Turba and Ellamaa - capital of air disasters!
Fortunately, planes don't crash very often. Yet, there is a small village in Estonia where it has happened three times - a true capital of aviation disasters! We'll talk about these accidents on the tour, the Soviet-era Ämari Air Base as their backdrop. However, Turba and Ellamaa also have a renowned past in other ways, as they once supplied a quarter of Estonia with electricity. A place that's been dubbed Estonia's most beautiful industrial settlement, where, in addition to the power plant and the peat industry, we can tell the story of a rural settlement from its origins to the present day - there's no doubt that every village has its own stories and its own heroes. On this tour, we'll observe the peat fields and the peat industry, talk about the curiosities of Estonia's electrification, and walk on the embankment of the former Haapsalu railway, which made all this glory possible. Also, in what way were Stalin and Hitler in a staredown in Turba, long ago in the Soviet times?
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"Thank you for the excursion! Our guests and we really enjoyed it! Guide Tom is simply amazing!"
Gerli Jesaar / Eesti Kinnisvara Hindajate Ühing
24.09.2025
"Big thanks from the whole team for the great organization and the fantastic guide! Everyone was very satisfied and will definitely spread the good word! 😊"
Pille-Riin Hütt / Restoran Kaspervik
11.11.2024
"I’m one of those who has always dreamed of a truly remarkable birthday. Not the usual sit-around-the-table kind, but one that offers genuinely memorable experiences. Ideally something unexpected and exciting, so that even years later everyone would fondly remember, “Wow, that was amazing!” I soon realized that Matkafy Laternamatkad ticks every box on my wish list. Even though there are 55 different tours on the adventure list, I never hesitated to take my friends to the abandoned Murru prison, exploring the buildings and area where the saying truly fits: “If these walls could talk…” How often in life do you get the chance to walk among apocalyptic walls and experience the real stories hidden inside? When this long-awaited day finally arrived, I couldn’t hide my excitement and thrill. Everything was perfectly planned. Our guide Mihkel Reile received nothing but praise from the guests: “So humorous!”, “So knowledgeable!”, “Easily captures everyone’s attention”, “Where did they find such a charming guy?”, “Wow, how clearly and engagingly he tells stories!” In addition, for this tour that exceeded all expectations, a romantic birthday table was set up in a quiet wooded corner, tailored exactly to my wishes. This was the best birthday of my life! Honestly. A unique and adventurous tour, perfectly suited for any celebration and season."
Liis Lusmägi
15.07.2024
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You can book this tour only for your group if you wish
The price of a private tour designed specifically for your group of 1–30 people is €600 + VAT.
For groups of 31–60 people, the price is €20 + VAT per person.
For groups of 61–240 people, we will prepare a personalized offer.
