What people say about Andres
"Lovely day in the Estonian country side."
Perfect opportunity to see a part of the lovely Estonian country side just outside Tallinn. Our tour guide was the perfect combination of funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend to everyone!
"Beautiful experience"
Unfortunately, with little vacation time to visit Estonia, this tour was a good opportunity to visit a little bit of Estonia. Lahemaa National Park is very beautiful and with a small group you can better appreciate it. The Viru marsh is unique, the Jagala waterfall is very beautiful (even if with a small jump and in August with not much water) and the fishing village of Altja and the view of the Baltic Sea. The villa of Sagadi is interesting. Our guide / driver Andres, very knowledgeable and helpful. A tour that has satisfied me and I can recommend.
"Super journée à Lahemaa avec Andres"
Les paysages sont superbes et les explications/anecdotes d'Andres nous ont aidées à encore plus apprécier cette journée. Sortie recommandée à 100%, nous avons passé une super journée avec Andres.
"Take this tour!"
Our 9-hour small-group tour took us first to Estonia‘s highest waterfall where we learned a lot about Estonian geography and geology, then to a Swedish manor where we got an intensive course in Estonian history, after which we went for an easy one-mile hike on a boardwalk through a peat bog and learned a lot about flora and fauna. One member of our group even went for a swim in the bog, he found the experience incredible. After a simple but tasty lunch in a rustic inn, we made short walking tours in two historic seaside villages. It sounds intense but it was chill and lots of fun. Our guide Andres did a great job of sharing his wealth of knowledge about Estonia with us. Wear walking shoes.
"Amazing nature tour with friendly and knowledgeable guide!"
Andres was a wonderful guide and knew a lot about Estonian nature, history and culture to share with us. We saw some beautiful nature sights (the Jägala waterfall was fantastic!) and ate a delicious lunch at a traditional Estonian tavern. You should definitely book this tour to see a variety of fun sights outside of Tallinn!
"Fantastic trip!!! Andres is amazing!!"
Our group of four was accommodated with a tour booked in English only the day before. We had a phenomenal day at Jägala Fall, Viru Bog, an old manor house, and a fishing village on the sea. Our tour guide Andres was knowledgeable about all of the stops, with fun folklores and stories. We are so appreciative to Andres and the tour company for helping us to explore Lahemaa National Park!
"Fantastic day!"
We had a wonderful time on our tour around some of the old Soviet sites and beautiful natural attractions of Estonia. Our guide Andres was friendly, flexible and extremely knowledgeable! Would highly recommend this excellent day out!
"Fantastic Day"
Had a great day out exploring many abandoned places and beautiful landscapes and Andres was a great guide!
"Great guide, nice tour."
If you want to escape the city, this is a nice way to do so. My guide was simply great and especially the small hiking tours were fun.
"Amazing Nature Experience at Lahemaa National Park"
We had an amazing day experiencing the breathtaking and unique beauty of the Lahemaa National Park. The highlight for us was the Viru Bog Trail. Hard to find anything similar in the rest of the world. Thanks to Andres for all the information provided in a pleasant and entertaining way. We will be back for sure.
"Better than I thought"
It was very interesting especially because my guide was really fond of nature, hiking & mushrooms. He was available and kind.
"Super Ausfluf in den Nationalpark"
Einfach klasse. Absolut lohnenswert für Naturliebhaber
"Excellent — Exceeded Expectations!"
This day trip deserves more attention! We had an amazing time. Our tour guide, Andres, has a wealth of knowledge on all things Estonia (and Lahemaa, of course), and he shared that knowledge in a way that was light, funny and engaging. We had a great time with Andres! Each stop on the trip offers its own beauty and serenity. We loved the bog — during a cold, rainy day, it had an added mystical feel — and thought the hikes through Estonia's famed forests were lovely. Each hour is different, and you cover a lot of ground (including about six or seven miles by foot) throughout. If you're visiting Tallinn, I would highly recommend making time for this.
"Great tour, even in winter"
The tour was so much more fun than just taking a bus from Tallinn to Riga. We had an amazing time with our guide Andres who adapted the tour to the group without us even asking. I would highly recommend the tour and especially this guide!
"One day full of beautiful places :)"
This tour (Tallinn - Riga) was really really nice. So happy that in the end there were enough registrations to go! We've seen a lot of beautiful places in Estonia and Latvia that we couldn't have visited by ourselves by public transportation. It was really convenient, just get on the bus and get going. Our guide Andres was really knowledgeable and friendly, he adjusted the tour to the group (i.e. replacing the military museum by a castle). All the places we beautiful in the snow.
"Great way to get to know Estonia "
Learned so much about the country, the history, the geography, the astonishingly rich nature. Andres was a super guide, so lovely to talk to, and a wonderful source of knowledge and stories. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves nature and wants a perfect day trip outside of Tallinn.
"Winter Madness "
A great tour in the wilderness and a real opportunity to visit the coastal regions of Estonia. Our guide Anders was great and especially at lunchtime where all cafés and restaurants seemed closed. In the end he found a great little café with a delicious menu for only €6 : Top
"Weekend trip "
An excellent trip travelling theough Latvia and Estonia. We thoroughly enjoyed it and our guide Anders was informative friendly but never over-imposing.
"awesome tour"
Andres is a nice guide, knowledgeable and kind. Although the weather was not that good for the whole trip, but we still had a great time to knew the history and culture of Latvia and Lithuania. I highly recommend those who want to go to Riga from Tallinn and don't want a boring bus time.
"Lovely tour"
Nice nature and, sovietic history tour outside of Tallinn I would definitely recommend to join to discover other side this lovely cou tey
"Fun day trip "
This day trip was fun and easy going. Our guide Andres was prompt, knowledgeable and above all fun. As we made our way from site to site we enjoyed an informative discussion on the local and historical facts about Estonia. For lunch we stopped at a true local hangout which had great food and atmosphere. All in all a great way to spend the day and see the country. I would highly recommend this trip!
"Great "Lahemaa Park" Tour!!"
