Island hopping for families in Estonia

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Ages: 13+ Years Old
Duration: From 4 Days

Spend quality time with your family on this biking tour in Estonia!

This tour is designed for beeing suitable also for families and riders wirth disabilities (shorter distances, possible to rent 2 or 3 wheel electric cargo bike, tandem, family rooms for accommodation).

This 4, 5 or 6 days tour takes you to Estonia’s largest islands – Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. They are a perfect place to spend your cycling holiday – smaller quiet roads, romantic summer resorts, friendly people and of course sea and beaches. Nature is essentially untouched and many visitors find an inner peace on the islands.

Both islands have retained their uniqueness due to their location and isolation. In the villages there are still stone fences and houses with thatched roofs. Dolomite, windmills and the famous local home-brewed beer are considered the symbols of Saaremaa.

You can ride this route in 6 days (5 nights), 5 days (4 nights) or 4 days (3 nights). Perfect for those who would like to see the Islands, but don’t have much time. And for those who don’t want to spend their whole holiday in Estonia on bikes.

We have 3 different itineraries for this tour: 6, 5 or 4 days. The 5 and 4 days tours start from Tallinn by taking a train out, and on the 6 days tour you start to cycle from Tallinn.

6 DAYS TOUR

Day 1: Bike ride from Tallinn to Padise (65 km / 40 miles)

The tour follows the Northern coast of Estonia. Cliffs are followed by sandy beaches. After some up’s and down’s you will get to Türisalu cliff. Enjoy the view to the Island of Naissaar and Vääna-Jõesuu. Take a break to enjoy Keila-Joa waterfall, the third most powerful waterfall in Estonia. Enjoy dinner in beautiful Padise Manor, located next to the mystic ruins of Padise Monastery. Accommodation a in tourism farm.

Day 2: Bike ride from Padise to Haapsalu (55 km / 34 miles)

This day is just a riding day. Enjoy Estonian diverse nature: the route goes through forests and fields, you will pass some bogs. For such a small country, the diversity of Estonia’s landscapes is unique in Europe. Day’s highlight is Haapsalu – a charming seaside resort famous for its range of spa hotels and fine beach. The old town is popular too and Haapsalu Castle, haunted by a white lady, hosts many events including various music festivals. Accommodation is in a hotel.

Day 3: Bike ride to island Hiiumaa (38 km /24 miles)

This day the tour takes you to the second largest island in Estonia – Hiiumaa. Formed as a result of a meteorite explosion, Hiiumaa is one of the oldest islands in the world. Hiiumaa is known for its lighthouses, unspoilt nature, Kassari and the sense of humour of its inhabitants. After about 1.5 hrs on the ferry, the route takes you to Hiiumaa’s capital Kärdla, known for it’s cosy islander atmosphere. Accommodation is in a guesthouse.

Day 4: Bike ride to Saaremaa island (55 km / 34 miles)

From Kärdla, the route takes you to the South-Hiiumaa and first to Kassari island. On your way is Vaemla Wool Factory, romantic Kassari chapel and Sääre Tirp peninsula. Ferry takes you to the largest island in Estonia – Saaremaa. Overnight is in a guesthouse.

Day 5: Ride to the capital of Saaremaa – Kuressaare (51 km /32 miles)

Windmills are considered to be the symbol of Saaremaa. On that day the road takes you to Angla Windmill Mount, where you can see the windmills characteristic of the island of Saaremaa, watch a miller at work and taste homemade bread. Make a stop in Kaali field of meteorite craters -the rarest nature wonder in Estonia, being at the same time the most spectacular in Eurasia. Your destination – Kuressaare, is a small and charming summer resort known for it’s medieval castle. Accommodation is in a hotel.

Day 6: Kuressaare and individual departure (optional cycling)

After breakfast in the hotel, leave the bikes at the hotel and take a public bus back to Tallinn.

5 DAYS TOUR

Day 1: Train out of Tallinn. Bike ride to Haapsalu (47 km /34 miles)

Tour starts by taking a train out of Tallinn. Then the old railway track will take you to Haapsalu – a charming seaside resort famous for its range of spa hotels and fine beach. The old town is popular too and Haapsalu Castle, haunted by a white lady, hosts many events including various music festivals. Accommodation is in a hotel.

Day 2: Bike ride to island Hiiumaa (38 km /24 miles)

This day the tour takes you to the second largest island in Estonia – Hiiumaa. Formed as a result of a meteorite explosion, Hiiumaa is one of the oldest islands in the world. Hiiumaa is known for its lighthouses, unspoilt nature, Kassari and the sense of humour of its inhabitants. After about 1.5 hrs on the ferry, the route takes you to Hiiumaa’s capital Kärdla, known for it’s cosy islander atmosphere. Accommodation is in a guesthouse.

Day 3: Bike ride to Saaremaa island (55 km / 34 miles)

From Kärdla, the route takes you to the South-Hiiumaa and first to Kassari island. On your way is Vaemla Wool Factory, romantic Kassari chapel and Sääre Tirp peninsula. Ferry takes you to the largest island in Estonia – Saaremaa. Overnight is in a romantic guesthouse.

Day 4: Ride to the capital of Saaremaa – Kuressaare (51 km /32 miles)

Windmills are considered to be the symbol of Saaremaa. On that day the road takes you to Angla Windmill Mount, where you can see the windmills characteristic of the island of Saaremaa, watch a miller at work and taste homemade bread. Make a stop in Kaali field of meteorite craters -the rarest nature wonder in Estonia, being at the same time the most spectacular in Eurasia. Your destination – Kuressaare, is a small and charming summer resort known for it’s medieval castle. Accommodation is in a hotel.

Day 5: Kuressaare and individual departure (optional cycling)

After breakfast in the hotel, leave the bikes at the hotel and take a public bus back to Tallinn.

4 DAYS TOUR

Day 1: Train out of Tallinn. Bike ride to Haapsalu (55 km /34 miles)

Tour starts by taking a train out of Tallinn. Then the old railway track will take you to Haapsalu – a charming seaside resort famous for its range of spa hotels and fine beach. The old town is popular too and Haapsalu Castle, haunted by a white lady, hosts many events including various music festivals. Accommodation is in a hotel.

Day 2: Bike ride through island Hiiumaa to Saaremaa (58 km /36 miles)

This day the tour takes you to the second largest island in Estonia – Hiiumaa. Formed as a result of a meteorite explosion, Hiiumaa is one of the oldest islands in the world. Hiiumaa is known for its lighthouses, unspoilt nature, Kassari and the sense of humour of its inhabitants. After about 1.5 h on the ferry, the route takes you to Hiiumaa’s most known area Kassari. After exploring Kassari’s sights, follow the route to Sõru harbor and the ferry will take you to Saaremaa. Accommodation in a charming tourism farm.

Day 3: Ride to the capital of Saaremaa – Kuressaare (51 km /32 miles)

Windmills are considered to be the symbol of Saaremaa. On that day the road takes you to Angla Windmill Mount, where you can see the windmills characteristic of the island of Saaremaa, watch a miller at work and taste homemade bread. Make a stop in Kaali field of meteorite craters -the rarest nature wonder in Estonia, being at the same time the most spectacular in Eurasia. Your destination – Kuressaare, is a small and charming summer resort known for its medieval castle. Accommodation is in a hotel.

Day 4: Kuressaare and individual departure (optional cycling)