Our final morning begins, fittingly, with one last lake swim, followed by breakfast. We then depart for Tallinn, carrying home memories of endless light, wild water, deep warmth and the quiet magic of Estonia.
Estonia Itinerary
Nature and the weather can be unpredictable, so your flexibility is important. All swims are planned with safety at their heart, and your guides will adapt the plan day by day to ensure the best possible experience. Want to sit out part of a swim? Just let the guides know and hop back on the boat – no problem at all.
Arrival and acclimatisation
Our journey begins in Tallinn, where we head into the Estonian countryside for our first three nights. Set deep in nature, this peaceful retreat is the perfect introduction to Estonia’s wild, calming landscapes.
In the afternoon, we ease into the week with a guided sauna experience at Villa Pillapalu’s ‘BogSpa‘ -a deeply grounding introduction to Estonia’s rich sauna culture. As evening falls, we gather for a relaxed dinner together, to get to know each other and discuss the week ahead.
Bog shoes, forest lakes and Iglu saunas
After breakfast, we head out for a memorable bog-shoe hike, exploring Estonia’s peatlands and forest landscapes. Along the way, we enjoy wild swims in forest lakes, with time to float, soak and connect with this unique environment. Later, we stop at the Kõrvemaa Hiking Centre for a warming lunch before spending the afternoon at the Kõrvemaa Iglu Sauna. Here, we enjoy two hours of sauna and swimming, alternating heat and cold in one of Estonia’s most atmospheric sauna settings.
Waterfalls, coastlines and the Baltic sea
Following breakfast, we travel to Lahemaa National Park for a scenic hike to Jägala Waterfall, Estonia’s widest waterfall, where we have the opportunity to swim beneath the cascading water. Lunch is taken locally before we continue to the coast for a coastal walking hike and wild swimming in the Baltic Sea.
In the evening, we enjoy dinner together, followed by a private sauna session – a wonderful opportunity to relax and reflect after a full day of exploration.
Journey south and arrival at RemoteNow
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After breakfast, we travel south (approximately 1 hour 40 minutes) to South Estonia, breaking the journey with a lunch stop and swim at Lake Saadjärv.
In the afternoon, we arrive at RemoteNow, a collection of beautiful boutique nature lodges set in a remote landscape of forests and lakes. We’re welcomed with drinks and snacks, and hear the inspiring story of how the hosts transformed an abandoned farm into a place of deep connection with nature.
The afternoon is spent swimming and sauna-ing at RemoteNow, followed by a dinner made from local forest produce. We settle into our boutique lodges for the night.
White nights & midnight swimming
We begin the day with an early morning swim in the lake, an invigorating and peaceful way to start the day, followed by breakfast. Today we explore two contrasting lakes – one dark and peaty, the other crystal clear, experiencing the striking diversity of Estonia’s waters. After lunch at Ilmaveere Restaurant, we visit Setomaa for a swim at Obinitsa Lake, an area rich in cultural heritage.
Dinner is again prepared using local forest produce, and as night approaches – or rather, almost doesn’t – we head out for a midnight swim. Under the glow of Estonia’s White Nights, we swim in the lake as floating candles and lanterns create a truly magical, otherworldly atmosphere.
Rivers, smoke saunas and deep relaxation
Another morning swim sets the tone for the day, followed by breakfast. We then enjoy a river swim (conditions permitting) before lunch at the much-loved Tillu Bakery.
The afternoon is dedicated to one of Estonia’s most treasured traditions: the smoke sauna ritual at Mooska Smoke Sauna. Later, we continue the relaxation with an evening sauna session, combining bog sauna, Finnish sauna and a hot tub beneath the open sky.
Dinner is once again crafted from local forest produce, and we return to our boutique lodges for a restful night.
Our final swim