It was a great exprience! Lahemaa National Park is a beautiful and quiet plaec. We had a lunch at traditionla Estonian restaurant. It was good! Thnaks to Anreas, excellent historical knowlege to share with us...
"Awesome tour of Lahemaa National Park"
My friend and I had a great time visiting the park. It is beautiful and very quiet mid-January. We would highly recommend people visiting Estonia to go on this tour, as it offers a different perspective on the country. Our guide, Andres, was incredibly nice, knowledgeable and engaging. Kudos to him!
"Amazing day"
One of the best tours I have EVER done!! Andres was so informative and interesting! The group was fantastic. Was an absolutely brilliant way to travel from Tallinn to Riga. Will definitely recommend this company!!
"Fun tour into the wilds"
The tour was well worthwhile; a great opportunity to see a bit of Estonia beyond the city. Andres was great - knowledgeable, enthusiastic and honest (happy to discuss Estonia warts and all).
"Excellent! "
Andreas was a fantastic tour guide. Exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend.
"Wunderbar"
10/10 - would do again.
"Best way to go from Tallinn to Riga"
The trip was very cool and our guide told us a lot about the history of Estonia and Latvia. Too bad the weather was kinda stormy.
"Learn about the country and culture"
The best tour ever made. Apart from the interesting stops during the trip we learned a lot from our guide. He explained very well the history of Latvia and Estonia. But also give us an insight of the culture and the way Estonian people express themselve. Thank you very much for this wonderfull trip. I would recommend it to everyone, as a must have done.
"Touring in Winter"
We are seniors and enjoyed this trip, the guide/driver was both entertaining and knowledgeable. We prefer to travel in winter so the tourist numbers are manageable, no queues etc however the down side of this tour is that the sites we stopped at were either closed or we arrived in darkness. The nature walk in Gauja National Park was excellent we arrived during daylight so we explored extensively in the time we had. The Valga military museum was closed but our guide had telephoned ahead and the curator opened the doors to us. It was really interesting a snap shot of what happened in the Soviet era. About ½ hours drive from the Tallinn drop off we visited, in pitch dark the remnants of a castle? We couldn’t take pictures so we don’t really have a record. FYI we travelled Vilnius to Riga by Express LUX bus as the sightseeing tour bus was not available, it was very cheap. €28 single. Punctual and comfortable with Wi-Fi and movies. Frankly we would have cancelled the Riga-Tallinn trip if we had taken the Vilnius - Riga sightseeing tour bus. I bet this is a most lively trip in summer with a full bus! We are glad we did it!
"Wonderful experience "
Nature paradise beautiful country side amazing guide
"Journey to Riga"
It is indeed a great way to travel to Riga. You get to travel to interesting places along the way; and at the same time be able to travel to your next destination (Riga for this matter). I enjoyed visiting our stops and discovering new things about Estonia and Latvia.
"Great way to see the countrysides of Latvia and Estonia and learn a lot about them!"
This trip was so much fun. We stoped at the Olympic bobsled track, which was awesome, hiked through part of a national park next to a river, stopped at a war museum and a couple of interesting towns. Lunch was at a local cafe. Our guide was informative and a fun road trip driver. My husband and I really enjoyed our day - long but fun!
"Great experience"
We loved our guide and it was very informative and fun. Would highly recommend!
"Excellent!"
Very nice trip, Andres is great and knows a lot to tell about history, the country ... we appreciated a lot!
"Nice tour outside tallinn"
The guide was exelent
"Exceptional tour guide"
A very well organized tour/travel from Riga to Tallin with knowledgable and perfect-english speaking guide. And he drives the van very well, carefully and comfortably. Places visited gave a really good impression of both Latvia and Estonia and the history of both countries.
"A very enjoyable trip"
I really enjoyed this tour. Weather apart (it was raining heavily most of the time) I had the chance to see some spectacular autumn landscapes of rare beauty. We also visited an old town and a small museum - this last one was a bit outdated, but our guide Andres explained lots of interesting facts about Estonian history. I felt like I really learnt something, as I don't normally like the mere passive sightseeing, knowledge is important too! A big thank to Andres who is a great guide and a person who I really enjoyed to talk with.
"A very enjoyable trip"
I really enjoyed this tour. Weather apart (it was raining heavily most of the time) I had the chance to see some spectacular autumn landscapes of rare beauty. We also visited an old town and a small museum - this last one was a bit outdated, but our guide Andres explained lots of interesting facts about Estonian history. I felt like I really learnt something, as I don't normally like the mere passive sightseeing, knowledge is important too! A big thank to Andres who is a great guide and a person who I really enjoyed to talk with.
"Very interesting way to get the know Estonia and Latvia"
Our guide was super fun and interesting. He presented Estonian and Latvian history in really interesting ways and he shared with us many fun facts. It is great that the group can’t have more than 8 participants, this way we were always on time, didn’t get lost or anything. Although the weather wasn’t the best (gray sky and drizzle - but what can you expect in October?), we managed to visit all the places and the gray weather didn’t ruin the impression. Amazing tour, and would like to do more of them between other cities.
"Awesome day"
Definitely the best tour I have ever made. Excellent places mixed with a great insight of history and stories from a local point of view. A great way to travel from one city to the other.
"Very good tour"
I want to recommend this tour, I found it really interesting and the guide was great. However, I suggest to shorten the time at the museum! We had to run in the park and in Cesis and it was a pity.
"Great tour"
Took the Traveller Tours trip from Riga to Tallinn early October. The guide/driver was very informative in terms of his knowledge and communication skills, this being in English, and he was able to answer any questions posed by the group. Would thoroughly recommend this company, this being the second of such intercity trips undertaken during our visit to the Baltic countries.
"The perfect Baltic adventure "
Such a perfect way to travel through Estonia and Latvia. We had a private tour and loved every minute. Andres was friendly and extremely knowledgeable which made conversation so easy. Lunch stop meal was one of the best we had our whole trip. Cesis in Latvia was the highlight.
