Tour overview

This 5-day adventure links two Baltic capitals by ferry, with walks in their national parks. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between five and sixteen. You stay four nights in hotels, with breakfast daily and a welcome dinner.

After a welcome dinner in Tallinn, you walk through its medieval old town, then explore Lahemaa National Park with its forests, bogs and manor houses.

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An early ferry crosses the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki. You hike trails in Sipoonkorpi National Park and visit the old riverside town of Porvoo, then tour Helsinki's harbours and landmarks by public transport and visit the island fortress of Suomenlinna.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want a short, active taste of Estonia and Finland.

Trip highlights

  • Tallinn's old town (Day 2)
  • Lahemaa National Park (Day 2)
  • The ferry to Helsinki (Day 3)
  • Sipoonkorpi National Park (Day 3)
  • Porvoo (Day 3)
  • Suomenlinna (Day 4)

Your route

7 stops from Tallinn to Helsinki

5-day route: Tallinn – Lahemaa – Helsinki – Sipoonkorpi – Porvoo – Suomenlinna
  1. Tallinn Days 1–2
  2. Käsmu Day 2
  3. Lahemaa National Park Day 2
  4. Helsinki Days 3–4
  5. Sipoonkorpi National Park Day 3
  6. Porvoo Day 3
  7. Helsinki Day 5

Why choose this tour

Two capitals and two national parks in five days. A short, active city and nature break.

Best suited to

  • Short-break seekers
  • Active travellers
  • City and nature lovers
  • Solo travellers
Tallinn's old town in winter

Day-by-day itinerary

5 days from Tallinn, Estonia to Helsinki, Finland

  1. Day 1 · Tallinn Tallinn

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Metropol Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Tallinn Old Town, Lahemaa National Park Lahemaa

    Old town and forests.

    Hotel
    Metropol Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Gulf of Finland, Sipoonkorpi, Porvoo Helsinki

    By ferry to Finland.

    Hotel
    Original Sokos Hotel Albert
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Helsinki, Suomenlinna Helsinki

    An island fortress.

    Hotel
    Original Sokos Hotel Albert
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Helsinki Helsinki

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Red wooden warehouses on the river at Porvoo

Where you stay

  • Tallinn (2 nights) Metropol Hotel
  • Helsinki (2 nights) Original Sokos Hotel Albert

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 4 nights in hotels
  • Meals 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Coach, ferry and public transport
  • Tallinn old town walking tour
  • Lahemaa and Sipoonkorpi national parks
  • Suomenlinna fortress visit
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The towers and rooftops of Tallinn's Old Town, Estonia

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want most meals included
  • You want a long holiday
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–5 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 1
Helsinki Cathedral, Finland

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £816 per person, twin share, tour only. 12 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £999 (single supplement from £184).

Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Estonia and Finland?

No, UK citizens can visit Estonia and Finland visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.

How do you cross to Finland?

By an early-morning ferry across the Gulf of Finland.

How much walking is there?

Gentle hikes of a few hours in the national parks.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and a welcome dinner.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

Between five and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary