An epic journey from Midsummer to Estonian Song Festival
Singing
Evolution
18 days
From €9750
June-July 2025
Only 1 departure in 2025
Next dates in 2030
Next dates in 2030
Great for:
Creative minds
Lifelong learners
Music lovers
Neo-explorers
Lifelong learners
Music lovers
Neo-explorers
You heard it right, 18 days and less than €10K for an epic journey. What? Yes! Check the trip plan!
Two weeks + a weekend. It's a lot of time – but it's time well invested.
Join Neo-Expeditions in a once-in-5-years trip to a small nation on the edge of European Union. Estonia was home to vikings and a part of four empires, caught a couple of big meteorites, and today known for its future-thinking combined with nature-loving.
But there's a big reason to go on a special trip in 2025.
But there's a big reason to go on a special trip in 2025.
A Special Occasion
Estonian Song Festival
This is a special neo-expedition, dedicated to Estonian Song Festival, which happens once every 5 years (and the preparation takes 2 years).
Estonian Song Festival is a huge event, featuring a choir of 40.000 voices, a lot of singing, dancing, and a big parade of festival participants.
We have 1 departure date in 2025, and the next will happen only in 2030.
Estonian Song Festival is a huge event, featuring a choir of 40.000 voices, a lot of singing, dancing, and a big parade of festival participants.
We have 1 departure date in 2025, and the next will happen only in 2030.
Estonian Song Festival: 40.000 voices
The Estonian Song Festival is not just a music event.
It is a gathering of great significance for the entire nation.
It's fair to say, that Estonians made their history with art and singing:
The story of the Estonian Awakening is inspiring,
The story of the Singing Revolution is just unique.
The Singing Revolution is famous for being peaceful.
Nobody was killed – a rarity in our world.
Do you want to know, what they are singing about?
To understand that, we go on a neo-expedition around Estonia.
We will meet amazing people – who I call "real-life superheroes".
Visit places of special significance,
and get to know stories that are bigger than life.
This trip is to Estonia, but it's much bigger than you think.
It is a trip to the past and the future –
biblical-scale challenges, achievements, and imagination.
But it's more than that. I'm sure, Estonia will surprise you.
It is a gathering of great significance for the entire nation.
It's fair to say, that Estonians made their history with art and singing:
The story of the Estonian Awakening is inspiring,
The story of the Singing Revolution is just unique.
The Singing Revolution is famous for being peaceful.
Nobody was killed – a rarity in our world.
Do you want to know, what they are singing about?
To understand that, we go on a neo-expedition around Estonia.
We will meet amazing people – who I call "real-life superheroes".
Visit places of special significance,
and get to know stories that are bigger than life.
This trip is to Estonia, but it's much bigger than you think.
It is a trip to the past and the future –
biblical-scale challenges, achievements, and imagination.
But it's more than that. I'm sure, Estonia will surprise you.
Start here
Days 3-4. Plot twist.
The program for these days is secret.
The program for these days is secret.
Day 5. Welcome back.
Jaanipäev in Vargamäe. Every Estonian knows how much is behind these two words. Tonight, we will be celebrating life.
Jaanipäev in Vargamäe. Every Estonian knows how much is behind these two words. Tonight, we will be celebrating life.
Days 6-7. Think big.
Get inspired by Tartu, a small city that thinks very big. Learn the scale of thinking from Wilhelm Struve. Reimagine your own capabilities.
Get inspired by Tartu, a small city that thinks very big. Learn the scale of thinking from Wilhelm Struve. Reimagine your own capabilities.
Days 7-9. The Kingdom of Seto.
Learn how to express your feelings and master community management skills with Seto, great masters of singing and rulers of their own democratic kingdom.
Learn how to express your feelings and master community management skills with Seto, great masters of singing and rulers of their own democratic kingdom.
Days 9-10. Soomaa.
Meet Soomaa boatbuilders – remarkable people who keep traditions alive. Go on a canoe tour through the land of swamps, and enjoy wild swimming in naturally infused bog water.
Meet Soomaa boatbuilders – remarkable people who keep traditions alive. Go on a canoe tour through the land of swamps, and enjoy wild swimming in naturally infused bog water.
Days 11-12. Islands. Kihnu.
Day and night at Kihnu, "the last surviving matriarchy of Europe" and one of the cutest parts of Estonia.
Day and night at Kihnu, "the last surviving matriarchy of Europe" and one of the cutest parts of Estonia.
Days 12-13. Islands. Saaremaa.
Discover the remarkable power of myths at Kaali crater – the place where Sun fell on Earth. One and only Kingdom of Torgu will teach us independence and life-loving.
Discover the remarkable power of myths at Kaali crater – the place where Sun fell on Earth. One and only Kingdom of Torgu will teach us independence and life-loving.
Days 13-14. Islands. Hiiumaa.
Hiiumaa, the secret summer paradise. Meet the builders of the Wooden Eiffel tower, and visit one of the oldest lighthouses in the world – they hold amazing stories about trade, business, and life.
Hiiumaa, the secret summer paradise. Meet the builders of the Wooden Eiffel tower, and visit one of the oldest lighthouses in the world – they hold amazing stories about trade, business, and life.
Days 15-18. Return to Tallinn &
Estonian Song Festival.
Now you will understand what they sing about. Prepare your goosebumps for 40.000 people choir and let's celebrate one and only Estonian Song Festival!
Estonian Song Festival.