"Slow road to Tallinn"
Andres was very informative and knowledgeable and very safe driver. An excellent alternative to an express bus or train! Thank you
"Great tour!!"
Everything is perfectly planned. Andres is a great guide. Highly recommended.
"Totally worth it!"
I wanted to explore the countryside of Estonia and Latvia while backpacking through Eastern Europe this year. I took this trip in September where Andres was our tour guide. He has a lot of knowledge about the history of both the countries and kept us interested in knowing about the past, culture, traditions, hopes and dreams of the people. Witnessing the green landscape of countryside beyond the charms of Tallinn/Riga Old Towns is something totally worth doing. Also, the tour happens in small groups so you get better opportunities to bind with people on the journey with you. I would recommend this road trip to anyone who is planning to visit Baltic countries.
"Great excursion"
Highly recommend this tour. It is a unique opportunity to see the countryside of both countries. Great guide, thank you Andres, for answering all our questions, ànd showing us around. Delicious lunch, visit to Cesis castle, bobslay track, little hike in a forest. Everything was perfect!
"The true marriage between Estonia/Riga"
Andres did an amazing job, picking us up in Tallinn, showed us Viljandi, the history of Estonian folk, history, and sports, Riga's national park, and the Latvian luge practice facility.
"A big day out but a great day out!"
A perfect way to get from A to B (Tallinn to Riga) and see some interesting locations along the way.
"A Funny and Informative Day"
We had a great time on our tour from Tallinn to Riga. The guide was intelligent and very funny. He made a great trip very memorable.
"So glad I chose to do it!"
This is a great tour, Andres our tour guide was personable, had these wonderful tidbits about nature, history etc. I also 7 other wonderful people on the tour from various countries. Walking in the bog, snacking on wild blueberries, cranberries! It was good communing with nature, this was followed by a hike in the pine forest, which opened onto a beach , walk along the beach to a fishing village and finally on an Estonian village swing. All and all a wonderful tour. Highly recommend it.
" Lahemaa National Park Day Tour"
We had absolutely great day trip and enjoyed everything, Thanks a lot Andres!
"Riga to Tallinn done right "
The journey was pleasant. Each stop was as expected. The lunch stop (chosen by the driver) was 5 stars. We arrived in advance (good). The fellow passengers were pleasant and not over communicative.
"Pleasant trip from Riga to Tallinn"
A great experience. The tour was well organized. We enjoyed all the 5 stops (Sigulda, Cesis, Gaujas, Valga and Viljandu); my favorite was the military musuem in Valga. Andres is an excellent guide and a good driver.
"To do in Estonia ;)"
I really enjoyed this day trip to the National Park. The driver/guide drove very well (I'm often carsick so it is important). Then, the trip was well constructed the longest time in the morning so we can sleep and then we walked on the park. The bog is so beautiful and the view from the tower so stunning :) we also had the chance to taste traditional Estonian food : potato mash with bacon. I really recommend this trip !
"Trust me I‘m a tour guide "
We had a fantastic tour with Andres in the Lahemaa National Park. Andres welcomed us with the following statement on his cap: Trust me I‘m a Tour Guide ;) He really was a great tour guide, knows everything about the nature & culture and had fun stories to tell.
"Unbeatable way to travel between cities "
So glad we some time out to take the slow van from Riga to Tallinn, stopping off at an eclectic mix of sites and smaller towns in the beautiful Latvian and Estonian countryside and learning about the history of multiple occupations, national pastimes and temperaments. Thoroughly recommended.
"Very nice experience"
It was very nice. Will do again.
"wonderful time"
Our tour guide is very experienced and we have a wonderful time .
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Enjoyed the sense of humour of our guide, obviously knowledgeable about the places we visited and the history of Estonia and Latvia. Never felt hurried and group of 6 was a good size. Lunch was at a great restaurant- liked the way we were able to pre-order so no hanging around. Was a long day but so much better than a quick dash from A to B. Comfortable vehicle
"Great tour! "
I really enjoyed the tour, it was so much better than going straight from Riga to Tallinn. We were a small group of 6, we had several stops on the way to discover the inner lands and Andres our guide was amazing giving us plenty of information and anecdotes with lots of sense of humor. I definitely recommend it!
"Fun Way to Get Between Riga and Tallinn"
Got to see a lot of Estonia and Latvia I otherwise would have missed. Guides were friendly and fun.
"Saw so much more than we expected!"
We enjoyed our tour and are very glad we did it. Many articles we read said to do Tallin on your own...we would have never gotten so much out of our visit if we had done that. Going out to the memorial for the Estonians that were sent to Siberia was a great stop as it showed us the hard times that the Estonian people went through which was something new for us to learn about. Andres was a very good guide and would answer any questions we had. He clearly knew a lot about the country and provided an interesting perspective on Estonian life. However at several points throughout the tour while we walked between stops he would be very quiet not telling us anything new. We had to ask him about things for him to share the information which was the only bad thing I have to say about him. The only other reason we gave it 4 instead of five stars was the lack of structure at first. When we got in the van he asked us what we wanted to see, but we had never been there before so we had no idea. We had thought it was a specific tour but that was not necessarily the case. Andres still adjusted to our lack of direction and everywhere he brought us was great. Additionally the lunch spot had a great selection of Estonian food which was delicious and Andres explained the backgrounds behind the different dishes. We were very happy with the tour and would recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about such an interesting city.
"A great day out of the city"
Four of us took a private Lahemaa National Park Day Tour with Andres. We had a great day out of the city walking on the trail through the bogs, enjoying the coastline and visiting manor houses and fishing huts. Andres was an excellent guide - knowledgeable and interesting and happy to answer our many questions. He also suggested a lovely seaside restaurant for lunch.
"Fun day of sightseeing while transferring"
It was a nice way to see a bit of the country-side of the two countries while transferring between them. Some fairly interesting sights to visit and a knowledgeable and entertaining guide talking about the history and people. I enjoyed it
"A tour guide who also travels "
Our tour guide was Andres and he was amazing. So great to have a tour guide that actually travels as well - and has lots of insights and empathy for those who are traveling. He was very amusing and made the history come alive. He also was a very safe driver... we had torrential rain on the way and at times visibility was very poor. He was very cautious and I never felt unsafe .
