Estonia Photo Tour

Hide Photography: Bears, Raccoons, and More This tour is designed to show you the very best of Estonia, and offers an exceptional variety of photographic opportunities; wildlife, landscapes, and authentic nature experiences. Hide-based wildlife photography is a key feature of the trip, and one of the highlights is an overnight session in the Alutaguse bear hide, located in one of Europe’s best regions to observe brown bears. From a comfortable and purpose-built hide, you’ll have the chance to photograph bears as they emerge into open forest clearings, often alongside raccoon dogs and red squirrels. The silence and anticipation in the hide, combined with the possibility of bears appearing at close range, makes this an intense and unforgettable photographic session. A Wild Variety of Ecosystems Throughout the week, you’ll also visit a range of carefully selected locations that showcase Estonia’s ecosystems at their most dynamic in spring: Matsalu National Park, one of Europe’s top birding wetlands, for cranes, black grouse, godwits, woodpeckers, and other lekking and displaying birds. Kasari river boat trip for beavers, elk along the riverbanks, and close encounters with wetland birds. Raised bog landscapes and misty early mornings around Kõveri, with additional access to small hides for waders, ruffs, and cranes, designed to get you close without disturbance. Krootuse hide complex, where feeders and set perches create ideal conditions for smaller forest species and woodpeckers. Lahemaa National Park, Estonia’s oldest national park, with cascading waterfalls, old-growth forest, and minimalist bog panoramas. Coastal safari and boat photography on the north coast to document seals and seabirds in open water. Diverse Photography Focus & Tutoring The pacing of the trip is designed with photographers in mind: early starts to make the most of soft morning light, unhurried time in hides, and the flexibility to return to promising locations. You'll work across multiple photographic styles; wildlife behaviour, intimate portraits, wide landscapes, and fast-moving birds. So this tour is ideal for photographers who enjoy variety and who want to build a diverse portfolio in a single trip. Marko will be on hand throughout to help with everything from camera settings and hide etiquette to composition and storytelling.