Self-guided canoe trip in Soomaa national park

Explore Soomaa National Park by canoe. Paddle through serene rivers, discover walking trails, and immerse in Estonia’s natural beauty. Perfect for adventurers!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Riisa rantŝo - Canoeing is probably the best way to explore the wilderness of Soomaa National Park. This one day self-guided wilderness canoe trip gives you possibilies to explore several walking trails alonge the river, and experience typical landscapes of Soomaa – alluvial forest (Lemmjõe keelemetsa Nature Trail), floodplain meadows and Estonian biggest peat-bog (Ingatsi* Nature Trail).

Meet: One day canoe trips on Raudna river start at 10 a.m. or 12 a.m. or 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. at Riisa Rantso Guesthouse in Soomaa National Park, if you come with your own car. We also offer transfer for clients who stay in Pärnu, pick up from your hotel at 9 a.m.

Distance: 12 km on the river + if you wish so – 4 km forest trail – (Lemmjõe) or/ and 3 km peat-bog trail – (Ingatsi)

What to bring: You should wear comfortable clothes and footwear.

What's Included
  • Canoe
  • Life-jackets
  • Paddles
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Soomaa National Park has limited roads, making canoeing an excellent way to discover its wilderness. You’ll paddle along a slow and serene river that meanders through natural meadows and floodplain forests. This self-guided, one-day canoe trip allows you to pause along the way and explore two walking trails near the river. These trails showcase the typical landscapes of Soomaa National Park, including alluvial forests (Lemmjõe Keelemetsa Nature Trail), floodplain meadows, and Estonia’s largest peat bog (Ingatsi Nature Trail).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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H9557jwabigailr
Sep 25, 2023
Beautiful accomodation and very knowledgeable guides. - Our guide, Jane was super knowledgeable and could tell us all about the different plants and geography of the bog lakes. Rooms were a little small for our work purpose but nevertheless it was very cozy and the gardens were great.
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Trip35587241476
Aug 19, 2023
A sporting and rejuvenating experience - My husband and I had a wonderful time in Soomaa Nature Park. The responsiveness and flexibility of our contact person are to be valued. Thank you for this sporting and rejuvenating experience.
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Trek640522
Aug 17, 2023
A great experience in Soomaa - Pick up early morning at hotel. Self guided canoa trip for 11 km. Then, a long walk in the national park. Drop off at hotel again. A very nice experience and the company is just great.
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Joeyb323
Aug 17, 2023
Very chill canoe trip - Lovely canoe trip through a bucolic river. We walked to the bog beforehand and would recommend doing both as the river doesn't take you through the bog.
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A3702rzthomasr
Aug 17, 2023
Great paddle through the wilderness of Soomaa - Great 20km paddle in the backwaters of Sonoma. Hardly saw a person or civilisation. Make sure you bring plenty of drinks and snacks.
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N9668jeamandas
Aug 17, 2023
great adventure in a beautiful forest - It was a really beautiful trip, by canoe was a great way to experience the surrounding forest. Since coming back I’ve been recommending to everyone this national park and if you go, you should definitely go canoeing! Staff also very friendly and easy going.
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Nymphadadlani
Aug 17, 2023
Canoeing in Soomaa National park - My boyfriend and I had such a wonderful time in the National Park! We had Aivar as our guide who was patient and kind. He gave us clear instructions to use the canoe too since we're total beginners. He picked us up from our airbnb in Parnu (costs a lil bit more). The experience was gold and was worth the money we spent!
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Kamilas1014
Aug 17, 2023
Near the nature - I sincerely recommend it. Very nice and helpful staff. The guide offered us several options. We chose the longest route, which was not as tiring as the story suggested, but could be too difficult for an inexperienced person. On the way to the starting point of the trip, we were treated to many interesting facts about the Park.
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Trek17923200102
May 30, 2023
Lovely canoe through Soomaa - Had a lovely afternoon canoeing and walking in Soomaa National Park. Staff were so kind and helpful. We managed to book through Soomaa.com - found this was the easiest way. Beautiful area to explore.
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425daphnee
Jun 4, 2024
Were never picked up - We had booked a canoe tour with a transfer. Unfortunately, we were never picked up. After waiting 45 minutes, we were informed that the driver was ill. After waiting more than 2 hours, the tour would be cancelled. Information about this was only ever given when we asked for it and never on the initiative of the provider. Not a reliable tour provider.
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