"The best way to travel from Riga to Tallin"
We really enjoyed the tour. Andres was a perfect guide, professional, prepared, brilliant, and attentive. The atmosphere was cosy, the group was very pleasent, and we spent a memorable day!
"Day tour around Tallinn and nearby countryside"
The tour was excellent, as was the guide we had. It was a jam packed tour for a port day (part of a Baltics cruise) so the operator was amenable to customizing the tour and starting as soon as possible, first thing in the morning. The group loved the tour and, including myself, was thoroughly exhausted by the end of the tour. Will come to these guys again when I do an Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania trip!
"In Love with Estonia"
Our guide Andres did a fantastic job of exploring the area around Tallinn as well as providing a detailed tour of the old town. Andres brought out the history, the culture and soul of the Estonians. He shared his perspective of the history of his country. The area outside of Tallinn was as fascinating as the old town. The Festival area, the Memorial and the Maritime Museum were meaningful, important sites. Kudos to him for bringing out the spirit of the country and allowing us to fall in love with the country and the people.
"A fun filled getaway from the city"
As a fully private tour, our guide asked about our preferences so he could tailor it to our interests. Coming from a city full of concrete buildings, the children had a fun time picking wild strawberries and discovering nature, walking on a peninsula out to sea, and exploring old abandoned military bunkers in the forests. Another attraction of the tour was a little park in middle of nowhere with a wooden replica of the Eiffel Tower that swayed in the wind as we climbed up, surrounded by swings, a little house of maze, and several other kiddy attractions. We also visited a lighthouse and climbed to the top where the view was simply exhilarating. Overall, the serene island provided a refreshing break from city buzz.
"Every which way but South"
Well done excursion. Comfortable vehicle, knowledgeable guide and interesting sites. Preferable to getting on a bus or plane and simply covering distance. Most surprising aspect? Exceptional lunch at Lili’s restaurant!
"Very interesting tour with a great tour guide"
If travelling between Tallin and Riga and vice verse this is the way to do it if you want to see some more of Estonia and Latvia away from the cities. Small groups of 8 meant it was personable and friendly.
"Really beautiful countryside"
This tour was lead a very energetic & passionate tour guide (Andres). He took us around some very beautiful countryside and national park. Although he promised us bog monsters but I never seen any which was disappointing. He also took us to a lovely seaside restaurant for lunch which was great. Best part of the tour was to an Estonian person's house which is a Maritime museum (Excellent). I would strongly recommend this tour.
"Amazing tour of two countries "
Fantastic tour of the main attractions in Lithuania and Latvia. The tour guide was amazing.
"Great adventure exploring lesser known sites! "
We had Andres as our guild and requested to go out to visit some of the lesser known places, He took us around to all of them and much more. Had great suggestions and after drove us back to the old town for a historical walking tour. He spoke English very will with a cool accent. :) Couldn’t have asked for anything better!
"Imprescindible si te gusta la naturaleza"
100 % recomendable. Sólo por hacer el camino de Viru Bog ya merece la pena, el guía acompaña al grupo una parte del camino y después da un margen amplio de tiempo para que lo termines por tu cuenta, además tuvimos suerte porque aunque nos hizo mal tiempo apenas nos cruzamos con nadie, y eso hizo la experiencia mucho más auténtica. Para mí lo mejor del recorrido el pantano y las casitas de Altja. Por pedir algo más me hubiese gustado visitar la Manor House por dentro, la visita es sólo exterior. El guía un encanto, muy atento y proporciona mucha información de lo que se va viendo, sin la cual la experiencia no sería tan interesante.
"On the road"
Andres was a fabulous and knowledgeable guide. The stops were timed well and at great locations. We definitely recommend this tour.
"for the curious!"
I'm so glad I traveled from Tallinn to Riga with this tour! Being an introvert, I'm always a little nervous about anything that has the potential to trap me in a group. But the tour was amazing: perfectly planned and executed. We saw a lot, but weren't exhausted and definitely never bored. Our guide Andres was a font of knowledge and wry jokes about Baltic history (and kiiking!): he turned a fun day into a fascinating one.
"Naked monkeys & unicorns in the forest"
Great trip, guides (split group in two) very knowledgeable. OK so end of that. Personality of Andres was fantastic, really filled in the day both with humor and environmental/historical information in a lively manner. Gregor also gave his insights on Estonian life from a slightly different view- good team. The forest/ bog environment and the historical info was fascinating. Highly recommend this tour
"Day filled to the brim with amazing experiences!"
After a day or two in the Old City of Tallinn, it is good to see the other and more genuine side of Estonia - its nature and peacefulness. The day trip was truly enjoyable and the memories will stay for life! Even the bad weather could not stop anyone from enjoying the stroll through the Lahemaa's bog, forests, and shores. Combined with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, comfy car, and umbrellas waiting to save those who are less accustomed to pouring rain, there was nothing that could be better! Highly recommended to anyone who loves to step off the beaten track.
"Day filled to the brim with amazing experiences!"
After a day or two in the Old City of Tallinn, it is good to see the other and more genuine side of Estonia - its nature and peacefulness. The day trip was truly enjoyable and the memories will stay for life! Even the bad weather could not stop anyone from enjoying the stroll through the Lahemaa's bog, forests, and shores. Combined with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, comfy car, and umbrellas waiting to save those who are less accustomed to pouring rain, there was nothing that could be better! Highly recommended to anyone who loves to step off the beaten track.
"The beat way to travel between Tallin and Riga"
A really good way to travel between Tallin and Riga. Not only do you get to your next destination but you get to see some small towns, countryside, museum and a bobdleigh track on the way. Andres was a great guide giving us some real insight into the history of both Estonia and Latvia on the way.
"I'm so happy I did this!"