Now you will understand what they sing about. Prepare your goosebumps for 40.000 people choir and let's celebrate one and only Estonian Song Festival!
Days 1-2. Tallinn & Lahemaa.
Fall in love with Estonia. Days of Beauty. Tallinn Old Town with its amazing people and spirit. Meet the guardians of nature and keepers of old traditions, while visiting spectacular castles and forests.
Fall in love with Estonia. Days of Beauty. Tallinn Old Town with its amazing people and spirit. Meet the guardians of nature and keepers of old traditions, while visiting spectacular castles and forests.
Tallinn.
We start and finish the trip in Tallinn.
Arrive to TLL any time June 20th.
Return any time July 7th or after.
We start and finish the trip in Tallinn.
Arrive to TLL any time June 20th.
Return any time July 7th or after.
Do you love maps as much as I do? Here's the map of our trip →
Arrival
Days 1-2
Fall in love with Estonia.
Days of Beauty.
Tallinn Old Town with its amazing people and spirit.
Meet the guardians of nature and keepers of old traditions, while visiting spectacular castles and forests.
Days of Beauty.
Tallinn Old Town with its amazing people and spirit.
Meet the guardians of nature and keepers of old traditions, while visiting spectacular castles and forests.
Plot Twist
Days 3-4
The program for these days is secret.
Welcome back
Day 5
Jaanipäev in Vargamäe.
Every Estonian knows there's a lot behind these two words. Tonight, we will be celebrating life.
Every Estonian knows there's a lot behind these two words. Tonight, we will be celebrating life.
Imagine
Days 6-7
Get inspired by Tartu, a small city that thinks very big.
Learn the scale of thinking from Wilhelm Struve.
Reimagine your own capabilities.
Learn the scale of thinking from Wilhelm Struve.
Reimagine your own capabilities.
The Kingdom of Seto
Days 7-9
Learn how to express your feelings and level up community management skills with Seto, great masters of singing and rulers of their own democratic kingdom.
Soomaa
Boatbuilders
Boatbuilders
Days 9-10
Meet Soomaa boatbuilders –
remarkable people who keep traditions alive.
Go on a canoe tour through the land of swamps,
and enjoy wild swimming in naturally infused bog water.
remarkable people who keep traditions alive.
Go on a canoe tour through the land of swamps,
and enjoy wild swimming in naturally infused bog water.
The matriarchy island
Days 10-11
Day and night at Kihnu,
"the last surviving matriarchy of Europe"
and one of the best parts of the world.
"the last surviving matriarchy of Europe"
and one of the best parts of the world.
The Island
Days 12-13
The one and only Kingdom of Torgu will teach us independence and life-loving. Plus, we will discover the remarkable power of myths at Kaali crater – the place where the Sun fell on Earth.
Estonian paradise
Days 13-14
Hiiumaa, the secret summer paradise.
Meet the builders of the Wooden Eiffel tower,
and visit one of the oldest lighthouses in the world –
they hold amazing stories about trade, business, and life.
Meet the builders of the Wooden Eiffel tower,
and visit one of the oldest lighthouses in the world –
they hold amazing stories about trade, business, and life.
Estonian Song Festival
Days 15-17
Now you will understand what they sing about.
Prepare your goosebumps for 40.000 people choir
and let's celebrate the one and only
Estonian Song Festival!
Prepare your goosebumps for 40.000 people choir
and let's celebrate the one and only
Estonian Song Festival!
The End
Day 18
You will never forget this journey,
and this journey will never forget you.
MANY BIG HUGS before you go to the airport.
Spend some extra time in Tallinn Airport, it's really cute.
and this journey will never forget you.
MANY BIG HUGS before you go to the airport.
Spend some extra time in Tallinn Airport, it's really cute.
Budget & dates
If you want to go on an individual Journey,
contact us for individual pricing and a custom program
Recommended age: 30+, but we also have family-friendly Journeys.
contact us for individual pricing and a custom program
Recommended age: 30+, but we also have family-friendly Journeys.
Book a private Journey:
We plan a group departure in June-July 2025
€9750 per person – double occupancy
€12500 per person – single room
This is an opportunity for everyone looking for meaningful connections, combined with an epic Journey together.
Inspiration for artistic people, curious souls, creators of all kinds, life-long learners – everyone who wants to live a deeper life.
€9750 per person – double occupancy
€12500 per person – single room
This is an opportunity for everyone looking for meaningful connections, combined with an epic Journey together.
Inspiration for artistic people, curious souls, creators of all kinds, life-long learners – everyone who wants to live a deeper life.
2025 Neo-Expedition
Journey Guide: Alex Farlander
Dates: June 20th – July 7th 2025
Dates: June 20th – July 7th 2025
Start by filling out a short questionnaire about your preferences and let's have an intro call to find the best travel options for your dates and group size.
Private trip:
To join the group expedition, please schedule a short intro call with the Journey Guide.
Group expedition in June-July:
How to Book
Alex is a founder of Neo-Expeditions, passionate about positive-impact, meaningful ways to travel.
Born in Siberia, guided in 45 countries worldwide, still hungry for learning like a first-grade student, Alex will introduce you to his friends and guide you to the special corners of the place that became his second home and the homeland for his children – Estonia.
Born in Siberia, guided in 45 countries worldwide, still hungry for learning like a first-grade student, Alex will introduce you to his friends and guide you to the special corners of the place that became his second home and the homeland for his children – Estonia.
Alex Farlander
Journey Designer
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