Canoeing and Walking in Soomaa National Park
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82 Ratings
Parnu

Explore Soomaa national park, called also Estonian Wilderness Capital, together with a local guide. Day trip consists of canoeing down the Raudna river (7km), wandering in the Lemmjõgi floodplain forest (3km) and walking on the Kuresoo peat-bog (4km).

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • English speaking guide service
  • Picnic lunch
  • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or guesthouse
  • Canoe trip on the river
  • Lunch
  • Walking on the forest trail and bog trail
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Parnu Hotel
Ruutli 44,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(82 Ratings)
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Odyssey10736165340
Aug 29, 2023
Great expierence in Estonias nature - I visited the Sooma national park with my family. We had a really easy ging guide, who explained everything really well and awnserd all oir questions. Before we started our Kanu trip, we were doing one of the hiking tours in the Sooma national park. Both, the hiking and the Kanu tour, defenitly enriched our holiday.
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Meander55372077738
Aug 18, 2023
Aivar Is An Absolute Legend. - If you're looking to explore the most pristine parts of Soomaa, this is the guide you need. He and his family have been leading guests through the bogs and forests of southwestern Estonia for literally as long as the country has existed. His knowledge of the flora and fauna is expert level, and he communicates all of that information in a fun and friendly manner. Don't miss the chance to go paddling in one of his customary Estonian dugout canoes that he builds by hand. And the bog-swimming is an experience you won't ever forget! Thanks so mcuh, Aivar!
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Mathiasl90
Aug 17, 2023
Late night canoe trip and beaver safari - Me and a group of my nature photography students went for a late night canoe tour with Aivar in May. This was the second time we did this and both time we've been able to see and take pictures of beavers. One beaver appeared right next to my canoe and we had a brief moment of eye contact - amazing! Aivar is skilled, funny and can communicate in at least Estonian, Swedish, English and Finnish. I recommend taking this late night tour because the beavers are more active and the experience is nice cruising slowly down the stream. Towards the end the sun went down and you can see bats flying above you. Attached photos are by Linda Öhman.
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Gregoryigelmund
Aug 17, 2023
Exicting short-trip through the wilderness - Great guide, super interesting fun facts and an amazing landscape. We started with a guided walk through the bog. The guide explained a great deal about the surrounding area. After the bog we stepped into a canoe and paddled to the starting spot.
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Valentin
Aug 11, 2023
Day in canoe and stroll in the park. - Great experience with efficient organization, very friendly, attentive and responsive staff. I recommend!
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Tourist03291599469
Jul 15, 2023
Magical, mostly silent night canoe - I thoroughly enjoyed the quiet night canoe tour. no physical exercise, though: Our friendly guide paddled and let us see and listen into the wilderness.
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N9411wpjennis
Aug 31, 2022
A wonderful day in nature - The weather was perfect! At first we walked a little bit in a forest with tons of mosquitoes. The bog was absolutely amazing and fun and a little bit exciting too. Shall we get stuck or no? Shall we sink? We had a refreshing dip in a small pond. We had a really nice and delicious lunch with traditional delicacies. Then we went canoeing. Beautiful! We even saw a king fisher. Our guide Edu was super! We had really nice discussions and we learned a lot of Estonian nature and language. I highly recommend this trip!
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Bnbass
Sep 5, 2021
Great day out at the bog - Fantastic experience. We loved walking the bog, had a great lunch and a row back to the starting point. Fun and educational. We can recommend this day trip
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Florentrebel
Aug 25, 2021
Great experience, interesting and fun ! - Amazing little journey in a unique environment. We're glad we have chosen the guided trip as it would have been very difficult to have an equal experience by ourselves. Very beautiful landscapes and great information from the guide who has a deep knowledge of the story and of the park and of the nature there.
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Daniel
Aug 25, 2021
Wonderful - We had great time with Aviar and Kasper that arrannged the canoe trip. Everything was perfectly organized and the experience itseld is a MUST Thanks
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