I never thought I could be so funny to go hiking with eight strangers from different countries. But I had an awesome day!! Andres was an amazing guide, told us a lot about everything and knew answers to nearly every question. We visited nearly everything I had on my personal list of places I wanted to see and I couldn't be happier about it. The lunch was really tasty too and I could also choose a vegetarian one which I really preferred because I don't like fish. There was plenty of time to discover every place we visited and when it was over after nine hours I felt like we just had started. I would definitely recommend and do it again!
"A lovely day seeing more of Estonia"
The day was super-easy, relaxed and enjoyable. Our tour guide Andres was really informative and enthusiastic, and the day was well-organised and professional. Really recommend this company if you want to get out and about and see a bit more of this wonderful country!
"Tallin to Riga"
Excellent tour. Guide was great. Very knowledgable and funny. He gave us a better understanding of the history of the countries and their cultures. Lunch was excellent.Tour ran on time. Would recommend.
"A must for anyone who can"
What an incredibly enriching experience! Estonia is so much more than Tallinn, as this tour so expertly and entertainingly shows. We were graced with some good weather but I would have enjoyed this trip even in the pouring rain. We got to see Estonia’s tallest waterfall (I won’t spoil the height, but keep in mind that any waterfall is a miracle in the flat Baltics), the miraculous and ancient bogs, restored and unrestored manor houses, and some amazing coastal villages that shed light on life outside of the city both past and present. All was supplemented by the riveting and impossibly vast knowledge of Andres, whose expertise made this trip particularly special. I plan to return to Estonia to be able to experience more of these trips and see what else this magical country has to offer!
"Fun and informative "
The guide was knowledgeable on the history of Tallinn and Riga. Information was delivered in a funny relaxed manner. The day was incredible. Good mix of sights seen on the way. Highly recommend.
"See the diversity and beauty of Estonia!"
I had an absolutely amazing time on this tour! Booking was incredibly easy, then we headed out in a large and comfortable van. The group was small so our guide easily customized it to some of our interests. Having a guide for the abandoned Soviet sites is necessary - there is so much to see. Andres also knew the best spots to see the underwater prison from! I really highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in the Cold War, as well as a desire to see the ocean.
"Road trip across baltics"
Good way of knowing the Baltics.comfortable travel with chequered halts.Good conversation n knowledgeable guide.
"The Ruins of the Soviet Era "
I really enjoyed this tour. Andres was very knowledgeable about the different places we visited. He also took us to a part of an old Soviet base to see some specific he talked about. His perspective on the recent history of Estonia made the tour even more interesting. I would highly recommend this tour and Andres as a tour guide.
"An unforgettable experience in Tallinn"
Buena organización, recogiendo los principales puntos fuertes del parque. Quizás eché de menos un poco más de senderismo a través del parque, pero para una jornada estuvo bien. El guía aporta mucho a la dinámica del grupo y la excursión.
"A wonderful trip from Riga to Tallinn"
We travel from Riga to Tallinn. During the travel. Our guide is very helpful and friendly. From him, we know the history and live of Estonian. We learned a lot!
"Perfect way to travel from Tallinn to Riga"
The trip became a private tour since it was just our group who was traveling that day. Our guide, Andres was very knowledgable. We skipped the Military Museum which was a downer but it wasn't their fault. It was Sunday and the museum was closed. All in all it was nice and a very good way to get to know the two countries. It was money well spent.
"Very entertaining and informative"
Andres was good company and his insight on the estonian way of life added a lot to the experience. The 50€ was totally worth it. The places we visited were inpiring, offered a lot of variety and the small size of the group helped to keep the stress level down. The day was very relaxing and rewarding in many ways.
"Doggy Delight"
picked up from hotel on time and taken to the husky 'farm' 45 minutes away. Dogs very friendly and guide introduced us to the art of kick sledding which is fine and good fun. The guy at the farm very good but perhaps it would be better if the lady who is in charge of the liability waivers didn't keep saying how very very difficult it was which made my wife somewhat nervous. its not difficult and great fun but you only get about half an hour actually sledding which as we were a private tour of 2 made it quite expensive for the real experience . the farm also offers the full 8 husky sleds which is what we thought we would get so ask about that too. Also check the snow conditions as you might end up doing the husky hike. Our guide was excellent and spent time showing us the local frozen (almost) waterfall on the way back
"Wonderful, Informative, Fun!"
My husband and I took the Laheema National Park daytrip. The first thing I liked about it was that it was a small group tour. We had six people all together, and the maximum per tour is eight. Our guide, Andreas, was very knowledgeable and personable. We got to see some lovely sights including the national park, manor homes, and the seaside. We ate lunch at the quirky maritime museum: fresh salmon, potatoes, brown bread, and apple cake prepared by the proprietors, who lived in the museum (we also got to meet their adorable dogs). I would recommend this tour to anybody.
"An excellent way to explore a little bit of Estonia"
We took the tour on New Year's Eve with Andres as our guide. He was great & shared loads of interesting details about life in Estonia throughout the day. The lunch was delicious, the board walk was snowy & scenic and there was a lot of variety in this tour. I'd happily recommend it.
"Bog walk"
The tour was great and well-run! Love the beautiful scenery of the forests. Being in a small group also means there's more interaction and flexibility. Thanks Andres!
"A Wonderful Winter Tour from Tallinn to Riga"
I am glad that the tour size is small – 8 passengers. Everyone is seated comfortably in the vehicle. Andres, our driver cum guide, manages the timing well. The tour is in December and shorter day light hour in winter. Sights visitation is conducted in a good pace. We had some time to enjoy at each sights. Our tour starts around 9am. Enroute we visited Viljandi castle ruins, Teemapark Museum, Cesis, Sigulda and finally arrived Riga around 7.30pm. The best is when Andres told us we do have time to visit Sigulda bobsleigh and luge track. We are overjoyed. As we have never seen a bobsleigh before. Overall it is a well conducted tour. I really enjoyed the tour even though it is long hours of travelling. I think it is a great way to travel from Tallinn to Riga with breaks in between for sightseeing. Thanks Andres for a wonderful winter sightseeing experience from Malaysian group of four.
