Boat trip on the historic barge «Jõmmu»

Come to Southern Estonia to Taevaskoda and experience a winter night by taking illuminated kicksleds along snowy trails! The guided, illuminated trip to Taevaskoda is an unforgettable journey to Põlvamaa, into the snowy Ahja River Valley – home to winter light, silence, and legends. It is a peaceful winter experience, using illuminated kicksleds to travel along snowy forest trails. The kicksled trip lasts approximately 2.5 hours, is suitable for beginners, and takes place at a gentle pace with breaks. This is a great choice if you are looking for something special for a family trip, a group of friends, a company outing, or a birthday. The trip can be enriched with a campfire meal at Maitsemaa Metsarestoran. What is an illuminated kicksled? The illuminated kicksled, developed by Matkajuht, features LED lights that shine in four directions and a comfortable seat. It is not an ordinary sled with a bicycle light or headlamp. It has been specially designed for travel in the dark, so that the light shines discreetly, softly, and diffusely, without dazzling.

Kiidjärve Nature Centre is located in Kiidjärve-Kooraste recreation area on the banks of the picturesque Ahja River in Kiidjärve village. It seeks to guide visitors, young and old alike, to the beautiful scenery of the area so that the forest and nature itself will reveal their secrets to a keen observer. The nature centre has information materials and information about Kiidjärve-Kooraste, other RMK recreation areas, and other various attractions. In the immediate vicinity are famous celestial Taevaskoda sandstone outcrops, Kiidjärve Formica kingdom, and the picturesque Valgesoo bog.

The multi-layered Onion Route near Lake Peipus is waiting for you!The Onion Route offers many adventures in the winter: *A tour at the Alatskivi Castle with the castle damsel; making a bag with the traditional woodblock printing technique at the castle's workshop, and tasting the local foods in the castle's restaurant;*Going on a journey of discovery on a local vehicle (karakat) meant for driving on ice on Lake Peipus or the swamps of Emajõe Suursoo, and having a picnic in the nature;*Going to a sauna tent or a plasticsauna, whichever you like, on Lake Peipus or the yard of Mesi Tare Home Accommocation at Varnja village.The price includes a guide and a day programme, prepared in accordance with your wishes.Wear warm clothes, bring your friends, and come discover the Onion Route!

We invite you to visit Agirregoikoa Kennel. We will introduce you to our 20 Nordic sled dogs, all of whom are working Siberian Huskies, and we will talk about the history and present-day conditions of the breed. Our dogs are trained, award-winning sled dogs. We will take the dogs for a walk around the two-hectare orchard. You can pet, hug, take pictures of the dogs, and have a photo session with your favorite dog. Siberian Huskies love people and will be happy to meet you! It is also possible to order a sled ride in addition to the visit.

Many birds and animals await you at "Talu ja loomad" (Farm and Animals) hobby farm, located in Kulli village in Tartu County! At the farm you can see various birds: chickens, the world's smallest seramas, ducks, turkeys, and geese. Additionally, the farm has goats, sheep, rabbits, chinchillas, hedgehogs, and a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. You can meet about 300 animals and birds at the farm. Come with family and spend your time with lovely and unique birds and animals!

Discover the secrets of Estonian nature on Mesi Tare's bog safari, which takes you from Varnja to remote areas of Emajõe Suursoo that are inaccessible by foot. During the boat trip, you will see lesser-known rivers and lakes, cormorant forests, and hidden corners of the bog, while listening to the soothing sounds of waves and nature. Traveling in small boats gives you the opportunity to be the captain of your crew for the whole day, enjoying the ride at your own pace. One of our boats is a historical Peipsi wooden boat, adding an authentic touch to the journey. The safari is not just a trip but also an educational experience, as guide Marko introduces the area's nature and history. After the boat ride, a delicious and hearty campfire lunch awaits you, where you can enjoy the silence and surrounding nature. This experience is perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for an active, educational, and unforgettable nature experience in Estonia. Come and see how the Estonian bog turns into an adventure you won't forget!

During the kayaking trip we will be introducing to you Lake Pühajärv and its islands, enjoy the beautiful lake views and Estonian summer.The picnic place will be RMK Kooliranna campfire site.For the kayaking trips, we use stable, comfortable, safe and easily steered two-person kayaks. The price of the trip includes a place in the kayak with equipment, guiding service, substantial trip peal (soup, pastry, tea or juice, sweet pastry or fruit) and bottled water to quench your thirst.Come and enjoy the nature with your friends or colleagues!

Sailing along the Emajõgi River, over the Peipus, Võrtsjärv, and Saadjärv lakes, as well as out at sea, the Viking ship "Turm" is an open vessel which sets out on voyages between May and September each year. Able to accommodate up to 12 passengers: larger groups can take turns enjoying the Viking fun at sea or on shore. In addition to voyaging on water, you can take part in exciting Viking games, and show that you've got the strength required for the journey. Sailing on the "Turm" is best suited to older children, teenagers, young adults, and those who enjoy physical exercise.