Activities in Estonia
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Kuusekännu Riding Farm
Kuusekännu Riding Farm arranges horse riding for all levels, and trail rides through Lahemaa. Sample trips: a six-hour ride to Lahemaa Streams passing two waterfalls (€55), a two-day trek to Altja coastal village (€157). Prices include the ride, meals and accommodation in a guesthouse. To reach the farm, head 68km east of Tallinn along the Tallinn-Narva highway. Take the turn-off to Tapa city, drive 300m and turn right at the first intersection, then follow the signs to the farm. Be sure to call before showing up.
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Spas
Saaremaa's reputation as a major spa destination may be a bit premature, but there are still some excellent opportunities for pampering, detoxing and/or sliding into a bathtub full of slippery coastal mud - a Saaremaa remedy for over 150 years. You'll also encounter some downright bizarre (some would say innovative) treatments - anyone up for a NeoQui Energy Cocoon? But whatever your yin, if you've come to Saaremaa, give a treatment a try.
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Emajõe Ärikeskus Sauna
Many hotels have saunas, but if you're looking for something a little different, head to Emajõe Ärikeskus Sauna. On the 13th floor of a shiny building that resembles a hip flask, this sauna provides unbeatable views. You can reserve by phone or at the information desk on the ground floor.
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Surf Paradiis
Near Ristna is Surf Paradiis, set on a stretch of lovely sandy beach. You can hire sea kayaks, surfboards and wetsuits or have a sauna. Check surf conditions (Paradiis' website has a webcam) before you come. Remember, this is the Baltic Sea we're talking about.
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Oandu Trail
Oandu Trail is a 4.7km circular hiking trail, 3km north of Sagadi, that is perhaps the park's most interesting. Note the trees that wild boars and bears have scratched, bark eaten by irascible moose, and pines scarred from resin-tapping.
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Viru Rapa
Viru Rapa is a 3.5km hiking trail across the Viru Bog, starting at the first kilometre off the road to Loksa off the Tallinn-Narva highway; look for the insectivorous sundew (Venus flytrap, Charles Darwin's favourite plant).
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Käsmu Circuit
Käsmu Circuit is a 8.5km hiking circuit from Käsmu village, taking in coast, pine forest, 'erratic' boulders and the Lake Käsmu (Käsmujärv); a longer route takes you to Eru.
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Altja Trail
Altja Trail 3.5km circular hiking trail beginning at 'Swing Hill' on the coast at Altja, taking in traditional net sheds and fishing cottages, and the open-air museum of stones.
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Toonus Pluss
Toonus Pluss, near Arula and about 10km south of Otepää, specialises in canoeing trips, which can include combined hiking and mountain-biking tours.
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Water park
An upscale mud/spa experience can be had at Tervise Paradiis, which also boasts a sparkling new water park, with pools, slides, tubes and other slippery fun.
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Boat hire
If the weather's nice, you can hire rowboats and float idly around the castle. Boat hire is available at Lossi Konn café, part of the Lossi Hotel.
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Beaver Trail
Beaver Trail is a 1.7km hiking trail, 900m north of Oandu; it's a beautiful trek past beaver dams, although you're unlikely to see the shy creatures.
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Viitna Paths
Viitna Paths comprise three hiking paths (2km, 4km and 7km) that take in the lakes and forest shaped by glacier. Just south of busy Viitna bus stop.
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Tallinn Shore Excursion: Tallinn Hop-on Hop-off Tour
1 day (Departs Tallinn, Estonia)
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No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, this is the perfect do-it-yourself shore excursion in Tallinn. See Tallinn’s essential sights on a hop-on hop-off sigh…Not LP reviewed
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Kassari Ratsamatkad
Hiiumaa's largest horse farm, the Kassari Ratsamatkad, offers a range of horse-riding excursions through forests and along untouched coastline.
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City Bike
Offering summer cycling, walking, canoeing and horse riding excursions, City Bike is a professionally run outfit based in the Maritime Hotel.
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Dorpat Sport
If you're hungering for a tennis match, head to Dorpat Sport, where you can play on one of three clay courts. Racket and ball hire available.
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Tallinn City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
1 day (Departs Tallinn, Estonia)
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Discover the easiest way to see the sights of Tallinn! A hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour allows you to see all the sights of the city at your leisure and in a c…Not LP reviewed
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Veetee
Veetee offers a range of canoeing and rafting trips along the Ahja River, the Võhandu River and in Lake Kooraste.
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Rowboats
If you want to just get in a boat and go, you can rent rowboats and water-bikes on the north shore of Puhajärv.
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Majakivi Trail
Majakivi Trail is a 3.5km hiking trail on the Juminda Peninsula taking in the 7m-high Majakivi boulder.
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Archery
At Kuressaare Castle, there are a few targets where you try your hand at archery for a small fee.
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Mudaravila
You can experience Pärnu's famous mud baths inside the neoclassical Mudaravila.
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Anne Kurepalu
Anne Kurepalu arranges tours through the fragile ecosystem of Mohni Island.
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