"Hangin with Huskies"
We had a fabulous time on the Husky tour. Our family including 14 and 19 year olds really enjoyed meeting the huskies and getting lots of kisses from them and taking them on a hike. Our wonderful guide and the owners of the farm couldn't have been better hosts. We would highly recommend anyone taking this tour.
"Amazing tour in Lahemaa region shorten by winter day light exposition"
+ : •beautiful landscapes •awesome guide, he knows well what he speaks about and adds a lot of interesting stories, thank you •lunchtime was perfect •good adaptability - : •may be too many stops (the manor by example) in this short sunlight period •we would have prefered starting the day earlier (why not 9h in winter ?) to have one more hour of sunlight •it was sad to cannot see more the fishermen town in more global view than the little museum Our tour was special because of an engine problem of our minibus. We loose about more than one hour so surely saw less things than during a normal tour. It can impact this little review !
"Best way to get from Tallinn to Riga"
The most fun you can have traveling from Tallinn to Riga. Our guide Andres was fantastic, not only was he very amusing but his knowledge of the local history was excellent. As a tourist I find it very good to get an understanding of the local culture and history. This tour gave you both in spades. Thank you Andres for an excellent tour.
"Unforgettable experience "
The guide took us to Estonia biggest waterfall and then to the magic Lahemaa National Park. After a typical Estonian lunch we visited a Manor House and a fishing village by the sea, with a very interesting stop at Kasmu museum. Andres was very passionate and knowledgeable and made our day in nature an unforgettable one.
"Very patient and experience guide"
We are a group of 8, moving slowly on the wet and slippery floor. Andres is very patience with us. He brought us to the forest and historical castle. He ensure we reach our apartment in Helsinki safely. He is a safe driver and good guide.
"Fun Riga bus trip"
Great way to get from Tallinn to Riga. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Nice to stop and look at some places along the way. Would definitely recommend!
"Much more to these countries than their capital cities!!!"
I had previously taken the tour from Vilnius to Riga, because I think it’s a good opportunity to see some of these beautiful countries outside of their capital cities. This tour was also very interesting and informative. Our guide was friendly and welcoming, he gave a great introduction to his country.
"Informative and entertaining, despite the rain!"
Though Tallinn is absolutely lovely, I was eager to experience some of Estonia's famous nature! This day trip to Lahemaa National Park did the trick! Although it was chilly and rainy, our little group still had a great time. The bog walk is absolutely beautiful, and our other stops provided a diverse set of experiences and views. Plus, Andres was a knowledgeable, friendly, and funny guide. It was a great trip, and I'll happily take another day trip with Traveller if and when (!) I return to Estonia.
"Such a beauty of nature out there"
So peaceful out there and i really enjoyed to escape the city. Wish I could stay longer. Thanx to Andres for making this day so amazing with his lovely episodes about the estonien und their beautiful nature and traditions. All the best and keeps it up!
"Great to explore"
We took the Tallinn to Riga tour, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Great to meet fellow travellers taking the same Baltic tour as us. Our guide was informative at the stops, and answered any questions professionally. The only reason for a four star is we would have liked a little more commentary whilst driving through different areas, and would have been nice to have had more of a group introduction before the tour started as I have no idea of anyone's names!. Would highly recommended the tour and the company regardless though.
"great day tour to see more of Estonia and Latvia"
The tour was easy to book, but the process lacked a bit of information such as the starting and ending points, I had to enquire about these after my booking had been confirmed. We waited for the tour at the arranged meeting point and the minibus turned up on time. The guide was a good driver and the bus in good condition. The tour is really enjoyable and you get to see and learn about parts of the country you would not necessarily go to. Walking down the bob sleigh run was great and also visiting the national park for a forest walk to the river. Although the tour was nearly 12 hours long it didn't seem like it, the stops were well placed out during the day and the lunch stop was at a very good reasonably priced restaurant. The website showed lots of young people on this tour and we thought at the age of 60 we might be a bit out of the tours usual demographic, but it wasn't a problem, this tour is suitable for any age.
"Fun and informative "
A fun and interesting day out in Lahemaa National park. Our guide Andres took us to Estonia’s largest waterfalls, an old manor house, a few fishing villages and on a walk across a bog. Throughout the tour we learned a lot about Estonian culture and history as well as details about how traditional houses were built and the local flora and fauna. We stopped for lunch at a homestead that claims to make the best smoked fish in the world - I am inclined to agree! All in all a fun day out that just flew by and excellent value for money.
"A unique opportunity to get out of town"
This day trip provides a unique opportunity to see a very important side of Estonian life and countryside. Loved the fact that the group was small and we could have a more intimate experience with the environment and people. Andres was an engaging and very knowledgeable guide. Highlights for me were the bog walk and lunch.
"Completely recommended to anyone interested on local culture and history."
Absolutely satisfied with the tour. Make you feel like traveling in family. Safe driver. Five Stars!!!
"Would do it again!"
Great way to get from Tallin to Riga. Andres is a perfect guide and a great driver. Stopped at lovely places and met nice folk on trip. Lunch was excellent.
"Beautiful countryside "
Andreas picked us up from our accommodations in Tallinn. We drove NW and visited a beach, coastal cliffs, a waterfall, a lighthouse, an abandoned prison, an abandoned monastery, and viewed a number of manor houses. And finally we visited an old Soviet cargo ship sitting in a field! Andreas provided much historical information and answered our questions, including a request to explain the political environment. Very enjoyable tour.
"Amazing time with a very knowledgeable guide!"
Highly recommend this trip, a great way to get from Tallinn to Riga. Andres, our driver and guide was fantastic and the other 6 people on our trip were very nice. We got to see places we would never have seen, it was very enjoyable..
