ESN Tartu Saaremaa explorer
Explore Estonian biggest island Saaremaa - discover the hidden cultural gems, unspoilt nature and special rural atmosphere that creates a feeling of time standing still.
The accommodation includes:
- Bedlinen
- Breakfast
- 1 Lunch
- 1 Dinner
- 2 Breakfasts
Tour guide services in English at the destination
There are some meals included: 2 breakfasts (Day 2 and Day 3), 1 lunch (Day 1), and 1 dinner (Day 2). When visiting Kuressaare town, there will be a possibility to have a good lunch in one of the local restaurants. There will be a possibility to have a BBQ at our accommodation place. Kindly note that you will need to buy your own food for the BBQ. You can collaborate with your friends to prepare dinner together and share the food costs, this will save time and money.
Grocery shopping: kindly note that there is no grocery shop near our accommodation. On Day 1, we make a shopping stop on the way to our accommodation, and on Day 2, you will have the possibility to do more shopping in Kuressaare.
Extra activities can be bought through your user account on www.timetravels.com until 8 days before the trip departure or until they are sold out.
Activities "not available now" are expected to be on sale online or upon arrival at the destination.
We recommend travellers have insurance that covers cancellations due to sickness and accidents.
If you do not have one, from your user account you can add Health Insurance until 8 days before the trip departure.
For more details, please check our FAQ here.
NOTE! this product is not available for residents in Estonia.
The departure time might change +/- 2 hours.
We depart early in the morning and head west to catch the ferry to Saaremaa. The voyage lasts only 30 min – you can enjoy the views on the deck, or have a meal at the cafe on board. Upon arrival, we start discovering the islands. Our first stop is Muhu island. We check the authentic Koguva village, which is one of the most outstanding examples of Estonian peasant architecture.
We continue towards Saaremaa to see the famous Angla Windmills, where our visit also includes lunch in a local tavern. After lunch, we take the course towards our accommodation place in Pidula, making a few stops at the picturesque places - Panga cliff and Odalätsi springs.
Arrival at our accommodation and check-in. We end the day with a sauna! There will also be a possibility to BBQ.
Today we explore the nature of Saaremaa – we drive around to see the most beautiful parts of the island. We visit Saaremaa`s southernmost part – Sõrve peninsula, where you can walk on a very narrow spit of land going into the Baltic Sea and see Latvia in the distance.
We continue the day with a visit to Kuressaare - the capital of Saaremaa. We start with an orientation walk in the town centre, followed by free time for lunch. Possibility to visit the Kuressaare fortress on your own (extra cost).
In the afternoon, you can join the optional Bog hike. We will put on special bog-shoes that allow us to walk straight on the bog surface without any tracks and reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Time to have a nice dinner together! Later, you can visit the indoor sauna complex, relax and enjoy your time!
Today is devoted to hiking - pack some lunch and snacks to go!
Wonderful coastal nature of the Harilaid Peninsula awaits discovery! We take an easy track along the forest and the coastline. The longer trail leads you to the unique Kiipsaare Lighthouse.
On the way to the harbour, we make a stop at the mystical Kaali meteorite crater and have a walk around the area.
We take an evening ferry back to the mainland and head towards home.
Arrival home late evening.
We hope you gathered memories of a lifetime!
If you need to book a transfer flight, train, bus or ferry, from your arrival point, we recommend selecting only departures at least 2 hours after the estimated arrival time.
Timetravels reserves the right to make changes in the trip program according to possible changes in transportation times, as well as changes made by local providers or any other unforeseen circumstances
Spacious rooms provide a perfect setting for relaxation and a pleasant stay with your friends.
Each room is equipped with a TV, WiFi, and a hairdryer.
Delicious buffet breakfast, made with fresh local produce, is served at our hotel’s restaurant and is included.
There are some meals included: 2 breakfasts (Day 2 and Day 3), 1 lunch (Day 1), and 1 dinner (Day 2). When visiting Kuressaare town, there will be a possibility to have a good lunch in one of the local restaurants. There will be a possibility to have a BBQ at our accommodation place. Kindly note that you will need to buy your own food for the BBQ. You can collaborate with your friends to prepare dinner together and share the food costs, this will save time and money.
Kindly bring at least the following:
- Warm clothes, raincoat or umbrella - weather can be unpredictable
- Comfortable shoes - we will be walking a lot!
- Swimming suit, towel, flip-flops for the sauna
- Anything else you may need during the trip: money, medicine etc.
- Student card
All included meals have vegetarian options, and it is possible to take allergies into account. NOTE that you need to inform us in advance about your special diet or allergy. We will send out a form for this 10-12 days before the departure.
Weather in Saaremaa is not much different from the rest of the country. However, it can be more windy and a couple degrees colder than on the mainland. We advise to check the weather forecast 1-2 days before the departure and pack your clothes accordingly.
Yes, there is free wi-fi available in public areas, as well as in most rooms.
You can travel with:
• 1x 15kg luggage to store in the bus trunk; and
• 1x small backpack to take with you during the bus ride.
During the trip the participants are required to be physically and mentally fit.
There is zero tolerance for abusive behaviour. A person suspected of being intoxicated has to be reported to Timetravels guide and contact person.
People suspected of being intoxicated are denied boarding he bus without the right to a refund. If the case occurs during the trip, their travel may be aborted for safety reasons, and any unused part of the tour package won’t be compensated.























