Snow and Saunas in Estonia

Great little trip, loved the variety of activities, the restored manstion hotel waa jusr lovely, beautiful nature with the picturesque winter forests.

My boyfriend and I took part in this trip over New Year - we had a fantastic time! Our host Anton was very personable & knowledgable. We were super lucky with the weather and had plenty of snow whilst we were away (something we were a bit worried about based on previous reviews) and the scenery & views were beautiful in the snow. The itinerary changed a little bit based on the weather, however we were able to take part in all activities during the course of the trip. Accommodation was clean & comfortable and there was plenty of food provided.

A brilliant festive trip in the snow. It was a great chance to try winter sports beyond downhill skiing. I’d have loved a longer cross-country session, but the extra sauna time more than made up for it.

The lantern-lit walk along the icy beach at night was totally unique. The smoke sauna was the highlight for me, with the New Year’s Day cold plunge a close second. Also, Tallinn Town Square on New Year’s Eve is well worth it.

Fantastic 4 days spent in Estonia.   Our hosts Anton and Cristel were great and provided a lovely insight into Estonian history, culture, and traditions.   We had a big group, 14 in total, but they managed with ease and kept us all on track. We were very lucky with the weather and had a big dump on snow just before we arrived and then more snow while we were there. Although it was too cold (-14oC) to go fat biking on one day, the programme was quickly adapted and went cross country skiing instead. Which was much harder than I thought it would be! On the last day we had we got the opportunity to try biking and kick sledding. I went for the fat biking first, which was great fun once you got the hang of it. Different size bikes were available and me being more vertically challenged at 154cm had no trouble. I could have tried kick sledding afterwards, but I was ready for a hot chocolate and rest by the open fire. For me, the highlight of the trip was the night lantern walk through the forest to the frozen beach. With an almost full moon, it was a truly magical experience and one I won't forget. Massive thank you to Anton and Cristel for making my first MBA trip so wonderful.

Good trip, lots of fun. Great guides. Tallinn and the national park are beautiful. We were lucky with the weather as lots of snow. Activities were fun but unfortunately not very long, and less time spent on them than the itinerary suggests, so the trip definitely deserves its easy rating. The activities are all at busy activity centres so don't expect to be out in the Estonian wilderness at all! On reflection it also seems quite expensive for just 4 nights and 3 days of activities. If you want a very relaxing trip with taster activities then it's probably a good trip for you!

Great leader, always keen to add a little fun. Estonia is a fascinating country. Fun activities, never realised sauna was a way of life. Thank you.

The itinerary sounded incredible and we were excited for the snow and sauna. Unfortunately there was no snow and the alternative itinerary seemed to be decided last minute with no clear plan to the group until the day. The fat biking through the forest was fun, igloo sauna and lake dip great. Bog walking with snow shoes was ok but was not a long walk. A walk with huskies through a beautiful forest was also lovely. There seemed to be long drives each day with not so long on the activities as I though there would be. We also drove a long way to the spa hotel but didn't have much time there. The last morning we had half hour only for breakfast so felt a bit rushed.

No snow unfortunately but the itinerary was adapted accordingly. A fun week with a great group. Loved Estonia!

Weather conditions led to a modified itinerary as no snow for our departure date. Unfortunately we had a very inexperienced guide who struggled with planning, time management and alternatives. Consequently replacement activities were significantly different from the itinerary e. g. a 8km snow shoe walk was replaced with a 2. 5km forest and bog walk. Estonia is an interesting and beautiful country but I have reservations on the quality assurance MBA seeks for guides leading their trips given this experience. Compared with other trips this was comparatively expensive for 3 days of activities. I would recommend the Slovakian tatras mountains trip instead which was excellent. As always on mba trips the dynamic of the group was excellent and a pleasure to spend time with fellow travellers.

A really enjoyable week with a perfect mix of very varied, fun activities and a good amount of down time to relax/kick back in a sauna. Would recommend.

Fantastic mix of activities I've never tried before and chill time, or rather sweat time in various types of saunas.