"Outstanding option for travelling between Tallin and Riga"
On a short visit to Estonia and Latvia this is a fabulous way to see a bit more of the country side and towns in between. We also appreciated the opportunity of some nature walks and and excelkent lunch. Our guide Andreas was very good indeed giving us a framework of the Estonian history. We are looking forward to our journey with the group from Riga to Vilnius tomorrow.
"After this tour, Estonia will never be unknown to you anymore"
I like all the visited places which give (in a nushell) a view over Estonia. Andres was very kind and answered all questions about Estonian history and living. I can this tour fully recommend.
"Best tour around"
Being from the USA I was skeptical of communicating with a company with an email ending in .ee. But I was proven so wrong. All my emails were answered clearly and promptly usually within a few hours. I was so impressed and this made me comfortable to book the tour. Upon arrival at the cruise port we were immediately greeted by Andres our guide. Andres was great!! He took us everywhere we wanted to go and then some. His explanations were clear and his knowledge about the area and its history was expansive. We started off driving to the various places then walked within the city. Although the tour was technically over Andres then drove us back to the ship. Once back on board our ship we compared notes with other passengers and found that we saw and did twice as much as any of them. Wow. Such a great value! I would absolutely recommend Traveller Tours again and again.
"Great way to see a bog"
This is a fun tour with plenty of time to stroll along the bogwalk. Our guides, Andres and Yann were really knowledgeable and full of fun stories. Highly recommend.
"Great story tellers and good insight of the country and the people"
Maybe rename the tour, because our expectation was that it is more focused on the bog and the natuer but this was only a small part of it. Lunch was definetly a highlight. We enjoed every programme point very much.
"Just amazing"
This is the first day trip in my holidays in Tallin and I had such an amazing day! Our guide was nice and explained a lot of funny and interesting stuff. We walked in the woods, we saw many places and have plenty of time to wander and take picture. Lunch in a nice guest house was delicious. Anything perfect! Thank you for that wonderful day
"Real Estonia"
The trip to the countryside and to the coast really rounded out our visit to Tallinn. Andres was so personable and agreeable. He was willing to discuss anything from the outdoors to government and politics as well as history and current events. This is a great way to get a much better “feel“ for the people and the country of Estonia. As always, I learned much and I erased a little bit more ignorance. I would recommend this tour highly. Also, it was very convenient that we were picked up at our hotel in the morning and dropped off directly at the ferry terminal to travel to Stockholm that afternoon. This was done by scheduling a private tour but, it was very efficient for us.
"Hilarious and informative "
While some of the information from Lahemma was repeated for this tour, we thoroughly enjoyed this trip with Andres who made it even more interesting. Perhaps there should be an 8hr option instead of of 12, as not all the sites were of equal value.
"Best Tour Ever"
Our day with Andres was fantastic. He had a great sense of humor. He loves Tallinn and he made us fall in love too. He gave us such a great history lesson that people from other tours were listening in. We learned about history, culture, current day living....everything we asked he gave a thoughtful and complete explanation, We discovered the New modern Tallinn, the Stalin Era and the old city. We visited the must see tourist spots but also some of Andres favorite hidden gems. The day went so fast and we were sorry to see it end. Andres was one of the best guides we have ever had!!!!
"Beautiful countryside, great experience"
We loved the tour from Riga to Tallinn. Beautiful countryside, breathtaking views and a very knowledgeable guide. We choose the private group tour and it was perfect for 4 people(two couples). I would definitely recommend the experience and the history lesson.
"Super amazing out of the ordinary experience"
I absolutely loved this tour, it was not your typical tour. We did some very unique things, the food we had at the museum was amazing. I swimmed in a swamp, it was so much fun. I definitely recommend this tour, it's totally worth the price you pay, the staff was super friendly and helpful.
"Outstanding Lahemaa National Park tour!"
Had a wonderful day visiting Lahemaa National Park. Andres was a great tour guide, providing lots of lots of interesting facts and stories about Estonian history. I highly recommend this tour.
"Best way to travel"
We totally enjoyed this travel - a small group of kindred travellers, an expert guide and time to view sights and learn detailed history and perspectives from a local.
"Great!"
The tour and guide was fantastic. Joined the tour because loved to Viru Vog but other things were also good. Lunch at local home / museum was special.
"Great tour all the way"
The tour is really nice. Andres is very knowledgable about the Estonian area and the history and he has a lot of funny little joke and story to keep us entertained. The locations the tour took us on the way is also quite interesting and we would never know of such interesting places if not for the tour. 5/5, you will definitely get your money worth with this tour.
"Fun but with some serious history"
This tour shows you a lot on what would be a dull journey by an ordinary bus on main roads. In Latvia you get the novelty of the former Soviet bobsleigh track, which is still in use, quaint small town life at Cesis and a quiet forest by a river beach in a nerdy national park. On the Estonian side there is a museum telling the history of the 20th century from a distinctly Estonian perspective and a ruined caste at Viljandi completely with a giant swing that all ages can play on. Our guide was very friendly and informative
"Great Tour"
An excellent excursion with lots of interesting and diverse locations. Andres was a great guide.
"Super fun way to get to Riga"
We had a wonderful trip with our excellent guide who was knowledgeable and humorous in equal part. Saw lots of interesting countryside and places you wouldn’t normally see when just visiting big cities
"It was a great way to get from Riga to Tallinn"
We learned so much about the history of the Baltic region and of Estonia, and how the people live. Andres was knowledgeable as well as entertaining. Also, he was a good and careful driver. We enjoyed seeing the countryside, the national park, and the small towns along the way. The bobsled run and the museum were not for us, but some people might like them. As a suggestion, we would rather have had at least some part of the trip along the coast, if such a thing is possible, given the time constraints of the day.
"A Great tour ever!"
Anders was super nicely guided this tour. Highly recommended:) don't miss it
"A glimpse of wider Estonia"
A fascinating day. A chance to see other parts of Estonia, outside of Tallinn, both the coast and still recent history left by the Russians. Better yet, the chance to spend a day in conversation with a local. We had a great guide who absolutely made the day a treat and provided real insight.
