footsteps of the last ice age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the fifth day of our family vacation, there is no fixed program. If you want you can ask our guide for SUP-paddling in the shallow beach or explore the beautiful islet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the afternoon, the skipper picks us up and takes us to the ferry, which brings us back to the mainland. Then we head to Matsalu National Park,  was founded to protect nesting, molting, and migrating birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our accommodation for the next three days is located in this stunning Matsalu National Park. Altm\u00f5isa guest house in close to the Baltic Sea and is especially suitable to families and children. From here it\u2019s comfortable to visit the coast nature next days. Here you can see the significant traces of last ice age like huge boulders on the beach and in the sea.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Canoe Tour in Soomaa National Park","content":"\n

Canoe Tour in Soomaa National Park \u2022 Picnic in the wilderness \u2022 Hike in the national park \u2022 Discover beaver tracks \u2022 Pass sandbars and moorland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After breakfast, we will head to Europe\u2019s largest wetland area Soomaa National Park. With its large and almost untouched bogs and naturally flowing rivers, it is one of the highlights of our family trip. The biggest feature, referred to by the locals as the fifth season, is the flood time. During this time, the locals move only by canoe, kayak or traditional dugout canoes, which are made out of aspen te. This opens up wetlands, which are otherwise accessible only in winter by ice. The rivers, flood plains and wetlands are still really quaint and untouched. The rivers have many sandbars and meanders when they go through moor. In the middle our canoe trip we are looking for a nice spot for a picnic. In the afternoon we start with a hike through the forest and look for the traces of wolves.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Bog shoeing","content":"\n

Exploring the wild bog area \u2022 Bog shoe hike \u2022 Swimming in bog lake \u2022 Water activities \u2022 Canoeing and stand up paddling \u2022 Wildlife safari with local guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the morning we explore the huge bog in the traditional way. We walk with the help of bog shoes \u2013 which are constructed in such a way that we cannot sink while walking despite fluctuating soil. We walk to small bog lakes where we can swim in dark but clean water and have a nice picnic. In the afternoon we will have fun in Toosikannu Holiday Center. If you want to, you can swim in the pond or test your balance on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening bus-safari brings us through the local landscape and we will meet our friends like Elk, Roe deer, and Red deer.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Bear watching in the forest hide","content":"\n

Drive to bear observation hut \u2022 Staying overnight in a simple wooden hut \u2022 Looking for Brown Bears, Raccoon dogs, Foxes, Ural owls and Beavers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we drive to a simple bear observation hut deep in the Estonian forest. Here we will spend the night waiting for bears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are almost 800 bears living in Estonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The special construction of the house allows views to both sides. From the hut window towards the north, we can observe birch and spruce forest. Here we see bears and raccoon dogs at a very short distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the southern window, we see an open landscape with a view over willow bushes. There we can see elks or beavers on the southern side. The cabins are simple, comfortable and clean. There are separate rooms with bunk beds, dry toilet and photo hatches for photographers among us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our nature guide answers all the questions. For example: what do the animals eat, how do they build their winter lairs, how do the bears deal with their youngs?<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Medieval city Tallinn","content":"\n

Drive to the capital \u2022 Visit of the historic old town \u2022 Exploring medieval towers, market square and the upper town \u2022 Views over the harbor and the Finnish bay \u2022 Leisure time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the morning we will drive to Tallinn to visit the historic old town, which has hardly changed in its appearance for centuries. The old Hanseatic city has still the original street system from the 13th. to the 15th-century. Most of the 14th. and 15th-century houses are in their original size and shape. Especially the defense towers, the market place, and the upper town show themselves in their medieval shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right behind R\u00fc\u00fctli Street is a viewing platform that offers stunning views over the harbor and the Finnish bay.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Return home","content":"\n

Transfer to the airport and return flight (not included)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today our family trip to Estonia ends. In the morning you have the opportunity to explore Tallinn on your own before we start our journey home. Transfer to the airport. Flight from Tallinn to Frankfurt is not included. We will gladly send you an individual offer if needed. 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