Even the uninformative city tour of Tallinn was a good time. We saw the oldest working clock in the world. . . if it had been working. Mind blown!

Only improvement would be greater clarity of the itinerary, particularly day 1 as we weren't sure where we were going and when. But maybe that only added to the sense of adventuring into the unknown.

Joined a great group in Estonia for 5 days of Snow and Sauna. . . Although the weather was unusually warm for the time of year and the snow wasn't as plentiful as hoped. Our guide Tiit was very knowledgeable and supported the activities we did and adapted to the conditions we had for kick sledding, Snoe- shoeing and fat biking. Accomodation was clean with a good shower and the food included was okay. . . Continental breakfast and local fare for the lunches and dinner. Having been on a couple of other MBA trips before I felt the cost of this one was quite high in relation to what was included and how much I felt the trip was worth but overall was a good way to see some of Estonia and to meet some lovely people with outdoor activities

Really enjoyed this trip.

The Kicksledding was great fun. Couldn't quite do Snowshoeing, because there was little snow. But we had "Bogshoeing" instead, which was probably just as much fun.

The Fatbiking was the biggest challenge here due to the Ice. Think I fell over at least 20 times.

Loved the saunas, they were quite relaxing once you get used to the heat.

Tiit was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable with the places we visited and gave us a nice Tea/Coffee break while Kicksledding and Fatbiking.

Really great well organised trip, great company great guides. Very knowledgable. Disappointing that 5 out of 6 ladies on the trip were unable to participate in fat wheel biking due to the bikes being to large and men style frames made it unmanageable unless you had height on your side. No other option offered while rest of the group went off on the bikes.

This trip was everything I hoped for and more! Cross-country skiing with Carolin was hands down my favorite part—she was patient, encouraging, and somehow made me believe I was improving (even if my technique was more “Bambi on ice” than Olympic skier). I had an absolute blast!

The snowshoeing was great, but just as I was getting into it, it was over! I could have easily spent another hour or two stomping through the snowy landscapes. And the saunas? Incredible. Each one was unique, but the smoked sauna was next level— with the most stunning view of the snow-covered wilderness. Pure magic. The manor was so beautiful! My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer there! I could have easily stayed a week more 😆.

Overall, the trip was good organized, packed with fun, and full of great people. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. Just maybe with slightly better balance next time.

This trip to Estonia was excellent. The mix of winter activities and sauna was perfect for a break where you want to get out into nature and switch off. Our guide, Tõnis, was excellent and he had great knowledge of the environment and wildlife in the area. He made sure the group felt relaxed and had fun. I would highly recommend this trip.

Our small group had a great time recently in Estonia. There was a lot of snow and the temperatures got well below zero but our activities went ahead and both Tallinn town and the national park looked beautiful. Our local guides were great company and we really felt that we had got a little under the skin of the country. The sauna was hotter - and smokier - than expected but the dip in the icy pond afterwards was just as cold as expected. The ‘human soup’ was by contrast just right! All experienced in a very authentic old Estonian Inn - in a blizzard! An unforgettable experience!

A great balance of snowy activities in the morning and saunas/ice dipping in the evening with lots of tasty food! A really enjoyable experience and a great tour guide Tiit!

Estonia is stunning! The countryside is beautiful and pretty empty as there is such a low population and few tourists! There was a slight issue with there not being enough equipment for all of the group on one day (fat tyre biking - 3 people had to use normal mountain bikes and one person refused to use a normal mountain bike so didn’t get to ride at all). The saunas and cold water dipping was the BEST - got to see all 3 types of saunas - modern hotel sauna, lakeside sauna and old style traditional smoke sauna. This was an incredible experience. The spa hotel was beautiful.

I thought the trip was a great one with a good balance between activities and relaxation. The fat biking was a bit tougher than anticipated but other that it was very positive. Our guides Tonis and Carolinn were excellent and added to the fun of the trip.