"Great Day Trip to Lahemma"
Overall a day very well spent. Wonderful scenery throughout the park. Bog hike and time spent on baltic shore villages were top highlights. The company was also great. Katerine and Andres are both really great guides who are very knowledgeable about nature and Estonian History.
"Dope"
Great tour great guide great peeps yall need to check out these bogs yo.
"Great tour"
My wife & I were picked up from our Vilnius hotel on time. Group comprised only 3. Tour guide (Andrea's? ..) was very informative throughout the tour, interesting, amusing, safe driving and telling us of his personal life as a Lithuanian. We were given sufficient 'free time' at sites to explore for ourselves. We were dropped off at our Riga hotel on time at the end of a most enjoyable day. We were so impressed with the tour that we decided to take a similar tour/transfer between Riga & Tallinn. I'm more than happy to recommend a Traveller day tour from Vilnius to Riga to others.
"Loved every moment of the tour"
My 66 year old mom and I had a great time. The van was comfortable and interesting sights were included in the tour. The bobsleigh track was not as steep as it looked and my mom who wasn't exactly agile could walk on it. The restaurant served tasty lunch at reasonable price. The sights in Viljandi, Valga, Cēsis, and Sigulda were interesting and so the 12-hour tour did not feel dragged on.
"Definitely a tour worth to take!"
Andres is such a humorous and wonderful guide. We enjoyed listening to history from him, very inspiring. Also we had a ridiculously tasty lunch. This tour is packed with unsurpassed natural beauty and historical sites. We had so much fun and glad that we had visited many picturesque places on our way from Tallinn to Riga!
"whole day tour from Tallinn to Riga"
We are a group of 4 pairs and booked a full day tour with traveller tours from Tallinn to Riga. Our driver was Andres and the bus was pretty new and comfortable. The drive included some stops on interresting places , like ruins, old castle, museeum , cliffs a.s.o.. when we arrived in Riga we were already tired from the long drive. Andres was a very good driver and guide .
"Best of the Bogs"
This day out in the National Park went very quickly and good to get out of the city, a complete contrast. Our guide was knowledgeable witty & informative. The first part of the walk through the bogs was incredible the safe duck boards allowed one to look around and absorp everything around up until the viewing tower. Then the duckboards became the never ending two planks balancing act. I just had to concentrate at my age 64yrs on my feet and getting to the end. It was both interesting and sad the history of Estonia the manor houses going to ruin. The fishing villages were idyllic and the choice of restaurant for lunch hit the spot. A day trip out I would recommend, take insect repellent I came back with over 20 mosquito bites.
"Amazing day!"
A great tour through the National Park with many magic moments und a well informed and funny guide! I can recommend it to anyone!
"I need that swing!"
The tour was a lot of fun. Great views and interesting stories. Thanks for keeping it entertaining. The lunch was amazing and much better than some regular-type restaurant. I really loved the 6-person swing and wish I got photos of me on it. More reason to go back!
"Great day out "
Lovely day trip to get out of the city and see more of Estonia. Great guide who was super friendly and very informative.
"Charming tour to places you won't find at your own"
We were a group of eight and we had a nice day. We weren't to many people and the van was big enough for all of us. Our guide seemed qualified and was really nice. He answered every question we had and shared a lot of information. The view at the prison was breathtaking and totally worth the trip. It was a nice combination for us - cliffs, old sovjet place, a waterfall and an old plane.
"Was able to see everything despite getting a flat tire!"
We had Andres as our guide. He was knowledgable and friendly. It was great having a mini tour at each stop with a proper tour guide. At one point the van started beeping and he said it beeps all the time but we should stop to check it - and it really was a flat tire! After changing it, I think we were still able to fit in all the planned stops. This is by far the best way to get from Tallinn to Riga. It’s so good I’m doing the same trip from Riga to Vilnius! Don’t worry if the trip has it been confirmed, they said quite often people sign up last minute, so hang in there! Someone on our trip book it months in advance and they only got the minimum number needed for the trip the day before the trip!
"really good day out"
had a amazing day, paddled in a bog, and had a go on an estonian swing!
"epic city transfer"
love it, got to paddle in a river and walk down part of a bobsleigh track!
"Interesting, informative, inclusive."
Really good, well-paced day with travellers of all ages and from many nations. Excellent guide who made sure everyone was included and kept the information coming in an engaging way. Loved it!
"Beautiful and informative"
Excellent tour! The day was packed with things to see. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave lots of background information. Highly recommended!
"Very flexible and suitable for a relaxed day"
A pleasant way to explore Estonia and Latvia country side. We had 6 adults , 2 kids and 14 luggages. We found the pacing and the stops are quite appropriate for the 5-hour driving time.
"Sweet spot between Estonian history and nature"
Andres is a great storyteller and shared Estonian history in a way that was highly memorable! Fortunately, the weather was great and I would highly recommend this tour. :)
"Amazing trip "
It was a well planned and well executed trip
"Dreamday in the forest"
We have experienced the day in Lahemaa National Park and really loved it. First of all, the nature is just gorgeous, even in early March. We also liked the content of excursion, had enough time for taking pictures and just enjoy the scenery. The whole atmosphere was very relaxing. Loved our guide as well. Andres, greetings from Russia :)
"The Perfect tour"
We booked a private tour from Riga to Tallinn. Right on time our guide Andres arrived at our hotel. Andres is extremely knowledgeable and has a vibrant personality that made the day spent with him a real pleasure. Despite freezing temperatures and snow we covered all the wonderful sights on our itinerary before the early dark of winter descended. The day was the highlight of our European trip.
"The most fabulous tour ever - must go"
Andres is an accommodative, friendly and caring guide. We went to the bob sledding track to see and understand the sport. Fauna’s National park. The local cosy homey cafe for lunch. Cesis town. Viljandi town and head to Tallinn. You are able to see and visit places that you don't know and have difficult to get to. Andres even took us to our hostel to save us the time. I really liked this tour and feel so happy it took it.
"Surreal road trip."
Great guide (Andres), fun sights and tons of snow!
