About Naturestonia
Naturestonia is a nature tourism base in Ardu village, around 40 minutes from Tallinn. The focus is on small-group wildlife experiences, private forest accommodation, and genuine access to the landscapes around Paunkula, the Pirita River, and the edge of North Kõrvemaa.
Eleri Lopp — local nature guide and wildlife photographer
Eleri Lopp leads Naturestonia tours herself. She has spent decades in Estonia's forests, bogs, and river valleys, and she guides with a pace that favours observation, context, and respect for the landscape. Her background in wildlife photography also makes Naturestonia a strong fit for guests who want both sightings and better images.
Wildlife expertise, not staged nature
Naturestonia experiences include bear watching, birdwatching, moose sessions, lynx tracking by sign, beaver observation, owl evenings, bog walks, and photography-focused outings. The principle is simple: ethical wildlife observation with realistic expectations. We do not pretend to control wild animals. We create the right conditions to observe them responsibly and to understand the habitat around them.
A forest break close to Tallinn
Choose one of three private forest cabins and plan a wildlife outing for the same trip. Accommodation and bear watching are requested and confirmed separately. Guests have rated the accommodation 9.3 / 10 on Booking.com. Around 40 minutes from Tallinn, you can make time for nature even on a short break.
Kāpēc mums uzticas
Kāpēc viesi uzticas Naturestonia
Nakšņo privātā meža mājiņā un iepazīsti apkārtnes dabu kopā ar vietējo gidi Eleri Lopu. Nelielā grupā atliek laiks vērot dzīvniekus, uzdot jautājumus un baudīt dabu savā tempā.
Vietējā dabas gide
Eleri Lopp vada nelielas grupas visā Igaunijā un pārzina dzīvnieku pārvietošanos, gaismu un sezonu ritmu Paunküla apkārtnē.
Tuvu Tallinai
Ardu ciems atrodas apmēram 40 minūšu braucienā no Tallinas, tāpēc īsts laiks mežā ir sasniedzams arī īsā ceļojumā vai nedēļas nogalē.
Nakšņošana un piedzīvojums vienuviet
Trīs privātas meža mājiņas ļauj dabas vērošanu un nakšņošanu ieplānot vienā ceļojumā. Naktsmītne un lāču vērošana jāpieprasa un jāapstiprina atsevišķi.
Palīdzība dabas fotografēšanā
Papildus gida darbam Eleri palīdz viesiem ar dabas fotografēšanu, lai mežā piedzīvotie mirkļi tiktu labi iemūžināti.
Viesu atsauksmes
“Lieliska vieta atpūtai dabā! Noteikti izmēģiniet āra vannu - nenožēlosiet.”
Sarah M.
Booking.com ★★★★★
“Ļoti mierīga un privāta vieta. Mājiņa atrodas mežā, un tajā ir viss nepieciešamais. Tīra, mājīga un gaumīga. Daba visapkārt!”
Анна К.
Booking.com ★★★★★
“Skaista vieta un laba atmosfēra. Ir visas ērtības.”
Mikhail V.
Booking.com ★★★★★
Plan a wildlife stay or private nature trip
If you want accommodation and bear watching on the same trip, contact us for date-planning help. Submit separate requests for the cabin and bear watching so each can be reviewed and confirmed independently.