Guides were wonderfully enthusiastic and both clearly enjoyed it as much as we did. Knowledgeable and interested in their subjects too. Activities were well pitched for an "easy" group, nothing out of reach for those who hadn't tried things before but enough to feel like we'd actually done something - i was completely new to cross-country skiing and bog/snow shoeing. The fat biking was a nice route, enough to provide a challenge to those who hadn't done it before but a nice route to "sit back" and enjoy for those that like me that had.

It is as billed and an easy holiday though so if you're an experienced skiier or biker don't expect it to be a big challenge.

Oh and the saunas were wonderful, they provided a brilliant mix of it activity and relaxation. It'll take a week to get the smell of the smoke sauna out of my nose but the experience will stay with me a lot longer.

All in all a perfect winter break if you're looking for a few days of invigorating relaxing fun.

We had such a great time in Estonia! It felt like a fairy tale and was absolutely beautiful in the snow. I love that every day had a different adventure (fat biking, wetland hiking and cross country skiing) followed by a relaxing, sauna activity. The saunas were different too - so it felt like a discovery.

The highlight of the trip has to be the Estonian Smoke Sauna - combined with snow rolling and for the brave ones an ice dip. It was quite something!

Our guides Tönis and Carrolin were really dedicated, knowledgeable, friendly and felt like a part of the group. Nothing was difficult for them and they kept the spirits high and the adventures fun!

A short but well packed trip, with lots of varied activities. The guides were great, and the saunas and ice dipping were a highlight!

Estonia was a lovely winter getaway with nice snowfall and a relaxed atmosphere. The Cycle was tougher then expected! Our tour guides Jane and Tonis were exceptional and made the trip even more fantastic! Getting into the ice cold plunges were so tough but very rewarding after doing it!

What a fun trip. Our guides Tonis and June really looked after us and shared lots of history about Estonia, including the sauna song! Great activities, wonderful saunas, loved it.

We loved our snow and sauna trip. The ice dips were especially great. A nice mix of active and social. The nature and landscapes are beautiful. Our guides Tõnis and Jane were very knowledgable, flexible and fun. Recommend!

Fabulous trip with great guides and fellow travellers. Our group was a 50/50 mix of friends / couples and solo travellers, and we all got on great, bonding in the activities. Being the forst trip of the season, there wasn't enough snow to do kick sledding, but we did a husky walking trip instead. The fat biking was brilliant fun, but dod require a certain fitness level as there were lots of hills! Loved the snow shoeing and saunas too. Tonis and Jane dod i fantastic job of guiding us and even taught us a traditional Estonian dance!

This trip had a great balance of active and down time. The weather meant the itinerary had to change but every effort was made by our guides to ensure we didn't miss out and fun was had regardless. It's a great opportunity to try new things and see new places. I loved the saunas and the ice dipping. Kick sledding was great fun although it was a shame the weather didn't allow for the fatbiking (which has, apparently, yet to run on any trip). Cross-country skiing around the forest's track was the replacement option.

Accommodation was good (nice and clean in both places). The spa hotel was lovely and it was a great place to rest and get to know the rest of the group.

Estonia is definitely worth another visit.

I really recommend this trip to anyone who is looking for the perfect mix of fun snow activities and time to relax. Stan and Keidi were brilliant guides, they were very knowledgeable about the area and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the week. The sauna experiences were so unique, and the chance to do snowshoeing, kick sledding, and cross country skiing in such a beautiful environment was exactly what I was looking for when I booked this tour! The hotels and food were really high standard as well, so it felt worth the money. Tallinn is also a gorgeous city to visit, so I would highly recommend adding an extra day or two to your holiday to spend some more time there.

The itinerary was well put together and Stan and Keidi were excellent guides. One note I would make is that due to the weather conditions the activities may not be the same as the itinerary, we and the last few groups have done cross country skiing instead of fat biking. The hotels were lovely and the spa hotel was such a lovely place to relax. The dips and saunas were better than I expected - I’m not really a sauna person but I think the packing list could be reviewed and refreshed, no need to take a torch and things like water shoes or flip flops could be useful!