Wildlife tours & nature stays bears, lynx and forest escapes

Bird Watching

Discover resident and migrating birds with a guide who knows their calls and habitats.

from €350 / group · up to 3 adults

Bear Watching

Follow fresh tracks with your guide in search of wild bears in Estonian forests.

from €420 / group · up to 3 adults

Bear Photography

Photograph wild bears with Eleri’s guidance on light, camera settings and timing.

from €520 / group · up to 3 adults

Moose Watching

Search forest clearings for moose at first light, following fresh tracks with your guide.

from €420 / group · up to 3 adults

Beaver Watching

Watch the water at dusk for beavers swimming, feeding and tending their dams.

from €350 / group · up to 3 adults

Owl Watching

Listen for owl calls and search their forest territories with an experienced guide.

from €350 / group · up to 3 adults

Estonian Bog Hike

Walk through ancient bogs among still pools, dwarf pines and open skies.

from €350 / group · up to 3 adults

Lynx Watching

Follow lynx tracks and territorial signs with your guide through Estonia’s forests.

from €520 / group · up to 3 adults

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Moose Rut

Watch for moose at dawn and dusk during the autumn rut.

from €990 · for 2 guests in total · each extra guest +€50 per night

Migration Season

Follow migrating birds on two early mornings with a nature guide.

from €960 · for 2 guests in total · each extra guest +€50 per night

Owl Nights

Listen and look for owls on two guided evenings after dark.

from €860 · for 2 guests in total · each extra guest +€50 per night

Dark Sky Stay

Unwind in a hot tub beneath Estonia's dark skies.

from €180 · for 2 guests in total

Lynx Quest

Search for elusive lynx with Eleri after dusk in Estonia's forests.

from €1,850 · for 2 guests in total · each extra guest +€50 per night

Estonia's Big Three with Eleri

Search for brown bear, lynx and wolf with Eleri in Estonia's forests.

from €2,950 · for 2 guests in total · each extra guest +€50 per night

Bear Photography Days

Spend time photographing brown bears with Eleri's guidance in Estonia's forests.

from €1,270 · for 2 guests in total · each extra guest +€50 per night

Tracks in Snow

Read wolf and lynx signs on two winter tracking outings with Eleri.

from €1,170 · for 2 guests in total · each extra guest +€50 per night

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Nature camp for children in Estonian forest

Children's Camp 2026

Nature Camp for Kids — Summer 2026

Near Paunküla lake in Silmsi village — about 40 minutes by car from Tallinn.

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Choose the moment you want to create

Choose a break for two, a day with your team or time on the water. Find a cabin and activities to suit your plans.

Private forest cabin near Tallinn with hot tub for a romantic nature stay

Romantic nature getaway

A private forest cabin, hot tub, fireplace, and time together without a long drive from Tallinn.

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Naturestonia forest setting for team days and private group gatherings near Tallinn

Corporate and team day in nature

Seminar space, sauna, catering and activities for up to 40 people, so your team can spend time together outdoors.

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Guided canoe trip on calm Estonian water near Paunkula Reservoir

Canoe, SUP, and outdoor experiences

Plan an active day around the Pirita River and Paunkula Reservoir with guided options or rental.

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Plan your stay directly with Eleri

Tell Eleri your dates and what you would like to do. We will help you choose a cabin and plan activities for your group.

Faster replies and more flexible special requests

Accommodation and bear watching can share a trip, but each needs a separate request

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Why Guests Trust Us

Why guests trust Naturestonia

Stay in a private forest cabin and explore the surrounding nature with local guide Eleri Lopp. Small groups leave time to notice wildlife, ask questions and enjoy the outdoors at your own pace.

Local guide on the ground

Eleri Lopp leads small groups across Estonia and knows the animal movement, light conditions, and seasonal rhythm around Paunkula.

Close to Tallinn

Ardu village is about 40 minutes from Tallinn, making genuine forest time realistic even for short stays, stopovers, and weekend trips.

Stays and experiences in one place

Three private forest cabins make it easy to plan a wildlife session and overnight stay for the same trip. Accommodation and bear watching are requested and confirmed separately.

Help with wildlife photography

Alongside guiding, Eleri supports guests with wildlife photography so the experience works for observers, couples, and serious photographers alike.

Small groups and direct communicationEthical wildlife observation with realistic expectations9.3 / 10 based on Booking.com

Wildlife photography tours Tailor-made nature tours

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Lynx Country

Follow wild Eurasian lynx with a local guide, year-round monitoring and a forest cabin base.

Romantic bear watching getaway

Plan a private cabin stay for two, with hot tub options and a wildlife outing near Tallinn.

Private wildlife day trip from Tallinn

Explore nature with a private guide, planned pickup and a same-evening return to Tallinn.

Forest cabin with hot tub near Tallinn

Compare three private forest cabins, their facilities and hot tub options.

Bear watching in Estonia

Guided bear watching near Tallinn with honest seasonality, cabin combinations, and direct booking.

Wildlife photography tours in Estonia

Get guidance on bear photography, camera settings and quiet movement in the field.

Tailor-made nature tours

Private wildlife days, cabin combinations, Tallinn pickup, and custom pacing for couples, teams, and photographers.

Estonia vs Finland bear watching

Honest comparison for couples, photographers, and short-stay travellers deciding between trip formats.

Winter wildlife in Estonia

Ethical winter trips focused on lynx tracking, eagle observation, and reading bear signs in snow.