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In winter, when the rivers and water meadows of Soomaa have frozen over and the weather conditions are favourable, you are welcome to try riding on a kicksled!
The Finnish sleds or kicksleds make it fun to hike on frozen flood areas or forest roads. When planning the route of the hike, we will take into consideration your wishes, experiences, and the weather conditions.
The sled hike will last for two or three hours and is also suitable for children!
The early spring flood season in Soomaa National Park is known as the fifth season.
The snow melts, and the water that flows into the Halliste and Raudna Rivers and their tributaries often cannot fit into the riverbeds, flooding the floodplain meadows and alluvial forests of the national park. This creates a unique landscape where paths disappear underwater, and movement takes place by canoe directly between the trees and over the meadows.
It is precisely at this time that the water travel season begins, offering an exceptional opportunity to explore the flooded forests of Soomaa by canoe. The high water level is usually at the end of March and the beginning of April, but with heavy precipitation, floods can also occur in summer and autumn.
We organize canoe trips every day throughout the flood period in the forests, meadows, and rivers of Soomaa.
Come and experience the fifth season on a canoe trip in the flooded forests of Soomaa!
Come and discover the place where the Navesti and Pärnu Rivers meet!
At Levikivi Nature Farm, you can enjoy a peaceful trip up to the picturesque Tori Hell cave or drift along the river to Pulli village, the site of Estonia's oldest human settlement. If desired, the trip can be shortened by heading to the Levikivi shore from the Levi mill dam.
We rent out two canoes with paddles, life jackets, and transportation if needed.
Set up a tent, stay in your motorhome, or in our small summer house. On-site, you can grill, swim, fish, and enjoy the pristine nature on the edge of Soomaa. There are activities for both adults and children — an ideal place to combine relaxation and active pursuits.
After the trip, you can pre-order a visit to the Levikivi stable café, where homemade flavors await, or participate in exciting workshops that offer creativity and new skills for the whole group.
The canoe trip awaits — come and experience the authentic nature and hospitality of Pärnu County!
In winter, when the rivers and water meadows of Soomaa have frozen over and the weather conditions are favourable, you are welcome to try riding on a kicksled!
When planning the route of kicksled trip, we will take into consideration the client's wishes, our experiences, the weather conditions, and restrictions applicable in the Soomaa National Park.
The price includes kicksled rental, tour guide services, and snowshoes to put on your feet.
Paddling a canoe on a river is one of the best ways to get to know the nature of Soomaa National Park and naturally, it is a lovely way to relax.
We recommend a guided canoe trip for those people who wish to know more about Soomaa National Park.
The day tour usually lasts 3–6 hours and includes, if you wish, a walk in the bog.
The price includes: a spot in a canoe, a paddle, a life jacket, a guide, and transport of the drivers to the starting point of the trip.
You can join us on a canoe trip alone or with a large group of friends.
In cooperation with the Farm Museum of C. R. Jakobson, we offer a possibility to spend a fun day that includes:
* 2-hour canoe trip on the Pärnu River;
* lunch in the threshing barn of the Farm Museum (soup, barley-bread, cake, juice).
The river is generally quiet in this area. The route passes ruins of watermills, beaver trails and the old Samliku School House, which you can visit on request.
For an additional fee, a tour guide will join your company on the river.
The offer is well suited for larger groups, families and groups of friends.
A canoe trip is a great way to spend a wonderful day in nature with friends or family.
The diverse Pärnu River has a relatively calm flow, with smaller rapids and rocky sections adding excitement. Along the banks, you can see interesting sights.
Choose a suitable distance – a short canoe ride lasting a couple of hours or a full-day excursion. You can find detailed route examples on our website.
The price includes canoe transport, life jackets, instructions, and driver transportation. The exact price of the trip depends on the route and the number of participants.
Additionally, you can order a guide service, accommodation, catering, and a sauna.
Soomaa offers good and diverse opportunities for canoeing with its multitude of rivers. Before the cold arrives and the rivers are coated with ice, you can enjoy the autumn colours and tranquillity while drifting on the calm rivers of Soomaa. You will choose the length of the trip and thus also how much time it will take. You can also take breaks to stretch your legs and breath together with nature. If you are lucky, you will also meet animals during the hike!
You can book a sauna after the hike for extra fee!
Popular canoe trips take place on the picturesque and quiet rivers of Raudna, Halliste or Lemmjõgi. The duration of the trip depends on the complexity of the trip and the river conditions during different seasons.
