Dip & Explore Estonia

21 Jun – 27 Jun 2027
Estonia
From £1,890pp

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Under the glow of the White Nights, Estonia showcases emerald forest lakes, glassy rivers and smoke sauna experiences - a mesmerising, deeply atmospheric open-water destination waiting to be discovered.

Duration

6 Nights

Distance per day

0-1.5km

Water temperature

17-20°C

Max. group size

Ability level

All Abilities

Swim type

Lake, Open Water, Sea

Non-swimming Partners

Welcome - 10% discount

Technique coaching

Included

This trip is a Dip and Explore experience, allowing us to enjoy a wonderful variety of swimming and sauna experiences. Swims are short in length but never rushed in time. Expect lake, sea and river swimming, alongside deep immersion in Estonia’s sauna culture. Hosted by SwimQuest guides and our local Estonian partners, this is an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience, thoughtfully curated and deeply connected to place.

Estonia, a quietly captivating country on the edge of the Baltic Sea, is one of Europe’s most undiscovered open-water swimming destinations. During the summer White Nights, daylight lingers almost endlessly, bathing forests, lakes and coastlines in a soft northern glow. Estonia is defined by its wild simplicity: forest-dark lakes and deeply rooted sauna culture. Come to immerse yourself in nature and the Estonian way of life.

Highlights

The full spectrum of Estonia's sauna culture

From the BogSpa on night one to the Kõrvemaa Iglu Sauna, a private session overlooking the Baltic, and the deeply traditional smoke sauna ritual at Mooska, this trip is as much a sauna pilgrimage as a swimming one - heat and cold, side by side, all week.

Go remote ...

Built from an abandoned farm into a haven of forest and lake, with food sourced from the surrounding land, RemoteNow is the kind of place that makes the whole trip feel like a genuine escape rather than just an itinerary.

White Nights

Experience a midnight swim under light that never quite fades. The kind of swim you'll never forget.

Local knowledge

Ella Foote, joined by locals Indrek and Marilin are your guides and friendly hosts for this week, keen to showcase this incredible part of the world at its best.

Itinerary

Day 1

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.

Day 2

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.

Day 3

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.

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Accommodation

SHARED BATHROOMS

On this trip we spend three nights in northern Estonia and four nights in Southern Estonia. All transportation is included.

Rooms

Twin share rooms are allocated as standard. If you wish to have your own private room / cabin you can choose your own private room when booking.

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What's included

Included

Accommodation for 6 nights (On this trip we spend three nights in northern Estonia and four nights in Southern Estonia)
Jam-packed swimming / dipping itinerary
SwimQuest Guide and two local hosts
Breakfasts
Lunches
Transfers to and from the airport to your accommodations
Transport to and from swim locations
SwimQuest swim cap and gift
VAT
ABTOT Financial Protection

Not included

Travel to and from Tallinn (we will pick you up from the airport)
Wetsuits / fins (optional)
Evening meals
Alcohol / soft drinks
Single room supplements / room upgrades

Getting there

Trip begins at 2pm

Fly to Tallinn

Fly to Tallinn(TLL). For help finding flight information and prices,

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Transfer

- Guests should plan to arrive in Tallinn by 2pm. We recommend booking flights that arrive late morning or early afternoon to allow time for our scheduled group transfer from the airport to our first accommodation.

Departure on final day

The trip concludes with a group transfer returning to Tallinn Airport in time for onward flights (we advise booking flights from 11.30am onwards).