Overview:
Tallinn is a charming city with a population of about 400,000. It has an incredibly well preserved, picturesque medieval Old Town packed with lots of restaurants and bars. The city has a very Scandinavian feel to it, with its fairy tale like Old Town and the steel and glass skyscrapers clustered nearby.
Otepää is a small town with approximate population of 2,200 situated 230 km south from Tallinn. It is a popular skiing resort, known as the "winter capital" of Estonia and it is also the centre of annual ski events as Tartu Marathon in February, and the Otepää Games held in March. The town itself, with its historic church, smart hotels and quirky pubs, is the perfect place to relax with a cup of hot chocolate after a day on the slopes.
Package price from £885 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin/double room. Single supplement is £ 300.
| Departure dates |
Departure |
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Arrive |
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| Mid Dec - Mar |
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Tallinn
Upon arrival in Tallinn, you'll be met and transferred to your four star hotel in the city centre - Hotel PK Ilmarine or similar.
Day 2: Tallinn - Otepää
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a coach from Tallinn to Otepaa. The direct coach departs Tallinn at 09.45 and arrive Otepaa at 13.15. Please kindly note that coach schedules might change, and we’ll provide you with a detailed schedule closer to departure. After arrival in Otepaa, make your way to the Hotel Karupesa.
Day 3 - 4: Estonian ski reasort Otepää
Enjoy your days out at local ski centres:
Manukas Ski Centre:
Built on Väike Munamägi (Small Egg Hill) 2 km from town, this respectable ski centre is run by the well-known slalom skier and instructor, Aare Tamme, who also uses it as a base for his ski school. Three slopes accommodate skiers and snow boarders. Equipment rental, food, lodging, etc.
Ansomägi Ski Centre:
Just outside Otepää, this ski centre is smaller then its rivals, but offers two snow-tubing runs and also features snow blades - short skis that you can control almost like skates.
Kuutsemäe Ski Centre:
The area's most developed ski resort is this 7-slope facility 14km outside Otepää. Apart from skiing and snowboarding, there's also a tavern and nice cabins you can rent.
Day 5: Otepää - Tallinn
Half a day of skiing or snowboarding before checking out. Take a taxi to Otepää Bus Station. The direct coach departs Otepää at 15.35 and arrive back in Tallinn at 19.05. Check in to a centrally located 4* hotel in Tallinn - Hotel PK Ilmarine or similar.
Day 6: Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy exploring Tallinn's charming Old Town, visit the Christmas Market (Dec - 08 Jan), or make a day trip across the gulf to Helsinki.
Day 7: Departure from Tallinn
Morning of sightseeing in Tallinn before taking your private transfer to the airport for your departure.
Package Includes:
- Return flight from London to Tallinn (we can arrange connecting flights from other airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- Airport transfers in Tallinn
- 3 nights' accommodation in centrally located Hotel PK Ilmarine 4*, Tallinn or similar
- Bus ticket: Tallinn - Otepaa (return ticket must be purchased on the spot)
- 3 nights' accommodation in a Hotel Karupesa 3*, Otepää
- Breakfast daily
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tallinn
Upon arrival in Tallinn, you'll be met and transferred to your four star hotel in the city centre - Hotel PK Ilmarine or similar.
Day 2: Tallinn - Otepää
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a coach from Tallinn to Otepaa. The direct coach departs Tallinn at 09.45 and arrive Otepaa at 13.15. Please kindly note that coach schedules might change, and we’ll provide you with a detailed schedule closer to departure. After arrival in Otepaa, make your way to the Hotel Karupesa.
Day 3 - 4: Estonian ski reasort Otepää
Enjoy your days out at local ski centres:
Manukas Ski Centre:
Built on Väike Munamägi (Small Egg Hill) 2 km from town, this respectable ski centre is run by the well-known slalom skier and instructor, Aare Tamme, who also uses it as a base for his ski school. Three slopes accommodate skiers and snow boarders. Equipment rental, food, lodging, etc.
Ansomägi Ski Centre:
Just outside Otepää, this ski centre is smaller then its rivals, but offers two snow-tubing runs and also features snow blades - short skis that you can control almost like skates.
Kuutsemäe Ski Centre:
The area's most developed ski resort is this 7-slope facility 14km outside Otepää. Apart from skiing and snowboarding, there's also a tavern and nice cabins you can rent.
Day 5: Otepää - Tallinn
Half a day of skiing or snowboarding before checking out. Take a taxi to Otepää Bus Station. The direct coach departs Otepää at 15.35 and arrive back in Tallinn at 19.05. Check in to a centrally located 4* hotel in Tallinn - Hotel PK Ilmarine or similar.
Day 6: Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy exploring Tallinn's charming Old Town, visit the Christmas Market (Dec - 08 Jan), or make a day trip across the gulf to Helsinki.
Day 7: Departure from Tallinn
Morning of sightseeing in Tallinn before taking your private transfer to the airport for your departure.
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Car Rental
You can rent a car, as long as you have a valid EU or international driver's license. Most cars will have manual transmission.
Transportation
Railway mostly serves domestic routes and is used as an easy and quick way to get from the capital to major cities of the country. There are some international routes, like to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but time spent on the way will be quite long.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel between the Baltic States. Eurolines will get you between Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. One way tickets will cost £ 15 - £ 20 and approximate travel time is 5 hours between the cities. Ticket reservations in advance are recommended.
Taxis are the quickest and most convenient way of travelling round the city. You'll find them located close to the main hotels. Usually it's quite easy to catch a taxi on the street, however, it's much better and safer to order one by phone. Taxi costs in all of the Baltic countries and Poland are approximately the same and a ride in the centre of the city will cost you approx £ 5 - £ 7. Taxis in Finland and Russia are considerably more expensive. It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask approximately how much the trip will cost before you get in.
We would not recommend you to take public transportation within the city, as it's usually crowded and it may cause you unnecessary anxiety about where to stop.