Both in Latvia and Estonia, autumn offers many opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature. Here are some ideas on how to spend unforgettable moments outdoors, engaging in both active and relaxing activities. From mushroom picking and cycling trips to bird watching, these activities provide a great opportunity to discover the charm of Baltic nature.
Plein-air painting
Unleash your creativity in this painting workshop, led by an experienced instructor. You’ll explore various techniques and styles, capturing the manor’s splendor on canvas. Suitable for all skill levels, this workshop offers a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere.
Price: 35 EUR/person
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/apple-garden-silajani-manor-plein-air-painting
Mushrooming in Gauja National Park
Join a professional mycologist on a mushroom-picking tour, blending the fascinating world of fungi with local culinary traditions. Latvia, known for its vibrant mushroom-gathering culture, sees many people with baskets full of mushrooms along country roads in autumn. The tour includes a scenic ride from Riga to Sigulda, where you’ll meet the guide and learn about edible and poisonous species.
Starting price: 75 EUR/person (minimum group of 5 persons)
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/latvian-mycological-society-mushrooming-gauja-national-park
E-bike Tour in Gauja National Park
Participants in this tour use e-bikes to explore the natural and historical sites of Gauja National Park. The route covers a variety of landscapes, including forests and riverbanks, with the assistance of electric bikes making the journey accessible to a wider range of participants. The tour also includes visits to local towns, providing a
comprehensive experience of the area.
Price: 50 EUR/person
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/easy-ride-ebike-ligatne-sigulda
Autumn Bird Migration in West Estonia
Autumn migration in Estonia provides not only a spectacle of large bird numbers but also opportunities to see rare species and a diverse range of migratory behaviours in a variety of habitats. During the peak days, up to half a million Chaffinches, tens of thousands of Siskins, or continuous chains of Long-tailed Ducks pass through the observation points in West-Estonia. You will also have a very good chance to find some forest specialties, such as Pygmy and Ural Owls, Hazel Hen, White-backed, Black, and Grey-headed Woodpeckers, and Nutcrackers.
Price: 990 EUR/person (group of 4-6 persons)
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/birding-haapsalu-autumn-bird-migration-estonia
Authentic Estonian Smoke Sauna Experience
This tour offers insight into the traditional Estonian smoke sauna, located in Mustjõe village. Visitors learn about the historical and cultural significance of the sauna, including the methods used to heat it and the associated rituals. The experience is designed to provide a deeper understanding of this aspect of Estonian heritage.
Price: 50 EUR/person
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/mustjoe-kortsitalu-authentic-estonian-smoke-sauna
3-Day E-Fatbike Journey Along Estonia’s Northern Coast
A 3-day e-fatbike adventure along Estonia’s northern coast starts near the Viru Bog and continues eastward, taking in a range of coastal landscapes. The route includes stretches through pine forests and trails with views of the sea, offering a pleasant ride through varied terrain.
Price: 595 EUR/per person
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/package-Awsome-3day-fatbike-north-estonia
Nature Survival Excursion in Latvia
Archery is a great activity for people of all ages and fitness levels to relax and unwind in a natural setting. At the DabaLaba archery track, visitors can enjoy time outdoors, practice shooting with a classic bow, and learn about Latvian wildlife. “Archer’s Soup,” prepared over an open fire, is also served, making for a memorable experience with family, friends, or colleagues.
Price: Short track: 19 EUR/adult, 15 EUR/kid
Long track: 25 EUR/adult, 19 EUR/kid
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/daba-laba-archery-track
Ziplining “Zērglis” in Sigulda
This tour offers an adrenaline-focused experience with a zipline over the Gauja River valley in Sigulda. Participants experience the landscape from a unique perspective, combining adventure with natural beauty. The tour is structured to provide a safe yet exciting activity for those interested in more extreme sports.
Price: From 69 EUR/person
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/sigulda-adventures-zerglis
Brown Bear Watching from a Hide
Spend a night at our Brown Bear and wildlife-watching hide. Situated in Alutaguse, an area covered with western-taiga forests and vast bogs in Northeast Estonia, it is home to about half of Estonia’s 1000 Brown Bears. The hides have windows on both sides offering a view of the taiga forest and a stream and flooded meadow. Here you can spot a variety of wildlife such as raccoon dogs, elk, wild boar, roe deer, and otters.
Price: 115 EUR/person
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/natourest-brown-bear-watching
Family Adventure Retreat
This is a two day family adventure camp with plenty of time to explore the outdoors, play and learn new skills. It’s the best way to experience wild Soomaa National Park and enjoy quality time together with your children. We explore the big bog system, learn how to make fire and build a shelter and go on a canoe journey. There is time to enjoy the hot tub next to the river and go to the smoke sauna. Kids have their movie night and parents can relax in the saunas.
Price: from 50 EUR
https://balticnaturetourism.com/en/tour/sea-kayaking-estonia-family-adventure-retreat
The activity is part of the project “Baltic Nature Tourism – Target Market Acquisition in the United Kingdom (CB0100030),” which is implemented with the support of the European Union and the European Regional Development Fund through the Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027.