A short drive inland from Pärnu, Soomaa National Park is a vast wilderness of raised bogs, flood meadows and slow rivers, famous for its fifth season when spring meltwater floods the forests. Guided tours here typically combine a walk across the springy bog on special bog-shoes with a peaceful canoe trip along the meandering waterways, watching for beavers, elk and rich birdlife. It is an immersive introduction to one of Estonia’s most distinctive and tranquil natural landscapes.